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EDITORIAL
asleep at the wheel
There’s a lot to chew on regarding the city of Chico’s
unprecedented recent step of opening a warming center,
but the thing that is quite clear not only to this newspaper
but also to several City Council members is that the
county’s cold-weather emergency response is inadequate.
Several Chico representatives said as much from
the dais during that panel’s last meeting, lamenting that
they’d been left holding the bag for a job their coun-
terparts at the county ought to be tackling. Indeed, the
county is the governmental body tasked with public
health and safety.
Thing is, the agency’s deficiency on that front
during weather events is not exactly new news. Several
years ago, this newspaper reported on criticism of its
so-called Extreme Cold Weather Plan, a piece of the
larger Emergency Operations Plan that dictates certain
services be provided by the county during disasters (see
“Freeze out,” Newslines, Dec. 18, 2014).
Among the concerns: Some of the conditions
that trigger action aren’t well-reasoned. One of them
requires weather to drop below 25 degrees (when does
that happen here?). Another checks capacity at local
shelters (i.e., the Torres Community Shelter). As was
noted at the time, that temperature demarcation is well
below levels that pose life-threatening conditions for
GUEST COMMENT
Climate change, the Camp Fire and action
Eas toexposure
ach year, teachers across the nation are mandated
report things that may cause harm to students, such
to conditions that may result in psychologi-
cal trauma, including anxiety, chronic depression or
post-traumatic stress disorder.
Does this sound like what the
children of Butte County are going
through due to the Camp Fire?
We can’t link a given wildfire
directly to climate change, just as we
can’t link an individual hurricane to
it. However, wildfire damage directly
increases with hotter, drier fuels that
are now accumulating during longer
by and drier summer seasons. It’s sort
Julie Heath of like how warmer oceans lead to
The author is co-leader stronger hurricanes. More damaging
of the Chico Citizens’ energy from more heat.
Climate Lobby. Large wildfires in the United
States now burn more than twice
the area per year that they did in 1970, and the average
wildfire season is 78 days longer. In the 1980s, large
wildfires increased suddenly and markedly, getting
worse every year. Ask any firefighter.
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those without adequate shelter. In addition, as one
former mayor noted, the Torres Shelter is not set up for
last-minute intake driven by weather events.
The county has previously stated that its plan isn’t
meant to serve the chronically homeless, but rather is
designed to address times of disasters—say, when a
storm disables power and people can’t heat their homes.
But news flash: Butte County is a federal disaster
zone. That’s been true since shortly after the Camp Fire
torched the Ridge and other portions of the county.
One of the results is that more people are living on the
streets, especially in Chico. As you’ll read this week,
some of those who sought shelter in the emergency
warming center established by the city were Camp Fire
survivors (see “Extreme conditions,” page 8).
Were it not for the city of Chico’s action, dozens
of people would have endured nights outside during
freezing temperatures. The council took that step on
a day when Chico saw a light dusting of snow and
temperatures were expected to remain around or below
freezing for several days. We have no gripes with the
$18,000 the city spent, but this isn’t its job and it’s not
a viable long-term solution.
The county needs to step up, and it needs to do so
immediately.
What does this have to do with teachers and school
boards? Because they are mandated reporters, they
don’t have to be silent witnesses to generational climate
injustice. They can speak up to protect our students and
future generations, helping build nonpartisan political
will to move our representatives to act. Speaking out is
what all of us should do.
A groundswell of climate action resolutions from
school boards, PTAs, student councils and educator’s
unions all over will move Congress to act. Twenty-nine
school districts in several states and nearly 10 percent of
the boards of education in California have passed resolu-
tions and sent them to Washington, D.C. The National
School Boards Association has a resolution on its March
agenda. This March 27, a group of young people from
Schools for Climate Action will hand-deliver this stack
of resolutions to every congressional office.
To get involved, all resources, such as resolution
templates and template outreach emails, are available at
schoolsforclimateaction.org. Locally, the Chico Citizens’
Climate Lobby can be contacted to help you through
every step of the process.
Let’s get together to protect our children and grand-
children from the worst impacts of climate change.
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by Melissa Daugherty
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Woman’s day
I’ve been watching with interest as Democrats enter the 2020 presi-
dential fray. I’ll keep an open mind over the campaign cycle, but I’ve
rolled my eyes upon the announcements of a few of the candidates who
think they have a shot at unseating the current commander in chief.
Some of them no doubt are surrounded by yes-men and
-women. That happens when politicians reach a certain level—and
it’s the only reason I can surmise some of them think they’re a vi-
able challenger. As of press time, nine had officially jumped into the
race. However, as we’ve seen over the past couple of months, there
are many more would-be candidates forming so-called exploration
committees. It’s anyone’s guess how large the field will become by
the time debates begin.
So far, more women than men have taken the plunge. Shockingly,
ahem, some of the coverage they’re receiving is quite sexist.
A few of the targets in question are well-known. East Bay native
Kamala Harris, of course, is the most familiar to Californians. The
Ω state’s previous attorney general—now senator—is a former San
Francisco district attorney and the candidate I believe, based on
political coverage I’ve read over many years, most likely to eventu-
ally receive President Obama’s endorsement.
Though common knowledge in the Bay Area, it’s resurfaced as a
scandal that Harris once dated former longtime state Assemblyman
and San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown, who, at the time, the early
1990s, had long been separated from his wife. The implication is that
Harris is a homewrecker and opportunist who used her relationship
to climb the political ladder.
This has played out in garbage publications like Breitbart as well
as more reputable news sources, including USA Today, Gannett’s
flagship, which I’ve taken to calling the Walmart of newspapers (it’s
everywhere and colorful).
One of the other politicians getting special treatment is Amy
Klobuchar, a popular Minnesota senator and former county pros-
ecutor. Largely based on anonymous former employees, allegations
of her mistreating staff began circulating days prior to her recent
candidacy announcement, on Sunday (Feb. 10).
To her credit, Klobuchar acknowledged that she “can be tough”
and “push people.” Perhaps the criticism is valid. I can’t say. What I do
know is that it’s generally acceptable when men are demanding lead-
ers. Not so much when it’s a woman. We clearly have a long way to go.
It’s probably no surprise that, come November 2020, I’ll be voting
for the candidate who is best equipped to beat Trump, but I’d sure
like to see that be a woman. I mean, it’s about damn time.
I know a little something about succeeding a man in a job previ-
ously held exclusively by men. It hasn’t been easy over the past
nearly six years here at the CN&R. In addition to being labeled as
strident, along with many other descriptors—you know, bitch,
whore, the C-word, etc.—I’ve received death threats. Multiple.
Then again, I’ve gotten the kindest emails and phone calls, the
most encouraging handwritten letters, and a beautiful art-filled
calendar. Recently, strangely, a woman in Florida sent me a check
for $100 with a sweet note referencing the Camp Fire. I didn’t cash
it, but I certainly was touched. I love my job.
Ω Melissa Daugherty is editor of the CN&R
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‘Salutes and slams’
Re “Dire directive” (Newslines, by
Ashiah Scharaga, Feb. 7):
Thank you to Mayor Randall
Stone, Scott Huber, Ann Schwab
and Vice Mayor Alex Brown for
insisting that the city put up an
emergency warming center for the
people experiencing homelessness.
And thank you to Mark Orme
and his staff for making it happen
within 24 hours. Their consideration
for people over money and politics
is very gratifying and probably is
saving lives.
Sandra O’Neill
Chico
As an homage to the Enterprise-
Record’s “Hits and Misses” column,
some Salutes and Slams:
Salute: With the creation of a
warming center, for the first time
in our city’s history, shelter and
toilets were provided to the home-
less, on city property, by the city
of Chico. This is a welcome turn-
ing point and I salute our council,
especially Councilman Scott
Huber and Mayor Randall Stone.
Also, thanks to City Manager
Mark Orme and his staff for a
seemingly instant and effective
response.
Slam: Where are our FEMA
trailers? No, not FEMA mobile
homes, which take months to install,
but camp trailers of the sort that
were dropped in Orland months
ago! Orland has 70 and proportional
to our population, we should have
nearly 1,000. So far, zip.
Salute: I salute Sandra O’Neill
for her steadfast advocacy for
the homeless, well illustrated at
the last council meeting. O’Neill
asked our council to rescind our
many homeless criminalization
laws—including sit/lie. I hope our
council is listening.
Slam: Who removed the picnic
tables at Children’s Playground?
Those tables were often used by
homeless people and that area was
“adopted” by anti-homeless Chico
Firsters. I smell a rat. Let’s get
those tables back.
Patrick Newman
Chico
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Re “Bernie’s folly” (Letters, by
Ray Estes, Jan. 31):
Ray Estes’ letter denouncing
Bernie Sanders is a complete
distortion of the 2016 presidential
campaign.
Sanders ran as a Democrat
because he didn’t want to hurt the
Democratic chances like Nader did
as a third-party candidate in 2000.
When Hillary Clinton became the
Democratic candidate following the
primaries, Sanders gave her his full
support.
After the 2016 primaries, I went
to Butte College to represent the
Democratic Party for registration
purposes. Also present were tables
for Republicans and the Green Party.
No students came to my table and
none to the Republicans. All students
present went to the Green table to
support Jill Stein. Clinton had lost the
support of these young voters.
Estes’ advice for the DNC to
tell Sanders to run as an inde-
pendent would be a blueprint for
a Democratic defeat. A popular
third-party candidate would
sink Democratic chances in
2020. I suspect Estes’ letter is a
Machiavellian effort to enhance
Trump’s re-election prospects.
Robert Woods
Forest Ranch
‘Beadle-Mania’
I’m puzzled by the weekly inclu-
sion of letters by one Roger Beadle.
He must have achieved some mile-
stone for submissions and printing
of his anti-Trump opinions. While
his opinions are certainly welcome,
it’s apparent that “Beadle-Mania”
occupies a weekly slot in your
paper. I will wait to hear his take on
Trump’s SOTU speech.
A CBS poll shows that 76
percent of listeners approved (liked)
what Trump said. That leaves an
acute minority not approving. I
expect Mr. Beadle’s next submis-
sion to be another rancor-filled and
juvenile spearing of the president.
Perhaps, you could limit his letters
and, instead, open the vacancy to
sell ads.
Bill Collins
Paradise
Support this legislation
Last year was the hottest year on
record. Last year, carbon emissions
increased to an unprecedented
high. Last year, the Camp Fire, the
deadliest and most destructive fire
in California’s history, destroyed the
town of Paradise.
These are not coincidences.
Climate change is real, and it is
here. We need to act quickly to
prevent climate catastrophe in
the form of increasingly common
mega-fires like the Camp and Carr
fires, and increasingly destructive
droughts, hurricanes, floods and
famine that will destroy count-
less species and ecosystems and
displace millions of people.
Fortunately, there is some-
thing we can do. The Energy
Innovation and Carbon Dividend
Act, supported by Democrats and
Republicans, by climate scientists
and economists, will help to reduce
carbon emissions and stimulate
investment in clean energy by plac-
ing a fee on carbon pollution. All
revenue will be returned directly to
citizens’ pockets.
This act was just introduced to
Congress. We owe it to ourselves,
our families, our children and our
planet to work together, regardless
of political affiliation, to preserve the
one world that we have for future
generations. Please contact our repre-
sentative, Doug LaMalfa, and ask
him to support the Energy Innovation
and Carbon Dividend Act.
Dory Schachner
Chico
Shameful shutdown
The possibility of another shut-
down looms over the heads of
federal employees and contractors
who have entered into good-faith
contracts to provide services. But
it affects all of us—it is estimated
that the economy lost $30 billion
in the last debacle.
Federal employees have no
right to strike per a 1971 Supreme
Court decision. The president and
Congress are not held to any stan-
dard like this. If federal employees
are considered intrinsic to govern-
ment operations, then forcing them
to work unpaid is unfathomable.
I proposed to Rep. Doug
LaMalfa that, in the event a formal
budget cannot be timely passed for
all agencies (last done in 1991),
there be an automatic imposing of
a continuing resolution that funds
all agencies at the level they were
operating on Sept. 30. This would
prevent employees from being
pawns in political shenanigans. I
have not heard back from him.
During my 43-year career in
federal civil service, I endured at
least four shutdown actions. It is not
right for employees, contractors and
the general populace to be treated so
disrespectfully by our elected offi-
cials. When a member of Congress
is introduced, oftentimes the word
“honorable” is added before his
or her name, yet there is nothing
honorable when they fail us.
Ed Wrona
Chico
Applaud the Fourth Estate 
Further investigation is obvi-
ously necessary. We have only to
remember President Nixon’s denial
that he was “a crook” to know that
unscrupulous presidents lie. Without
knowing the truths of what President
Trump and subordinates have done,
we will not know what is broken,
fix it, and impose just sanctions.
We do know that his probable
violations have been extensive
(Holtzman, Impeaching Trump,
2018; Case for Impeachment,
Lichtman & Woren, 2017).
We need, however, to flesh
out these accusations. That
will be done in large part by
Trump’s favorite red herring, the
FairAccurateKnowledgeable
Efficatious (FAKE) media. Just as
Woodward and Bernstein’s dogged
investigative reporting unearthed
Nixon’s malfeasances, so will the
media of today document as no other
entity can the extent of Trump’s
misdeeds—poetic justice, that.
Our free press is again proving to
be democracy’s indispensable fourth
branch of government (Fourth
Estate, Edmund Burke, parliament
speech, 1787).
William Todd-Mancillas
Chico
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PARADISE HOSPITAL LAYS OFF 800

With Paradise’s hospital closed indefinitely
due to Camp Fire damage, two-thirds of
Adventist Health Feather River employees got
laid off this week.
Jill Kinney, regional spokeswoman for
Adventist Health, told the CN&R that the or-
ganization retained or job-placed 407 of 1,205
Feather River employees. The remaining 798
received their final paychecks Feb. 5, though
AH previously announced that their benefits

Extreme conditions
would continue through May.
The Alliance for Workforce Development, a
North State job center, is holding a special
session for Feather River Hospital employees
Friday morning (Feb. 15) in Chico. It starts at
9 a.m. at 2445 Carmichael Drive.

PARADISE WATER FUNDED

Help is on the way for Paradise’s troubled
water system. The Federal Emergency Manage-
ment Agency has awarded about $1.4 million
to the Paradise Irrigation District to repair
and restore its water system damaged
during the Camp Fire, according to a press
release from Rep. Doug LaMalfa’s office.
Paradise water test results came back
positive for the chemical compound benzene,
which is known to cause cancer. The district
is now performing more extensive tests to
determine the magnitude of the problem,
starting with the Skyway. (See “Troubled
water,” Cover story, Jan. 31.) Chico leaders, others say county shirked responsibility
Because the process of testing, isolating
contaminated areas and then removing the during cold snap
contamination along 170 miles of pipe is com-
plicated and costly, it could take a significant

ARoberts, a Camp Fire survivor, rested

amount of time to get potable water running.
POST-FIRE TAX RELIEF
Butte County could receive assistance from
the state to cover property tax revenue
losses due to the Camp Fire.
Assembly Bill 72, amending the Budget Act
of 2018, was unanimously approved by the
Senate on Monday (Feb. 11). If signed by Gov.
Gavin Newsom, $31.3 million would backfill
2018-19 fiscal year wildfire-caused losses for
Butte, Lake, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside,
Shasta and Siskiyou counties. It would include
estimated losses through 2021 for Butte and
Lake counties, “due to the magnitude of the
associated property damage.”
The bill also would dedicate $50 million to
an emergency pre-
paredness campaign.
“California is
united in support of
our communities dev-
astated by wildfires
and other natural
disasters,” said Sen-
ate President Pro
Tem Toni Atkins (D-San
Diego, pictured) in a
press release.
s it drizzled Friday night (Feb. 8), James
under the canopy of a well-lit event tent in
Depot Park. His girlfriend dozed in a sleep-
ing bag next to him, and
story and he popped open a can of
photo by tuna to feed their kitten,
Ashiah Scharaga Beauty, who chowed
down happily.
as hi a h s @
n ew sr ev i ew. c o m After being given
$250 and told to leave
the Red Cross shelter
at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds at the end
of January, Roberts and his family, along
with their former Magalia neighbor Darrell
Hankins, moved from place to place. Some
nights were spent at motels, others in a
rental van.
When Roberts arrived at Depot Park, the
site of the warming center set up by the city
of Chico last week, he found two propane-
heated tents with turf floors set up, along
with portable toilets and hand-washing sta-
tions.
“It was nice and quiet,” Roberts said.
“[Darrell and I] passed out in five minutes
because we were both tired.”
Grappling with a cold snap, the Chico
City Council took an unprecedented step dur-
ing its regular meeting last week (Feb. 5) to
set up the warming center, an action members
of the panel said typically falls under the
purview of Butte County. (See “Dire direc-
tive,” Newslines, Feb. 7.) Mayor Randall
Stone chided the county for its inaction.
“The city felt that the county was inca-
pable or unwilling to take action in what
we considered an emergency,” he told
the CN&R. “The county’s not willing to
respond other than to continue to say, ‘We
will continue to monitor the situation.’ Pure
and simple, it is deadly to be on the streets
in those conditions.”
The center was set up last Wednesday
(Feb. 6), when temperatures dropped below
freezing, and remained open during the eve-
nings until closing on Monday morning. An
average of 35 people stayed per night and
dozens came in and out. Not including staff
time, it cost about $18,000, according to
City Manager Mark Orme. The city is seek-
ing private funding for reimbursement.
Butte County’s Extreme Cold Weather Plan is
triggered in phases. In particular, the county
monitors alerts from the National Weather
Service that indicate conditions endangering
human life, such as extreme cold or freeze,
wind chill and low daytime temperatures
accompanied by nighttime temperatures of
25 degrees or lower.
No such alert was received last week,
according to county spokeswoman Casey
Hatcher.
Other circumstances that could prompt
activation of its plan include power outages
or its municipalities declaring a weather
emergency, Hatcher added.
The last time the plan was activated dur-
ing winter was December 2014 in Paradise,
said Cindi Dunsmoor, the county’s emer-
gency services officer. A significant power
outage accompanied a cold front and the
county opened a warming center for one
day at a local church.
Another factor of the evaluation includes
whether local municipalities or service pro-
viders are responding.
“If the city has the resources to do it,
it may never involve the county,” Hatcher
said.
The plan has met criticism before. In 2014,
homeless advocates charged it wouldn’t

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James Roberts, a Camp Fire survivor, feeds his
kitten, Beauty, while his girlfriend sleeps. They
stayed at the city of Chico’s warming center
over the weekend.
address the safety needs of those liv-
ing on the street (see “Freeze out,”
Newslines, Dec. 18, 2014).
Former Chico mayor and homeless
advocate Andy Holcombe continues
to feel this way. He pointed to the fact
that people can die at temperatures well
above freezing. This is corroborated by
the National Weather Service, which
states on its website that hypothermia,
the most common cause of death by
winter weather, can set in between 30
and 50 degrees and is more likely to
occur when people are wet.
Holcombe, a retired attorney, said
the state requires the county to have an
emergency preparedness plan for natural
disasters. “Even if there are local plans
in place, local action taken … it doesn’t
absolve them” of legal and moral respon-
sibilities to their constituents, he said.
Though County Supervisor Tami
Ritter said she believes the city responded
in an appropriate way by acting indepen-
dently of the county, she also would like
to see the plan updated, and the county
and its municipalities work more collab-
oratively when developing disaster plans.
“What I had wished is that we could
have had someone there from the county
[on Tuesday] to say, ‘This is what we
can do,’ or, ‘This is what we can’t do,’
and, ‘These are our limitations, and this
is what is possible,’” she said.
Last week’s warming center was
intended as a short-term solution to
keep people alive during below-freezing
nights. At the next council meeting,
Tuesday (Feb. 19), the panel will decide
what to do long-term, in what has been
referred to as Code Blue. Orme said staff
will present three options: a partnership
between the city and nonprofits, a new
city program or a fine-tuned version of
the warming-tent solution.
Talara Cavalli, a homeless Chicoan,
told the CN&R she hopes for more centers
like the one she sought refuge in over the
weekend.
“It’s very essential to survival and get-
ting the rest we need to function,” she said.
As for Camp Fire survivors Roberts
and Hankins, they told the CN&R if
the center hadn’t been there, they likely
would have been on the streets.
Hankins, who is 49, didn’t have a
cushy setup: He slept on the turf and
used his backpack as a pillow. “But I
was warm,” he said. “I was happy, and I
felt good.” Ω can’t afford to buy candy, flowers, cards,
Soaking ratepayers?
Locals state their case on
Cal Water increases
Ronald Husa is like many Butte County residents. “As a retiree on
Social Security, I have to watch my pennies,” he said at a public hearing
Tuesday night (Feb. 12) about rate increases proposed by Cal Water.
So, when he saw rates in Chico would go up 15.2 percent in
2020—then another 3.6 percent in 2021 and 3.9 percent in 2022—
should the California Public Utilities Commission approve the
request, “it shook me up. I don’t get 15 percent [more] on Social
Security to cover [that increase]; it’s lucky if we get 1 percent.”
Marléne Del Rosario agreed. A former Orovile city councilwom-
an, whose 2014 campaign included a plank on lowering water rates,
she spoke at the Chico hearing even though there’s one tonight
(Feb. 14) at 6 p.m. at Oroville City Hall, specific to her district.
There, increases are set at 9.9 percent for 2020, then 2.8 percent and
3.1 percent.
Del Rosario told the administrative law judge presiding over the
proceedings that this month’s water bill of $76 was her lowest in a
year, and her household, which includes her granddaughter, subse-
quently may have to forgo showers. Later, during discussion of how
the CPUC evaluates employee compensation—part of the increase is
for payroll—she returned to the lectern and said, “I wish you’d look George Barber, Cal Water district manager for Chico and Oroville, says customers see savings
as carefully at the income of people in Oroville.” when infrastructure upgrades improve efficiency.
In all, six ratepayers spoke at the hearing, held at the Butte PHOTO BY EVAN TUCHINSKY
County Association of Governments office off Hegan Lane. Three
were Chicoans, three Orovillians; a half-dozen other community lowed by 7.9 percent and 7.7 percent. That public hearing was
members attended. “Ratepayer” replaced “customer” in Judge scheduled for Wednesday night, after the CN&R’s deadline.
Charles Ferguson’s parlance after the first speaker, Scott Hubbard
of Chico, stated that “customers have choice” but “Cal Water is a If approved as-is, the proposed change will generate $5.7 million
monopoly.” total in Chico, $854,000 in Oroville, $1.3 million in Willows and
George Barber, Cal Water district manager for Chico and $115.2 million overall, from all 14 districts included in the request.
Oroville, said the largest share from rate increases in Chico would go Cal Water’s Kevin McCusker, interim manager of general rate
to infrastructure. The district needs to replace 41,000 feet of water case outreach, told the CN&R that the state approves water rates
mains, around 8 miles. That earmark is $13.8 million. Other notable by service area to account for varying conditions. In Willows, for
asks are $600,000 to update the billing system and $400,000 for instance, the utility must purify water from chromium-6, or hexava-
payroll. lent chromium, the toxin that gained notoriety in the film Erin
Cal Water also cites infrastructure as the top cause in Oroville Brockovich.
and Willows—the latter set for a 33.2 percent jump next year, fol- In Chico, Barber said, replacing leaky pipes will make the
delivery system more efficient. Hubbard had
raised a rhetorical question: If efficiency increases,
shouldn’t costs decrease? Barber said afterward that
does happen: “When we save money, those savings
SIFT ER get passed on to the customer … charges drop off
the bill. It is something that changes in real time.”
The companywide increase requested for 2020
Love for sale is 7.6 percent—below requests for the three local
districts—then 4.4 percent each of the following
two years. Orovillians spoke about their rate being
Over the last 10 years, the fancy dinners or other
double Chico’s and even higher than the other dis-
number of Americans gifts for their lovers,
tricts (Thermalito and South Feather) serving their
celebrating Valentine’s friends or pets. But
Day has dropped not to fear, holiday- vicinity.
12 percent. Accord- economy machine, “It’s not just the amount and what it’s going to
ing to the National those who are [be], it’s what we pay now that we object to,” Del
Retail Federation, celebrating are Rosario told the CN&R. “Seventy-six dollars a
51 percent of con- planning on going month out of my income is unreasonable for water
sumers will spend big, spending $161.96 when we live on a river of water—and we’re ship-
money for the holiday. each on average, for ping it elsewhere and charging them less.”
That’s down from a total of $20.7 billion —EVAN TUCHINSKY
63 percent in 2009. It’s up projected to be spent for eva ntu c h insk y @ newsr ev iew.c o m
for debate whether that means V-Day 2019, which would be up
people are less romantic these days or $1.1 billion from last year and
$6 billion over 2009.
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‘A very loving individual’
Family of woman slain by law enforcement questions justification
When the phone rang late on the
night of April 26, 2018, Brenda
Abrew could never have predicted
what would be relayed. She antici-
pated something about her older
sister who was battling cancer.
Instead, the news was about her
younger sister, Myra Micalizio.
She’d been shot and killed by
Butte County sheriff’s deputies.
“You hear about these things
and never think it’s going to hap-
pen to you,” Abrew said. “Myra
was a very loving individual. She
never had any police contact. She
wasn’t a druggie or an alcoholic.
She basically kept to herself.”
By all accounts, Micalizio was
not herself on that April evening,
when she drove into a neighbor-
hood near her home in Palermo and
began sifting through items in front
of the trailer homes there. The 911
calls and photos of the scene were
released Monday (Feb. 11), along
with a detailed account of the inci-
dent and the results of the inves-
tigation into the officer-involved
shooting—District Attorney Mike
Ramsey’s conclusion is that the
deputies were justified.
Micalizio’s family—Abrew
included—is not OK with that.
“What Mike Ramsey was
describing was not my sister,” she
said during an interview in her
Oroville home.
Micalizio grew up in a large house-
hold in Rio Linda—she was the
ninth of 10 children; Abrew was
No. 8. They all eventually migrated
to Butte County, seeking a safer
lifestyle for the younger genera-
tions. Micalizio had three children
with her first husband, and after
she remarried she became some-
what estranged from them, Abrew
said. They now reside in Michigan.
After a stint as a card dealer
in Reno, Micalizio returned to
California, living with Abrew
for about 3 1/2 years starting in
2010. “By that time, I’d gotten
to know my sister really, really
well,” Abrew said. Micalizio
worked for a time dealing at Gold
Country Casino, but after joining
the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s
Witness in Palermo, her whole
life changed.
“She decided she didn’t want to
do that [deal cards] anymore—she
said it was sinful work,” Abrew
recalled. “She became a happier
person. Her mission in life was to
tell people about Jehovah. Jehovah
was the man in her life.”
Micalizio had her quirks, how-
ever. She had what she called “air
friends” whom she spoke to regu-
larly. Abrew said she’d overheard
conversations and they sounded
more like prayers, like her sister
was talking to dead relatives, than
imaginary people. It’s possible she
had an undiagnosed mental illness,
she said.
It’s possible, too, that last
April 26, she experienced some
kind of mental break. That’s the
only thing that could explain what
witnesses described, Abrew said.
According to the resident
who called 911 at 6:37 that
night, Micalizio thought there
was a yard sale; in fact, it was a
pile of household items from a
recently deceased family mem-
ber that had yet to be sorted. The
caller described a screaming, crazy
woman who asked for change for a
trillion-dollar bill and threatened to
shoot her and her two companions,
flashing finger guns.
“She’s threatening like she’s
going to shoot me and kick my
butt,” the woman told the dis-
patcher.
Two sheriff’s deputies
Brenda Abrew (left) and Tommy Widener
are grieving the loss of their sister, Myra
Micalizio. They attended a press confer-
ence Monday (Feb. 11) with Micalizio’s niece
Merissa Ainsworth at which her killing by
sheriff’s deputies was declared justified.
PHOTO BY MEREDITH J. COOPER
were sent to the Stanley Avenue
address after the caller was told
to go inside. When the deputies—
Charles Lair and Mary Barker—
arrived, however, the three
residents were outside, pointing
at Micalizio, who was reportedly
on the passenger side of her black
Mercury Sable. As Lair approached
her, with Barker behind, she circled
the car. Lair told investigators that
she faced him the entire time and
her hands were behind her back.
He was concerned she may have
a gun, so he unholstered his and
“loudly commanded the woman
to ‘show her hands,’” Ramsey’s
report reads.
As Micalizio turned to get into
the driver’s seat, Lair noted that her
hands were empty. But she alleg-
edly “bolted” through the door,
and he again feared she’d grab a
weapon, Ramsey said. Instead, she
got fully into her car, turned it on
and shifted into reverse. That was
her fatal mistake, as Lair opened
fire on her, discharging nine rounds
from his Glock .45 when the car
came within 6 to 7 feet of him.
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HEALTHLINES

Health Feedback, a group of international
scientists who assess the credibility of health
coverage from major media organizations,
reviewed for accuracy the articles from last
year that most engaged people on social
media; that is, drew high totals of likes,
shares and comments.
Among the top 10, only three proved
highly credible. Four had scientific accuracy
but misleading elements, and the remaining
three had major inaccuracies. Extended to the
top 100, the scientists determined 45 percent
to be highly credible and 35 percent highly
inaccurate.
Health Feedback conducted the study—
titled “The Most Popular Health Articles of
2018, a Scientific Credibility Review,” out
Feb. 4—in collaboration with an interdisci-
plinary media literacy group, the Credibility
Coalition. They focused on articles about
health and wellness as opposed to policy and
politics.
Their findings surprised neither Lewis
nor Caldes. Both pointed to sensational
headlines and head-spinning research results,
sometimes in direct contradiction to previ-
ous reports. The No. 1 social media story
last year had as its headline “Federal Study
Finds Marijuana 100X Less Toxic Than
Alcohol, Safer Than Tobacco”—courtesy of
urhealthguide.com (now apparently defunct).
The review found this article highly suspect.
you, they’re bad for you’; avocado, ‘it’s high
in cholesterol, oh but it’s the good type of
cholesterol’…
“With health and wellness and fitness and
diet, that information is so fickle.”
Distinct from outright inaccuracy, Health
Feedback delineated as credibility impacts
such issues as lack of detail, absence of con-
text, misinterpretation of findings and over-
statement of significance. The study authors
wrote, “This illustrates the need for journal-
ists to go beyond simply accurately describ-
ing results and research in health news.”
Caldes feels readers also need to take
extra steps.
“A well-meaning reporter can still make
mistakes,” he said, “and half the articles
we’re reading online are by citizen journal-
ists or amateur journalists who are not work-
ing with an editorial board, haven’t been
trained. So I want to put a lot of the effort
on the consumer themselves. It’s your job to
check the information; it’s your job to look
into this further if it’s piqued your interest.”
Familiarity with the source of the materi-
al can serve as a good gauge of its accuracy.
Lewis sticks to sites for institutions she
considers reputable. Her go-to resources are
the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention and California Department of
Public Health. She also trusts research hos-

Medical wasteland
“Part of the scientific method, we never
rely solely on one study,” Lewis said.
“Studies have to be replicated. When there’s
some new breakthrough—one study—it gets
people’s attention, we’re interested, but [in
medicine or public health] we’re not going
When it comes to health news, to make changes until that study is replicated
in a different institution by different people
social media gets it wrong and the findings are consistent.”
Caldes noted a seesaw phenomenon:
“Eggs have gone through ‘they’re good for
pitals such as the Mayo Clinic, Harvard and
Johns Hopkins.
In an article, look for hyperlinks. If they
connect to the original study, or a report on
it from the researchers’ university, check
that out. If links lead to a rabbit hole of
rehashes, Caldes said, that’s a red flag.
“We’re now a nation of secondary sourc-
es,” he said. “We’re talking about articles
HEALTHLINES C O N T I N U E D O N PA G E 1 5

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Evan Tuchinsky
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Danyone
r. Linda Lewis often cringes when she sees
health news on the internet. She, like
else with a smartphone or computer,
encounters a barrage of articles with click-
enticing headlines about breakthroughs in
research and cutting-edge treatments.
Even after reading to the bottom, she
said, “I often wonder, What’s the rest of the
story?”
She knows to be skeptical. Lewis is a med-
ical professional—epidemiologist for the Butte
County Department of Public Health and
faculty member in the Health and Community
Services Department at Chico State. She stud-
studies are her mental lifeblood.
Most readers lack her training. So, when
a report misstates or oversimplifies findings,
how many know the difference? Or, know to
detect a discrepancy? When the report gets
tweeted and retweeted, shared and reshared,
blogged about and reposted, misinformation
magnifies.
“Fifteen years ago, and before Web 2.0,
this information was blurry and difficult to
start with,” said Stephen Caldes, a Chico
State journalism professor who teaches
online media literacy. “Digital media, and
social media specifically, has probably made
this even more of a cluster.”
The extent to which internet distribution
clouds health information got some quantifica-
tion last week with the release of—shock!—a
study that got covered in articles online.
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that are using articles as their go to tinyurl.com/healthcred to
source material, rather than look- find Health Feedback’s report on its
credibility review. Years in
ing at studies, looking at statistics, Business
looking at information from peer-
reviewed journals.

B.Scott Hood
“People can come up with ques-
tions on [the validity of] anything,” you are part of the problem—

Caldes noted. “If something takes
you to the CDC, I give that a cer-
tain amount of weight—or a Pew
Research study, or a study coming
out of Stanford. Could there be
problems with it? Sure. But it’s not
coming from these organizations
that are just scouring the internet
and writing things.”
Caldes considers Facebook,
in particular, “a dumpster fire” of
online info-sharing. While he found
value in it during the Camp Fire
aftermath, with immediate updates
and connections to aid, “that was the
first bright light I’ve seen in social
media in a while.”
His recommendation: “Do not
use Facebook to get your news and
information. If you post and share,
DDS
you’re just spreading information
that was interesting to you that you
didn’t do enough work to fully
evaluate, but you’re willing to pass Orthodontics
that on.”
Lewis, too, sees certain lines of
“I have been practicing orthodontics for 29 aligners, Invisalign Teen™ and the Damon® System.
value in the social media sphere.
years, and love the chance to get to know my Dr. Hood and his talented staff have the experience
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wonderful patients! I love seeing the dental and knowledge needed to provide a truly gentle
the county public health depart-
ment and other reputable sources changes in my patients, but also love watching and comfortable visit, every time!
as ways to stay informed. Yet, she the changes a beautiful smile can make in their
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well understands the double-edged lives!”
consultation. Dr. Hood will sit with you to talk
sword that unsheathes. –Dr. B. Scott Hood about your plans for treatment and which
“It’s all in the way you use services best fit your needs. Contact their Chico
it,” she said of social media. As Dr. B. Scott Hood has proudly served the people
orthodontic office today!
she tells her students, when going and families of Chico since 1992 with efficient
online, “there’s a wealth of infor- orthodontic treatments and gentle care. His
mation available. It’s a remarkable practice has a family-friendly atmosphere with
resource. Like any tool, you have the highest quality services for all ages.
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GREENWAYS
Recovering
naturally
Permaculture
project greens
Camp Fire
recovery
story and photo by
Evan Tuchinsky
evantuc hin sk y @ n ewsr ev i ew. com
Ostill,fromMatthew
n a recent morning, the ground still wet
overnight rain and the air chilled but
Trumm surveyed a straight-
away of Honey Run Road. The Camp Fire
had whipped through this part of Butte Creek
Canyonthree months earlier; some houses
burned, others remained.
Trumm, a local designer certified in the
ecological principles of permaculture, strode
toward a property fronted by bamboo, where
he’d met the owner previously. Several clus-
ters stood tall—some rods green, some tan,
some yellower; none singed. Back and to the
side, heat-mangled metal lay piled amid the
remnants of a home.
Through the canyon, throughout the Ridge
and Concow areas, Trumm has seen such
juxtapositions of survival and destruction. He
can cite a reason in cases like this: Bamboo is
naturally flame-resistant, so stalks planted in
rows can act like a fire break. Indeed, a neigh-
boring structure with a wood fence behind a
wall of bamboo appeared untouched.
So, as residents in Butte County’s burn
zones recover, he firmly believes in environ-
mentally rooted solutions.
“It’s so important if we’re going to rebuild
these areas that we give everybody all the
tools that are available to them,” Trumm said.
Toward that end, he’s spearheading the
Camp Fire Restoration Project, an effort to
help private property owners and public agen-
cies apply permaculture to restoring damaged
lands.
Trumm—who’s based in Berry Creek
with a business, Treetop Permaculture, in
Oroville—has prominent environmental-
ists on board, including soil biologist Elaine
Ingham. The Soil Foodweb School, an agri-
cultural cooperative she pioneered, confirmed
Ingham’s involvement, replying to the CN&R
that she’s “definitely endorsing” the project
and “giving some advice,” though “her direct
16 CN&R FEBRUARY 14, 2019
involvement on the ground is pending.”
The endeavor itself is in its infancy.
Ultimately, Trumm envisions experts such as
Ingham and permaculturist Penny Livingston-
Stark, of the Regenerative Design Institute in
Bolinas, training local citizens and public offi-
cials—first in classrooms, then at a base camp
built in a burn area. Organizers would deliver
the resources required to restore the landscape
“It’s so important
if we’re going to
rebuild these areas
that we give every-
body all the tools
that are available
to them.”
—Matthew Trumm
in a sustainable way, such as seed, biochar,
mushroom spawn and trees.
Construction and supplies cost money, of
course. The Camp Fire Restoration Project
launched a GoFundMe campaign Nov. 13,
five days after the fire, to raise $100,000; as
of early February, 53 people had contributed a
total of $3,225. Nonetheless, Trumm and his
group have embarked on phase one: setting up
Get connected:
For more about the Camp Fire Restoration Project,
visit Treetop Permaculture’s Facebook page
(@ttpermaculture), which includes links to events
and a project group page.
three staging areas for deploying restoration
materials and helping residents on properties.
The staging areas, each around a quarter
acre, are in Butte Creek Canyon, Paradise and
the Concow/Yankee Hill area. Teams current-
ly are distributing waddles (for erosion-control
fencing), straw bales (gardening) and wood
chips (ground cover); Trumm hopes the offer-
ings expand when supplies get replenished.
“Creating the model is the most important
thing with all this,” he said. “I tell everyone,
‘We’re late to the party.’ We’re coming in on
the back end—we’re scrambling to try to get
things done here….
“We’re basically calling for this area to
be a hub, a melting pot, for all of the world’s
technologies in sustainable design and ways
to think about rebuilding in a way where
we’re rebuilding with nature and the climatic
realities we have.”
Permaculture centers on designing with ecosys-
tems in mind. Practitioners—another locally
is Rosa Maicas, founder of the Permafunk
Institute in Chico—incorporate features that
mimic natural systems. (See “Integrated liv-
ing,” Greenways, March 15, 2015.)
Trumm pointed to fire safety, food secu-
rity, water supply and climate as four major
considerations in planning a wildfire rebuild.
In permaculture design, those translate to—
among other things—natural fire breaks, plant
selection, irrigation and shade.
Trumm’s interest transcends land restora-
tion, even if that’s a considerable focus of the
Camp Fire Restoration Project. He’s invited
Miguel Elliott from Living Earth Structures
in Petaluma, specializing in cob and adobe
construction, to visit and discuss ideas for the
Matthew Trumm shows a spot in Butte Creek Canyon
where bamboo acted as a fire break.
local rebuild. Cob building combines clay and
straw into a plaster that becomes a ceramic
when exposed to high heat.
“I would welcome a fire for one of my
houses,” Elliott said by phone. “Some people
intentionally burn their [cob] homes to make
them stronger.”
Coating wood with the earthen material
is another option for fire resistance. Elliott
plans to demonstrate his techniques locally
at a workshop in August. For this and other
sessions, Trumm hopes to secure classroom
space at Butte College.
“Our biggest thing,” Trumm said, “[is]
we’re looking at alternative, sustainable
design models for homes.”
Whatever the choice, he hopes it’s made
with ecology in mind. Trumm has a detailed
explanation of the cause of California’s wild-
fire epidemic: Boiled down, it’s that we’ve
separated animals—fuel-reducing grazers, but
also ourselves—from traditional interactions
with the wild environment.
“We’ve been able to tidy up the world to a
point where we don’t feel [as if] we’re a part
of nature,” he said. “Unfortunately, we stay so
disconnected most of our lives that we live in
that comfort zone, we become compartmen-
talized from it.
“But it’s events like this that wake us up,
[show] that nature is right there and if we
don’t start thinking about how to design our-
selves into nature, she’s going to come with a
fury.” Ω
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EVERYBODY’S BUSINESS
15 MINUTES
Treasure
trove
One of the few businesses in Paradise to survive
the Camp Fire was Mary Nieland’s Attic Treasures
Antique Mall. It was also fortunate for many other
local entrepreneurs, as her two-story complex on
the Skyway houses wares from dozens of dealers,
each in their own booth. Nieland, 68, was born and
raised in Paradise, and opened Attic Treasures 23
years ago. She says since reopening after the fire,
many customers have visited her store as a kind
of therapy to reassure themselves that at least
parts of what they remember of Paradise remain.
Visit Attic Treasures at 7409 Skyway, Wednesday-
Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. You can also find it on
Facebook or call 876-1541 for more info.
How has business been since the Camp Fire?
It’s been very good. About half of our large clien-
tele live in Paradise, and half come from surround-
ing towns to make sure we’re OK and support a
Paradise business. Many locals say walking around
inside here helps their mental health and has a
healing effect on them.
How did Attic Treasures escape destruction?
Well, our patio and a corner of the roof caught fire,
but otherwise we did good. Mostly because there
were two fire trucks parked right next door at the
Paradise Skilled Nursing Home during the fire. It’s
a convalescent home that I think the fire depart-
ment really wanted to save, but unfortunately it
burned down.
What kind of things are people buying most?
Mostly household items, since we are one of the
only places in town to sell them. Things like dishes,
cooking utensils and small furniture. Also many
people want arts and crafts supplies for some-
thing healing to do while they sit in their trailers,
often with no TV or internet.
Did your home survive?
Yes, because three days before the fire, I felt
an internal warning that a fire was coming, so I
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soaked my grounds those three days with sprin-
klers and a garden hose. The morning of the fire,
I saw it in the distance and placed my sprinklers
on the roof, full blast. Mine was one of only three
homes in my 22-house neighborhood to survive.
Afterward, I heard from several people that they
also felt something inexplicable was coming which
they needed to prepare for. The difference is, I
listened and acted on it. If you get messages out of
the blue persistently, you need to listen.
How did you escape the fire?
It was harrowing. My dog and I were stuck in my
truck in Skyway traffic for 2 1/2 hours before Cal
Fire officials told us to get out and run to where a
bus was waiting at Walgreens. We were picked up by
a random Filipino family and made it to Chico OK.
Did you lose many dealers because of the fire?
Seven had to move, but we still have 30, and will
add four more soon. We are one of the only antique
stores left in Paradise, but I’d rather have my
town back.
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Chico may have bid farewell to most of its department stores over the past decade,
and it’s a bummer that we’ve never been able to attract a big name like Macy’s, but
I’ve honestly never known this town to be overly concerned with brand names.
That’s a good thing. Chico has always felt more individual than the larger
metropolises I’ve called home. That’s because we have variety—we do have Old
Navy and American Eagle Outfitters but also a bunch of cool locally owned shops with
hand-picked threads. And we’re soon to have a cool new chain store: Tilly’s.
When Aaron Brothers closed its Chico store last summer, it left a void in the
shopping center anchored by Best Buy. It will be vacant no more. I was admittedly
unfamiliar with Tilly’s when a co-worker alerted me to its impending arrival. But
upon a little research, I understood her excitement. Tilly’s focuses on California
style, mostly for younger people—teenagers and young adults—and features
brands like O’Neill, Rip Curl, and Roxy. I look forward to checking it out.
MORE CLOTHING Chico isn’t the only one preparing for a new clothing store in
town. Oroville’s Ross Dress For Less is poised to open any day. I drove by earlier this
week and saw the huge “opening soon” sign above the door, and the internet tells
me they’re hiring. Good stuff!
FOOD NEWS For anyone living in east Oroville or the foothills of Concow and Yankee
Hill—or anyone who likes a good motorcycle ride—Scooters Cafe is a household
name. It’s been a local favorite for decades, a fun place to gather over a good
burger and pint of beer. The cafe survived the fire, owner Dan Salmon recently
finished treatment for prostate cancer (congrats!), and he and wife Bonnie are
ready to reopen.
The Salmons recently announced on KRCR—and subsequently on the Scooters
Facebook page—that they’re scaling back a bit, going back to a mom-and-pop
operation. They expect to be open by Feb. 27, but are awaiting their alcohol license
and a new phone hookup from AT&T before doing so. Scooter’s is located at 11975
State Highway 70; find it on Facebook for updates.
NEW DRINKIN’ SPOT Chico certainly isn’t hurting for places to throw one back, but
maybe that’s why the newest spots offer a little je ne sais quoi, a little something
extra. Leave it to the James family to do it right. I actually haven’t made it over
to Strong Water just yet and they’re keeping pretty mum on details, other than it
focuses on “hand-crafted classic cocktails,” but I hear it’s pretty rad. Nestled
in among the family’s Wine Time and Lost Dutchman Taproom drinking spots, I can’t
imagine it’s not. Expect an update soon!
HAPPY V-DAY! I would be remiss to overlook the fact that this issue comes out on
Valentine’s Day. Last week’s cover story, featuring sexy local dishes, was so much
fun it really got me excited about food (but when am I not, really?). If you missed
it, check out “Passion plates,” Feb. 7. It’s worth it, I swear.
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Caring
enterprise
I t’s been three months since the Camp Fire
was sparked in rural Butte County, but we
all know it’s going to take years, perhaps even
decades, for our region to heal from the most
destructive wildfire in state history. The road
ahead is indeed long and complex, fraught with
many challenges.
Here at the CN&R, we’re committed to tell-
ing the stories about those efforts, helping our
readers with the journey ahead. That includes
those about difficulties and loss, as well as
kindness and generosity—and especially when
those elements combine. Such is the case with
this week’s cover package, our Business Issue.
For this special annual look at the local
business community, it seemed only fitting
that we share some of the remarkable ways
companies have cared for employees affected
by the devastating blaze. They range from
impressive fundraisers and donations to the

Difficult adjustment
literal creation of a small community.
Of course, there are hundreds of examples
around the region of businesses going above
and beyond. Since we can’t write about all

up after Paradise T
of them, readers are invited to share their
examples via letter to the editor.
Collision Pros steps he morning of Nov. 8, Tamora Parr Lay
was already at work at Collision Pros in
Happy reading and writing! Chico when news of the Camp Fire and
the possibility of evacuations on the Ridge

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hit. Her husband was still at their home in
shop, employees’ Paradise and was able to grab only a few
Write a letter: essentials before driving through the fire-
Want to share the ways a local employer has gone above and
beyond in response to the Camp Fire? Send the CN&r a letter
to the editor of up to 200 words to cnrletters@newsreview.com.
homes burn storm to safety.
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Brian Von Tress, owner of Collision Pros, says all
his Paradise employees continued work in other
branches after the Camp Fire. He’s pictured here
(third from left) at the Chico shop with employees
affected by the fire.
PHOTOS BY MICHELLE CAMY
“Right away, my bosses got
together and sent us food, clothes and
supplies,” Parr Lay said last week by
phone. “They understood the urgency
of the situation. I lost everything but
the clothes on my back, and within a
day or two, I had shoes and shirts and
pants.
“I’m so grateful. I don’t even
know how to thank them.”
Parr Lay wasn’t the only one in the
Collision Pros family to be affected
by the Camp Fire. Seven of her co-
workers lost their homes as well, and
the company itself lost its Paradise
shop. Owner Brian Von Tress remem-
bers the morning the blaze swept
through Paradise well. His team there
was forced to evacuate; it was days
Tamora Parr Lay was already at work at
Collision Pros in Chico when the fire hit
her home in Paradise. A GoFundMe account
gathered $37,000 for her and seven of her
co-workers who lost their homes.
before any information got through as
to the fate of the shop.
“We eventually found out we
lost the business,” Von Tress told
the CN&R. “We guaranteed every-
one [from the Paradise shop] that
we’d continue payroll as long as we
could—we covered the first month—
and ended up eventually employing
everyone in the [other locations] since
then.”
Von Tress opened the first Collision
Pros in Auburn in 2013, though he’s
“been doing this forever and ever and
ever.” Since Auburn, he’s acquired
shops in Chico, Paradise, Woodland
and, most recently, Red Bluff.
“I worked for bigger corporations
and didn’t like the direction they
were going; I wanted to be closer to
the customer,” Von Tress said. “My
business plan is to come into smaller
towns and offer some of the later
technology, equipment, training and
sophistication that the bigger corpora-
tions have.”
The closeness he hopes to foster
with his customers translates into the
workplace—his employees are more
like family than means to an end. This
was immediately apparent to Parr Lay
after the fire. Right away, employees
who’d lived on the Ridge were given
$500 “to meet immediate needs,” Von
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“We guaranteed every-
one [from the Paradise
shop] that we’d continue
payroll as long as we
could—we covered the
first month—and ended
up eventually employing
everyone in the [other
locations] since then.”
Locally
Made
52
Years in
Business
Green
Friendly
Gaumer’s
Jewerly
Gaumer’s Jewelry started out as an old-time
three jewelers, allowing them to do their work
classic rock shop founded by a family of
in-house.
rockhounds and gold miners. In the 52 years
since, Gaumer’s has evolved to include jewelry Gaumer’s carries a great selection of fine gold
and jewelry services; rocks, minerals and and silver jewelry, original hand-crafted jewelry,
fossils; and a mining and mineral museum to semiprecious and precious stones, lapidary
share with the public. Current owner Bill Gaumer equipment and jewelry-making supplies. The
is the third generation of the founding Guamer giftware portion of the business offers books,
family to head up the business. coasters, vases, unique decorative items and
beautiful hand-crafted jewelry boxes. Come in
Gaumer’s knowledgeable staff is honest and
and see this treasure in your community.
passionate about the beauty, quality and
workmanship of the jewelry they make, and
the jewelry they repair and restore for others.
They have an artful eye for design, and they
can create custom designs using their stones
or stones customers bring in. Gaumer’s has
78 Belle Mill Road | Red Bluff | 530.527.6166 | www.gaumers.com
50
Locally Years in
Made Business
Chico Paper
O N PA G E 2 0
Company
Eric Metcalf started his career as a custom of designers and custom framers love to make
framer in 2000. He worked hard to perfect their clients feel comfortable and confident in
his craft, and when he got the opportunity to their gallery. Buying and framing art doesn’t
buy Chico Paper Company a few years ago, he have to be an intimidating experience. Chico
and Jessica Capen jumped on it! “I love the Paper Company’s staff spend a lot of time
sentiment of custom framing,” Eric said. “The educating the public about different styles of
variety of items our clients provide us to frame art and the way each artist chooses to make it.
is ever-changing and every one has its own Everyone’s taste is different; art is like wine: if
unique story. We get to become a part of that
story in making a permanent, archival home for
you like it, drink it!
it to be enjoyed for generations.”
Chico Paper Company is a visual dessert: a feast
for the eyes. They carry the largest selection of
local art in the north state as well as gift items
and cards. Eric, Jessica, and their talented crew
—Brian Von Tress
345 Broadway | Chico | 530.891.0900 | www.chicopapercompany.com
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9
Years in
Business
Pivot Charter
School
Pivot Charter School, North Valley is a public
charter school serving students in Grades 6 – 12.
They provide a blended learning program using
an online curriculum coupled with classes and
teacher support in a safe, caring environment.
Schoolwork can be completed anywhere there
is an internet connection, and the site in Chico
is open daily for students who need one-on-
one and small group tutoring, hands-on project
experience or social interaction. The school also
offers field trips for education and socialization
outside the classroom, as well as clubs like
drone coding, music and art.
Executive Director Jayna Gaskell is passionate
about education and very proud of the work
1350 E 9th St #150 | Chico | 530.636.4479 | www.pivotnorthvalley.com
25
Years in
Business
Climent
Construction
Owner
Chuck Climent
A good contractor is always busy. That ís why
Chuck of Climent Construction has been working
tirelessly since 1994. He started a local family
run business, just like most people as a side job
to pay the bills.
After discovering his talent and newfound
passion he strove to make it on his own.
That feeling of finishing a project with an
overwhelming sense of accomplishment is all
Chuck needs to make sure every project is at its
best. Every new project has its details and has
needed personal touches that really show when
the work is finished.
530.370.5086 | License #998460 |
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Pivot is doing in the community. She has worked
in education for 30 years, and understands
that while every child is capable of learning,
not every child learns the same way. Pivot
is providing an alternative for students who
need to learn a little differently, and she finds
great joy in watching a student who previously
struggled in school find success at Pivot.
Chuck does not do shortcuts in his work,
shorcuts show up in the long run.
That’s why he brought along great craftsman,
like John and Jerry, in order to make every
house a home. Chuck has been constantly
searching for new ways of improving homes and
loves the ever-changing dynamic of home life.
He is an expert from new smart home features
like automatic skylights to gorgeous whole
home restorations.
ClimentConstruction
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Tress said. Co-workers stepped up and
took over shifts so she could take care of
paperwork; the company paid her salary
no questions asked.
Von Tress launched a GoFundMe
drive, which raised $37,000. Most of the
donors, he said, were friends of his and
vendors that do business with Collision
Pros. That money was distributed to
those affected, based on the level of loss.
“I didn’t have to worry about my
paycheck or my job,” Parr Lay said.
“They told me, ‘We’ve got your back.’
I’ve never had that at a job before. They
really care about people here.”
Parr Lay had worked for Classic
“I didn’t have to
worry about my
paycheck or my job.
They told me, ‘We’ve
got your back.’ I’ve
never had that at a
job before. They real-
ly care about people
here.”
—Tamora Parr Lay
The Collision Pros shop in Paradise was among the casual-
ties of the Camp Fire. A new space is expected to be open
on the Ridge within a few months.
PHOTO COURTESY OF BRIAN VON TRESS
Auto Body in Paradise for a decade
before Von Tress bought it two years
ago. He kept her on—she’s a claims
adjuster—in the Chico office.
As for business on the Ridge, Von
Tress understands it might be slow
for the foreseeable future—maybe in
five years that shop will once again
see the sales it saw pre-Camp Fire.
Nevertheless, he is determined to main-
tain a presence there. He signed a lease
on a new building on Pearson Road last
week; he expects the shop will be up and
running by May.
“I’ll probably have a hard time staff-
ing it,” he said of the Paradise shop.
“One guy left us to go to work for
hazardous-waste cleanup. Another gal
lost her child care …. I’m just going to
have to figure that out for a while.
“We don’t mind losing a little bit,”
he added, “because we want to be back
in the community, to support the com-
munity.”
—MEREDITH J. COOPER
me r e d i th c @ newsr ev iew.c o m
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Locally Years in
Made Business
Reiko & Nabe
Watanabe
Owners
Both Big Tuna and Izakaya Ichaban are locally
owned and operated. Owners Reiko and Nabe
attribute the success to three things; Fresh fish,
trained Japanese sushi chefs, and a friendly
& knowledgeable staff. Combine these three
with a comfortable eating atmosphere and an
awesome dining experience is guaranteed!
In 2008 Big Tuna Sushi Bistro opened to high
praise, being voted Best New Restaurant by
CN&R readers. You’ll find a fabulous traditional
Japanese menu, fresh sushi and new specialty
plates constantly. When you walk in the door
you’ll be greeted with a comfortable Bistro
atmosphere.
Big Tuna | 1722 Mangrove | 530.345.4571
Izakaya Ichaban | 2000 Notre Dame Blvd. Suite 100 | 530.342.8500
9 26
Years in
Business
Chico’s Premier
Property Management
Company
Blue Oak Property Management is a full service
residential property management company that
has deep roots in the Chico community. Owners
Michael Roth, Cameron Goehring, and Chris Her-
bert, lead their team of experienced real estate
professionals in helping many small business
owners and property investors. The majority of
their team are graduates of Chico State and all
are dedicated to making our community a better
place to live.
Blue Oak is small enough to provide hands-on
customer service but large enough to meet all
your management needs. They understand that
owning and managing your investment proper-
ties is time and labor intensive. From late night
maintenance calls, showings and lease signings
530.636.2627 | www.blueoakchico.com
Izakaya Ichaban opened in 2012. It’s located just
off 20th Street east of Best Buy. Their newly
expanded dining room is beautifully decorated
and designed to make you feel like you’re dining
in Japan. Their motto, “To be any fresher you
would have to catch it yourself” is exemplified in
every piece of fish they serve.
Stop by either restaurant for lunch or Dinner.
Arrigato.
BIG TUNA
IZAKAYA ICHIBAN
to inspections, bill paying and keeping up with
California tenant laws, the amount of time spent
managing your own property can be exhaust-
ing to say the least. These services Blue Oak
provides take all of this off of your hands making
life a whole lot easier. BRE # 01882206
84
Locally Years in Green
Made Business Friendly
Lewis
Johnson
Owner
Butte View Olive Co. and Stella Cadente, two
making them truly unique and excellent – just
wildly popular olive oil labels that serve cooks
one more reason why these olive oils are “Gold”
across the nation, are produced right here in
and “Best of Class” medal winners.
Oroville by Lewis Johnson and his family.
Mr. Johnson welcomes you to come experience
It all began in 1935, when Johnson’s grandfather
California sunshine in a bottle!
first began farming the 150 acres of olive trees
that they still have today. In 1999 Johnson Available in Chico at Maisie Jane’s, Made in
produced the first bottle of Butte View olive oil Chico, and S&S Produce, in Oroville at Collins
& Denny Market, and Wagon Wheel Market, in
after three years of fine-tuning his process.
250ml and 500ml bottles.
Today, Butte View produces a wide variety
of extra virgin olive oils infused with flavors
including: jalapeño, garlic, basil, lemon, lime,
blood orange and rosemary. These pure, light
and delicate hand crafted oils provide wonderful
aromas and distinctive accents to any dish
2950 Louis Ave | Oroville | 530.534.8320 | www.butteview.com
Locally Years in
Made Business
Teresa Larson
Realtor Double Centurian
We all have experienced first hand or known
us how family, friends and strangers can pull
someone that was drastically affected by the
together and build a community again.
Camp Fire. It has been an experience that no
one would ever have thought could happen to
I have been a full time Realtor for 25 + years in
this degree of devastation.
Chico, born and raised with 4 generations and I
am proud of the people of Chico that welcomed
My heart goes out to all.
so many into their home, lives and community.
Since November 8th, I had been able to assist
May 2019 be a year of new beginnings,
people in their home searches and as difficult as
friendship, and community for everyone.
it has been for them, it has also been rewarding
to be able to see that these folks feel blessed to
be able to start anew.
This experience makes us all realize how fast
things can change in one’s lives. It also shows
1101 El Monte Ave. | Chico | 530.514.5925 | www.chicolistings.com
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S
ean McAndrew lights up when talking
about Butte Creek Canyon.
He moved from the Bay Area to the
bucolic creekside community nine years ago,
settling into his dream home along Honey Run
Road about a mile from the historic covered
bridge.
Among the highlights of life in the canyon:
the views of the surrounding ridge, the barbe-
cues with friendly neighbors, and the wildlife
he’d watch while sitting in his front yard in
the evenings.
Like so many others who lived there,
McAndrew lost his home to the Camp Fire
and has had to endure the trauma of being
uprooted. He’s spent the last three months
adapting to life on the other side of the disas-
ter—a process that has not been easy, espe-
cially in the beginning.
“The early stages of this were so hellish,
because you’d wake up every morning and
you’d think that it was a bad dream,” he said.
“And then you’d realize you weren’t in your
bed—every morning, day after day—and real-
Above: Dan Gonzales said crews worked day and night to get
the RV park up to code as soon as possible.
PHOTOS BY MELISSA DAUGHERTY
22 CN&R FEBRUARY 14, 2019
Creating community
FIFTH SUN FOUNDER COLLABORATES WITH BUSINESS COLLEAGUES
TO BUILD TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE HOUSING
ize it wasn’t a bad dream.”
McAndrew initially crashed with a
friend, but he needed to find a place for
an extended stay. The problem, of course,
was that thousands of others were in the
same position. Chico’s rental vacancy
rate was about 3 percent the month before
the Camp Fire, and that inventory was
snatched up quickly.
The dearth of housing is among the
top crises playing out locally in the wake
of the fire. It’s a factor that has prompted
many displaced residents to flee the
county—in some cases, even the state—in
search of stability.
McAndrew didn’t know it during the first
days after the fire, but help was on the
way.
Dan Gonzales, owner of Chico-based
apparel manufacturing company Fifth Sun,
where McAndrew works in sales, had
come up with a plan to provide a safety
net for employees in need.
Gonzales is also the developer of
Meriam Park, a mixed-use community
west of Bruce Road best known as the
location of the new Butte County Superior
Courthouse. Construction is well under-
way at the 270-acre site, but open land
remains and Gonzales saw an opportunity
to quickly put emergency housing into
place on a parcel slated for the future
development of single-family homes.
“The idea is to provide them a place
of immediate shelter so they can get
“If someone was
detrimentally impact-
ed, and they don’t
have a place to stay,
that is a real concern,
because we don’t
want them fleeing
somewhere else and
losing the amazing
talent we have here.”
–Chico City Manager Mark Orme
grounded and figure out what they’re
going to do,” he told the CN&R back in
late November, as work crews raced to
prepare the site.
Gonzales noted that the project is a
collaboration between Fifth Sun, Meriam
Park and Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.—
whose founder, Ken Grossman, owns
the majority of the property—to house
employees from each of those companies,
plus other folks from the community, in
what is essentially an RV campground.
Gonzales has taken to calling it Meriam
Park Commons.
The site may have been vacant, but it
wasn’t exactly a snap getting it prepped. It
meant putting in water, power and sewer
connections for each of the spaces—about
50 altogether—as well as the required
road base. Given the pressing need, and
despite the workload, the effort came
together exceedingly fast.
“In seven days, we had a functional
trailer park,” said Gonzales, adding that
everything is to code and all the spaces
spoken for.
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 10
Years in Green
Business Friendly
Susan Hearne
Attorney at Law
Before Susan Hearne was an attorney, she
served 25 years as a peace officer for the State
of California. She worked for Riverside CA
Probation Department and taught college for 15
years. Time and again she has helped families,
students, & professionals with criminal charges.
In the months following the Camp Fire, Susan
has experienced a shift in the types of cases
crossing her desk. Many residents on the
ridge lost their homes and some were put in
untenable living situations. The loss of home,
neighborhood, and jobs, resulted in a great
emotional and financial loss.
(530) 580-8529 | www.norcalcriminallaw.com | 2068 Talbert Dr #300
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Locally Years in
Made Business
Brittany Winchester
Realtor/Salesperson
Teresa E Smith
Realtor/Broker
Teresa Smith has worked in the real estate
industry for over 16 years. She grew up in the
Northstate, which has aided her in connecting with
and effectively guiding her clients through an ever-
changing market. Teresa loves driving through the
tri-county area, admiring the scenery of all the
places she visits. She has met many people in her
15 years as a realtor and is forever grateful for the
relationships she’s built and the memories she’s
experienced.
Spending the last year as a new grandmother has
been eye opening and heartwarming. With each
visit with her grandchildren Teresa is reminded
of the importance of family. Her greatest joy is
cherishing all the laughs and fun times she’s spent
with them.
1607 Solano St | Corning | 530.824.4101 | www.1st-choicerealty.net
DRE #01500355
In an unfortunate perfect storm of events some
are now dealing with the aftermath of the fire’s
destruction. People, with legal history or not,
are finding themselves in precarious legal
situations as a byproduct.
We’re here to help with criminal defense issues.
If you are in need, Ms. Hearne and her team will
be there for you.
Brittany Winchester, Teresa’s assistant and a
licensed agent, started working with Teresa at
the young age of 18. Teresa’s passion for helping
people with their real estate needs inspired
Brittany to do the same. She is a major contributor
to the evolution of 1st Choice Realty and helps with
every transaction, either as a representing agent
or trasaction coordinator. “We work as a a team to
ensure every client is handled with the utmost care
and attention.”  Joke. There’s a reason they’ve been voted # 1
9
Years in
Business
Chris
Hostettler
Owner
Chris Hostettler, owner of Chico Grocery Outlet, and often the vegetables and meat are locally
was born and raised in Chico. He graduated sourced.
from the same high school where his father
All at prices that will beat other grocery stores
taught for over 30 years and worked his way
handily.
through college bagging groceries at the local
Albertsons’. Much of the stock is “opportunistic”, meaning
great deals on brand name items disappear as
]What Chirs would most like you to know about
quickly as they come. So it’s best to shop often.
his store is that it carries a huge selection of
organic products. Look for the NOSH (Natural, There is always something new to be found but
Organic, Specialty, Healthy) logo throughout the great service with a smile never changes!
the store for natural organic foods. You’ll find
40-50% OFF the same organic products other
stores carry.
chico
You’ll also find healthy products such as protein
powders and power bars, Humboldt organic milk,
2157 Pillsbury Rd | Chico | 530.345.2666
22
Locally Years in
Made Business
Celestino
Gencarelli
& Enzo Perri
Owners
The boy’s from Jersey had a simple plan...make Dine-in, take-out, order by phone or online at
the best authentic New York thin-crust pizza for CelestinosNYpizza.com
the people of Chico. They did, and on April Fool’s Planning an event? Call ahead and your food will
Day in 1997 Celestino’s Pizza opened for busi- be ready for pick-up or delivered to you.
ness. Luckily for Chicoans it was no April Fools Open everyday from 10:30am-10pm.
Pick It Up - Fold It - Eat It...That’s the NY Way!
BEST Pizza in Chico by CN&R readers 15 years!
The recipes are authentic and time-tested. Fa-
vorites include fresh salads, salad/slice combo,
chicken parmigiana hot sandwichs, homemade
lasagna, calzones, and of course spaghetti with
Meatballs.
101 Salem St | Chico | 530.896.1234 | celestinosnypizza.com
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Locally Years in
Made Business
KCHO/North State
Public Radio
Phil Wilke arrived in Chico after one fire and
before another, and the Carr and Camp fires
affect what he does every day. Wilke, the new
General Manager of North State Public Radio,
91.7 FM, took over the station just after the Carr
Fire burned down the network’s transmitter in
Redding and two months before the Camp Fire
devastated Butte County.
Since then, the Redding transmitter has been
brought back online and the station’s coverage
of the Camp Fire – including their weekly,
30-minute show “After Paradise”, airing 6:30
p.m. Thursdays – have gained national attention.
“After Paradise” is dedicated to post-fire
recovery information.
35 Main Street #101 | Chico | 530.898.5896 | www.mynspr.org
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Locally Years in
Made Business
Nick Andrew
Kevin Riley
Mike Wear
Owners
Now celebrating 26 years, Franky’s was originally
built with “family” in mind. Nick Andrew and
Kevin Riley started Franky’s back in1992 with
the concept of a casual and friendly “Cheers”
type atmosphere in a restaurant setting. Nick’s
two sons, and all of their friends grew up at
the restaurant. Today, Franky’s is still a family
oriented restaurant as well as a great spot for a
date night.
Franky’s offers a diverse wine selection and a full bar
that is unrivaled in the North State. Franky’s bartend-
ers are renowned for their knowledge of cocktail
preparation, and chef Cordy has been keeping the
kitchen running for over 20 years.
The menu offers a variety of fresh-made pasta,
506 Ivy St. | Chico | Take-out: 530.898.9947 | Reservations: 530.898.9948
www.frankyschico.com
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Photo Credit: Jason Halley/CSU Chico
Wilke directs a staff of 10 and a dozen
independent producers and on-air volunteers.
NSPR is a member of National Public Radio,
broadcasting their signature news shows
“Morning Edition” and “All Things Considered”,
as well as interviews on “Fresh Air”; locally
hosted classical music and jazz; locally hosted
author interviews, gardening, travel and science
shows; and nationally syndicated music, news
and entertainment shows. Listeners can tune in
online at mynspr.org.
caesar salad, fresh-tossed pizzas and so much
more. With deals for students and families too,
there is always a meal to satisfy everyone at
Franky’s.
Franky’s is the perfect choice for dates, Friday
business lunches, family dinners, birthdays, or
whatever the occasion may be! Get together and
enjoy friends, family and fine food and drink at
Franky’s.
A little bit of Italy, hidden right here in Chico!
Wine down, Eat up, and Raise Your Spirits!
95
Years in
Business
Oroville Adult
Education Center
Oroville Adult Education Center has been provid- County Career Tech in offering other training
ing educational programs for adults in Butte programs in the medical and dental fields. 
County since 1924.  The two locations in Oroville  
and Chico have a variety of offerings for adults Some of our most popular courses are the com-
wanting to further their education or training.  munity education courses for adults that want to
Oroville Adult offers high school diploma and learn a new hobby or improve their technology
high school equivalency exam (HiSet), English skills.  There are classes in computers, tablets
as a Second Language and Citizenship, career and smartphones, healthy life options, and arts
training programs and community education and crafts each semester.    Please check www.
classes.  The Career Training programs include orovilleadulted.com or call the office at 530-
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Emergency 538-5350 for more information.
Medical Technician (EMT), EKG Technician, Medi-
cal Billing and Coding (online), Business Office
Technology Academy, and Business Leadership
courses.  Oroville Adult also partners with Butte
2750 Mitchell Ave | Oroville | 3760 Morrow Lane #C | Chico
530.538.5350 | www.orovilleadulted.com
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Locally Years in
Made Business
Caleb
Klungtvet
Owner and Manager
Established in 1973, Art Etc. has been a framer, Michelle Garrison, what makes Klungtvet
downtown area business known for their proud in their on-site computerized mat cutter,
knowledge and expertise of art and artists, which keeps the product consistent and saves
especially local ones. 6 months ago, Caleb time in production. This all means quicker
Klungtvet and family took over the well-known turnaround times for their customers.
shop. Klungtvet, having 10 years experience in
So, if you are looking for a custom frame shop
multiple frame shops and a degree in art, made
that provides you with endless options for
him and his family of artists the perfect choice
preserving your most valued possessions, check
for continuing on the Art Etc. legacy.
out Art Etc. and Frame What You Love!
“I just enjoy being around art and talking to an
interesting and eclectic group of people. I know
it’s cliché, but I just like to make people happy,”
said Klungtvet.
In addition to their diverse collection of art
prints and having an extremely knowledgeable
256 East First Street | Chico | 530.895.1161 | artinchico.com
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Locally Years in
Made Business Locally Years in
Made Business

Square Deal
Mattress Factory
2 nd Generation Lois Lash,
4 th Generation Jessica Lash & Jamie
Anderson & 3 rd Generation Richard Lash
In 1920, Ennis Rife wanted to give people a
Square Deal so began Square Deal Mattress
Factory & Custom Upholstery. In 1970, Richard
Lash came to work for his Grandparents as
he went to Chico State. In 1982, Ennis retired
giving the business to his daughter, Lois Lash
and grandson, Richard Lash. Upgrades were
made to the mattress factory including new
sewing machines, foam saws and quilter. Any
manufacturer can buy these, but it’s the design
that creates firmness consistency, breathability
and durability that sets Square Deal Mattress
Factory apart. We engineer our mattresses to
provide you a great night’s sleep, using proven
craftsmanship, new sleep innovations and
quality USA materials.
1354 Humboldt Ave. | Chico | 530.342.2510 | www.squaredealmattress.com
In 2013, great granddaughters Jessica Lash
and Jamie Anderson became Dreamologists
contributing to the family’s legacy and traditions
in the belief that building a higher quality
mattress means a higher quality sleep for you
and your family—and a higher quality sleep
equals a higher quality of life. Get the rest you
need to live the life you want.
Chef James
Rosenbalm
Diamond Steakhouse
Chef James Rosenbalm, a classically trained
American chef, hospitality professional and
restauranteur, was born in McMinnville, Oregon
and is a graduate of the Pacific Northwest Based
Western Culinary Institute founded by Portland chef
and restauranteur Horst Megar in Portland Oregon.
James worked for the prestigious Hyatt Regency
in Waikoloa Hawaii under the close mentorship of
Swiss Certified Master Chef Rene Metter where
he learned the classic kitchen brigade system of
cooking and spent four years as a teppanyaki chef.
James has also been very involved in opening and
running casinos in Oregon and California for the last
21 years and has a special passion for volunteering
for non-profit charities. He founded the Corning
Wine Food and Art Festival, which raises money for
the Corning Rotary Foundation, and co-founded the
Located in the Historic Hotel Diamond Downtown Chico
Booking now for parties & special events: Call 895-1515 or visit
www.diamondsteakhousechico.com
Ribs and Rods BBQ rib competition which raises
money for the Handi-Riders, therapeutic horseback
riding program for handicap children, philanthropic
efforts are very near and dear to Chef Rosenbalm’s
heart.
At 49, Chef Rosenbalm is the father of five paternal
children and three step-children, and grandfather
of three, and is currently the executive chef
and general manager of the recently rebranded
Diamond Steakhouse located in the historic Hotel
Diamond in downtown Chico. Rosenbalm and his
team bring in the best quality prime ingredients
they can source and properly execute the cooking
technique to provide an outstanding dining
experience.

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Years in Locally Years in
Business Made Business

Sierra Central The Handle Bar

Credit Union
In 1955, Beale AFB Credit Union was established.
Merging with Shasta Cascade Credit Union in
1963, Sierra Central Credit Union was formed.
Beale AFB Credit Union served military
personnel and Shasta Cascade served the
lumber industry. After becoming Sierra Central
Credit Union, a community-based credit union,
the emphasis became focused on providing
the best financial services at competitive rates
to their members in their Northern California
footprint. These members live, work or attend
school in branch location counties.
Now with 18 branches (soon to be 19!), their
team of employees are committed to providing
exceptional service on a daily basis and truly
Corporate Headquarters | 1351 Harter Pkwy | Yuba City, CA 95993
Chico Branch | 352 East 1st St | Chico, CA 95928
Plus 17 additional branch locations | 1.800.222.7228 | www.sierracentral.com
For more than six years, The Handle Bar has
care about the needs of their members. Their dining space which allows customers to see into
been one of the go-to spots in Chico for a
team of nearly 200 employees all live and work AMain’s bike shop next door.  They accomplished
casual atmosphere, world-class beer and
in Northern California. In addition, Sierra Central all of this while retaining the soul of The Handle
great food!  The popular south Chico hangout
Credit Union is locally governed and managed, as Bar, something that was very important to the
quickly became a fixture of the local craft beer
all decisions are made by the individuals living in Kanabrocki’s.
community, taking top honors as Best Watering
these northern communities. The two aren’t done.  2019 will see The Handle
Hole for Townies in their first three years in Bar’s offerings expand into cocktails and,
If you are looking for a friendly and helpful
business! ultimately, a patio expansion.  They will ensure
financial institution that provides a full range
In 2017, Brian and Carolyn Kanabrocki decided that The Handle Bar always embraces the
of financial services, check out Sierra Central
the time was right for an upgrade.  With AMain casual, comfortable lifestyle that is Chico.
Credit Union. A better banking option!
Performance Cycling moving in next door, the
expansion was an opportunity to do something
bold and unique.  The new space includes an
upgraded draught system with 28 beers on
tap, an expanded kitchen which allowed them
to become a full-service restaurant, and new
2070 E 20th St #160 | Chico | 530.894.BEER (2337) | facebook.com/handlebarchico

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20
Years in
Business
Clinton &
Nicole
Owners, Earl’s Plumbing
“Plumbers are late (if they even show up at all!)
It seems they charge you whatever they feel like,
and if there is an issue with the work performed,
good luck getting them back out!” This was the
image that the Earls set out to change when
they opened in the fall of 1998.
The Earls believe that by looking at how they
conduct business from their customer’s point
of view, they can provide the absolute best
plumbing experience. A live operator answers
the phone 24/7 and appointments are scheduled
in a two hour window, 92% of their customers
receive same day service, all their technicians
wear booties to protect your home, and a com-
plete written quote is given before any work begins.
530.343.0330 | www.earlsplumbing.net
19
Locally Years in
Made Business
Kevin Riley
Michael Wear
Nick Andrew
Michael Hall
Owners
Locally owned and operated 5th Street Steakhouse opened
in August 2000, featuring U.S.D.A. prime cuts of beef, fresh
seafood, a full service bar, and an extensive wine list. The
owners and staff pride themselves in providing consistent
and excellent personal service along with the finest quality
food.
This passion for quality food, top-notch service and a lively
atmosphere has made 5th Street Steakhouse a memorable
and cherished landmark of the Chico community as well as
a Best of Chico Living Legend 14 years running.
5th Street Steakhouse also offers a banquet room which
is attached to the main dining room area, but provides
a private section for any special event. This beautiful
facility is perfect for birthdays, wedding rehearsal dinners,
anniversaries, religious celebrations, graduations,
345 West 5th Street | Chico | 530.891.6328 | www.5thstreetsteakhouse.com
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COMMUNITY C O N T I N U E D
“We are proud of our commitment to the
environment and offer products and services
geared toward energy efficiency.” With goals of
complete customer satisfaction, and the health
and well-being of their North State Community,
the Earls are on the road to success.
T-shirts:
Fifth Sun has
raised more than
$100,000 for Camp
Fire relief through and to see a community
a T-shirt fundrais-
er. For purchases,
go to 5sun.com/
camp-fire/.
fundraisers, holiday parties, and private meetings.
With an array of menu options and an extensive wine list,
you are sure to find 5th Street Steakhouse to be the ideal
fit for your event.
Everyone at 5th Street Steakhouse looks forward to
serving you soon!
F R O M PA G E 2 2
Gonzales commended the city of Chico for
fast-tracking a response that lets the private
sector help address the crisis. That came
by way of an emergency ordinance that—
among other things—allows for permitted
temporary dwellings on both developed
and undeveloped residential, commercial
and industrially zoned property.
During an interview a few weeks after
the City Council moved forward with that
policy, City Manager Mark Orme reiter-
ated the city’s commitment to taking steps
to support the displaced, an effort that sub-
sequently buoys the economy.
“We can’t afford to lose the profession-
als that we have here,” he said. “If some-
one was detrimentally impacted, and they
don’t have a place to stay, that is a real
concern, because we don’t want them flee-
ing somewhere else and losing the amazing
talent we have here.”
That was a concern for Gonzales as
well—17 of his employees lost their Sean McAndrew spent months living in the RV park in
homes. Thus, the hundreds of thousands of what he described as a “beautiful one-bedroom trailer.”
dollars of infrastructure spent to make the PHOTO BY MELISSA DAUGHERTY
RV park viable.
ers, I was really touched by this,” he said.
Some who live there already had their
McAndrew, who’s worked at Fifth Sun
own rigs, and are simply renting the space.
for four years, said the trailer provided
Others are paying for the space and renting
a safe place of respite for him and his
a trailer, many of which Grossman pur-
miniature fox terrier/chihuahua mix. He
chased. The fees will help the companies
described heading there after work and
recoup the investment. The businessmen
drawing the blinds—a coping mechanism
will absorb any remaining costs.
of sorts, since he could imagine the RV
“We have a responsibility to our
was parked anywhere.
employees, and we also are in a position
“It was kind of just like a cozy retreat,
to be able to make a dif-
like a little hideaway,” he said. “And it was
ference, so to me, it’s a
so quiet.”
great feeling to be able
McAndrew handed those keys back last
to work with other com-
Friday (Feb. 8) after having found another
panies, to collaborate,
place to stay. He’s already seen the first
draft of architectural plans for a rebuild of
come together and show
empathy and be able to
his home and is looking forward to new
do something like that,”
beginnings in the canyon.
That outlook now is a far cry from the
said Gonzales, who
first weeks after the blaze, a time during
also launched a T-shirt
which he felt numb. What kept him going
fundraiser shortly after
the fire. “I mean, everybody tries to help
were the tasks he needed to get done—
things like getting a P.O. box and dealing
do what they can do—if that’s sheltering
with insurance paperwork—and the kind
somebody, or giving them food or working
words and gestures from friends, family
on a Saturday.”
and the folks at work.
Gonzales said the facility will be a year-
Early on, Fifth Sun provided dona-
plus-long housing solution. Multifamily
tions of new clothing and bedding. A
units are slated for construction at Meriam
short time later, after taking two weeks off
Park in the coming months, followed by
to take care of the related complexities,
single-family homes. Both should help
McAndrew learned his fellow employees
relieve the housing shortage.
had donated vacation hours to him and
other displaced co-workers. He’s been
For McAndrew’s part, he was pretty stunned
heartened by all of the efforts to make life
by the overture. He recalled going to the RV
easier during this hardship.
park one evening a few weeks after the fire
“Having that support from Fifth Sun
with the company’s human resources per-
meant a lot, it really, really did,” he said.
sonnel. There, he found Gonzales personally
handing out keys to the brand-new units. —MELISSA DAUGHERTY
me lissad @ newsr ev iew.c o m
“The fact that he’s out there in the dark,
in the cold, helping get us into these trail-
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Locally Years in Green
Made Business Friendly
John
Dahlmeier
Owner
The insurance business has changed dramatically
since Dahlmeier Insurance Agency first opened its
doors in Oroville in 1948.
The family owned and operated business has
grown and prospered by adhering to the same
core values it began with 70 years ago when
John Dahlmeier’s dad, Hal, and his uncle Ed were
running it.
“Old fashioned customer service never gets
old” John says. “We continue to hear from new
customers that tell us one of the main reasons
we earned their business is because we were
the only ones to respond to their inquiry in a
timely manner”
With a commitment to the professional
2080 Myers Street | Oroville | 530-533-3424
1368 Longfellow Ave. | Chico | 530-342-6421 | dahlmeier.com
26
Years in
Business
John J. Rank
Attorney at Law
John has practiced law in Paradise for over
24 years. He is a Certified Specialist in Estate
Planning, Trust and Probate Law, as certified
by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal
Specialization. This means John has passed
an extensive written examination, has satisfied
requirements for wide ranging experience in
these practice areas, and has fulfilled ongoing
educational requirements.
John and his wife Sherry raised their three
children in Paradise, and he continues to
be involved in the Paradise community.
NEW OFFICE: 116 Henshaw Ave, Ste C | Chico | 530.891.4000 | 530.877.2600
development of its employees and embracing
the tools of developing technologies, the
company has combined the past and the present
to chart a bright future.
The agency remains independent, selling a
range of policies—residential, commercial,
automotive, health, life, etc.—from a variety of
companies.
Call Dahlmeier Insurance today for a free quote.
Oroville- 530.533.3424, Chico- 530.342.6421
CA LICENSE #0680951
Unfortunately John lost his office and other
properties in the Camp Fire. John has moved
his office to Chico. He would like to let everyone
know he is 100% operational and taking care
of business as usual. Many of John’s clients
are Camp Fire evacuees. He has been working
diligently since the fire to help his clients with
their legal needs.
“It has been a tough three months for me and for
everyone that was affected by the Camp Fire.
My hope is that Paradise will rebuild into the
great community it was.”
41
Years in
Business
David Halimi
Owner
Diamond W Western Wear, an icon in Downtown ing back. Diamond W’s friendly and knowledge-
Chico, since 1978! Locally owned for 41 years, able staff will take the time to find whatever
offering a lot more than Western Wear for the you need and special order anything you want
entire family. Diamond W has grown over the at no additional charge with 100% satisfaction
years to be Northern California’s largest full guaranteed! Diamond W offers a lot more than
service Western Wear store by simply provid- just Western Wear for Men, Ladies, and Kids.
ing exemplary customer service with “Lowest “We take pride in our business, value our
Prices Guaranteed”. Inside Diamond W’s award customers, and love being in our beauti-
winning two-story store, you will also find Pat’s ful Downtown Chico. We are here to stay.”
Shoe Repair, in business since 1949, and Diamond
Productions, producing quality events since 1978.
The employees are like one big happy family and
treat their customers as their extended family.
David Halimi believes that if you want to be in
business long-term, you need to think long-
term. They don’t look to make money on every
transaction with a customer, rather do whatever
it takes to keep their customers happy and com-
181 E 2ND ST | Chico | 530.891.1650 | www.diamondwonline.com
41
Locally Years in
Made Business
Carol Munson
Owner
It all started in the Fall of 1978 on the corner of continue the 5th Street Clothing legacy. Their
5th and Salem, that Carol Lynn Rhoades open partnership will ensure this local landmark will
her doors for the first time. Little did she know continue dressing women and changing lives for
she would become a Chico landmark. years to come.
Since then, her business has grown, made a With style, quality and customer service, 5th
lasting impression at the Fashion Market and has Street Clothing has the perfect selection to
become a premier retailer of Eileen Fisher on making your wardrobe just right.
the west coast.
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Carol’s passion and style has drawn and BROADWAY!
entertained lifelong customers. “I love my
customers and I love what I do! It’s all by GOD’S
wonderful Grace I am able to do what I do. Hey
that rhymes! I am very grateful.”
Carol’s influence extends into the next
generation through her daughter Jennie. Who
has the same passion for the business as her
mother, she has become the ideal partner to
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www.5thstreetclothing.com
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T
hough it had been only about
a week since the Camp Fire
incinerated her home, her
family’s Paradise business and
you! This will fit your daughter!’”
Ray Morgan focused its efforts
on helping employees immedi-
ately, said Chris Scarff, executive

‘A lot of love’
RAY MORGAN RAISES OVER $600,000
FOR DISPLACED EMPLOYEES,
CAMP FIRE RELIEF
everything she owned, Diane
Lewandowski found she couldn’t
sit still. She helped her colleagues
at her other job, at Ray Morgan Co.
in Chico, organize donations at a
drop-in center set up in one of the
company’s warehouses.
The donations—clothes as well
as miscellaneous toiletries and
toys—poured in from the office
technology and supply company’s
employees across California, to help
Lewandowski and 16 others who
were displaced by the deadliest fire
in state history.
“By the time it was over, I knew
what everybody’s clothing sizes
were,” Lewandowski said with a
smile. “‘Hey, Jennifer, this will fit
vice president and owner, opening
the building for anybody needing
shelter. Shortly after, each survivor
received a $1,000 Walmart gift
card.
Considering about 100 people
work out of the corporate office in
Chico, the fire impacted a signifi-
cant percentage of the staff, Scarff
said, about 17 percent.
Ray Morgan was founded in 1956
and is headquartered in Chico, with
about 480 employees throughout
California and Nevada and 20
branches across the Western U.S.
It provides office supplies and
related services, IT assistance and
document management software.
In addition to hosting cloth-
ing drives for the drop-in center,
employees across the company’s
branches provided long-term sup-
port to “adopted” families, and sent
in items listed on gift registries.
Meanwhile, the company
launched GoFundMe and Golden
Valley Bank fundraisers. As of
publication, it had raised about
$620,000, including the $200,000
Ray Morgan has contributed. The
company also plans to donate a
portion of its December earnings.
Half of the money raised will
be dedicated to the larger com-
munity relief effort. The other half
is already being directed to the
company’s employees via monthly
stipends of several thousand dol-
lars each. “They’re using that on
whatever they need to do to rebuild
their lives,” Scarff said.
For Laura and Andrew Rotton,
who are married and both work
for Ray Morgan, the money has
helped them set up their new apart-
ment in Chico. The same can be
said for Lewandowski. Everything,

RAY MORGAN C O N T I N U E D O N PA G E 3 1

Ray Morgan Co.’s Chico branch, including several

Camp Fire survivors, pose in their Fifth Sun Apparel
Butte Strong shirts. Executive Vice President and
owner Chris Scarff purchased about 200 for
interested employees (all of the shirt proceeds
go to relief efforts).
PHOTO COURTESY OF RAY MORGAN COMPANY

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 63
Locally Years in
Made Business
Marilyn
& Susan Evers
Caring for pets is our family tradition
At Evers Veterinary Clinic, caring for pets is our
family tradition. Established in 1956 Dr. Hank
Evers and wife Marilyn began their dream to
provide quality veterinary care to people of the
their hometown. In 1981 their daughter, Dr. Susan
Evers, joined the practice. Thus began a unique
environment of a true family business.
Dr. Evers retired in 1992, but he and Marilyn
continued to own the practice and were actively
involved. Upon Dr.Evers’ passing in 2006, the
business and its legacy were left to his wife and
daughter. The current veterinarians who offer
professional veterinary care are Dr. Susan Evers,
Dr. Paul Wise, Dr. Anne Ripke, Dr. Julia Hutler, Dr.
Amy Schantz, and Dr. Clarence Luther.
1150 El Monte Ave. | Chico | 530.343.0713 | www.eversvetclinic.com
Throughout the years, we have continued
the tradition of providing the highest quality
veterinary care for generations of our clients
and their pets. The confidence and friendship of
those we have touched is the foundation of our
success.
19
Locally Years in
Made Business
Nick Andrew
Kevin Riley
Mike Wear
Owners
La Salles has provided wonderful memories for
have embraced its memories, we have been
many over the years, and now new memories
dreaming of this new space for so long that it is
can be created! Owners Nick Andrew, Kevin Riley
refreshing to see it finally open and providing
and Mike Wear have been working hard to bring
you a fresh destination for dining, drinking, and new memories for our patrons.”
socializing. Re-opened in March, 2018, La Salles If you are looking for great food and a fun
is a warm and welcome place to enjoy indulgent atmosphere to enjoy a night out with friends
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“We feel that we are in touch with our customers
and want to provide them with the same quality
product and atmosphere we expect when we
go out to dine or grab a drink.” said Andrew.
“We truly enjoy watching the community take
part in our new venture. While we respect
the history that La Salles brings to Chico and
229 Broadway | Chico | 530.487.7207 | www.lasalleschico.com
81
Locally Years in Green
Made Business Friendly
Kasey Pulliam-
Reynolds
Nathan Pulliam
Owners
Nathan Pulliam and Kasey Pulliam-Reynolds, Shubert’s sweet treats are hand made with high
owners of Shubert’s Ice Cream & Candy, are the quality products, many of them local. Much of
fourth generation carrying on a family tradition the butter, cream, honey and nuts are purchased
of serving up great homemade ice cream and from family-owned farms surrounding Chico.
candy. Nathan and Kasey credit their ability to The fourth generation plans to stay rooted in
multitask and juggle lots of treats at once as a that same tradition while always keeping their
key to their success. eyes open for future opportunities.
In the eighty one years Shubert’s has been in Come into the shop and make Shubert’s part of
business, they’ve seen generations of customers your family tradition!
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of their lives. Shubert’s makes their ice cream in
the same machine Leonard C. Shubert started
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made with careful attention to quality. All of 81 ye ar s!
C el eb ra ti ng
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 45 25
Years in Locally Years in Green
Business Made Business Friendly

Rape Crisis Marc Moretti

Intervention &
Owner

Prevention
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If someone you care about suffered sexual
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Rape Crisis intervention and Prevention is the
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Marc Moretti owns and operates Eighth & Main There’s a reason Eighth & Main has won Best of
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Warm and inviting paint and murals adorn the
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RAY MORGAN C O N T I N U E D F R O M PA G E 2 8
from spatulas to towels, needed to be
replaced. That adds up quickly.
“It was just incredible. I feel like they
took care of the needs we didn’t even
know we needed,” Laura Rotton said. “It’s
been just a huge blessing.”
On top of that, the amount of assis-
tance has been stress-relieving, she added.
The couple have been able to buy things
that they want instead of “thinking about
pinching pennies.” That’s what they did
while saving up to buy their first home in
“It was just incredible.
I feel like they took
care of the needs we
didn’t even know we
needed. It’s been just a
huge blessing.”
—Laura Rotton
Paradise two years ago. It’s now in ashes.
The company has helped in other ways
as well, Rotton said, giving its employees
flexibility in terms of time off to help them
schedule appointments related to fire recov-
ery and getting their lives back in order.
Scarff said Ray Morgan knows the
recovery will not happen overnight, and
he is confident the company will continue
to rally behind those who need help. It
also has been fortunate that so many of its
employees have been able to resettle in the
area—only four have left Butte County,
and two of them were able to transfer to
other Ray Morgan branches.
Ray Morgan employees Laura Rotton, left, and Diane
Lewandowski have resettled in apartments in Chico
with their families after the Camp Fire.
PHOTO BY ASHIAH SCHARAGA
“We always use the term RMC fam-
ily. And that’s the way we feel about our
employees. They needed help and we
wanted to help,” he said. “It was a horrific
event, but it sure is incredible to watch
so many people within our organization,
along with friends within our industry,
how much they’ve rallied to support those
that needed help.”
Rotton told the CN&R she has been
touched not only by how her employer has
provided assistance but also by how her co-
workers have stepped up. Her colleagues
held a mini fundraiser for her, and one day
surprised her with cash. A co-worker told
Rotton, “We’re going shopping.”
“It’s meant so much. This was already
our forever career place,” Rotton said,
“and this just really showed the true spirit
of the RMC family.”
Though it was initially difficult for
Lewandowski to take in the overwhelm-
ing generosity after Nov. 8, that feeling
shifted, becoming one of heartwarming
acceptance.
Months out, everyone has continued to
check in with survivors. They’ve formed a
tight-knit group, Lewandowski said, trad-
ing advice on virtually everything related
to the recovery effort, from debris removal
to purchasing new cars.
Like Rotton, she has experienced
countless instances of generosity. In those
early weeks especially, “if somebody
needed something, they’d bring it in.”
Even the little things that aren’t neces-
sities mean a lot. One of Lewandowski’s
co-workers started bringing her coffee
every day. Several brought in homemade
meals to share, like tamales and rice.
“It’s things like that, where we’re a big
company, but we’re very family-oriented,”
she said. “It’s a lot of love.”
—ASHIAH SCHARAGA
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Arts &Culture
Return
to
Paradise
Theatre on the
Ridge reopens after
fire with musical
love letter to its
community
Nin Paradise
eal Road is eerily dark after the sun
goes down. As with many areas
post-Camp Fire, there are
few buildings, let alone lights, that
remain along the road, and as soon as
the Skyway is out of sight, it feels as
though one is driving into nothing.
However, about three-quarters of a
mile down Neal is a literal sign of hope.
The lighted marquee of Theatre on the
Ridge seems to float like a single guid-
ing star on the horizon,
story and and it’s hard to not
photo by get a little emotional
Jason Cassidy upon reading the words
j aso nc@
“Return to Paradise”
newsrev i ew.c om and “#paradisestrong”
Preview:
in the welcoming glow.
Radioland’s Return Theatre on the
to Paradise shows Ridge (TOTR) is still
Thursday-Saturday, standing. And tonight
7:30 p.m. and Sunday, (Feb. 14), the play-
2 p.m., through March
3. Tickets: $16-$20 ers will be back on
its stage to open the
Theatre on the first show at the venue
Ridge since the Camp Fire,
3735 Neal Road
877-5760 Radioland’s Return
totr.org to Paradise, a radio-
show-style musical
curated specially for the stricken commu-
nity as a “love letter to Paradise.”
Founded in 1975—and at the Neal
Road location since 1979—TOTR is the
longest-running community theater in
Butte County. Executive Director Judy
Clemens has been with the company for
42 years, and she is among the dozen
or so from the theater’s core who lost
everything in the fire. (Only three of
the homes of TOTR’s board and staff
of volunteers who lived on the Ridge
survived.)
“Everybody’s so happy and hopeful
that the theater survived,” Clemens said.
32 CN&R FEBRUARY 14, 2019
It took two weeks for crews to clean
and repair the smoke damage at the the-
ater before the actors could come back
in. And Clemens and Jerry Miller, the
theater’s artistic director (whose Magalia
home was spared), agreed that launching
the Radioland production—and doing so
this soon—was the right thing to do.
“Let’s go up there and they will
come,” was Miller’s response.
Even though there are still so many
displaced residents, some even forced to
move from the area—including a portion
of the theater’s season-ticket holders—
the hope is to bring people together to
heal through theater.
“I think we are really going to serve a
purpose,” Clemens said.
Since Radioland’s debut more than
a decade ago, the radio-show format of
Miller’s musical revue—featuring a vari-
ety of vocalists taking on both popular
songs and spoofs of familiar tunes—has
proven malleable. It’s met different
themes for many subsequent productions.
This time, Miller—who is also direct-
ing—has assembled a playlist with
Paradise in mind, and watching the cast
rehearse the mix of broken-hearted and
celebratory tunes, it’s easy to imagine
that the audience—and the performers—
will experience a much-needed release.
John Mellencamp’s “Small Town”
is transformed by Steve and Kelly
Oberlander (performing as the Mount
Joys duet) from a nostalgic roots-rocker
into a quietly beautiful and achingly
poignant tear-jerker: “Well I was born in
a small town/And I live in a small town/
Probably die in a small town/Oh, those
small communities.”
And guitar-and-gut-bucket duo Jeff
Hohimer and Patrick Allen Brown (aka
the GarFinkles) have some fun with John
Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country
Roads” and Miller’s updated lyrics:
“Take me home, Butte County roads.”
In addition to an impressive roster
of lead vocalists—including a rotating
list of special guest stars, such as The
Bidwells, Loki Miller and members of
The Railflowers—the show is powered
by a four-piece band of local acoustic
ringers, Rich Reiner (mandolin, guitar),
Rebecca Herring Reiner (bass), Ken
Lawson (guitar) and David Bilinksi
(banjo, Dobro).
Clemens gets into the act as well,
singing her hand-chosen song, the rous-
ing “Home,” by Phillip Phillips. “I
picked that specifically because it’s just
what I want to say,” she explained.
The song’s theme of finding comfort
during crisis is a perfect fit, and Clemens
sticks to the original lyrics almost all the
way through, only deviating right at the
end to sing with a lump in her throat:
“Paradise is still our home.”
Theatre on the Ridge’s Judy Clemens
(executive director) and Jerry Miller
(artistic director) and a smat-
tering of the cast and crew from
Radioland’s Return to Paradise.
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popcorn, wine, champagne, chocolates and roses available
for purchase in the lobby. Thu, 2/14, 7pm. $15. Oroville State
Theatre, 1489 Myers St., Oroville. orovillestatetheatre.com
POTTERY & CERAMICS SALE: Handmade crafts created by Chico
State students. Thu, 2/14, 9am. Across from Glenn Hall, Chico
State.
ROCKING FOR
PARADISE:
STEALING NICKS
& PETTY LUV
Saturday, Feb. 16
El Rey Theater
SEE SATURDAY, MUSIC
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 FINE ARTS ON NeXT PaGe
arGuS QuarTeT
Sunday, Feb. 17
Zingg Recital Hall
See SuNDay, MUSIC

range and some of the “old” tools that were
used in those times. Sat 2/16, 10am. $3.
Bolt’s Antique Tool Museum, 1650 Broderick
St., Oroville. boltsantiquetools.com
SOILS 101: Natural Resource Conservation
Service class covers the basics of healthy
ROMANTIC SHAKESPEARE: Slow Theatre performs
scenes and songs highlighting the romantic
side of Shakespeare to build excitement
(and funds) to bring back full productions of
the Bard in Chico. Sat, 2/16, 2pm. $15. 1078
Gallery, 1710 Park Ave..

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soils as well as soils that your plants find
just plain dirty! Sat 2/16, 10am. Free. Butte

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County Farm Bureau, 2580 Feather River
Blvd., Oroville. 951-453-2651.

Music Special Events

Music
DARK STAR ORCHESTRA: “Turn on Your Love Light”
with one of the world’s premier Grateful
Dead tribute bands. The septet’s extensive
catalog will stagger even the most die-hard
deadhead. DSO is donating their proceeds to
Camp Fire relief funds. Thu, 2/14, 6:30pm. $30
- $35. Durham Memorial Hall, 9319 Midway,
Durham. chicotickets.com
JOHN MCEUEN & THE STRING WIZARDS: Founding
member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and
consummate performer. Will the Circle be
Unbroken opens the show. Thu, 2/14, 7pm.
Red Bluff State Theater, 333 Oak St., Red
Bluff. statetheatreredbluff.com
VALENTINE DUETS: Dinner concert featuring musi-
cal performances by Peter & Tricia Berkow,
Vera Bridges, David Bilinski & Dana Hanson,
Stevie Cook & Diane Garner, Willow & Ron
Dejesus and more. Thu, 2/14, 7pm. $15 - $25.
Chico Guild Hall, 2775 Nord Ave. eventbrite.com
Theater
THE ADDAMS FAMILY: Just try saying the words
MAMMA MIA!: The story of a mother, a daughter,
three possible dads and one unforgettable
trip down the aisle. Bride-to-be Sophie
wants nothing more than to have her father
at her wedding, but she has no idea which of
mom’s three former boyfriends might be the
guy. So Sophie invites them all to the festivi-
ties at her mother’s Greek isle taverna, and
mayhem ensues. Featuring beloved hit songs
of ABBA. Thu, 2/14, 7:30pm. $16-$22. Chico
Theater Company, 166 Eaton Road, Ste. F.
chicotheatercompany.com
RADIOLAND’S RETURN TO PARADISE: A miracle
among the total devastation of the Camp
Fire, TOTR remains! Their season kicks off
with a special edition of the ever-popular
local radio-show musical. Celebrate hopes
and dreams of Paradise with this theatrical
love letter to the city. Thu, 2/14, 7:30pm. $16-
$20. Theatre on the Ridge, 3735 Neal Road,
Paradise. totr.org
SHAKESPEARE’S LOVERS: Slow Theatre presents
scenes from Cymbeline, As You Like It and
The Tempest. Thu, 2/14, 7:30pm. $30. Chico
Women’s Club, 592 E. Third St..
CRAB FEED: Annual event hosted by the Valley
Contractors Exchange. Sold out! Fri, 2/15,
6pm. Chico Masonic Family Center, 1110 W.
East Ave. vceonline.com
THE PRINCESS BRIDE: “Life isn’t fair, it’s just
fairer than death, that’s all.” Screening of
the swashbuckling classic, plus popcorn
from the Boy Scouts. Fri, 2/15, 7pm. Free.
Chico Mall, 1950 E. 20th St.
Music
CELEBRATION GOSPEL CHOIR: A signature event
from Chico State’s Black History Month
lineup; a uniting gospel concert from
this diverse community choir. Fri, 2/15,
3:30pm. Free. Performing Arts Center, room
144, Chico State.
Theater
THE ADDAMS FAMILY: See Thursday. Fri, 2/15,
7pm. $10-$20. CUSD Center for the Arts, 1475
East Ave. inspirecusd.org
FRESH INK 2019: See Thursday. Fri, 2/15,
STEALING NICKS & PETTY LUV: Tribute acts play
the music of Stevie Nicks/Fleetwood Mac and
Tom Petty during this Rocking for Paradise
session to benefit survivors of the Camp
Fire. Sat, 2/16, 7pm. $15-$20. El Rey Theater,
230 W. Second St.. elreychico.com
STEVE JOHNSON: Fingerstyle guitarist plays light
rock, country and more for brunch. Sat,
2/16, 11am. La Salles, 229 Broadway St. 530-
345-4128. lasalleschico.com
Theater
THE ADDAMS FAMILY: See Thursday. Sat, 2/16,
7pm. $10-$20. CUSD Center for the Arts, 1475
East Ave. inspirecusd.org
FRESH INK 2019: See Thursday. Sat, 2/16,
7:30pm. $10. Blue Room Theatre, 139 W. First
St. 895-3749. blueroomtheatre.com
MAMMA MIA!: See Thursday. Sat, 2/16,
7:30pm. $16-$22. Chico Theater Company,
166 Eaton Road, Ste. F. chicotheater
company.com
RADIOLAND’S RETURN TO PARADISE: See
Thursday. Sat, 2/16, 7:30pm. $16-$20.
Theatre on the Ridge, 3735 Neal Road,
Paradise. totr.org
DRAG STORYBOOK HOUR: Stonewall Alliance hosts
this family event featuring drag perform-
ers reading stories about self expression,
diversity and being yourself. Most books
will have a focus on LGBTQ characters.
Free, all ages and kids are invited to bring
pillows and stuffed animals. Sun, 2/17,
10:30am. Blackbird, 1431 Park Ave.
MUCH ADO ABOUT IMPROV: Live and unscripted
Shakespeare. Sun, 2/17, 7pm. $5. Chico Live
Improv Comedy, 561 East Lindo Ave.
Music
ARGUS QUARTET: Praised for playing with
“supreme melodic control and total author-
ity” and “decided dramatic impact” (Calgary
Herald), this stunning chamber group is one
of today’s most dynamic and versatile young
ensembles. Sun, 2/17, 2pm. $15-$36. Zingg
Recital Hall, Chico State, ARTS 279. 898-6333.
csuchico.edu
TAJAC: Featuring Chico State Jazz X-press
alums, this jazz combo busts out the Bossa
nova, funk and swing for brunch. Sun, 2/17,
11am. Tender Loving Coffee, 365 E. Sixth St.

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“Addams Family” without breaking into 7:30pm. $10. Blue Room Theatre, 139 W. First THIS WEEK CONTINueD ON PaGe 34
St. 895-3749. blueroomtheatre.com

the TV show’s snappy theme song. Enjoy
the demented adventures of this wickedly
witty family with Inspire School of Arts &
Sciences’ production of the raucous musi-
cal comedy. Thu, 2/14, 7pm. $10-$20. CUSD
Center for the Arts, 1475 East Ave.
inspirecusd.org
FRESH INK 2019: Four writers are each given one
week to write a one-act play and four crews
split up the plays and bring the creations
to life—while the ink is still fresh! Thu, 2/14,
7:30pm. $10. Blue Room Theatre, 139 W. First
St. 895-3749. blueroomtheatre.com
FrI
Special Events
BUSINESS SUMMIT & STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS:
Official State of the City address from
Mayor Randall Stone, plus the 2019 economic
and business climate outlook, downtown
report, and a Q&A session with your civic
leaders. Seating is limited, please RSVP at
891-5556 or info@chicochamber.com Fri, 2/15,
8:30am. CARD Center, 545 Vallombrosa Ave.
MAMMA MIA!: See Thursday. Fri, 2/15,
7:30pm. $16-$22. Chico Theater Company, 166 EDITOR’S PICK
Eaton Road, Ste. F. chicotheatercompany.
com
MURDER IN VEGAS: Murder-mystery dinner the-
ater set in ’50s Sin City. Sold out! Fri, 2/15,
6:30pm. Gold Country Casino & Hotel, 4020
Olive Highway, Oroville.
RADIOLAND’S RETURN TO PARADISE: See
Thursday. Fri, 2/15, 7:30pm. $16-$20. Theatre
on the Ridge, 3735 Neal Road, Paradise.
totr.org

eVeNING OF WONDer
Wednesday, Feb. 20
Unwined Kitchen & Bar
SaT 16
See WeDNeSDay, SPECIAL EVENTS
Special Events
CFOL BOOK SALE: Chico Friends of the Library
weekly book sale. Sat 2/16, 9am. Chico
Branch Library, 1108 Sherman Ave.
buttecounty.net

HISTORY OF THE SUTTER BUTTES: Mike Hubbartt,

SKILLeD STuDeNTS
author, historian and head interpreter for
the Lake Oroville Visitor Center, talks about
the history of the Sutter Buttes mountain

Free LISTINGS!
Post your event for free online at www.
newsreview.com/calendar, or email the CN&r
calendar editor at cnrcalendar@newsreview.com.
Deadline for print listings is Wednesday, 5 p.m.,
one week prior to the issue in which you wish the
listing to appear.
On Sunday, (Feb. 17), at Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall, savor the talents of Nor Cal’s
best young musicians when they audition to perform with the North State Sym-
phony. Sponsored by the Chico Guild, the League of Redding and the NSS, these
Young Artist Auditions feature high school and university divisions. Students from
throughout Northern California will perform stunning and emotive pieces during
this free event, with the best of the competition taking home cash prizes and
first-place winners soloing at an upcoming NSS concert.

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$5 OFF YOUNG ARTIST AUDITIONS: The North State
Symphony hosts this annual event where
high school and college-aged musicians
compete for cash awards and the chance to
any purchase of $20 or more perform with the symphony. Free and open
to the public. Sun, 2/17, 12pm. Free. Rowland-
Taylor Recital Hall, Chico State, Performing
Arts Center 134.
Chico
2020 Park Ave. • 530.343.3666
GOOd at all Theater
arC StOreS! Oroville FRESH INK 2019: See Thursday. Sun, 2/17,
2pm. $10. Blue Room Theatre, 139 W. First St.
www.thearcstore.org 2745 Oro Dam Blvd E • 530.532.1272 895-3749. blueroomtheatre.com
CNR coupon expires 05.14.19 Excludes ARCoffee & consignments. MAMMA MIA!: See Thursday. Sun, 2/17, 2pm. $16-
Not valid with other specials. One coupon per visit. $22. Chico Theater Company, 166 Eaton
Road, Ste. F. chicotheatercompany.com
RADIOLAND’S RETURN TO PARADISE: See
Thursday. Sun, 2/17, 2pm. $16-$20. Theatre
on the Ridge, 3735 Neal Road, Paradise.
totr.org
Tue 19
Special Events
MY FATHER’S WARS: City University of New
York Professor Alisse Waterston presents
a dramatic personal story, part memoir
and part social history, about the dramatic
forces of history, the experience of exile
and immigration, the legacies of culture, and
the enduring power of memory. Tue, 2/19,
7:30pm. Free. Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall,
Chico State, Performing Arts Center 134.
Music
JOHN MEDESKI’S MAD SKILLET: Avant-jazz
keyboardist John Medeski and Grammy-
nominated guitarist Will Bernard (Medicine
Hat, Party Hats) team up with Dirty Dozen
Brass Band’s legendary rhythm sec-
tion, sousaphone player Kirk Joseph and
drummer Terence Higgins. Eclectic and
far-reaching, the unconventional combo
produces some trailblazing music. Tue, 2/19,
7:30pm. $25. Sierra Nevada Big Room, 1075 E.
20th St. sierranevada.com
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Wed
Special Events
ADULT CRAFT CLUB: Bring your latest project
and connect with other crafters. Wed, 2/20,
10am. Butte County Library, 1820 Mitchell
Ave., Oroville. buttecounty.net
AN EVENING OF WONDER: Magicians Dean Waters
and Stephen Chollet entertain, confound
and astonish. Wed, 2/20, 7pm. $15. Unwined
Kitchen & Bar, 980 Mangrove Ave.
eventbrite.com
HYPERTEXT BEYOND NARRATIVE: Hypertext is
often associated with “choose your own
adventure” narratives, in which a reader
makes choices that affect the path a narra-
tive takes. This talk includes a workshop and
audience members are encouraged to bring
an electronic device with them. Wed, 2/20,
6pm. Free. Meriam Library, Chico State.
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34 CN&R February 14, 2019
FINE ARTS
CruCIaL TIMeS
Shows through Feb. 28
Blackbird
See arT
Art
B-SO GALLERY: Print Club Miniprint Exhibition
& Sale, Chico State Print Club hosts
annual sale to help fund a trip to the SGC
International Print Conference in Texas.
Works are available for $10 and up. Through
2/15. Chico State, Ayres Hall, room 105.
BLACKBIRD: Crucial Times Photography
Collective, photo exhibit explores the
manual, physical and chemical process.
Featuring the artwork from six members
of the collective, the display reflects the
contents of their latest book, Volume 2.
Through 2/28. 1431 Park Ave.
CHICO ART CENTER: Renew, Rebuild, Reimagine,
featuring work by artists affected by the
Camp Fire. In the spirit of renewal and
regenerative ideas, CAC presents this
latest exhibit. Through 3/1. 450 Orange St.
ENLOE CANCER CENTER: Beth Bjorklund, oil
paintings in our Healing Art Gallery by
Northern California artist. The Enloe
Cancer Center, Healing Art Gallery
features artists whose lives have been
touched by cancer. Through 4/19. Free.
265 Cohasset Road, 530-332-3856.
JACKI HEADLEY UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY:
Aksum Belle – Afterwards, artist and
printmaker Jacob Meders is a member of
the Mechoopda Indian Tribe. Using book
forms, prints, and sculpture, Meder’s
work challenges perceptions of place,
culture and identity built on the assimila-
tion and homogenization of Indigenous
peoples. Through 2/22. Chico State.
MUSEUM OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ART: Dennis
Leon I am here, the sculptor’s work
has been exhibited at the San Francisco
Museum of Modern Art, the Oakland
Museum, the Corcoran Gallery and
beyond. Opening Reception Friday, Feb. 15,
6-8pm. Through 3/24. $5. 900 Esplanade.
ORLAND ART CENTER: Perfection in Pencil and
Paint, showcasing works by Peter Piatt,
Steve Crane, Sharon Crabill and Eve Berg-
Pugh. Through 3/23. 732 Fourth St., Orland.
orlandartcenter.com
THE TURNER: Mǝǝmento – Before, curated
from the Turner Collection by Jacob
Meders, a member of the Mechoopda
Indian Tribe, whose own work is
phoTo by John SIMCox
concurrently exhibited at the Jacki
Headley University Art Gallery. Meders
explains that the linked exhibitions func-
tion “as a before and after” that suggests
ways to “see, share and learn — to open
a dialogue that allows a healing process.”
Through 2/22. Chico State. janetturner.org
Museums
BOLT’S ANTIQUE TOOL MUSEUM: Bolt’s Antique
Tool Museum, this fascinating, unique
museum has over 12,000 hand tools on
display, charting cataloging the evolution
and history of tools. Through 6/15. $3.
1650 Broderick St., Oroville.
CHICO CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: Chico Children’s
Museum, featuring tons of cool stuff for
kids to explore including a miniature city,
complete with a junior vet clinic, dentist,
cafe and farmer’s market, a giant fish
tank, multi-sensory room, imagination
playground and much more. Check the
website for hours and admission infor-
mation. Through 8/3. $7-$9. 325 Main St.
chicochildrensmuseum.org
CHICO CREEK NATURE CENTER: Living Animal
Museum & Nature Play Room, learn all
about local critters, plants and wildlife.
Through 5/25. $2-$4. 1968 E. Eigth St..
chicorec.com
GATEWAY SCIENCE MUSEUM: From Here to
There, explore the science of how things
move by land, sea and air. Also on display
are The Foothills, and America’s Wolves:
From Tragedy to Inspiration. Through
5/12. $5-$7. 625 Esplanade. csuchico.edu
PATRICK RANCH MUSEUM: Patrick Ranch
Museum, working farm and museum with
rotating exhibits open every Saturday
and Sunday from 11am to 3pm. Through
5/26. 10381 Midway, Durham. patrick-
ranchmuseum.org
VALENE L. SMITH MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY:
Remarkable Lives, exploring the inter-
twined worlds of birds and human, in
partnership with the Altacal Audubon
Society and Snow Goose Festival. Exhibits
include bird songs and behaviors, local
photography and a robotic recreation of
the late Jurassic Archaeopteryx. Through
7/31. Chico State.
MUSIC
Chicago emcee Serengeti is as much
performance artist as rapper
Imuch
dentifying hip-hop artists as
“underground” doesn’t make as
sense as it used to, not since
music-streaming platforms have
made even the
most obscure rap-
by
Howard Hardee pers easily accessi-
ble—provided that
you know who
Preview: they are in the
Serengeti performs first place. That is
Sunday, Feb. 17, unless it’s an artist
6 p.m., with Redfield
Clipper, Similar
like Serengeti, a
Alien, Esquire Ali, truly underground
Calex, Uncle Pill and MC in the sense
Worldcoast. that he has record-
Cost: $7 ed dozens of full-
1078 Gallery length albums and
1710 Park Ave. EPs since 2003,
433-1043 but most of them
1078gallery.org remain difficult—
or in some cases,
impossible—to find.
The Chicago-based artist has
never been big on self-promotion,
and only recently found out that
people can “just upload songs and
stuff” to Spotify.
“This whole time I’ve just been
making music, not really concerned
with branding and all of that,” he
said. “But as time passes, I think
maybe that’s not the way to go.
Maybe I do need to step it up a bit.
… If you don’t do it, you just stay
in the netherworld, under the under-
ground.”
Ahead of his performance at
1078 Gallery on Sunday (Feb. 17),
‘Under the
underground’
Serengeti (real name David Cohn)
told the CN&R he started rapping
strictly for himself, “in lieu of
therapy” for lifelong depression. “I
was like, ‘I’ll write my way out of
these feelings.’” But that changed
when he “put out that one song that
people actually liked.” He’s refer-
ring to 2006 single “Dennehy” off
an album of the same title, now
considered a classic example of
underground rap out of the upper
Midwest. Catch the Chicago refer-
ences in his flow: “I’ll buy a little
lager like I ate a piece of Big Red/
Grow a mustache the size of Mike
Ditka’s forehead.”
Not only did the song gain
Serengeti an audience, it was the
world’s introduction to the white,
middle-class, middle-aged character
of Cohn’s creation, Kenny Dennis.
A true alter ego, Dennis was the
opposite of Cohn in every way; he
rocked a comically oversized mus-
tache and drank O’Doul’s because
he actually liked the taste. And
perhaps most significantly, he didn’t
struggle with feelings of anxiety and
self doubt, but rather was “some-
body who had a lot of friends and
got invited to the barbecue.
“I had the opportunity to rap
from somebody else’s perspective
and live in someone else’s brain,”
he said. “This whole world sort of
appeared in front of me. People
liked the ‘Dennehy’ song, but then
[I] was like, ‘Why does this guy
David “Serengeti” Cohn’s
other alter ego, Kenny Dennis.
PHOTO BY KELLY
MICHAEL ANDERSON
rap?’ I kept asking all these ques-
tions, and I just filled it in.”
In fact, Cohn has filled in
Dennis’ backstory across nine
Serengeti albums, diving deep into
the imaginary man’s psyche to
understand his every motivation.
And after spending so much time
in someone else’s shoes, the lines
between his alter ego and true self
gradually dissolved. He often falls
DARLINGSIDE
into the character when he’s with
his friends, walking down the street
alone, or standing outside of a party,
frozen from anxiety.
“If I’m questioning myself,
Kenny will come in and set it W/ RIVER WHyLESS
straight,” he said. “He’ll be like, LIVE AT
‘No, just open the door and go in.’
… His voice pops in my head when
I get indecision, like, ‘OK, Dave,
just calm it down.’”
THE BIG ROOM
Cohn stopped performing as SuNDAy, MARCH 3, 2019
Dennis last year because he believes
the story is complete, but now
he’s working with a visual artist to
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Dennis’ narrative arc from start to
finish. In the meantime, he’s posting
old songs and EPs on Spotify and
Bandcamp, giving many listeners
their first opportunity to hear the
most obscure parts of his enormous
catalog. Though he figures it’s well
past time to emerge from the neth-
erworld, he still feels weird about
promoting himself because he’s not
a brand, but a person—OK, maybe
two people sharing a mustache. Ω
SierraNevadaBeer @SierraNevada @SierraNevadaChico
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DeVIN THe DuDe, bLaZe1
& DJ LIL 50
Friday, Feb. 15
Tackle Box
See FrIDay
donating their proceeds to Camp
Fire relief. Thu, 2/14, 6:30pm. $30-
$35. Durham Memorial Hall, 9319
Midway, Durham. chicotickets.com
ERIC PETERS & LEANNE COOLEY:
Duo performs an eclectic mix of
music. Thu, 2/14, 6:30pm. La Salles,
229 Broadway St.
SCOUT & MICHAEL BONE: Local
songwriters tug at your heart
strings. Thu, 2/14, 6pm. Free. Tender
Loving Coffee, 365 E. Sixth St.
SHIGEMI MINETAKA & FRIENDS: Live
jazz. Thu, 2/14, 6:30pm. Diamond
Steakhouse, 220 W. Fourth St.
VALENTINE DUETS: Dinner concert
14THurSDay
CHICO UNPLUGGED: Acoustic music from
with by Peter & Tricia Berkow,
Vera Bridges, David Bilinski & Dana
Hanson, Stevie Cook & Diane Garner,
Willow & Ron Dejesus and more. Thu,
local singers and songwriters. Thu,
2/14, 7pm. $15-$25. Chico Guild Hall,
2/14, 7pm. Madison Bear Garden, 316 2775 Nord Ave. eventbrite.com
W. Second St., 916-873-3194.
DARK STAR ORCHESTRA: One of the
world’s premier Grateful Dead
tribute bands. The septet’s exten-
sive catalog will stagger even the
15FrIDay
DEVIN THE DUDE: Underground Houston
most die-hard deadhead. DSO is hip-hop hero, beer brewer and dope
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THurSDay 2/14—WeDNeSDay 2/20
aficionado known for his laid-back
flow and oddball beats, plus Blaze1,
DJ Lil 50 and more local openers
TBA. Fri, 2/15, 9pm. $20-$25. Tackle
Box, 379 E. Park Ave.
HABSTRAKT: French producer, beat-
maker and remixer drops the bass.
Subfer and Dustycloud open the
show. Fri, 2/15, 8pm. $15-$25.
El Rey Theater, 230 W. Second St.
eventbrite.com
JOHN SEID, LARRY PETERSON & BOB
LITTELL: An eclectic mix of dinner
tunes. Fri, 2/15, 6:30pm. Diamond
Steakhouse, 220 W. Fourth St.
JOSH BUDRO BAND: Nor-Cal outlaw
country. Fri, 2/15, 9:30pm. $5.
Feather Falls Casino & Lodge, 3
Alverda Drive, Oroville.
LOCALS ONLY: Angry Son, Citysick and
Little Black Cloud rock it out to raise
money for Camp Fire survivors.
Fri, 2/15, 7:30pm. Ike’s Place, 648 W.
Fifth St.
METAL NIGHT FEATURING BLOODY ROOTS:
Big fistful of metal with Sepultura
tribute Bloody Roots, Red Handed,
Burial Grounds, Atomic Flounder,
Banger. Fri, 2/15, 7pm. $10. The
Spirit, 2360 Oro Quincy Highway,
Oroville. 530-864-5525.
NEW WAVE PROM: Synthpop, post-punk,
goth, EuroBeat and hella hairspray
with DJ J-ho and DJ Jeff Spincoli
on the decks and an opening set by
Iver. Prom king and queen crowned
at midnight! Fri, 2/15, 8pm. $10-$13.
• Over 1,000 Wines Available
• Huge selection of Beer & Spirits too
• Amazing Specials every day
958 East Ave. (Next to Donut Nook) | 530.592.3171 |
8am - 10pm Sun - Thu
8am - 11pm Fri - Sat
Chico Women’s Club, 592 E. Third St.
brownpapertickets.com
OBE & LOKI: Guitarists Steven
Oberlander and Loki Miller perform,
plus wine and pizza available for
purchase. Fri, 2/15, 6pm. Almendra
Winery & Distillery, 9275 Midway
Road, Durham.
SKIP CULTON PROJECT: Rock ’n’ soul
outfit plays soul, reggae, pop and
much more in the lounge. Fri, 2/15,
8:30pm. Feather Falls Casino &
Lodge, 3 Alverda Drive, Oroville.
SOUL POSSE: Fun and funky quin-
tet plays a wide variety of party
favorites at this family-friendly
venue. Food truck, bocce and wine
available. Fri, 2/15, 6pm. Purple
Line Urban Winery, 760 Safford St.,
Oroville, 530-828-8040.
TYLER DEVOLL: Live tunes. Fri, 2/15, 4pm.
La Salles, 229 Broadway St.
TYLER DEVOLL: Singer/songwriter
breaks out the pop hooks. Fri,
2/15, 7pm. The Exchange, 1975
Montgomery St., Oroville.
theexchangeoroville.com
16SaTurDay
AFROLILCIOUS AND WORDSAUCE: A
Lost on Main favorite, Afrolicious,
returns, plus groovy S.F. party
band Sat, 2/16, 9pm. $10. Lost on
Main, 319 Main St., 892-2445.
M&M
Two Oregon artists grace
1078 Gallery this Tuesday (Feb.
19) when MAITA (pictured)
and Misé perform with local
songwriter Fera and dream-
rock duo Valleys. Maria
Maita-Keppeler’s brand-new
single, “Japanese Waitress,”
describes the Portland folk
singer’s dark experiences in
the service industry—some-
thing many musicians can
relate to. From Astoria, experi-
mental outfit Misé gets both
folky and funky with a set of
eclectic tunes.
AMANDA & DIEGO: Argentine heart
throbs perform to cap off a week a
CLEMENTINE WAS RIGHT: Gritty Santa Fe
rock act Clementine Was Right, plus
love. Sat, 2/16, 7pm. $60-$90. Gold Fearless Frequencies and Travis &
Country Casino & Hotel, 4020 Olive Glisel. Sat, 2/16, 7pm. 1078 Gallery,
Highway, Oroville. eventbrite.com 1710 Park Ave. 1078gallery.com
AMANDA GRAY: Singer/songwriter
gets soulful. Sat, 2/16, 7pm. The
Exchange, 1975 Montgomery St.,
Oroville.
DARKMYSTICWOODS: Washington bong
wizards melt faces, plus Mr. Bang,
Redding’s Ghost Town Atlas and
garage punkers Bill Nihilist. Sat, 2/16,
8pm. $5. Ike’s Place, 648 W. Fifth St.

DECADES: Local cover band celebrates
their third album, packed full of
hits from the 1970s. Sat, 2/16,
7:30pm. $10. Tackle Box, 379 E. Park
Ave. tackleboxchico.com
DRAG SHOW: Drag queens and kings
bring hot fire. Sat, 2/16, 10:30pm. $7.
The Maltese, 1600 Park Ave.
DRIVER: Rock ’n’ roll trio Sat, 2/16, 9pm.
JAX Bar, at Berry Patch Restaurant,
900 Newville Road, Orland.
JOHN SEID, LARRY PETERSON & BOB
LITTELL: An eclectic mix of dinner
tunes. Sat, 2/16, 6:30pm. Diamond
Steakhouse, 220 W. Fourth St.
KELLY TWINS DUELING PIANOS: Jon
and Chris play your requests all
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MAD SKILLET
Tuesday, Feb. 19
Sierra Nevada Big Room
SEE TUESDAY
night long in the lounge. Sat, 2/16,
9pm. Feather Falls Casino & Lodge, 3
Alverda Drive, Oroville.
LED ZEPAGAIN: Big Ludwigs, double-
necked guitars and maybe a gong in
this spot-on tribute act. Sat, 2/16,
9:30pm. $5. Feather Falls Casino &
Lodge, 3 Alverda Drive, Oroville.
MAX MINARDI: Indie rock singer/
songwriter with a country-tinged
voice. Sat, 2/16, 9:30pm. La Salles,
229 Broadway St. lasalleschico.com
SOUL POSSE: Super fun party band
rocks it out. Sat, 2/16. Wine Time,
26 Lost Dutchman Drive.
STEALING NICKS & PETTY LUV: Tribute
acts play the music of Stevie Nicks/
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Fleetwood Mac and Tom Petty during
this Rocking for Paradise session to
benefit victims of the Camp Fire. Sat,
2/16, 7pm. $15-$20. El Rey Theater,
230 W. Second St. elreychico.com
17SUNDAY
JOHN SEID & LARRY PETERSON: Eclectic
mix for dinner. Sun, 2/17. 5th Street
Steakhouse, 345 W. Fifth St.
MUCH ADO ABOUT IMPROV: Live and
unscripted Shakespeare. Sun, 2/17,
7pm. $5. Chico Live Improv Comedy,
561 East Lindo Ave.
PARADISE BIG BAND: Come out and
dance to big band music on a
Sunday evening. Sun, 2/17, 7pm. $8.
Studio One Ballroom, 707 Wall St.,
530-906-0441.
SERENGETI: Chicago rapper Serengeti,
post-punk indie rock band Similar
Alien, jazzy hip-hop Redfield Clipper,
plus Calex, Uncle Pill and Esquire
Ali. Sun, 2/17, 7pm. $7. 1078 Gallery,
820 Broadway St. 1078gallery.org
2/4/19 2:50 PM
18MONDAY
ACOUSTIC CAMP FIRE BENEFIT: Singer/
THUMPASAURUS: L.A. punk/funk outfit
songwriter duos The Bidwells and
Sunday Iris are joined by Caitlin
Jemme & the Goodness for a night
of restorative vibes and good
20WEDNESDAY
tunes to raise money for Camp Fire
relief. Mon, 2/18, 6pm. Unwined
Kitchen & Bar, 980 Mangrove Ave.
AN EVENING OF WONDER: Magicians
19TUESDAY
HARDCORE SHOW: Dying for It, With War
and The Choice get heavy. Tue, 2/19,
7pm. Ike’s Place, 648 W. Fifth St.
JOHN MEDESKI’S MAD SKILLET: Avant-
jazz keyboardist John Medeski and
Grammy-nominated guitarist Will
Bernard (Medicine Hat, Party Hats)
team up with Dirty Dozen Brass
Band’s legendary rhythm section,
sousaphone player Kirk Joseph and
drummer Terence Higgins. Eclectic
and far-reaching, the unconventional
combo produces some trailblazing
music. Tue, 2/19, 7:30pm. $25. Sierra
Nevada Big Room, 1075 E. 20th St.
sierranevada.com
MAITA & MISÉ: Fun, freaky and
experimental folk musicians from
Oregon perform with local act Fera,
plus dreamy duo Valleys. Tue, 2/19,
7:30pm. $5. 1078 Gallery, 1710 Park
Ave. 1078gallery.org
mixes heavy metal, free jazz and
musical theater for a wild stage
astonish. Wed, 2/20, 7pm. $15.
Unwined Kitchen & Bar, 980
Mangrove Ave. eventbrite.com
show. Funk band Big Sticky Mess
opens the show. Tue, 2/19, 8pm. $8. THE BIDWELLS: Local duo performs in
Lost on Main, 319 Main St. the lounge. Wed, 2/20, 6pm. Diamond
Steakhouse, 220 W. Fourth St.
hoteldiamondchico.com
FIREFLY: Gifted storyteller Erin Haley
sings originals and covers in the
vein of Emmylou Harris and Sheryl
Dean Waters and Stephen Crow. Wed, 2/20, 6pm. Red Tavern,
Chollet entertain, confound and 1250 Esplanade.
HELP ON THE WAY
One of the premier tribute
acts carrying on the legacy
of the Grateful Dead, Dark
Star Orchestra, will jam one
out for Paradise tonight
(Feb. 14) at the Durham
Memorial Hall. Praised for
its dead-on performances,
the band is a Butte County
favorite, bringing waves of
energy as well as relief to
those affected by the Camp
Fire.
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FILM SHORTS
Reviewers: Bob Grimm and
Juan-Carlos Selznick.
Opening this week
Alita: Battle Angel
Robert Rodriguez (Sin City) directs this film
adaptation of Yukito Kishiro’s Japanese
cyberpunk manga series, Gunnm, featuring
a cyborg heroine named Alita (Rosa Salazar)
who was rendered for the big screen using
CGI technologies developed for James Cam-
eron’s Avatar. Cinemark 14, Feather River
Cinemas. Rated PG-13.
4
Capernaum
See review this issue. Pageant Theatre.
Rated R —J.C.S.
Happy Death Day 2U
The sequel picks up where the 2017 original
left off, but this time multiple people are be-
ing murdered and reliving the same day over
and over as a slasher in a baby-face mask
hunts them down. Cinemark 14, Feather River
Cinemas. Rated PG-13.
Isn’t It Romantic
A fantasy-satire starring Rebel Wilson as an
unlucky-in-love woman who finds herself stuck
in a stereotypical rom-com universe. Cinemark
14, Feather River Cinemas. Rated PG-13.
Reopening this week
4 The Favourite
Tragedy intertwines with farce in the
portrait of Queen Anne (Olivia Colman), who
is simultaneously a figure of obvious pathos
and surprising resilience. And that portrait
is further intensified via her attachments
to Lady Sarah (Rachel Weisz) and the no
longer well-to-do Abigail (Emma Stone), two
resourceful strivers who find themselves in
increasingly fierce competition for status as
the Queen’s “favourite.” Each of the three
is a kind of flawed heroine, at one point or
another. Colman is superb as Queen Anne, but
Weisz and Stone also deliver exceptional work
in strikingly nuanced roles. Directed by Yorgos
Lanthimos (The Lobster, Dogtooth, etc.), the
film is challenging yet richly rewarding experi-
ence. Pageant Theatre. Rated R —J.C.S.
Now playing
Aquaman
Jason Momoa takes his superhuman
physique from Game of Thrones to the title
character in this film adaptation of DC Com-
ics’ half-human/half-Atlantean heir to the
underwater kingdom of Atlantis. Cinemark 14.
Rated PG-13.
A Dog’s Way Home
Will faithful dog Bella find her way 400 miles
back to her owner? Probably. Cinemark 14.
Rated PG.
Cold Pursuit
Norwegian director Hans Petter Moland does
an American remake of his own 2014 film,
In Order of Disappearance. This one stars
Liam Neeson as a snowplow driver-turned-
vengeful vigilante as he hunts down the drug
dealers and crime boss responsible for his
son’s death. Cinemark 14, Feather River
Cinemas. Rated R.
Glass
The third film in writer/director M. Night
Shyamalan’s Unbreakable trilogy (which
includes previous entries Unbreakable and
Split) pits a hero with superhuman strength
(Bruce Willis) against two “supervillains”—
a dangerously unstable man with 24
personalities (James McAvoy) and a genius
mass-murderer with brittle bones (Samuel L.
Jackson). Cinemark 14. Rated PG-13.
This guy saves you money.
3 The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part
Another healthy dose of family-friendly
fun at which both kids and parents should
laugh heartily. The Second Part picks up five
years after the end of the first movie, and
our hero Emmet (Chris Pratt) is happily buy-
ing coffee in Apocalypseburg, a devastated
LEGO-land of sullen tones and broken dreams
where master builder Wyldstyle (Elizabeth
Banks) has taken to dramatic narration at
all times as things in their world have turned
from awesome to bleak. The culprits are
aliens called Duplos, invading forces that are
at once undeniably adorable and unabash-
edly destructive. It’s a crazed world where
Batman (Will Arnett) gets engaged to Queen
Waterva Wa’Nabi (Tiffany Haddish), leader
of the Duplo, and Emmett winds up running
with a Kurt Russell-type antihero named Rex
Dangervest, who is suspiciously like him (and
who is also voiced by Pratt). The movie feels
a bit repetitive in places, and some of the ac-
tion is too fast to be fully taken in, but flaws
aside, it’s still a lot of fun. There’s a slightly
dark underbelly at play here, and it’s fun to
see a kid’s flick that doesn’t totally play it
safe. Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas.
Rated PG —B.G.
Miss Bala
Gina Rodriguez plays an American who, while
trying to survive and save a friend in trouble,
has to work with both sides in a dangerous
fight between a Mexican drug cartel and the
U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency. Cinemark 14.
Rated PG-13.
The Prodigy
Is a boy’s behavior a sign of genius or some-
thing far more sinister? Cinemark 14, Feather
River Cinemas. Rated R.
Ralph Breaks the Internet
In this sequel to the 2012 animated feature
Wreck-It Ralph, the soft-hearted giant (voice
of John C. Reilly) and the cast of video-game
characters have broken free of their arcade
machine and head for new adventures
across the internet-gaming world. Cinemark
14. Rated PG.
5
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
No movie adaptation has captured the
rush of reading an exciting comic book like
this blast of energy from directors Bob Per-
sichetti, Peter Ramsey and Rodney Rothman.
They go for broke with a seamless mixture
of visual styles—hand-drawn and computer
animated—and the story is pretty great, to
boot. Teenager Miles Morales (voiced by Sha-
meik Moore) is bitten by a strange spider and
then, with his new-found powers in effect,
crosses paths with the original Spider-Man,
Peter Parker (Chris Pine). Turns out a portal
from a parallel universe has opened up, al-
lowing a whole fleet of different Spider-Verse
characters to come into his orbit—the older
Peter B. Parker (the invaluable Jake John-
son), Gwen Stacy (Hailee Steinfeld), Spider-
Ham (a mishmash of Spidey and Porky Pig
voiced by John Mulaney), Peni Parker (Kimiko
Glenn) and her robot and, best of all, Nicolas
Cage as the black-and-white Spider-Man
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der powers tasked with battling bad dudes.
Spider-Verse is surely one of the best movies
of the year and the best Spider-Man movie to
date. Cinemark 14. Rated PG —B.G.
The Upside
A buddy dramedy about the relationship that
develops between a wealthy quadriplegic
(Bryan Cranston) and the ex-con (Kevin
Hart) hired to take care of him. Cinemark 14,
Feather River Cinemas. Rated PG-13.
What Men Want
A decades-old Mel Gibson flick gets the
gender-flip treatment here, when Taraji P.
Henson stars as a sports agent who finally
gets a leg up on the boy’s club of her profes-
sion when she somehow gains the ability to
hear men’s private thoughts. Cinemark 14,
Feather River Cinemas. Rated R.
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Like a
warm hug
Big beers for
the cold days
of winter
Loverflowing
ocal temperatures dip into the
30s at night. The creeks are
with rainwater. And
the trees of Bidwell Park are
brown and bare.
by Winter has beset
Alastair Butte County. In
Bland
such cold, hard
times, our bodies
work overtime, burning calories
just to stay warm—and we crave
strong beers.
Well, that’s the traditional lore
of wintertime brews, anyway,
which holds that people drink
bigger beers to fight the winter
elements, downsizing to more
summery lagers and IPAs as the
weather warms. Despite a recent
dusting of morning snow (that
melted by lunchtime), winter’s
impact on the lifestyle of those in
Chico—or anywhere else between
here and the Bay Area—hardly
compares to those states in the path
of the polar vortex.
Still, Nor Cal beer drinkers like
to play along with the rest of the
world, and each winter, the brew-
ers celebrate the short days and
gray skies with strong beers like
barleywines, super-sized Belgian
styles and imperial, well, every-
thing—stouts, porters, IPAs, reds,
browns and lagers. (“Imperial,”
if you haven’t figured it out, just
means “high-alcohol.”)
At Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.,
it’s clear wintertime is here as
Bigfoot—the popular barleywine
(9.6 percent alcohol-by-volume)—
has been sighted in six-packs
in local beer coolers. And up in
Redding, another creature, Fall
River Brewing’s appropriately
named Colossus (a 13 percent
ABV imperial stout), was just
released into the wild.
Over in Petaluma, Lagunitas
Brewing Co. releases high-alcohol
beers most of the year. Still,
the seasonal appearance of its
Cappuccino Stout, a 9.1 percent
ABV beer brewed with coffee, and
its 9.6 percent ABV Undercover
Investigation Shut-Down Ale, mark
the winter strong-beer pattern. The
brewery also releases its 11 percent
ABV Olde GnarlyWine barleywine
about this time each year. The beer
is a personal favorite—about as
rich and delicious as barleywines
get.
In Santa Rosa, Russian River
Brewing Co. has been serving its
highly anticipated annual release
Pliny the Younger—a 10-plus
percent ABV triple IPA—for the
first two weeks of February, while
in San Francisco, Magnolia Pub
and Brewery and 21st Amendment
Brewery are getting directly to the
point with their annual Strong Beer
Month celebration, which they
recognize throughout February.
This year—the 18th rendition—
the two breweries are each featur-
ing six beers containing at least
8 percent ABV. 21st Amendment’s
February beer list includes Triple
Crisis, an 11 percent ABV triple
IPA; the Red Giant, an imperial red
ale tipping the scales at 13.0 ABV;
Two Lane Blacktop, an imperial
black IPA of 9.8 percent ABV; and
three other bigguns. At Magnolia,
the Haight Street brewery will
be featuring Old Thunderpussy,
a barleywine measuring just shy
of 12 percent ABV; the Promised
Land imperial IPA, which goes
11.9 percent ABV; two more beers
in the 10 percent range; and a
couple between 8 and 9. Strong
Beer Month’s website suggests
drinking “responsibly” during
times like these.
Whether or not strong beers
are falling out of favor isn’t clear.
Over the past few years, session
beers—those low in alcohol—have
become the nexus of beer-nerd
excitement.
Strong beers, by comparison
to these other, more nuanced
styles, can sometimes seem just
a tad crude or even vulgar. Made
well, though, they can be beautiful
things, whether consumed fresh
from the tank or after years of
aging.
And anyway, nothing but
a parka takes the edge off the
February chill as swiftly a giant
stout or barleywine, whether it’s
40-below in Omaha or 40-above in
Hamilton City. Ω
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by JASON CASSIDY • jasonc@newsreview.com

THE BARD IS BACK? The deliberate thespians of Slow Theatre are creeping
their way toward bringing Shakespeare in the Park back to Chico. The most
recent development is the Romantic Shakespeare event at the 1078 Gallery this
Saturday (Feb. 16), at 2 p.m., “a matinee of scenes and songs highlighting the
romantic side of Shakespeare.” It’s a fundraiser and a means for building
excitement for future full-scale productions of Shakespeare in the great
outdoors, and Arts DEVO thinks it might make for a pretty badass date for
you and your Valentine.
Speaking of Shakespeare, in a sister event the following day (Sunday, Feb.
17, at 7 p.m.), the new kids on the block over at Chico Live Improv Comedy (561
E. Lindo Ave.) are hosting Much Ado About Improv, a night of “Shakespeare-
inspired improv games and long-form sets.”
Our revels are neverending!

WAIT A SECOND! That’s not the biggest Slow Theatre news to come out this
week. The announcement for Garage Fest 2019 has been officially transmit-
ted, and I have a feeling that we might be on the cusp of a new community
tradition. In the spirit of the backyard beginnings of the Butcher Shop theater
fest, Slow Theatre is organizing five different backyard/garage/house shows
at five different locations over two days, March 8-9. Each show will be
presented three times each day and will feature collaborations with various
local performance organizations, including Butte College Drama Club, Chico
State Theatre Club, Chico Live Improv Comedy and the Chico Dance Lab. Tick-
ets go on sale (for $30) on Feb. 18. Venues will be disclosed upon purchase.
Visit slowtheatre.com for info and updates.

REST IN PEACE, RENAISSANCE MAN Butte County lost one of its most
prolific and interesting performers last week. After a brief battle with
cancer, Mikkel McDow died last Thursday (Feb. 7). He was 63. McDow was best
known around these parts as a
member of Beltain, purveyors of The Chico News & Review is
a wide range of early music and
folk styles—both traditional
now accepting entries for the
tunes and original songs that 2019 Poetry 99 contest.
sometimes blended the old styles
with rock music—and regulars

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at Renaissance faires and other
period-specific events. There
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Beltain, with different players,
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For the week oF February 14, 2019
ARIES (March 21-April 19): When
directors of movies say, “It’s a wrap,”
they mean that the shooting of a scene
has been finished. They may use the same
expression when the shooting of the entire
film is completed. That’s not the end of the
creative process, of course. All the editing
must still be done. Once that’s accom-
plished, the producer may declare that the
final product is “in the can” and ready to
be released. From what I can determine,
Aries, you’re on the verge of being able to
say, “It’s a wrap” for one of your own proj-
ects. There will be more work before you’re
ready to declare, “It’s in the can.”
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In ac-
cordance with astrological omens, I invite
you to create your own royal throne
and sit on it whenever you need to think
deep thoughts and formulate important
decisions. Make sure your power chair is
comfortable as well as beautiful and el-
egant. To enhance your ability to wield your
waxing authority with grace and courage,
I also encourage you to fashion your own
crown, scepter and ceremonial footwear.
They, too, should be comfortable, beautiful
and elegant.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In 1995,
astronomer Bob Williams got a strong urge
to investigate a small piece of the night sky
that most other astronomers regarded as
boring. It was near the handle of the con-
stellation known as the Big Dipper. Luckily
for him, he could ignore his colleagues
because he had been authorized to use
the high-powered Hubble Space Telescope
for ten days. To the surprise of everyone
but Williams, he soon discovered that
this seemingly unremarkable part of the
heavens is teeming with more than 3,000
galaxies. I suspect you may have a chal-
lenge akin to Williams, Gemini. A pet project
or crazy notion of yours may not get much
support, but I hope you’ll pursue it anyway.
I bet your findings will be different from
what anyone expects.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): A study by
the Humane Research Council found that
more than 80 percent of those who commit
to being vegetarians eventually give up
and return to eating meat. A study by the
National Institute of Health showed that
only about 36 percent of alcoholics are able
to achieve full recovery. And we all know
how many people make New Year’s resolu-
tions to exercise more often, but then stop
going to the gym by February. That’s the
bad news. The good news, Cancerian, is
that during the coming weeks you will pos-
sess an enhanced power to stick with any
commitment you know is right and good for
you. Take advantage!
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Are there two
places on Earth more different from each
other than Europe and Africa? Yet there
is a place, the Strait of Gibraltar, where
the two continents are just 8.7 miles apart.
Russia and the United States are also
profoundly unlike each other, but only
2.5 miles apart where the Bering Strait
separates them. I foresee a metaphorically
comparable phenomenon in your life. Two
situations or influences or perspectives
that may seem to have little in common will
turn out to be closer to each other than
you imagined possible.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Virgo basket-
ball star Latrell Sprewell played profes-
sionally for 13 years. But in 2004, he turned
down a $21 million contract extension from
Minnesota, complaining that it wouldn’t
be sufficient to feed his four children. I will
ask you not to imitate his behavior, Virgo.
If you’re offered a deal or opportunity that
doesn’t perfectly meet all your require-
ments, don’t dismiss it out of hand. A bit of
compromise is sensible right now.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In 1992, an
Ethiopian man named Belachew Girma
became an alcoholic after he saw his
wife die from AIDS. And yet today, he is
renowned as a Laughter Master, having
dedicated himself to explore the healing
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G TOWN HOT SHOP AND
GLASS ART GALLERY at
2280 Ivy St Suite 120 Chico, CA
95928.
ANDREW LIBECKI
2280 Ivy St Suite 120 Chico, CA
95928.
BRYON SUTHERLAND
2280 Ivy St Suite 120 Chico, CA
95928.
This business is conducted by
an Individual.
Signed: BRYON SUTHERLAND
Dated: January 17, 2019
FBN Number: 2019-0000104
Published: February 7,14,21,28,
2019
FICTITOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
The following persons are
doing business as
SCOOTERS CAFE at
11975 Highway 70 Oroville, CA
95965.
BONNIE SALMON
4132 Deadwood Rd Oroville,
CA 95965.
DANIEL RICHARD SALMON
4132 Deadwood Rd Oroville,
CA 95965.
This business is conducted by
a Married Couple.
Signed: DAN SALMON
Dated; January 29, 2019
FBN Number: 2019-0000143
Published: February 7,14,21,28,
2019
FICTITOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
The following person is doing
business as
BARON TRANSPORT
SERVICES at
6346 Baston Lane Paradise, CA
95969.
GREGORY ALAN BARON
6346 Baston Lane Paradise, CA
95969.
This business is conducted by
an Individual.
Signed: GREGORY A. BARON
Dated: January 30, 2019
FBN Number: 2019-0000152
Published: February 7,14,21,28,
2019
FICTITOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
The following person is doing
business as
X TECH at
2707 Fay Way Oroville, CA
95966.
NENG XIONG
2707 Fay Way Oroville, CA
95966.
This business is conducted by
an Individual.
Signed: NENG XIONG
Dated: January 29, 2019
FBN Number: 2019-0000145
Published: February 7,14,21,28,
2019
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
The following person is doing
business as
PINKACHII, PINKACHII.COM at
1125 Sheridan Avenue Apt 67
Chico, CA 95926.
FAIRE PAJ HUAB YANG
1125 Sheridan Avenue Apt 67
Chico, CA 95926.
This business is conducted by
an Individual.
Signed: FAIRE YANG
Dated: January 22, 2019
FBN Number: 2019-0000121
Published: February 14,21,28,
March 7, 2019
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
ANME STATEMENT
The following persons are
doing business as
CHINA MASSAGE at
236 W East Avenue, Suite F
Chico, CA 95926.
JAMES RANDALL HILLYARD
249 E. Tehama Street Orland,
CA 95963.
XIUFENG LI
249 E. Tehama Street Orland,
CA 95963.
This business is conducted by
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a Married Couple.
Signed: JAMES HILLYARD
Dated: February 5, 2019
FBN Number: 2019-0000180
Published: February 14,21,28,
March 7, 2019
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
The following person is doing
business as
CRUNCH BOOK at
272 Rio Bravo Court Corning,
CA 96021.
APRIL MARIE HAMBEK
272 Rio Bravo Court Corning,
CA 96021.
This business is conducted by
an Individual.
Signed: APRIL HAMBEK
Dated: January 22, 2019
FBN Number: 2019-0000119
Published: February 14,21,28,
March 7, 2019
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
The following person is doing
business as
GEODEV SOLUTIONS,
GEOSPATIAL DEVELOPMENT
SOLUTIONS at
14023 Pineland Circle Magalia,
CA 95954.
MATTHEW KYLE BRUSH
14023 Pineland Circle Magalia,
CA 95954.
This business is conducted by
an Individual.
Signed: MATT BRUSH
Dated: February 6, 2019
FBN Number: 2019-0000182
Published: February 14,21,28,
March 7, 2019
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
The following person is doing
business as
BUYVET at
10 Mione Way Chico, CA
95926.
KURT STEVEN LARSEN
10 Mione Way Chico, CA
95926.
This business is conducted by
an Individual.
Signed: KURT LARSEN
Dated: February 1, 2019
FBN Number: 2019-0000167
Published: February 14,21,28,
March 7, 2019
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
The following persons are
doing business as
CHICO USED CARS at
2405 Esplanade Chico, CA
95926.
DR AUTO INC
2405 Esplanade Chico, CA
95926.
This business is conducted by
a Corporation.
Signed: ROBERTO J. LUGO,
PRESIDENT
Dated: February 6, 2019
FBN Number: 2019-0000183
Published: February 14,21,28,
March 7, 2019
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
The following person is doing
business as
PARADISE STRONG COFFEE
HUT at
6840 Skyway Paradise, CA
95969.
KIM RENEE REINOLDS
573 Castle Dr Paradise, CA
95969.
This business is conducted by
an Individual.
Signed: KIM REINOLDS
Dated: January 4, 2019
FBN Number: 2019-0000024
Published: February 14,21,28,
March 7, 2019
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NAME STATEMENT
The following person is doing
business as
AGS CONSTRUCTION
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SERVICES at
1252 Wagstaff Road Paradise,
CA 95969.
ALPHONSE G SPERSKE
1252 Wagstaff Road Paradise,
CA 95969.
This business is conducted by
an Individual.
Signed: ALPHONSE SPERSKE
Dated: February 8, 2019
FBN Number: 2019-0000196
Publsihed: February 14,21,28,
March 7, 2019
NOTICES
NOTICE OF LIEN SALE
Pursuant to CA Business Code
21700, in lieu of rents due, the
following units contain clothes,
furniture, boxes, etc.
072cc DOLORES DAVENPORT
6x9 (Bags, Totes, Boxes)
173ss DOLORES DAVENPORT
7x12 (Boxes, Bins, Luggage)
300ss SHANE GOINS 5x10
(Bed set, Boxes)
238ss JOSE ARTEAGA 6x10
(Couch Set, Furniture, TV)
233ss PAUL JONES 6x12
(Boxes, Bins, Luggage)
332ss ANTOINETTE GRIFFITH
6x12 (House hold items, Boxes,
Bins)
205ss CARA MAYS 6x12
(Boxes Bins)
476cc BRADLEY JOHN
MCPETERS 5x6 (Bins, Boxes,
Bags, Deco)
Contents to be sold to the
highest bidder on: Saturday
March 2, 2019
Beginning at 1:00pm
Sale to be held at:
Bidwell Self Storage,
65 Heritage Lane, Chico, CA
95926.
(530) 893-2109
Published: February 14,21,
2019
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
FOR CHANGE OF NAME
TO ALL INTERESTED
PERSONS: Petitioner
LAURA LIZETTE ARRIAZA
filed a petition with this
court for a decree changing
names as follows:
Present name:
LAURA LIZETTE ARRIAZA
Proposed name:
LAURA LIZETTE HOLGUIN
THE COURT ORDERS that all
persons interested in this matter
appear before this court at the
hearing indicated below to
show cause, if any, why the
petition for change of name
should not be granted.
Any person objecting to the
name changes described
above must file a written
objection that includes the
reasons for the objection at
least two court days before the
matter is scheduled to be heard
and must appear at the hearing
to show cause why the petition
should not be granted. If no
written objection is timely filed,
the court may grant the petition
without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING
Date: March 13, 2019
Time: 9:00 AM
Dept: TBA
Room: TBA
The address of the court is:
Butte County Superior Court
1775 Concord Ave
Chico, CA 95928
Signed: TAMARA L.
MOSBARGER
Dated: January 16, 2019
Case Number: 19CV00144
Published: January 24,31,
February 7,14, 2019
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
FOR CHANGE OF NAME
TO ALL INTERESTED
PERSONS: Petitioner
CYNTHIA MARIE CAMPAGNA
filed a petition with this
court for a decree changing
names as follows:
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Present name:
CYNTHIA MARIE CAMPAGNA
Proposed name:
CINZIA MARIE CAMPAGNA
THE COURT ORDERS that all
persons interested in this matter
appear before this court at the
hearing indicated below to
show cause, if any, why the
petition for change of name
should not be granted.
Any person objecting to the
name changes described
above must file a written
objection that includes the
reasons for the objection at
least two court days before the
matter is scheduled to be heard
and must appear at the hearing
to show cause why the petition
should not be granted. If no
written objection is timely filed,
the court may grant the petition
without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING
Date: March 6, 2019
Time: 9:00 AM
Dept: TBA
Room:
The address of the court is:
Butte County Superior Court
1775 Concord Ave
Chico, CA 95928
Signed: TAMARA L.
MOSBARGER
Dated: January 9, 2019
Case Number: 19CV00067
Published: January 24,31,
February 7,14, 2019
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
FOR CHANGE OF NAME
TO ALL INTERESTED
PERSONS: Petitioner
ANDREA NARCISO
filed a petition with this
court for a decree changing
names as follows:
Present name:
WARNER BURKE ALLEN
Proposed name:
WARNER BURKE ALLEN
NARCISO
THE COURT ORDERS that all
persons interested in this matter
appear before this court at the
hearing indicated below to
show cause, if any, why the
petition for change of name
should not be granted.
Any person objecting to the
name changes described
above must file a written
objection that includes the
reasons for the objection at
least two court days before the
matter is scheduled to be heard
and must appear at the hearing
to show cause why the petition
should not be granted. If no
written objection is timely filed,
the court may grant the petition
without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING
Date: March 13, 2019
Time: 9:00 AM
Dept:
Room:
The address of the court is:
Butte County Superior Court
1775 Concord Ave
Chico, CA 95928
Signed: TAMARA L.
MOSBARGER
Dated: January 9, 2019
Case Number: 19CV00062
Published: January 24,31,
February 7,14, 2019
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
FOR CHANGE OF NAME
TO ALL INTERESTED
PERSONS: Petitioner
MICHAEL STILLWELL and
ANGELA WENTZELL
filed a petition with this
court for a decree changing
names as follows:
Present name:
SHANE OWEN WENTZELL
Proposed name:
SHANE OWEN STILLWELL
THE COURT ORDERS that all
persons interested in this matter
appear before this court at the
hearing indicated below to
show cause, if any, why the
petition for change of name
should not be granted.
Any person objecting to the
name changes described
➡
above must file a written
objection that includes the
reasons for the objection at
least two court days before the
matter is scheduled to be heard
and must appear at the hearing
to show cause why the petition
should not be granted. If no
written objection is timely filed,
the court may grant the petition
without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING
Date: February 27, 2019
Time: 9:00 AM
Dept: TBA
Room: TBA
The address of the court is:
Butte County Superior Court
1775 Concord Ave
Chico, CA 95928
Signed: TAMARA L.
MOSBARGER
Dated: December 31, 2019
Case Number: 18CV03097
Published: January 31,
February 7,14,21, 2019
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
FOR CHANGE OF NAME
TO ALL INTERESTED
PERSONS: Petitioner
CHRISTINA OXLEY
filed a petition with this
court for a decree changing
names as follows:
Present name:
KINZLEE ANN QUINN
Proposed name:
KINZLEE ANN OXLEY
THE COURT ORDERS that all
persons interested in this matter
appear before this court at the
hearing indicated below to
show cause, if any, why the
petition for change of name
should not be granted.
Any person objecting to the
name changes described
above must file a written
objection that includes the
reasons for the objection at
least two court days before the
matter is scheduled to be heard
and must appear at the hearing
to show cause why the petition
should not be granted. If no
written objection is timely filed,
the court may grant the petition
without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING
Date: March 27, 2019
Time: 9:00 AM
Dept: D1
Room: TBA
The address of the court is:
Butte County Superior Court
1775 Concord Ave
Chico, CA 95928
Signed: TAMARA L.
MOSBARGER
Dated: January 25, 2019
Case Number: 18CV03574
Published: January 31,
February 7,14,21, 2019
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
FOR CHANGE OF NAME
TO ALL INTERESTED
PERSONS: Petitioner
CONNIE ANN RODDEN
filed a petition with this
court for a decree changing
names as follows:
Present name:
CONNIE ANN RODDEN
Proposed name:
CONNIE ANN MULLEN
THE COURT ORDERS that all
persons interested in this matter
appear before this court at the
hearing indicated below to
show cause, if any, why the
petition for change of name
should not be granted.
Any person objecting to the
name changes described
above must file a written
objection that includes the
reasons for the objection at
least two court days before the
matter is scheduled to be heard
and must appear at the hearing
to show cause why the petition
should not be granted. If no
written objection is timely filed,
the court may grant the petition
without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING
Date: March 27, 2019
Time: 9:00 AM
Dept: TBA
this Legal Notice continues ➡ this Legal Notice continues
Room:
The address of the court is:
Butte County Superior Court
1775 Concord Ave
Chico, CA 95928
Signed: ROBERT A. GLUSMAN
Dated: January 23, 2019
Case Number: 19CV00111
Published: February 14,21,28,
March 7, 2019
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
FOR CHANGE OF NAME
TO ALL INTERESTED
PERSONS: Petitioner
JORDAN LANE MONATH and
KATIE ELIZABETH ARRIGONI
filed a petition with this
court for a decree changing
names as follows:
Present name:
JAYDON LANE
BRASIER-MONATH
Proposed name:
JAYDON LANE MONATH
THE COURT ORDERS that all
persons interested in this matter
appear before this court at the
hearing indicated below to
show cause, if any, why the
petition for change of name
should not be granted.
Any person objecting to the
name changes described
above must file a written
objection that includes the
reasons for the objection at
least two court days before the
matter is scheduled to be heard
and must appear at the hearing
to show cause why the petition
should not be granted. If no
written objection is timely filed,
the court may grant the petition
without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING
Date: April 10, 2019
Time: 9:00 AM
Dept: TBA
Room:
The address of the court is:
Butte County Superior Court
1775 Concord Ave
Chico, CA 95928
Signed: ROBERT A. GLUSMAN
Dated: February 4, 2019
Case Number: 19CV00413
Published: February 14,21,28,
March 7, 2019
PETITION
NOTICE OF PETITION
TO ADMINISTER
ESTATE
RICHARD W. ROGERS, also
known as RICHARD WILLIAM
ROGERS
To all heirs, beneficiaries,
creditors contingent creditors,
and persons who may
otherwise be interested in the
will or estate, or both, of:
RICHARD W. ROGERS, also
known as RICHARD WILLIAM
ROGERS
A Petition for Probate
has been filed by:
RYAN J. ALLEN
in the Superior Court of
California, County of Butte.
The Petition for Probate
requests that: RYAN J. ALLEN
be appointed as personal
representative to administer the
estate of the decedent.
The petition requests the
decedent’s will and codicils, if
any, be admitted to probate.
The will and any codicils are
available for examination in the
file kept by the court.
The petition requests authority
to administer the estate under
the Independent Administration
of Estates Act. (This authority
will allow the personal
representative to take many
actions without obtaining court
approval. Before taking certain
very important actions,
however, the personal
representative will be required
to give notice to interested
persons unless they have
waived notice or consented to
the proposed action.) The
independent administration
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authority will be granted unless
an interested person files an
objection to the petition and
shows good cause why the
court should not grant the
authority.
A hearing on the petition will be
held in this court as follows:
Date: February 19, 2019
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Dept: Probate
Room:
Address of the court:
Superior Court of California
County of Butte
1775 Concord Ave.
Chico, CA 95926.
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting
of the petition, you should
appear at the hearing and state
your objections or file written
objections with the court before
the hearing. Your appearance
may be in person or by your
attorney.
IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or
contingent creditor of the
decedent, you must file your
claim with the court and mail a
copy to the personal
representative appointed by
the court within the later of
either (1) four months from the
date of first issuance of
letters to a general personal
representative, as defined in
section 58(b) of the California
Probate Code, or (2) 60 days
from the date of mailing or
personal delivery to you of a
notice under section 9052 of
the California Probate Code.
Other California statutes and
legal authority may affect your
rights as a creditor. You may
want to consult an attorney
knowledgeable in California
law.
YOU MAY EXAMINE the file
kept by the court. If you are a
person interested in the estate,
you may file with the court a
Request for Special Notice
(form DE-154) of the filing of an
inventory and appraisal of
estate assets or of any petition
or account as provided in
Probate Code section 1250.
A Request for Special Notice
form is available from the court
clerk.
Attorney for petitioner:
NICOLE R. PLOTTEL
466 Vallombrosa Ave.
Chico CA, 95926
(530)893-2882
Case Number: 19PR00040
Dated: January 23, 2019
Published: January 31,
February 7,14, 2019
NOTICE OF PETITION
TO ADMINISTER
ESTATE
SHIRLEY HALEY, aka SHIRLEY
ANN HALEY, aka SHIRLEY A.
HALEY
To all heirs, beneficiaries,
creditors contingent creditors,
and persons who may
otherwise be interested in the
will or estate, or both, of:
SHIRLEY HALEY, aka SHIRLEY
ANN HALEY, aka SHIRLEY A.
HALEY
A Petition for Probate
has been filed by:
GLENN CARLSON
in the Superior Court of
California, County of Butte.
The Petition for Probate
requests that: GLENN
CARLSON
be appointed as personal
representative to administer the
estate of the decedent.
The petition requests authority
to administer the estate under
the Independent Administration
of Estates Act. (This authority
will allow the personal
representative to take many
actions without obtaining court
approval. Before taking certain
very important actions,
however, the personal
representative will be required
to give notice to interested
persons unless they have
waived notice or consented to
the proposed action.) The
independent administration
➡ this Legal Notice continues
authority will be granted unless
an interested person files an
objection to the petition and
shows good cause why the
court should not grant the
authority.
A hearing on the petition will be
held in this court as follows:
Date: March 5, 2019
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Dept: 10
Room: 2
Address of the court:
Superior Court of California
County of Butte
1775 Concord Ave.
Chico, CA 95926.
IF YOU OBJECT to the granting
of the petition, you should
appear at the hearing and state
your objections or file written
objections with the court before
the hearing. Your appearance
may be in person or by your
attorney.
IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or
contingent creditor of the
decedent, you must file your
claim with the court and mail a
copy to the personal
representative appointed by
the court within the later of
either (1) four months from the
date of first issuance of
letters to a general personal
representative, as defined in
section 58(b) of the California
Probate Code, or (2) 60 days
from the date of mailing or
personal delivery to you of a
notice under section 9052 of
the California Probate Code.
Other California statutes and
legal authority may affect your
rights as a creditor. You may
want to consult an attorney
knowledgeable in California
law.
YOU MAY EXAMINE the file
kept by the court. If you are a
person interested in the estate,
you may file with the court a
Request for Special Notice
(form DE-154) of the filing of an
inventory and appraisal of
estate assets or of any petition
or account as provided in
Probate Code section 1250.
A Request for Special Notice
form is available from the court
clerk.
Attorney for Petitioner:
STEVAN N. LUZAICH
700 El Camino Real
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 871-5666
Case Number: 19PR00045
Dated: January 24, 2019
Published: February 7,14,21,
2019
NOTICE OF PETITION
TO ADMINISTER
ESTATE
BARBARA JEAN CARLSON aka
BARBARA CARLSON aka
BARBARA J. CARLSON
To all heirs, beneficiaries,
creditors contingent creditors,
and persons who may
otherwise be interested in the
will or estate, or both, of:
BARBARA JEAN CARLSON,
aka BARBARA CARLSON, aka
BARBARA J. CARLSON
a petition for Probate
has been filed by:
GLENN CARLSON
in the Superior Court of
California, County of Butte.
The Petition for Probate
requests that: GLENN
CARLSON
be appointed as personal
representative to administer the
estate of the decedent.
The petition requests authority
to administer the estate under
the Independent Administration
of Estates Act. (This authority
will allow the personal
representative to take many
actions without obtaining court
approval. Before taking certain
very important actions,
however, the personal
representative will be required
to give notice to interested
persons unless they have
waived notice or consented to
the proposed action.) The
independent administration
➡
authority will be granted unless
an interested person files an
objection to the petition and
shows good cause why the
court should not grant the
authority.
A hearing on the petition will be
held in this court as follows:
Date: March 5, 2019
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Dept: 10
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County of Butte
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your objections or file written
objections with the court before
the hearing. Your appearance
may be in person or by your
attorney.
IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or
contingent creditor of the
decedent, you must file your
claim with the court and mail a
copy to the personal
representative appointed by
the court within the later of
either (1) four months from the
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notice under section 9052 of
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Other California statutes and
legal authority may affect your
rights as a creditor. You may
want to consult an attorney
knowledgeable in California
law.
YOU MAY EXAMINE the file
kept by the court. If you are a
person interested in the estate,
you may file with the court a
Request for Special Notice
(form DE-154) of the filing of an
inventory and appraisal of
estate assets or of any petition
or account as provided in
Probate Code section 1250.
A Request for Special Notice
form is available from the court
clerk.
Attorney for Petitioner: CNRSWEETDEALS.NEWSREVIEW.COM
STEVAN N. LUZAICH
700 El Camino Real
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 871-5666
Case Number: 19PR00043
Dated: January 24, 2019
Published: February 7,14,21,
2019
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Boom and Bust
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Well maintained home in a quiet residential neighborhood. Good sized bedrooms, dine in kitchen with newer
flooring, wood stove insert in living room with original hardwood flooring. Newer roof, HVAC & ductwork, water
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People ask for predictions from people like me in the real estate
business, about the future of the local real estate market in the
aftermath of the Camp Fire. Our market went crazy immediately
after the fire. Houses are selling way above asking price, and
inventory is reduced to almost nothing. The question is whether
this fast-paced market can be sustained or not. Unfortunately,
my crystal ball is smoky-hazy. I stare into that ball, spin it, shake
it, hold a hammer over it, and no picture comes through.
I talk to a lot of Realtors, builders, businesspeople and
bartenders. The ones who have the guts to make predictions
about our real estate future seem strongly divided into two
camps: The boom camp and the bust camp.
One Realtor friend of mine, Carl, is never shy about his opinions
or his willingness to predict the future. Carl is in the bust camp.
“Tell me, Doug,” said Carl, “what was your take on the local
real estate market as of November 7, 2018, the day before the
Camp Fire?”
“Well,” I said, “at that time we were seeing trends toward a
softening market, and we were cautioning our sellers against
over-pricing, and–”
“And why was the market softening at that time?” asked Carl.
Doug Love is Sales Manager at Century 21 in Chico.
Call 530-680-0817 or email dougwlove@gmail.com
License #950289
He was bearing down on me in his annoying attorney cross-
examination style, angling toward pinning me to the mat with
my own words.
“Interest rates were on the rise,” I said, “and–”
“Interest rates were on the rise!” pounced Carl. “And have
interest rates fallen since then?”
“Well, no, but–”
“Then why would we expect the market to do anything other than
return to the normal of last November, once we get past this
frenzy caused by the Camp Fire?” he asked.
“Well,” I said, “one theory is that an economic boom will be
generated by the rebuilding of Paradise.”
“Can anyone offer a shred of certainty as to when this rebuild
will begin?” asked Carl.
“Not exactly.”
“No further questions,” said Carl.

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13988 Persimmon 4 bd 3 ba 1 acre FOR SALE Cozy home, 2 bd/1 bath, sits on
$813,988 large lot w/large side area for
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3 bed 2 bath in Magalia
14056 Hereford 2 homes on 1 lot with lots of upgrades! parking andS RVOaccess to back yard.
w/ Large shops $989,000 Call now for more info & Home includes a basement (3 rooms)
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385 E.12th - 6 unit Apartment private showings!
complex $699,000
Reduced
educed to $219,900
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ALWAyS! Lic# 01506350
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Homes Sold Last Week Sponsored by Century 21 Select Real Estate, Inc.

ADDRESS TOWN PRICE BR/BA SQ. FT. ADDRESS TOWN PRICE BR/BA SQ. FT.
54 Abbott Cir Chico $705,000 4/3 3073 409 Idyllwild Cir Chico $446,000 3/2 1653
4755 Frazier Ln Chico $695,000 3/2 2355 129 Delaney Dr Chico $439,000 3/2 1565
61 Temperance Way Chico $500,000 3/2 1722 29 Bunker Ct Chico $425,000 3/2 1653
790 W 11th Ave Chico $497,000 2/1 936 1433 Oleander Ave Chico $415,000 4/2 1388
611 Windham Way Chico $490,000 4/3 2523 6 Windmill Ct Chico $408,000 2/2 1481
3246 Rogue River Dr Chico $489,000 4/2 2216 2848 Burnap Ave Chico $405,000 3/2 1364
601 El Varano Way Chico $475,000 3/2 1656 59 Glenbrook Ct Chico $405,000 3/2 1882
3177 Wood Creek Dr Chico $475,000 3/2 1800 816 Penstemon Way Chico $405,000 3/2 1393
72 River Wood Loop Chico $470,000 3/2 1662 2088 Marilyn Dr Chico $385,000 3/2 1306
2862 Beachcomber Cv Chico $450,000 3/2 1580 206 Mission Serra Ter Chico $380,000 3/2 1734
833 Saint Amant Dr Chico $450,000 3/2 1856 13 Hemming Ln Chico $375,000 3/3 1286

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Teresa Larson beautifully landscaped and has solar,
adoraBle 3 bed/2.5 bth, 1,502 sq ft with front and back porches plus a formal dining room and living room $565,000.00. 3/1 Chico large lot
(530) 899-5925 $265,000
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DRE #01177950 $335,000 Kimberley Tonge l 530.518.5508 Alice Zeissler l 530.518.1872
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The following houses were sold in Butte County by real estate agents or private parties during the week of January 28 - February 1, 2019
The housing prices are based on the stated documentary transfer tax of the parcel and may not necessarily reflect the actual sale price of the home.
ADDRESS TOWN PRICE BR/BA SQ. FT. ADDRESS TOWN PRICE BR/BA SQ. FT.
1021 Isaac James Ave Chico $352,773 3/2 2054 1259 Hobart St Chico $280,000 3/1 1150
1732 Diamond Ave Chico $352,000 3/2 1552 1112 Marian Ave Chico $280,000 3/1 1508
2612 White Ave Chico $350,000 5/2 1656 2612 Tuolumne Dr Chico $275,000 3/2 1585
11 Turnbridge Welles Chico $348,000 3/2 1540 2115 Mansfield Ct Chico $236,000 3/2 1215
17 Dean Way Chico $345,500 4/2 1569 3187 Rodeo Ave Chico $208,000 3/2 1907
43 Morning Rose Way Chico $339,000 3/2 1600 555 Vallombrosa Ave #40 Chico $169,000 1/1 702
1618 E Lassen Ave Chico $330,000 2/2 999 522 Nord Ave #16 Chico $152,500 2/2 960
721 Wayne Ln Chico $330,000 3/2 1177 683 E 19th St Chico $120,000 4/2 1176
722 Victorian Park Dr Chico $325,000 3/2 1131 120 Mclaughlin Way Chico $119,000 1/1 720
21 San Ramon Dr Chico $300,000 3/2 1160 106 Shelterwood Ln Oroville $615,000 4/3 2710
2223 Hutchinson St Chico $299,000 3/3 1920 70 Harry Ln Oroville $450,000 4/3 2432

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