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Another hit to students Unless Congress acts quickly, the 7 million college students

Nowhere near ‘one of us’ N six months, questions arise: What are we to make of the man? Who is this guy? Does he live up to his campaign slo-

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gan that he is “one of us”? I’ve heard Doug LaMalfa speak twice, and I’ve exchanged a few words with him. He listens well to those he serves (industry, especially Big Ag and the fossil-fuel companies). He is quite arrogant. His hubris and myopia will continue to get him in trouble. He can’t help it. He will offer opinions when given the chance, which will amaze by us with his stupidity. We Allan Stellar will never describe him as a thoughtful person, nor will The author is a we say he can weigh argupsychiatric nurse ments fairly. He is a brash who lives in Concow. creature of propaganda, bathed in Limbaugh and Larson. A cowboy populist. Yet, he is cynical enough to tap into the government’s treasury to enrich himself and those who run in his circle. He is loyal to his friends— as displayed by his decision to hire, as chief of staff, his frat-boy dirty-tricks campaign adviser, Mark Spannagel, who

should be managing a 7-Eleven and not the office of one of the 435. LaMalfa takes care of his friends. Great. But who fits into the “one of us” label that he advertised? Doug LaMalfa is “one of us” if you happen to be a regular caller into the Rush Limbaugh program. I’d say he is “one of us” if you happen to own a farm that’s taken in millions of dollars in subsidies over the last decade or two. But if you are a woman who believes that you should be able to choose when to start a family, or if you happen to be on food stamps, or if you are a student who needs financial aid, or if you are poor, or if you are gay, or if you lack health insurance, or if you are concerned about the fact we haven’t had a winter in two years, or if you believe it should be easier to vote than it is to buy a gun (and not vice versa), or if you are a hardworking person who doesn’t mind paying taxes so that we can have all the benefits of an educated, healthy society—if you see yourself in any of those categories, guess what? You won’t be joined by Doug LaMalfa. He isn’t one of us. Ω

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who qualify for federally subsidized Stafford loans are going to face a sudden doubling of their interest rate, from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent, effective Monday, July 1. At a time when higher education is becoming increasingly unaffordable, this rate increase will keep many students from entering or continuing in college, and will leave those who graduate with greater debt. Congressional Republicans and Democrats both said they wanted to avoid the automatic rate hike, but they couldn’t agree on how to do so. Republicans want to tie the rate to financial-market rates, while the Democrats want Congress to continue setting the rate, but at a lower figure. The best option at this point is for Congress, when it returns from its July 4 recess, to pass a one-year extension of the current rate. Neither the Republican nor the Democratic proposal has garnered much support outside the Capitol. In fact, the plan that has generated the most enthusiasm is Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s Bank on Students Loan Fairness Act, introduced in May. It would charge students the same interest rate that banks pay the U.S. Treasury for the money they borrow: 0.75 percent. Warren points out that the government takes in $51 billion annually in profit from student loans. Why, she asks, are we making money off poor and middle-class college students at a time when big banks can borrow money at such low rates? A recent poll shows that 83 percent of respondents want to keep student-loan rates from increasing, and almost two-thirds support lowering them to 0.75 percent. For her part, Warren supports passage of a one-year extension of the current rate. The rest of us can hope that during that time Congress will see the wisdom of using federal funds to help—not hinder—students. Ω

A case for reform We never thought we’d say this, but former Gov. Jeb Bush

(R-Fla.) got it right. In the op-ed in Sunday’s Wall Street Journal, Bush and Clint Bolick, vice president for litigation at conservative policy-advocacy organization the Goldwater Institute, make their case to intractable House Republicans on the merits of the landmark federal immigration bill passed last week by the U.S. Senate. The bill isn’t perfect, for a number of reasons, including its overzealous border-patrol plan. But it is a step in the right direction to reform a broken system. From an economic standpoint, Bush and Bolick point out the benefits of the bill, which would give a larger share of visas to immigrants with special skills needed in the U.S. workforce, rather than the current familyreunification preference. Bolick and Bush argue that the bill supports Republican ideals. It would help grow the nation economically, curb illegal immigration and help secure the border, they write. They point to nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office projections that the bill would result in a more than $1 trillion reduction of the federal budget deficit over the next 20 years. Most important to us, the bill would provide an opportunity to the estimated 11 million illegal immigrants, many of whom came here as children and live and work in the United States in fear of deportation, to gain citizenship. It provides them with a path to legalization, but not without a rigorous process that includes paying fines and back taxes, and undergoing a background check. These individuals would be ineligible for most social services during a 13-year probation period (far too long in our view), but that’s the compromise Senate Republicans—14 altogether, including John McCain of Arizona—came up with to pass the bill. The House must put partisan loyalties aside and stop using these people as scapegoats. They are a part of the American fabric. And it’s high time they become Americans. Ω

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Room with a view I’m pretty sure I have the best view in town of the construction of the First and Second Street Couplet project, at least when it comes to the roundabout that’s going in at the corner of Second and Flume streets. The CN&R building is pretty much ground zero for the reconfiguration of one of downtown’s most-traveled thoroughfares. And my new corner office, which I moved into on Friday, has an unobstructed view. It’s been pretty fascinating watching the evolution of the project, beginning with the destruction of the surrounding sidewalks, including the driveway leading to our offices. Giant tank-like excavators made quick work of all that concrete beginning early last month, at times picking up whole sections in a single scoop. New sidewalks have gone in over the past couple of weeks, while the street asphalt was ripped out and hauled off. For a time, I could imagine what it would have been like in Chico in the days before paved roads. A co-worker and I joked about planting some tomato seedlings in the middle of the street—the soil is that deep-brown loamy kind in which plants seem to grow well. But construction is moving along way too fast for anything to take root. Over the past few days, earthmovers and an officeshaking compactor have sculpted and flattened the dirt street into the form of a roundabout. As I was working Monday morning, that compactor rattled my sunglasses right off my desk. The work is loud and at times distracting, but I honestly thought it would be much worse. It won’t be long before more asphalt is laid. After the street opens back up, I’m certain I’ll hear honking horns. Not everyone is savvy to maneuvering a roundabout, though it’s quite simple: Look left, and yield when necessary. Speaking of change: Lots of folks are still having a hard time with the departure of Rob Blair, Chico’s favorite former weatherman. Blair left his post at KNVN/KHSL-TV in early May, and we keep getting letters to the editor lambasting the homogenized stations for cutting him loose. But I’m happy to report Blair is doing just fine. In midJune, he moved down to Long Beach, two blocks from the ocean. His husband, Michael, a junior-high-school teacher, is looking for work, and Blair is planning to go back to school to become a funeral director. “It’s a service position. I want to, in my heart, continue helping people, so I’m really excited about that,” he said by phone from Disneyland Tuesday morning. Blair said his days in TV broadcast may be over, but he is looking into radio-show-host opportunities. Either way, he’s not complaining. At 38, he’s had a full career: 24 years in the business. I’ve interviewed Blair a number of times over the years, including for a short write-up on his getting sacked. He’s a class act, never once disparaging his former employer. The guy has been voted favorite local personality in the CN&R’s Best of Chico contest over and over. I wouldn’t be surprised if he retains his title this year. His fans are that devoted.

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Rehabilitation is lacking Re “Fighting for face time” (Newslines, by Howard Hardee, June 27): The article brings up a dangerous point: the lack of total rehabilitation of released prisoners. The recidivism rate in California is a shocking 65 percent. It’s 45 percent nationwide, so obviously the system isn’t working. Norway’s recidivism rate is only 20 percent, so I suggest we implement their system. Oh, by the way, I’ve read that crime is up 25 percent locally, so AB 109 didn’t work, either. Since in California most recidivism is due to parole violations, it’s clear that most prisoners are being released without being rehabilitated—and that creates a clear and present danger to the public. MIKE PETERS Chico

Forget tunnels, go green Re “Looking in the wrong direction,” (Guest comment, by Tony St. Amant, June 27): Southern California needs to be looking west. The Sacramento River twin-tunnels water-diversion project is estimated at $24.5 billion! Northern California farmers, wildlife and salmon will not survive this. That money would be better spent on green projects of solar and wind, and desalination of ocean water. Australia, Egypt and other countries are using this green tech to turn deserts into farmland. Please, Gov. Brown, apply this common-sense solution to this never-ending nightmare of Southern California’s evergrowing need.

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I am sorry to hear that there will not be a fireworks display at Lake Oroville this year. I want to make sure that Oroville residents and everyone in the surrounding area knows that we will again be hosting our AllAmerican Hometown Celebration in Biggs, which includes a parade, all-day music, vendors and a carand-bike show—and, best of all, we will have amazing fireworks. The Fourth of July is our nation’s most important holiday, and it is crucial that the torch be lit in celebration for all to see. It is truly about more than just fireworks. What better way to celebrate the victorious birth of our free nation than with real bombs bursting in air? Our fireworks show is free to attend, but we depend heavily on the generous donations of all. Everything from large sponsorships to just a few bucks in the donation buckets is greatly appreciated.

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Ange Bledsoe of Stonewall Alliance addresses a crowd of gay-marriage supporters during a June 26 rally in Chico City Plaza to celebrate DOMA’s repeal.

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The Chico Unified School District has received a grant for $1,079,990 from the U.S. Department of Labor to help finance YouthBuild, a program for at-risk 16- to 24-year-olds administered locally by the Academy for Change at Fair View High School. AFC serves students who have been expelled from other schools, are referred via probation, or are otherwise in danger of not graduating or getting a GED. YouthBuild was initially designed for students to get training and certificates in construction, among other fields. Students learning construction skills are involved in helping build or rehabilitate housing for lowincome or homeless people and families in their communities. The program has recently been expanded to include training in health care and information technology. The CUSD was one of only seven entities in the state and 68 in the nation to receive a YouthBuild grant.

ATTORNEY ACCUSED OF THEFT

A Chico attorney was in court June 25 to face charges of stealing money from an elderly couple and failing to repay a loan from a client. According to a press release from the Butte County District Attorney’s Office, 65-year-old Alfred W. Driscol III is accused of stealing $87,514 from an elderly couple he represented. An investigation indicates Driscol agreed in late 2008 to keep $100,000 of the couple’s money in his client trust account. He paid back $12,486, but reportedly sent a letter last August saying he could not pay any more. Driscol is also accused of getting a client to loan him $40,000 secured with stocks in a business Driscol owned. He reportedly paid back $7,000, and when the client tried to cash in on the stock for the rest of the loan, he learned the statement held to do so was worthless. Driscol is set to enter a plea on July 30.

KLEAN KANTEEN AT AMERICA’S CUP

The 34th annual America’s Cup sailboat race, which is taking place this year in the San Francisco Bay, launching on July 4 with an opening ceremony followed by its challenger series, has a Chico connection. This year, Klean Kanteen has been named Official Water Hydration Solution and Sustainability Supplier for the nearly three-month-long event, and will be in charge of water-hydration stations dispensing local tap-water to discourage spectators from using single-use plastic water bottles. The company, founded in 2004 by local artist/inventor Robert Seals and now operated by brother-and-sister team Jeff Cresswell and Michelle Kalberer, sells reusable stainless-steel water containers. “Klean Kanteen will support our Healthy Ocean Project campaign that encourages America’s Cup spectators to give up their plastic bottles by providing a convenient, sustainable alternative,” said Jill Savery, head of sustainability for America’s Cup. 8 CN&R July 3, 2013

A giant step forward Members of the local gay community react to recent Supreme Court ruling striking down DOMA

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morning of June 26, she immediately proposed—multiple times—to her longtime partner, Jessica by Provencio. Howard “I think I asked her to marry Hardee me about 15 times,” Havens said howardh@ with a nervous laugh just prior newsreview.com to Stonewall Alliance’s rally that day in Chico City Plaza to honor the landmark decision. Visibly excited, Provencio related how that morning, the couple sat at their computer repeatedly refreshing the page of a news site, anxiously awaiting the ruling. “I was burying my head in the pillows; we were really nervous,” Havens said. As the couple would soon find out, the Supreme Court deemed that a key portion of DOMA—the law barring the federal government from recognizing same-sex marriages legalized by state governments—was unconstitutional in a 5-4 vote. The court also supported a lower court’s ruling on California’s ban of same-sex marriage via Proposition 8, passed in 2008, maintaining that the proposition’s sponsors lacked legal authority to defend the law in federal court after Gov. Jerry Brown’s administration refused to appeal its loss. News of the ruling made for a celebratory gathering in the plaza, attended by dozens of boisterous and colorfully dressed members of the local LGBT community and their supporters. Festivities included four speakers and “a lot of

shouting and yelling and joyful noise,” said Thomas Kelem, director of Chico’s Stonewall Alliance. Like Havens and Provencio, Kelem was deeply moved by the morning’s news. “I found myself being incredibly emotional,” he said. “I was shocked I was reacting so strongly. It felt like the end of a huge struggle. To get this done and over with, let people get married already, and get the federal government in line was great.” Ange Bledsoe, program coordinator at Stonewall and an introductory speaker at the rally, added that the ruling was a “milestone.” “I don’t know if it’s really hit me yet,” Bledsoe said. “I’m ecstatic and so thankful. … Now we feel a little more equal and not so discriminated against.” And though several couples and individuals at the rally expressed personal satisfaction over being awarded the right to marry whom they choose—and for that marriage to be recognized, for legal purposes, by the federal government—they all emphasized the ruling’s importance as a civil-rights landmark. “One of the biggest things that a marriage license gives you is the Jessica Provencio (left) and her longtime partner, Adelio Havens, plan to get married next fall.

feeling that you’re an actual citizen,” Havens said. “That you can’t have the same rights as everyone else makes you feel like a second-class citizen.” Provencio took that sentiment a step further. “We pay the same taxes as everyone else … and we may even be more active in the community than many people are,” she said.

Though the couple agreed there is much work to be done on the gay-rights front—pointing to the 37 states in which gay marriage is still illegal—both Havens and Provencio were clearly enthralled at the prospect of married life together, which they plan to begin next fall. Not all Californians shared the

rally-goers’ enthusiasm for the Supreme Court ruling. Proponents of Proposition 8 filed an emergency petition with the Supreme Court on June 29 in an effort to “stop the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal’s premature move requiring same-sex ‘marriage’ licenses in California, weeks before the Supreme Court’s decision goes into effect,” a press release read. The petition was rejected by Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy on June 30. State Sen. Jim Nielsen (R-Gerber) called the Proposition 8 ruling “disappointing” in a press release. “The political elite, who did not agree with the election results, refused to defend the people’s vote,” he said. “It calls into question the very nature of the people’s right to bypass the political system and directly assert their will using the democratic process.” Myles Pustejovsky, manager at the Butte County Clerk-Recorder’s office, said the county began issuing same-sex marriage licenses following the ruling. One man who intends to pursue such a license is Chicoan Kelly Houston, 65, who has been with his partner, Victor Robin, for 38 years. Though they had a four-month window in which to marry in 2008 prior to Proposition 8 being passed, a family illness demanded the couple’s full attention at the time. He said they intend to seize their opportunity this time around, having formalized their engagement the Saturday after the Supreme Court ruling. They plan on getting married either this October or the next, to mark their 39th or 40th anniversary together. Houston, a gay Chicoan of AfricanAmerican descent who grew up in Washington, D.C., during the 1960s, said he believes the June 26 decision has similarities to decisive moments in the civilrights movement. “Growing up in D.C., even though there were very many black people in the city, we didn’t have any voting rights until 1968,” he said during a recent phone interview, adding that the federal legalization of gay marriage is “very much the same thing and a giant step forward. “I’ve lived this life without accepting any restrictions,” Houston continued. “It was very difficult for me growing up, because [being gay] wasn’t accepted. I knew it wasn’t accepted, and I knew that eventually it would change. But I never expected it to happen in my lifetime.” Ω

State of the mansion Supporters act to keep Bidwell Mansion open ad the Bidwell Mansion Community ProH ject failed in its initial goal to raise more than $100,000 to keep the historic home

open to the public, July 1 could have marked the one-year anniversary of the state historic park’s closure. A year later, the group remains focused on the mansion’s future. The BMCP held a public meeting June 26 to bring concerned citizens up to date on its ongoing efforts and the effects of some major events involving the California Department of Parks and Recreation that occurred in the past year, including last July’s discovery of $54 million in surplus funds, as well as recent legislation concerning state parks. Prior to the meeting, the BMCP had already handed over $40,000 of communityraised funds (which totaled more than $140,000) to the Parks Department, and that night handed over another $10,000 check earmarked for developing new forms of revenue for the mansion. BMCP treasurer Debra Lucero said the organization still has about $96,000, which eventually will go to the group’s stated cause of keeping the mansion open. All of the $50,000 donated to date will be matched by the Parks Department because of legislation passed late last year. The surplus scandal—the state agency was sitting on the $54 million while simultaneously pushing for community organizations’ raising of funds to halt the closure of 70 of California’s 279 state parks—led to Assembly Bill 1478. The bill, which Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law last September, allocated $20.5 million of the discovered funds back toward the Parks Department, with $10 million of that dedicated to matching money raised by community organizations. Spurred by the threatened closures, groups throughout the state have raised more than $7 million to date, Lucero reported.

AB 1478 also strengthened the budget-oversight abilities of the State Park and Recreation Commission—a group of nine governorappointed members that helps the director of Parks Department establish general policies—and funded internal and external investigations into the surplus situation. Additionally, it guarantees all of the parks will remain open until mid-2014. Though it’s been granted a two-year reprieve from threatened closure, the mansion’s long-term future is still a concern. “Sustainability is our code word,” said Lucy Sperling, a member of the BMCP’s board of directors, comparing the mansion to a non-renewable resource in need of ongoing protection. BMCP board member Susan Hearne outlined some ways the latest $10,000 donation—which will equal $20,000 with matching state funds—can be used to generate revenue, including the construction and maintenance of a better website, and capital for fundraising projects. Hearne also suggested the mansion be more readily accessible for private functions, as well as special cultural and historical events. Hearne recommended Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park use the funds to pay a liaison to actively seek support from other community organizations and to look at establishing an internship program with Chico State University. BMCP’s long-term goal is to establish

a unique private-public partnership with the state of California for stewardship of the

SIFT|ER Morality changes Americans have changed their minds on a number of controversial moral issues over the past dozen years, according to a recent Gallup survey. The pollster found, for example, a record-high 59 percent of respondents believe homosexuality is morally acceptable (compared to just 40 percent back in 2001). Of course, some issues, including abortion, showed little or no change. Here is a look at some of the other results Gallup found when asking whether something was morally acceptable:

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Bidwell Mansion Community Project President Nancy Overton (right) presents a check for $10,000 to State Parks Superintendent Denise Rist. PHOTO BY KEN SMITH

mansion similar to that of the Jack London State Historic Park near Glen Ellen, Lucero said. Last summer it became the first state park to be completely run by a nonprofit organization, the Valley of the Moon Natural History Association. She said this move has had a number of positive effects on that park, including tripling the amount of volunteers signing on to work there. “What Jack London [SHP] found is that, when the state stepped away, tree trimmers came and volunteered their services, roofers came and put on a roof, and people began to volunteer and take ownership,” Lucero said. “We have the good fortune of State Parks taking care of everything, but that’s not sustainable.” Lucero also mentioned the Old City Hall Arts Center in Redding, noting that, though not a state park, it has a unique relationship with that city. It is run by the Shasta County Arts Council, with the city committing to pay them $16,000 and provide services equaling another $40,000 annually. Lucero said the partnership plan is still in its infancy, and that BMCP has no desire to see the mansion completely privatized, or to exclude other organizations like the Bidwell Mansion Association, which runs the gift shop and has helped steward the mansion for decades. “Some people are afraid of privatization, but that’s not what this is about,” she said. “It’s about keeping an asset that belongs to the state open to the public.” Lucero noted the state would have to cover the cost of insuring the building and its collection of artifacts to make the plan feasible, but beyond that, the BMCP could cover the lion’s share of the estimated $200,000 a year it costs to keep the mansion open at its current level of service. She said the plan would require legislation, and the BMCP will be appealing to local representatives in the near future. —KEN SMITH kens@newsreview.com

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shelter workers and public supporters warning of the possible takeover. “The city manager is looking to contract out sheltering services as a cost-saving measure,” the notice says. “If you think the City of Chico is doing a good job running the animal shelter, and feel that going back to the way it was run before is not in the best interests of the community or its animals, please contact the city manager AS WELL AS City Council. Write, email or fax, but do it NOW! Be polite, keep it short, and if you have a specific incident, please feel free to share that. Specifically tell them why you would like the City to continue to run the shelter, even if it costs a little more than contracting out. Facts are better than emotions, but do tell them how you feel.” Mohr, the shelter’s animal-services manager, said she realizes City Manager Brian Nakamura is examinAnimal Services Manager Tracy Mohr. FILE PHOTO BY MELISSA DAUGHERTY

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ing every city department’s budget in these tight fiscal times and is not surprised shelter operations are on the radar. “They’ve been asking us information about our budget,” she said. “So I imagine that is something they are looking into.” Nakamura, she pointed out, was brought in to cut the budget. “He was hired to come in and cut where he could, and I’m sure that’s probably something that he is looking at and saying, ‘Well, would it be cheaper?’ Obviously that shouldn’t be the only factor. But beyond that, I really don’t know what is happening.” For his part, Nakamura said the shelter is one of a number of services that could be contracted out by the city. “We are looking at all options right now based on our most recent budget workshop and the adoption of the budget,” he said. “We still have a significant ways to go, and so given the direction of the council, we are looking at all our opportunities, and one of those may be working with either Butte Humane Society or another entity to assist us with animalcontrol services.” He said at this point it’s nothing more than a “preliminary exploration.” “I know this is a politically sensitive issue and, trust me, our goal is not to create problems for animals, or for individuals who have animals or are looking to adopt animals or find a location to drop their animal off,” he said. “But given the fiscal situation, we have to look at partnerships.” —TOM GASCOYNE tomg@newsreview.com

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In emailed comments about the report, Sorensen wrote: â€œI agree with the Grand Jury that information supplied by the former Finance Director was â€˜incomplete and misleading.â€™ The information supplied later by Mr. Nakamura and Mr. Constantin was far more complete, accurate and truthful.â€? In his comments, Sorensen says he wrote a 22-page letter to the Grand Jury in November 2011 asking it to look into the cityâ€™s finances.

port services, foster care, state prisoner realignment and toxic underground water plumesâ€”is the criticism directed toward the city of Chicoâ€™s budget management, and the slow and seemingly misleading responses to the juryâ€™s inquiries. The bad budget news, including a projected $4.8 million general-fund deficit, was brought to light recently by Chris Constantin, who was hired in mid-April to replace departing Finance Director Jennifer Hennessy. The report says the cityâ€™s revenue was dealt a blow by last Novemberâ€™s defeat of Measure J, the cell-phone tax, which took away $1 million in expected revenue. There was also the stateâ€™s elimination of the cityâ€™s Redevelopment Agency (RDA), which for years brought in millions of state dollars through land-improvement projects that increased property taxes. â€œChico had a substantial RDA city Administrative Services Director Chris Constantin. and commensurate RDA staff,â€? the Present PHOTO BY TOM GASCOYNE report says. â€œThe Grand Jury Former city Finance Director Jennifer Hennessy. analysis found that the City of PHOTO BY MELISSA DAUGHERTY Chico did not address revenue reductions in a timely manner.â€? Nakamura said the city receives its The report also mentions the cityâ€™s oblirevenues on a quarterly basis and thus has to gation to its employeesâ€™ retirement system, predict where it is going to be financially or CalPERS. when reports are given to the City Council. â€œAccording to CalPERSâ€™ annual Actuarial â€œJennifer made a presentation back in Valuation, on June 30, 2011, Chico had an unfunded pension liability of over $69 million, February before Chris got here, saying, an increase of $5.3 million from the prior year. â€˜Hereâ€™s where we are,â€™â€? Nakamura recalled There is also an unfunded liability for employ- in a recent interview. â€œOne of the issues that I didnâ€™t see was the cash position of the ee medical coverage of $10.1 million.â€? According to the report, the jury met with cityâ€”not that anybody knew where we were going to be.â€? city management in September and DecemHe said he did tell the council back in ber of last year. City Manager Brian NakaJanuary during a goal-setting session that he mura had been hired in August, and Hensaw on the horizon a $4.5 million structural nessy was still the cityâ€™s financial director. deficit. The economic picture presented to the jury â€œWe did try to put together at least was, according to the report, â€œfavorableâ€? enough information to say we might have a each time. concern here,â€? he said, â€œbut at that point in The jury sent a follow-up questionnaire time there seemed to be a favorable budget on March 8 and once again received a rosy position.â€? response. But on April 3, the report says, the Nakamura credits Constantin with clearcity management brought to light the genering up any misunderstandings or misinteral-fund deficit. A Grand Jury source conpretations of budget realities. firmed that Hennessy did indeed bring that â€œHe had a different perspective on the bad news to Nakamura. Two weeks later, she finances,â€? Nakamura said. â€œWe started to see was headed to the city of Temecula to take that maybe there were some issues that we on a similar job. needed to address in the long term. â€Ś Hennessy said at the time that half her â€œI know it sounds like maybe there were reason for leaving was the opening of a good some differences of opinion â€Ś but I think as job opportunity and the other half was to get far back as January we started to recognize, out of Chico. She had been the frequent â€˜Oh-oh, we might have a problem here.â€™â€? recipient of criticism from local fiscal conservatives over the past few years, including â€”TOM GASCOYNE Councilman Mark Sorensen. tomg@newsreview.com

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GREENWAYS Left: Harvested bamboo in Vietnam. PHOTO BY GREG WILLIS

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It’s been nearly 30 years since the catastrophic nuclear accident at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine, but—thanks to global warming and a lack of management—the region’s forests could be the source of future disaster. Since 1986, the trees in a 660-square-mile area around the closed nuclear plant have been absorbing radioactive elements such as cesium137, plutonium-238 and strontium-90, which would be released into the atmosphere should there be a forest fire, according to The Daily Climate. Given that the region is experiencing longer and drier summers, and that the mostly pine forests of Chernobyl have become severely overgrown due to virtual abandonment, experts believe the conditions are ripe for a huge fire that would spread contamination over a wide area. “There’s really no question,” said Ukrainian forestry professor Sergiy Zibtsev. “If Chernobyl forests burn, contaminants would migrate outside the immediate area.”

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By the year 2022, Southern California is set to have the world’s biggest groundwater-treatment center—built over one of the United States’ largest Superfund pollution sites. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power plans to splash out $600 million to $800 million on two treatment plants in the San Fernando Basin that will “restore groundwater pumping of drinking water from scores of San Fernando Valley wells that the DWP began closing in the 1980s,” according to the Los Angeles Times. DWP’s move is a significant departure from its habit of offsetting its diminishing reliance upon groundwater by importing water from Northern California and the eastern Sierra Nevadas. “By 2035, we plan to reduce our purchases of imported water by half,” said James McDaniel, senior assistant general manager of DWP. Construction is set to begin in five years.

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As if having a global population of more than 7 billion weren’t cause enough for concern, a new United Nations report indicates that the world’s population is likely to reach nearly 11 billion people by the end of this century—800 million more than previously forecast. The revised prediction is largely due to birth rates in Africa, which are not falling as quickly as researchers had thought, according to the UK’s Daily Mail. “The current African population is about 1.1 billion and it is now expected to reach 4.2 billion ... by 2100,” said the Mail. “The fertility decline in Africa has slowed down or stalled to a larger extent than we previously predicted,” Adrian Raftery, a professor at the University of Washington, was quoted as saying. Send your eco-related news tips to Christine G.K. LaPado-Breglia at christinel@newsreview.com.

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ture and fishing rods. But is it really as ecofriendly as companies claim? Bamboo is a grass, not a tree. There are approximately 1,250 species of bamboo, and about 100 species are used commercially according to the International Network for Bamboo and Rattan. The fiber is among the fastest-growing in the world: While an oak tree takes 120 years to grow to maturity, bamboo can be harvested in three. Even though bamboo has some obvious eco-benefits—it pulls carbon from the atmosphere through carbon sequestration and reproduces itself after harvest—not all bamboo is created equal. “Bamboo was the darling of green

building for 15 years,” said Alex Wilson, founder and executive editor of Building Green.com. But, as environmentalists study the fiber, he added, the “story gets more complex.” Bamboo flooring is often a composite “wood” product like particle board that’s made by gluing bamboo strips together. Those in the market for bamboo flooring can look for water-based, formaldehydefree adhesives with low- or no-volatile organic compound finishes. Scott Steady, product manager for indoor air quality at UL Environment, says that, depending on the type of glues and the amounts used,

History of bamboo use:

More than 5,000 years ago, treehouses were constructed in China of bamboo, according to GardenGuides.com. Bamboo was used to make paper and books during the Han Dynasty, which lasted from 206 to 221 B.C.; by the time of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), bamboo was used to make bedding and flooring.

chemicals such as volatile organic compounds can be emitting from the product. “Just because manufacturers have changed the ingredients doesn’t mean the current ingredients are good,” he said. Wilson is concerned with the toxic adhesives used in some bamboo flooring. He says consumers can check the GreenGuard Environmental Institute for nontoxic options. Some bamboo-flooring suppliers are paying attention. Take San Franciscobased Smith & Fong Company, makers of Plyboo bamboo flooring and plywood. The company is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council under its non-wood products category. “FSC-certified bamboo is the consumer’s assurance that the bamboo products they purchase are from a wellmanaged forest,” said Daniel Smith, founder and president of Smith & Fong. The company uses a soy-based, formaldehyde-free adhesive on its bamboo flooring and lumber. GREENWAYS continued on page 14

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GreenGuard Environmental Institute, part of UL Environment, certifies low-emitting products. In the bamboo category, GreenGuard lists only flooring products. The FSC’s non-wood products category lists 51 U.S. companies, including Smith & Fong and Teragren (teragren.com). Bamboo flooring options at Teragren include wide-plank and solid-strip in a variety of styles. Most bamboo comes from China and Vietnam. Wilson says he favors local products, but adds that ocean shipping is very efficient per ton mile. While he likes the performance qualities of bamboo, he stresses the importance of third-party certification.

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for bamboo is estimated at $7 billion per year. This amount is expected to grow to nearly $17 billion per year by 2017, according to Susanne Lucas, executive director of the World Bamboo Organization, adding that the amount represents total trade of goods and services, from the raw materials to the finished goods. The U.S. currently has no largescale bamboo farms. David Knight, the co-founder, president and CFO of Resource Fiber/Alabama—who co-founded Teragren with his wife, Ann—plans to change that by establishing a commercial-scale bamboo industry in Alabama. He is planting “acres and acres” (he declined to offer a specific number) in a farming operation in Alabama’s Black Belt region, and is planning manufac-

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turing facilities. “With the introduction of bamboo into the agricultural portfolio, the region will serve as the bamboo epicenter for the United States,” Knight said, “bringing industry, new research and economic development not seen since the early 19th century when cotton was king.” In the future, when green-minded builders and homeowners want truly sustainable grown-and-manufactured-in-the-U.S. bamboo, they’ll be able to find it. This story first appeared in the March/April 2013 issue of E/The Environmental Magazine. Ω

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The number of Hepatitis A cases associated with the Townsend Farms Organic Antioxidant Blend of frozen berries sold at Costco has risen to 127 people across eight states. Though 54 people have been hospitalized due to the outbreak—which has been ongoing since May—there have been no deaths to date, and Costco has taken the berries off shelves and issued a recall, according to Food Poisoning Bulletin. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is inspecting Townsend’s processing facilities in Fairview, Ore. Customers of A Frame Espresso in Fort Bragg who bought smoothies between March 4 and June 8 are at risk of infection, as are customers of Evo’s Coffee Lounge in Ashland, Ore., who bought the shop’s smoothies between May 17 and June 12. Hepatitis A causes liver inflammation; symptoms—which include fever, vomiting and stomach pain—can take up to seven weeks to develop after exposure.

MASS PRISON EXODUS?

Gov. Jerry Brown’s administration received a federal order to release 9,600 state prisoners by the end of the year to alleviate prison overcrowding. The order, made by three federal judges on June 20, aims to reduce the state-prison population to from 149.8 percent to 137.5 percent of capacity, according to the Los Angeles Times. In the ruling, the judges said no further delays to reduce the prison population would be granted, recommending the state expand the use of good-behavior credits to expedite prisoner release. In the event California does not comply with the order by the end of the year, prisoners will be released based on a list of “low-risk” offenders. In 2006, a federal judge ruled federal oversight of California’s prison system was necessary after finding that an average of one inmate died weekly due to medical malpractice or neglect.

CHIMPS RETIRE FROM TESTING

A significant step toward eliminating the use of chimpanzees in invasive biomedical research was taken on June 26, as the National Institutes of Health announced it would retire all but about 50 chimps from testing. More than 300 of the NIH-owned animals will move from research facilities across the country to sanctuaries, at which point Congressional law dictates they cannot be used for future research, according to The Washington Post. In 2014, NIH will seek about $3 million from Congress to house the animals. Animal-rights advocates have long argued the practice of using chimps for medical research is unnecessary, a sentiment shared last January by an advisory panel that recommended NIH retire the majority of the animals. Send your health-related news tips to Howard Hardee at howardh@newsreview.com.

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Dr. Howard Hack will be among the first doctors to practice at Feather River Hospital’s new outpatient surgery center, scheduled for completion in mid-November. PHOTO BY KYLE DELMAR

GI Howard New Feather River Hospital gastroenterologist comes with a lot of expertise

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T and the Bay Area may not seem like a commuter’s dream, but considering all the he roads between Butte County

miles Dr. Howard Hack has logged to teach at Stanford University over the course of two decades, his new route is a breeze. Hack, the new gastroenterologist in Paradise, has been flying from Wisconsin to California off and on for 20 years. That’s a lot of frequent-flyer miles for a labor of love. So, when he got the chance to practice in the North State—in a community where the hospital is building an outpatient surgery center with rooms dedicated to GI—he jumped at the chance to shelve his jet-setting lifestyle. In April, Hack joined the private practice of Dr. Donald Mansell and Dr. Damian Pestana, and he’s been performing GI procedures at Feather River Hospital. He, his wife and three children are already settling into their new surroundings. “This is an excellent opportunity from just a variety of different standpoints: from a personal standpoint, from a practice standpoint, [and] working with the hospital here,” Hack said. “I’ve got two outstanding medical partners, and this is a close enough proximity to Stanford that it allows me to continue teaching, more easily.” Education is important to Hack. He went to college in the Ivy League, graduating from the University of Pennsylvania, then got his medical degree from Washing-

ton University in St. Louis. He did his internship at the Cleveland Clinic and returned to Washington University for his internal-medicine residency before heading to Stanford for his GI training. He considered a full-time career in academia before finding the perfect balance between caring for patients and training future physicians. He’s mostly taught at Stanford but also volunteered on the faculties of the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, and the Indiana Medical School campus at Purdue while living in Lafayette, Ind. Now that he’s based in California, he plans to teach at Stanford once or twice a month.

Hack’s teaching is two-fold: He lec-

tures medical students on specific topics, and he also makes rounds in the hospital with postgraduate fellows to give handson, experiential training. “You get a sense of accomplishment because you’re helping patients directly and you’re helping fix the world because you’re creating better doctors,” he said. “And there’s the feedback you get from the fellows and your colleagues in learning different approaches. I always walk away with something new. “Yes, you give something, but it’s definitely a two-way street working with such

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bright, energetic, sharing people.” His Stanford colleagues also help his private practice, since he can pick up the phone and reach one of a variety of world-class specialists if he has a concern about one of his patients. “He’s brought a whole other dimension to what we can offer,” said Debby Adema, Feather River Hospital’s supervisor of same-day services and the GI lab. Along with performing what he calls “the full gamut of work” at a general GI practice, Hack says he’s developed a niche: identifying and removing “flat polyps.” These growths, as their name suggests, can be hard to detect. He developed that expertise at Stanford. Hack also has brought to Paradise a personal demeanor that’s made an impression on Adema and others. “He’s such a pleasant person,” said Randy Cardwell, director of surgical services at Feather River. “He frequently is one who compliments staff, saying it’s a privilege to work with such a great team, and he’s open to sharing that with them while he’s working with them, which is greatly appreciated.” Hack appreciates being part of a team. In Milwaukee, he was part of a multi-specialty group where, for the most part, doctors worked independently. “Being in a smallerknit group like I am now is much better from a professional standpoint,” he said. Another “very important

part” of Hack’s decision to come to Paradise was the construction of Feather River’s outpatient surgery center.

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“You have to have the facilities to take care of patients, and outpatient facilities are more efficient,” Hack said. “From a cost standpoint and a time standpoint, you can take care of people effectively at an endoscopy center, so I thought that was great.” Cardwell said the facility is on track for completion in midNovember. The GI doctors will be the first to practice there, and other physicians will phase in later. The 13,000-square-foot complex is located on Peach Lane, adjacent to Feather River’s Sleep Medicine Center. When open, it will have four procedure rooms— two dedicated to GI—with 18 bed spaces and two physicians’ offices. “It’s state of the art, and it’s going to be beautiful,” Adema said. “It’s got nice patient flow from entry door to exit door, and we’re really proud of the decisions we’ve made for the equipment.” The two GI suites feature especially flexible endoscopes, with most equipment mounted on ceiling booms to free up floor space. Feather River expects the GI physicians will be able to perform 500 procedures per month, up from the 350 per month they’ve done since Hack’s arrival. “Some procedure rooms aren’t configured the way you want them to be,” Hack said. “This way we’ll start fresh and have everything right from the start.” Ω

WEEKLY DOSE Return of WNV West Nile virus is back. According to the Butte County Mosquito and Vector Control District, a squirrel in Chico tested positive as the first case discovered in the county this year. Area residents are warned to stay indoors at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active, and to wear long pants, long sleeves and insect repellent when outside. The virus was first detected in Butte County in 2004; since then, 104 residents have been infected, and seven have died. The district asks that potential mosquito-breeding areas—standing water—be reported at 533-6038 or 3427350. There is no word on the squirrel’s current condition.

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The street-food revolution is beginning to rise up in Chico

or locals who love food, there are few things in Chico as exciting as walking along Broadway between Third and Fourth streets during the Thursday Night Market. Those two blocks (plus a couple of off-shoots along the way: Fourth Street and on the Main Street side of the City Plaza) offer dozens of choices for the same amount of money one might spend at the fast-food chains, and a variety of amazing flavors that far outshine those chains (and even many of the more-expensive brick-and-mortar restaurants): artisan tamales, smoking plates of fresh barbecue, Korean tacos, gourmet cupcakes, grilledcheese sandwiches, healthful plates of organic vegetables and grass-fed beef, homemade ice cream, and authentic Filipino cuisine, to name a few. Now a full-fledged “movement,” street food has taken over in the United States, especially in big cities. In Portland, Ore., the food “pods”—permanent outdoor food-courts where trucks park together—are some of the most popular destinations for those seeking a wide variety of inexpensive dining options as well as a vibrant place to hang out with the community. The same goes for the rotating Off the Grid street-food markets in the Bay Area. The huge Friday night OTG gathering at Fort Mason in San Francisco hosts more than 30 food trucks and features four full outdoor bars serving cocktails, craft beers and wines. While Chico, like a lot of cities out West, has for years been fortunate to have a variety of taco trucks feeding us some of the best food in town at some of the lowest prices, the greater street-food scene is just starting to come into its own locally. With new flavors and new trucks, trailers and carts—from the cheesy goodness melting forth from the windows of the big, black Mayhem Gourmet Grilled Cheese truck to the gourmet baked goods of the Cupcake Crusader—a quickly expanding menu of choices has joined our Mexican favorites at the market, at community events and in parking lots across Chico. What follows are a handful of profiles on a variety of these outWhere to munch: Get daily updates on the door vendors—some new and some whereabouts of Chico’s established—serving high-quality, street-food vendors on the “Street Food, Chico” inexpensive food choices on the Facebook page at streets of Chico. www.facebook.com/

First family of street food Inday’s Filipino Food, Crazy Dog, Ethel’s Sweets When it comes to the family business, all members of the Geiger family take part. John Geiger is the face under the umbrella of the Crazy Dog cart parked throughout the school year on the sidewalk on the Warner Street side of the Chico State campus. John’s Philippines-born wife, Ethel, is the brains behind the recipes of the Inday’s Filipino Food trailer that the couple operate during the Thursday Night Market. And even the Geiger kids, 10year-old Geo and 7-year-old Ally, are on the street, manning the little Ethel’s Sweets ice-cream-and-snacks cart alongside their parents at special events. “If there’s an event, a music festival or something, I’ll say, ‘Hey, is it OK if we bring [the Ethel’s Sweets cart] along to keep our kids busy?,’” said John, during a recent conversation about his businesses and Chico’s rising street-food movement. “And then we can set it up right with Crazy PHOTO BY MELANIE MACTAVISH Dog or with Inday’s. … In fact, at Kite Day, we had all three, and they outsold both of ours!” At a recent Thursday Night Market, the whole family was together around the cute tropical-themed Inday’s (pronounced “Ind-eyes”) trailer. John rotated skewers of chicken and little homemade pork sausages over flames on the grill set up next to the main trailer, while a smiling Ethel served various Filipino specialties—halang-halang (ground pork and vegetables), pancit bihon (noodles with shrimp, chicken and toasted almonds) and crispy little fried lumpia rolls—to a line of customers braving the summer heat for their fix. For their part, the kids were alternately chilling in little chairs behind their dad, and making friends with customers (with young Ally sharing her drawings of animals, including the magical Super Bunny). It makes sense that the family of John Geiger would be such visible members of the Chico street-food scene. Not only is he one of Chico’s earliest outdoor food vendors, having operated the popular Crazy Dog cart

continually for 14 years since opening in 1999, but he’s also become the de facto leader of the current movement thanks to his “Street Food, Chico” Facebook page. Started three years ago—and operating under the slogan “Eat the street!”—the page features photos of local food trucks and carts and the food they serve, casual food reviews, plus links to the pages of Geiger’s street-food brethren. But the most significant feature lately has been the page’s daily Street Food Report. Every morning, Monday through Saturday, Geiger posts the day’s location for each of the local vendors. There are currently roughly 30 participants, ranging from the many taco trucks that mostly stay put in one location, to the trucks that rotate among the best lunch-hour spots around town. “The Cupcake Crusader really kind of started it [locally], I think,” Geiger said when talking about how the “mobile-cuisine vendors” utilize the power of social media and the Internet to keep customers up to date on their activities. “Tia Zimmerman, she was the first with a truck that moved from place to place, and [who] had a Facebook page, and she would post where she would be that day. “I’m just borrowing from other people’s Facebook sites, really,” Geiger explained as he put the finishing touches on his Wednesday Facebook post. While he admits that he’s not really looking to be an official organizer, Geiger is excited about the growing local interest and the increasing number of street-food vendors in the area. And he’s been talking to the energetic owners of The Hunter & The Farmer truck—Jenna Hunter and Analise Farmer—about organizing a regular local gathering of vendors much like the one-stop-shop approach of the Off the Grid streetfood markets in the Bay Area. “We’re planning to do a monthly or bi-monthly food-truck rally kind of thing where we set up in one spot. People love that idea.” When asked where and when it might happen, Geiger said that they need something with plenty of parking—for trucks and patrons— and suggested that one of the CARD parks might be a possibility. The first rally is planned for July 17, 5-9 p.m., and the site will be announced on the “Street Food, Chico” page that day. “I don’t know, hopefully they’ll show up,” Geiger said with a measure of practical caution. “This isn’t San Francisco.” Maybe not, but if the mob scenes around trucks in local parking lots and at the markets are any indication, a regular street-food rally that brought all the food and the community into one place would seem to be a fairly safe bet. —Jason Cassidy jasonc@newsreview.com

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The Geiger family is busy feeding the streets: (counterclockwise, from above) John Geiger manning Crazy Dog at the Friday Night Concert; Ethel, Ally, Geo and John at the Inday’s trailer during Thursday Night Market; and Ethel at the window, plus one of Inday’s specialties—sweet binangkal balls.

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Philly cheesesteak is one of the best sandwiches on Mike Janosz (below, left) and Benji Mallicoat’s menu for the massive Chico Chuckwagon. PHOTOS BY MELISSA DAUGHERTY

Monster truck Chico Chuckwagon Half-brothers Mike Janosz and Benji Mallicoat have one of the biggest food trucks in town—the unmistakable Chico Chuckwagon. The 26-foot behemoth is an impressive sight, but it’s even more impressive considering its humble beginnings as a Frito-Lay step-up van. “It was basically an aluminum box,” said Janosz, who noted that purchasing a ready-to-serve truck equivalent to what he was looking for would have cost around $120,000. Janosz flew out to Ohio with a friend nearly two years ago to buy the van. That trip was an adventure of its own, but the real work started upon the return to Chico. That’s when Janosz and his father, Gary, a retired local schoolteacher, set to work on alterations that would transform the van, essentially a shell, into a viable food truck. Their efforts took a year and a half to accomplish. But the result is one super-deluxe, professional set-up that includes, among other things, a large grill, deep fryer, freezer, refrigerator and—unusual for food trucks—its own restroom. Janosz and his dad equipped the truck so well, in fact, that the undercarriage required reinforcing. “It’s pretty much an entire kitchen on wheels,” Janosz said of the massive truck he had wrapped with its distinctive logo of an oldtimey chuckwagon. Mallicoat, 34, and

Janosz, 24, have both worked in restaurants, but neither had experience in the food-truck business. The brothers admit there has been a bit of a learning curve since Chico Chuckwagon hit the street-food scene back in March, but they’ve found a good rhythm. Currently, they set up outside of Build.com on Otterson Drive on Mondays, and in the parking lot of Home Depot Tuesday through Friday. Weekends are devoted to working special events. The brothers serve up a variety of traditional sandwiches—all made to order—such as BLT, hot pastrami, grilled cheese and a spicy, very flavorful Philly cheesesteak, among others. But they also make delicious perogies—dumplings made traditionally with a filling of cheesy mashed potatoes and onions or in variations with kielbasa sausage or jalapeños—inspired by Janosz’s Polish grandmother. “We’re kind of like bar food, but without the bar,” Mallicoat said of the menu. Janosz noted that the truck also features some healthful options, including its popular açaí bowl—a sorbet made from the juice of those berries and agave, topped with granola, fresh fruit and berries. Mallicoat said the menu keeps expanding based on customer feedback. Janosz echoed him, adding that the specials often become so popular that they end up as part of the menu. The brothers say they eventually would like to establish some sort of brick-and-mortar eatery, perhaps a sports bar and restaurant. But those aspirations are a ways off for now. “We want to expand to something, but we’re not exactly sure what yet,” Mallicoat said. —Melissa Daugherty melissad@newsreview.com

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Upon first meeting Analise Farmer, co-owner of The Hunter & The Farmer food truck, one thing was immediately apparent—she’s in awesome shape. The Scottish-born Farmer, along with her partner, Jenna Hunter, have been dishing out food that adheres to the increasingly popular Paleo diet from their truck since January, but the two had been following the diet (a mix of what was available to our ancestors in the Paleolithic era—fish, grass-fed meats, eggs, vegetables, fungi, roots and nuts) well before launching their business. “We were never overweight, we were always fit and active, and we always ate pretty healthy, or so we thought,” Farmer said during a lull in the lunch-hour rush outside of the Coffee Ranch on East First Avenue. But when the pair discovered the Paleo diet while cross-fit training at NorCal Strength & Conditioning, they realized their American diets PHOTO BY JASON CASSIDY

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Jenna Hunter (above, left) and Analise Farmer would seem to be perfectly named when it comes to the meat-and-vegetables offerings of the real-food truck, such as the Massa organic carnitas over yam-and-apple hash.

(heavy on bread and pasta, Farmer said) weren’t providing optimum fuel for their active lifestyles. “We noticed it in our recovery,” Farmer said of the couple’s switch to Paleo. “The benefits of working out became much more noticeable on our bodies.” Hunter and Farmer, who met as 22 CN&R July 3, 2013

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The Hunter & The Farmer assistant soccer coaches at Humboldt State and moved together to coach soccer at Chico State, made frequent jokes about starting a Paleo food truck using their last names. But last year, when the pair became “burnt out” from coaching, they decided to get serious about the idea. “When we first started, we tried not to label ourselves as ‘the Paleo food truck,’” Farmer said. “It was just, ‘We’re The Hunter & The Farmer; this is what we serve.’ We didn’t want to scare people away by labeling ourselves the Paleo food truck, because you immediately limit yourself.” But after opening, customer response—particularly from individuals with gluten intolerance, autoimmune deficiency or celiac disease—was such that Hunter and Farmer were initially overwhelmed. “Right off the bat, we thought we could do it ourselves,” Farmer said. “In our first week, Jenna quit her other job [at Leon Bistro] and now we have four [parttime] employees.” Last week, their rotating menu included dishes like the Taco Smash, with ground beef served over smashed yams and topped with avocado and salsa, and the Summer Salad, which included organic mixed greens with red onions, blanched green and wax beans, tomatoes, bell peppers, Chandler walnuts and apricots. Farmer added that providing a quick bite for customers with dietary restrictions, many of whom have difficulty finding places to eat out, has been tremendously rewarding. “Some of them were like, ‘This is the first time I’ve eaten out in years,’” she said. “We thought it was so cool to provide that for those people.” Now, Hunter and Farmer embrace the “Paleo food truck” label, and though they champion the Paleo lifestyle, they make a point not to push it on their customers. “We’re not saying everyone should eat Paleo 100 percent of the time,” Farmer said. “We’re just trying to get people to eat a little bit cleaner and provide healthier options for them, especially for food that’s on-the-go.” —Howard Hardee howardh@newsreview.com

Bobbi Tryon’s Here Today Coffee Cart is for a number of Chicoans the first stop they make every Saturday morning before doing their weekly shopping at the downtown farmers’ market. Open from 8 a.m. until 1:30 or 2 p.m., and located on the sidewalk just outside the western boundary of the market, Tryon’s cart offers what many swear is the best coffee in town—freshly drip-brewed by the cup at Tryon’s coffee bar and available in “strong” and “stronger” for $2.50 and $3, respectively. Couple that with her to-die-for homemade whole-wheat chocolate-chip cookies and the 15 or so chairs arranged around the cart in a sort of open-air café, and it’s easy to see why some folks don’t make it into the market for hours. “That’s one of the things about the cart that’s so great—I am instantly loved because I have coffee,” Tryon said. Tryon—a longtime nurse who retired in April—is also loved for her cheery manner and willingness to dispense good advice. “As I am making coffee, I’m a good enough multitasker now that a conversation is usually going on, a little counseling. And I’m a nurse, so I get a lot of medical questions,” she said. This September, the Here Today cart—which also sells hot chocolate, mochas, chai, freshsqueezed lemonade and assorted teas (all drinks, including the lemonade, are available hot or

Fire in the street Pop’s Pizza After sampling a slice from a trailer-mounted wood-burning pizza oven while vacationing in Oregon last year, Chico lawyer Michael Shepherd immediately called his son, Andy, and asked if he wanted to start a business. A few short months later, in late April, the younger Shepherd hitched his own custom-built mobile pizza machine to the back of his truck and hit the streets. Thus began Pop’s Pizza, which Andy named in

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iced)—will have been in business for 13 years, at the exact same location. Tryon and her husband and “right-hand man,” Bob Speer (“the other Bob Speer,” she noted, referring to the fact that her husband has the same name as the recently retired editor of the CN&R), conceived of the idea after a vacation in Thailand in January 2000, when they were still a new couple. “We saw a bunch of things [food items] sold in the street,” Tryon said of their trip. “And also, we were kind of sick of getting lousy coffee” in Chico. Planning the coffee cart—which Speer built—was their “pillow talk.” Besides, “I have always liked to have a little business going,” Tryon said. She used to make sandals, and she and Speer make the wood-and-canvas festival chairs that Here Today patrons relax in on Saturdays. What’s the secret to Tryon’s delectable coffee? “It’s freshly ground that morning, and it’s a finer grind than what people normally use,” she said of her special blend of dark and light Thanksgiving Coffee Co. beans. “And simply because it’s made individually by the cup, nothing sits around. … “And I use a lot of coffee—that’s another reason probably.”

Tryon has recently begun selling a new variety of her fabulous cookies—laced with ground coffee, “and people are liking them,” she said with a smile. And yes, it’s not all about the caffeine at the coffee cart: “I sell decaf, too,” Tryon said. —Christine G.K. LaPado-Breglia christinel@newsreview.com

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Bobbi Tryon is “Here Today” in her regular spot at the Saturday farmers’ market, drip-brewing some of the best coffee in town.

Andy Shepherd braves the nearly 600-degree heat of his wood-fired oven to produce the glorious Fig and Pig (figs and prosciutto) pie. PHOTOS BY KEN SMITH

honor of the Shepherd patriarch. After a few months hopping from location to location, Andy found a good spot in the lot of Spike’s Bottle Shop on East First Avenue, where he can now be found most days, cooking and serving delectable artisan-style pizzas with his two-man crew. In a town full of great pizza, Pop’s has carved a significant niche in just over a year, largely via word of mouth, a Facebook profile and catching the eye of curious passersby. Though it lacks walls or any other perks of

permanence, the spot has its own charm, especially evident on a recent Friday when Andy invited fellow food-trucker Ike’s Smoke House to set up shop on the other side of a picnic table from the Pop’s oven and adjacent tent. Reggae music filled the air from a PA system in front of the liquor store, and a few dozen people came to eat at one—or both—of the trucks. “We’ve got a great spot, which is important since we don’t have the luxury that some of the trucks have, where they can pull up on

the side of the road anywhere,” Andy said during a brief respite from his station in front of the oven, detailing the pizza truck’s symbiotic relationship with Spike’s. “We pay rent—a very fair price—and I think we complement each other nicely. We don’t have to worry about selling drinks, so we can bring more pizza stuff.” Pop’s Pizza trailer is a marvelously efficient creation. A sink is built-in near the hitch, and everything they need—the tent, various tools of the trade and a large refrigerated pizza table—can be stored beneath the large stone oven covered in glass tile. When loaded with burning wood, the oven maintains a tempera-

ture between 550 and 600 degrees, giving Pop’s pies a distinctive, wood-fired character. Pop’s menu is always changing. It generally offers a few standbys, like pepperoni, and Hawaiian, and a weekly special with toppings largely dictated by what Andy picks up on his weekly trips to the farmers’ market. A recent example was the white-zucchini pizza, featuring feta cheese, roasted garlic, zucchini, olives and mozzarella over a lemon olive-oil base. They also have vegan selections and secret specials advertised only through Facebook, such as the recent Fig and Pig, which featured figs and prosciutto with feta and garlic on a red-sauce base. “Pop”—Michael—still plays an active role in the business, as does Andy’s mother, Tesa, who keeps the books. Andy said, other than family, his employees include close friends: “It couldn’t be any more fun. We’re a tight-knit group with a lot of trust and a lot of love.” Michael also praised his extended-familyof-sorts, Chico’s growing food-truck community. “It’s a great group of people, and there’s a lot of great trucks out there right now,” he said. “But this is just the tip of the iceberg. Other towns are filled with food trucks, and that’s going to happen here. Chico is perfect for it.” —Ken Smith kens@newsreview.com

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Arts & Culture THIS WEEK Jake Bellows (on motorcycle) zooms by his dog, Dragon, riding shotgun in another vehicle. PHOTO COURTESY OF BIG HASSLE

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Special Events SO PROUDLY WE HAIL: Annual patriotic performances from the Oroville Community Concert Band and Chorus. Dessert included. W, 7/3, 7:30pm, Th, 7/4, 1:30pm. $10. Oroville State Theatre, 1489 Myers St. in Oroville, (530) 589-2869.

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T forthcoming debut, New Ocean, might come off as a bit new-agey. He quotes Nikola Tesla. And Bellows says with this

he description on Jake Bellows’ website for his

album he wanted “to create the world he wants to see instead of reflect the world that is.” Bellows is aware of how this might come off to some. After speakby ing with him, though, he’s really just an indieMark Lore rock dude who’s trying to make some sense of it all. His philosophy: Make music that creates conversation rather than just entertains. And, of course, keep things positive. “I have songs that say ‘The world’s an awful place and I just want to die,’” Bellows explained during a recent stop in Portland. “But I sort of regret making that kind of music.” For the past decade, Bellows has been the PREVIEW: Jake Bellows main man behind Omaha, Neb., five-piece Neva performs tonight, Dinova, a band known for its raw, not-alwaysJuly 3, 8 p.m., at pretty lyrics. The band went on hiatus in 2010, Café Coda. Zach Zeller & the and Bellows subsequently relocated to Los Crooked Timbers Angeles. Needless to say, his personality didn’t and Rick Barnett immediately jibe with the “hustle to win” menopen. tality of L.A., and he found himself semi-relucCost: $5 tantly taking time off from performing. The time away had given Bellows time to Café Coda reassess his relationship with music. He was 265 Humboldt Ave. 566-9476 reading Joseph Campbell, whose work in comwww.cafecoda.com parative mythology was heavily influenced by 24 CN&R July 3, 2013

his fascination with the human experience. The feel-good phrase “Follow your bliss”? That’s Campbell. Although Bellows has sort of redirected his purpose for creating art—as he puts it, to put a “positive frequency” out in the world—he insists he hasn’t altogether lost the more visceral pleasure of making music. “I knew I liked playing music, but I wasn’t sure exactly why I did it,” Bellows explained. “I don’t think I’ve lost sight of that— I’m just using that passion for good.” It actually took the nudging of some former members of Neva Dinova to get Bellows to record music again, going as far as booking his studio time in order to get his bits of songs to see the light of day. Recording New Ocean was pretty simple. Bellows returned to Omaha to finish writing and recording some 30 songs with his longtime friends (including The Faint’s Todd Fink). “It was pretty organic how it came together,” Bellows said. “There was no rehearsal. We did continuous takes where you either catch it or you don’t.” New Ocean—which will be released in August on his friend Conor Oberst’s Saddle Creek label—is a varied album filled with 11 pop songs that veer from warm and fuzzy to delicate and dark. The title track is the immediate stand-out, building and swelling like the body of water it depicts, while “Frequency,” a song that might best sum up the record, is more jaunty and sunny. Sticking with Bellows’ philosophy, playing these songs in a room full of people might be more important than recording them. “I like both,” says Bellows. “It’s much better than my day job, which—I’m not complaining—puts food on the table, but it sure is good to be back on the road.” Ω

Merles host a 4th-of-July concert featuring many local musicians throughout the day. Th, 7/4, 4pm. Scotty’s Landing, 12609 River Rd., (530) 710-2020.

BIGGS FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION: A pancake breakfast, parade, live music, food, vendor booths and a fireworks show. Th, 7/4, 7am-10pm. Biggs City Hall, 465 C St. in Biggs, (530) 370-2216.

FIREWORKS AT SILVER DOLLAR SPEEDWAY: Silver Dollar Speedway’s annual fireworks show following the races. Call or go online for tickets. Th, 7/4, 5pm. $12-$16. Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, 2357 Fair St., (530) 350-7275, www.silverdollar speedway.com.

FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION: For the 47th year running, Chicoans of all ages will gather for an Independence Day celebration including a pancake breakfast, food and crafts booths, a pie-eating contest, family games, a horseshoe competition and more. Th, 7/4, 7am-3pm. One-Mile Group Picnic Area, Bidwell Park, (530) 895-4711.

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Music ALBERT LEE: The Grammy Award-winning country guitar virtuoso has shared the stage with Eric Clapton, Jackson Browne and Joe Cocker. M, 7/8, 7:30pm. $20. Sierra Nevada Big Room, 1075 East 20th St., (530) 345-2739, www.sierra nevada.com.

EVENING RECITAL: Butte County Branch of the

INDEPENDENCE DAY 5K: 5K run and fun walk through Lower Bidwell Park hosted by the Chico Running Club. Register online. Th, 7/4, 7am. $20-$30. One Mile Recreation Area, Bidwell Park, www.chicorunningclub.org.

SO PROUDLY WE HAIL: Annual patriotic performances from the Oroville Community Concert Band and Chorus. Dessert included. Th, 7/4, 1:30pm. $10. Oroville State Theatre, 1489 Myers St. in Oroville, (530) 589-2869.

THURSDAY NIGHT MARKET: Downtown Chico’s weekly marketplace with local produce, vendors, entertainment and music. This week: student performances from The Ascent Music Academy, folk music and children’s stories from Suzanna Holland and more. Th, 6-9pm. Downtown Chico, www.downtownchico.net.

online for more info. Sa, 7/6, 10am-6pm. Magalia Community Church, 13700 Old Skyway in Magalia, (530) 877-7963, www.magalia communitychurch.org.

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Special Events SIERRA ORO FARM TRAIL AG-TOUR: A self-guided tour or charter van tour highlighting the wares of five local farms and wineries on the Sierra Oro Trail. Go online to register. Su, 7/7, 11am-4pm. $50-$80. Call for details, locations vary, (530) 990-0383, www.sierraoro.org.

COMEDY NIGHT: Stand-up comedians Steve Bruner and Kat Simmons hit the Rolling Hills Comedy Stage. F, 7/5, 7:30pm. $10. Rolling Hills Casino, 2655 Barham Ave. in Corning, (877) 840-0457, www.rollinghillscasino.com.

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Special Events MIND-BOGGLING DINNER SHOW: A performance of comedy, magic, ventriloquism and more from entertainer Andy Gross. W, 7/10, 6 & 8pm. $35$60. Feather Falls Casino, 3 Alverda Dr. in Oroville, (530) 533-3885, www.featherfalls casino.com.

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Show, group show featuring eight artists in 2(D) for the Entire Gallery competition. 7/57/27. 820 Broadway, (530) 343-1973, www.1078gallery.org.

AVENUE 9 GALLERY: Outside Edge, Burning Man photographs by Michele Miller and “alternate lifestyle” photographs from Camille de Ganon. 7/4-8/3. 180 E. Ninth Ave., (530) 8791821, www.avenue9gallery.com.

CHICO ART CENTER: Community Challenge Art Exhibition, the center’s first-ever Community Challenge Show in which all pieces reference rock-paper-scissors. Through 7/5. 450 Orange St. 6, (530) 8958726, www.chicoartcenter.com.

CHICO MUNICIPAL BUILDING: Camera Club

Exhibit, works by the Chico Camera Club on display. Through 7/12. 411 Main St., (530) 8967214.

CHICO PAPER CO.: Landscapes Amplified, a series of landscape paintings focusing on Northern California by Cynthia Schildhauer. Northern California Gold, local artist Jake Early’s new six-piece series featuring scenes in rice fields, olive groves, vineyards, almond orchards and more. 345 Broadway, (530) 891-0900, www.chicopaper company.com.

HEALING ART GALLERY: Raymond Eastman, oil paintings by Raymond Eastman on display.

Through 7/18. 265 Cohasset Rd. inside Enloe Cancer Center, (530) 332-3856.

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Music Teachers’ Association of California presents 18-year old violinist, Nellie Ponarul, pianist Dr. Robert Bowman and cellist Michal Palzewicz. M, 7/8, 7pm. Free (donations accepted). Chico Women’s Club, 592 E. Third St., (530) 894-1978.

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JAMES SNIDLE FINE ARTS: Ruth Rippner:

Fantasy and Family, a retrospective of family and fantasy expressed in paintings and drawings from Ruth Rippner. 7/6-8/31. 254 E Fourth St. corner 4th st. & Wall, (530) 343-2930.

for this national juried exhibition intended to showcase diversity. Through 7/5. $25 for two works. Chico Art Center, 450 Orange St. 6, (530) 895-8726, www.ChicoArtCenter.com.

BIRDS OF A FEATHER EXHIBITION: An openentry exhibit inviting artists to explore human nature in any medium. Submit work from July 10 to 13. Call or go online for more info. Through 7/13. $5-$10. Manas Art Space & Gallery, 1441 C Park Ave., (530) 588-5183, www.manasartspace.com.

Museums BUTTE COUNTY PIONEER MEMORIAL MUSEUM: Antique Firearms Display, an exhibition of firearms designed and manufactured before the beginning of the 20th century. Ongoing. 2332 Montgomery St. in Oroville, (530) 538-2497.

CHICO CREEK NATURE CENTER: Banding by Day and Night, a close look at birds in hand with incredible detail. Ongoing. 1968 E. Eighth St., (530) 891-4671, www.bidwellpark.org.

GATEWAY SCIENCE MUSEUM: Secrets of

Circles, an exhibition exploring the properties of a simple shape with powerful applications. Through 9/1. 625 Esplanade, www.csuchico.edu/gateway.

VALENE L. SMITH MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY: Infinity & Beyond, an exhibit tracing early human celestial observation to modern space endeavors with a Russian Sokol Space suit, a moon rock and brand-new footage of deep space on display. Ongoing. CSUC Meriam Library Complex.

SALLY DIMAS ART GALLERY: Figure Drawing

Group Show, featuring work from the Sally Dimas figure-drawing group. Through 7/27. 493 East Ave. #1, (530) 345-3063.

Music FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES: The summer’s weekly concert series continues with a performance from the 55-member Chico Community Band. F, 7-8:30pm. Free. Downtown Chico Plaza, 400 Broadway St., (530) 345-6500, www.downtownchico.net.

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Special Events DOGTOWN FAIRE: An Independence Day weekend celebration with live music from the Anderson Family Bluegrass Band, the Red Dirt Bullies, a classic car show, horse rides, magic show, live auction, a kid’s area and more. Call or go

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Triple threat When contemplating a career in showbiz, most people settle on mastering one, or maybe two, of the EDITOR’S PICK various entertainment arts. Not Andy Gross, a former child racquetball prodigy who now combines magic, comedy and ventriloquism into a MindBoggling Dinner Show that has boggled the minds of audiences from Las Vegas casinos to Fortune 500 corporate retreats. On Wednesday, July 10, Gross will bring his act to Feather Falls Casino. And in case Gross’ multiple talents don’t intrigue you, the he’s also bringing along a joke-telling juggler, Fred Anderson.

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basic medical care and mental health counseling. Call for more information. Su, 2-4pm. Free. Paradise Lutheran Church, 780 Luther Dr. in Paradise, 872-7085.

SOUL SHAKE DANCE CHURCH: Drop your mind, find your feet and free you spirit at this DJ dance wave to a range of musical styles. No previous dance experience necessary. Su, 10am-noon. $8-$15 sliding scale. Dorothy Johnson Center, 775 E. 16th St., (530) 891-6524, www.chicorec.com.

CHAPMAN FARMERS MARKET: A yearround Certified Farmers Market serving as a community forum for healthy lifestyle promotion and education. F, 2-5:30pm. Chapman Mulberry Community Center, 1010 Cleveland Ave. Next to Chapman Elementary & Community Park, (530) 624-8844, www.cchaos.org.

CHICO FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE: Chico Friends of the Library

weekly book sale. Sa, 9:15-11:30am. Butte County Library, Chico Branch, 1108 Sherman Ave., (530) 891-2762, www.buttecounty.net/ bclibrary.

CPJC COMMUNITY DINNER: A community meal hosted by the Chico Peace and Justice Center. Call for more info. F, 7/5, 5-7pm. Chico Peace and Justice Center, 526 Broadway, (530) 354-1646, www.chico-peace.org.

DANCE SANCTUARY WAVE: Bring a water bottle, drop your mind, find your feet and free your spirit. Call for directions. Tu, 6:30-8:30pm. $10. Call for details, (530) 891-6524.

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DANCING FREEDOM: A weekly open dance with

the elements. F, 6-8pm. $6-$12 sliding scale. Subud Hall, 574 E. 12th St., (530) 532-1989.

ENLOE PILLARS FOR PREVENTION: A program aimed toward illness and disease prevention with blood-pressure screenings, dietary information, stress-reduction techniques and more. Call for more info. F, 7/5, 9am-noon. Free. Enloe Outpatient, 888 Lakeside Village Commons Dr., (530) 332-7016.

FARMERS MARKET - SATURDAY: Baked goods, honey, fruits and veggies, crafts and more. Sa, 7:30am-1pm. Chico Certified Saturday Farmers’ Market, parking lot at Second and Flume streets, (530) 893-3276.

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FARMERS MARKET: PARADISE: Farm-fresh produce, hand-crafted wares and entertainment. Tu, 7:30am-noon through 10/15. Paradise Alliance Church, 6491 Clark Rd. in Paradise, (530) 877-7069.

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Ave. Corner of Downing and E. 1st Ave, (530) 518-8300, www.shalomfreeclinic.org.

HEALING LIGHT MEDITATION: A weekly meditation session for centering, insight and awakening. M, 7pm. Free. 100th Monkey Books & Cafe, 642 West Fifth St., (530) 343-0704, www.100thmon keycafeandbooks.com.

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TRADITIONAL WEST AFRICAN DANCE: All levels of drummers and dancers welcome. W, 5:307pm. $10. Chico Women’s Club, E. Third and Pine, (808) 757-0076.

For Kids CAMP CHICO CREEK: An environmental education camp for children ages 5 to 11 with a different theme each week. This week: Crazy Creek Week. Call for more info. M-F through 8/16. $85-$135. Chico Creek Nature Center, 1968 E. Eighth St., (530) 891-4671, www.bidwell park.org.

SUMMER DAY CAMP FOR KIDS: A summer camp emphasizing outdoor activity helping youth develop social and decision-making skills. Call or go online for more info. Through 8/14, 6:30am-6pm. Oroville YMCA, 1684 Robinson St. in Oroville, (553) 533-9622, www.oroville ymca.org.

Volunteer BIDWELL PARK VOLUNTEERS: Help the park by volunteering for trash pick-up, invasive-plant removal, trail maintenance, site restoration, water-quality testing and more. Ongoing; check Friends of Bidwell Park website for dates and locations. Ongoing. Call for location, www.friendsofbidwellpark.org.

CHICO PERFORMANCES VOLUNTEERS: Chico Performances needs volunteers to deliver posters to set places and routes. Ongoing. Contact for info, (530) 898-6785.

PATRICK RANCH VOLUNTEERS: There are multiple volunteer opportunities available at the museum. Call or email for more info. Ongoing. Patrick Ranch Museum, 10381 Midway, Chico, halfway between Chico and Durham, (530) 514-3903.

MORE ONLINE Additional listings for local meetings, support groups, classes, yoga, meditation and more can be found online at www.newsreview.com/chico/local/calendar.

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Rosé wines have been a category overlooked in America for years. Though nearly always popular in Europe as a sumby Alastair mertime hot-day refreshment, wine Bland drinkers in the United States have kept a distance from this misunderstood style of wine, which is usually bone-dry (not sweet, as often expected by consumers familiar with syrupy white zinfandels) and can be just as intellectually stimulating as the most complex and well-made reds and whites. At one time, even wine professionals barely thought twice about rosés. Fifteen years ago, local winemaker Phil LaRocca was making a sweet white zinfandel— pink, though technically not a classic rosé—but he had not made a dry rosé. Then he went to Italy, to explore the land of his roots, and there—in the country of big reds like sangiovese, primitivo and barbera—the American made a surprising discovery. “They drank rosé at lunch,” said LaRocca, who owns and operates LaRocca Vineyards in Forest Ranch. LaRocca had always known Europeans were midday drinkers, but was intrigued that Italians liked pink wine. Inspired, LaRocca began making a dry rosé of his own in the years after he returned, and he was none too early. The wine—dry, rosy-hued, and made with zinfandel grapes most years (the current release is a cabernet sauvignon)—has sold well, for pink wines have caught on among the American wine-drinking cognoscenti. At Creekside Cellars (250 Vallombrosa Ave.), owner Brenda McLaughlin has seen the upward trend. She says customers at the shop and tasting bar now ask specifically for rosés. This almost never happened a decade and more ago, she says—“unless they had just returned from the South of France.” Each week, McLaughlin features a different rosé in the tasting room’s line-up, and at all times about a half-dozen can be found on the menu. Berton Bertagna, who owns and operates Bertagna Son Kissed Vineyards just south of Chico, observed the rising interest in rosés and added one made with san-

giovese grapes to his repertoire two years ago. He says interest in the style appears to be up, but concedes that his pink sangiovese is a tough sell. Frequently, he must convince his customers that the wine is not sweet before they’ll even have a taste. “A lot of people see a pink wine, and they think it’s going to be sweet,” Bertagna said. “Only when I say, ‘No, this is dry and crisp, a lot like a white wine’ will they try it.” Perhaps it’s inevitable that the odds would be stacked against a wine colored like cotton candy. Resembling white zinfandel hasn’t helped rosés, either. While white zins are still the fourth most popular wine in America (after chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon and merlot), they are also soda-sweet and reviled by most of the wine-drinking elite and not-quite-elite. “Until the last few years, pretty much the only pink wines the public had access to were sweet,” Bertagna said. “Now, you’ll see a handful [of rosés] where there used to be one, but a lot of people assume they’re all sweet.” Thus, white zins have had a dampening effect on dry pink wines—in America, anyway. In Europe, though, this process never occurred, and rosés have been enjoyed there for at least 2,000 years, since the style first appeared in the scrubby oak-and-olive hills of southern France. While Americans have been reluctant, they are finally drinking pink. In 2012, rosé exports to the United States from the French region of Provence jumped by 41 percent, while American consumption of imported rosé in general climbed by 28 percent. The traditional French rosé is dry and crisp, with aromatic suggestions of strawberry, watermelon and cream. For those wanting to buy local, many California rosés capture this style, including Clos LaChance’s estate rosé, made mostly of grenache grapes, the dry rosé of Clarksburg Wine Company in the Sacramento Delta, and the rosés of LaRocca and Bertagna, both of which wineries have adhered to French styles using alternative choices of grapes. For a slightly different take, Mumm Napa has infused Champagne-style bubbles into pink wine for their Brut rosé, while the newly launched Sequin Wines in Manteca has released a faintly effervescent rosé intended, in part, for use in cocktails. Ω

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Otheir names on big, dumb, expensive fun, German Roland Emmerich rolls with a subversive streak, f the Hollywood directors who made

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loading his summer popcorners with (admittedly, broad-stroked) political subtext. Emmerich manages to juggle his by issues while delivering explosions with Craig a polish that folks like Michael Bay Blamer (The Rock, Transformers) have abandoned in pursuit of the action vérité of shaky shots and quick edits. He also uses scripts—this one by James Vanderbilt (Zodiac). And so the very least you can say about Emmerich’s latest is

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Starring Channing Tatum, Jamie Foxx and Maggie Gyllenhaal. Directed by Roland Emmerich. Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas and Paradise Cinema 7. Rated PG-13.

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Whoops. It’s that kind of day and he’s that kind of character. But that kind of day goes even farther south when peckerwood terrorists blow up the Capitol as a diversion to storm the White House and grab the president. And Cale is suddenly given a second interview … this time with the president himself. Cue the explosions and gunfire. The countdown to apocalypse. And banter. Emmerich isn’t exactly subtle, packing every stripe of right-wing extremist into his rogues’ lineup—even a few baby-boomer hawks who think blowing up the world will save it. All that’s missing is a mounted Klansman in bed sheets. The approach does set up some funny stuff, though, like one bit where an Aryan

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that no matter how goofy it gets (and it gets pretty goofy), it’s still remarkably coherent. It’s also remarkably entertaining. A throwback to 1980s and ’90s actioners like Die Hard, it swaps out John McClane for John Cale (Channing Tatum) a D.C. cop who shows up at the White House, daughter in tow, for an interview with the Secret Service. A job protecting the POTUS (Jamie Foxx) ostensibly will redeem him in his disappointed daughter’s eyes, and maybe score a few points with the ex who thinks he’s a total screw-up. The interview doesn’t go all that well, because there’s some history with his interviewer (Maggie Gyllenhaal).

Brotherhood poster boy is fool enough to give our asskicking prez time to put on his Malcolm X specs. Here’s where White House Down pays off: In a genre that generally rolls conservative, WHD is liberally amusing in a dark sort of way. The script is clever and the banter is witty, nailing the pre-Bourne Identity action-ethos perfectly, while still wrapping it up in contemporary spectacle. Sure, it’s big, dumb fun, but it’s clever big, dumb fun. It’s low-brow for intellectuals and other hipsters. So yeah, it’s a noisy political cartoon goosed with Emmerich’s trademark destruction of historical landmarks, delivered with anarchistic relish and a flagwaving jingoism that almost tastes of sarcasm. Foxx’s President Sawyer is a pretty obvious ode to Obama, and yet a fantasy version that stands up to the militaryindustrial complex. A liberal’s wet dream of an action flick. Ω

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Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas and Paradise Cinema 7. Rated R.

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In this sequel to the original animated feature, super-villain-turned-good-guy Gru (Steve Carrel) goes undercover to help the Anti-Villain League track down a new supervillain. Also starring the voices of Kristen Wiig and Benjamin Bratt. Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas and Paradise Cinema 7. Rated PG.

The Lone Ranger

Pirates of the Caribbean director Gore Verbinski is at the helm of this supercharged film version of the classic radio and television Western about the masked lawman (Armie Hammer) and his Native American partner Tonto (Johnny Depp, in one of his trademark outlandish getups). Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas and Paradise Cinema 7. Rated PG-13.

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Frances Ha

The new film by Noah Baumbach (The Squid and the Whale, Greenberg) features co-writer Greta Gerwig in the title role. Frances is 27, five or six years out of college, doggedly pursuing a not very promising career as a dancer, still very much at loose ends. The story takes her through a year’s worth of changing addresses, mostly in New York City, but also in Paris, upstate New York, and (briefly) Sacramento. Full of awkward charm and reckless energy, the ostensibly “undatable” Frances has hot-and-cold attachments to a revolving cast of roommates, including soon-to-be-married best friend Sophie (Mickey Sumner) and low-key male pals played by Adam Driver and Michael Zegen. Baumbach films it all in black and white, works in music from the films of François Truffaut, and creates a beguilingly contemplative context for this 86-minute celebration of quirky charms and offbeat energy. Pageant Theatre. Rated R —J.C.S.

The Heat

An odd-couple buddy-cop comedy with Sandra Bullock as an uptight FBI agent forced to partner up with a rough-around-the-edges Boston detective (Melissa McCarthy) in order to bring down a Russian drug lord.

Henry Cavill is the latest in a long line of actors to don the famous blue-and-red costume in this reboot of the Superman movie franchise. The film focuses on the origin of the eponymous character, from a young Clark Kent’s discovery of his alien heritage and superhuman powers to donning the familiar “S” crest to save Earth from other, less friendly Kryptonian refugees. Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas and Paradise Cinema 7. Rated PG-13.

Monsters University

A prequel to the Pixar animated feature Monsters, Inc., featuring Mike and Sulley (voiced by Billy Crystal and John Goodman) during their monster-training days at Monsters U., where they first met and weren’t exactly best friends. Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas and Paradise Cinema 7. Rated G.

Mud

With river rats young and old haunted by misadventures and illusory romance on the Arkansas side of the Mississippi River, the latest film from Jeff Nichols (Take Shelter) feels a little like a modern-day Huckleberry Finn. A kid named Ellis (Tye Sheridan) and his pal Neckbone (Jacob Lofland) go prowling for a boat wedged in the treetops of a wilderness island and cross paths there with a scraggly fugitive named Mud (Matthew McConaughey). Mud’s obsession with erratic dream-girl Juniper (Reese Witherspoon) brings tattered romance and other troubles into the action. Mud, a battle-scarred neighbor (Sam Shepard), and Ellis’ uncle (Michael Shannon) are all variously compromised alternatives to the kid’s parents who are in the process of breaking up. A vengeful patriarch (Joe Don Baker) from nearby eventually forces a climactic shoot-out, but the movie’s real interest resides in the oddly tender tragicomedy that emerges from the characters’ heedless low-rent dreaming. Pageant Theatre. Rated PG-13 —J.C.S.

Now You See Me

The title is a tease, and a not very clever one at that. It seems apt enough at first, what with a story involving magicians, high-stakes sleight-of-hand, bank robbery as Vegas-style entertainment, and assorted now-you-see-it, now-you-don’t shenanigans. Publicity for Now You See Me makes much of the bank-robbing-magicians angle,

but that’s really only the most conspicuous hook in a gratuitously convoluted (and ultimately fatuous) plot. The story does have a quartet of mostly young magicians pulling off a series of spectacular escapades, and those tricks and capers provide the occasion for some big but not particularly impressive scenes. But much of the rest of the film is a rather whimsical war of attrition among increasingly absurd plot points involving a half-dozen other characters. Cinemark 14 and Feather River Cinemas. Rated PG-13 —J.C.S.

This is the End

A scruffy cast of Hollywood comedians—Seth Rogan, Jonah Hill, Danny McBride, Craig Robinson, Jay Baruchel—is holed up at James Franco’s house as the apocalypse devours the world outside. Everyone’s playing versions of their real-life selves, and while the sum of their parts doesn’t equal their best previous individual or collaborative efforts (Pineapple Express, Superbad, Knocked Up, The Office, Eastbound & Down), it’s fun just having all the likeable comedians in one place together. They are each naturally funny (especially McBride in full-on selfish-pig mode) and riff so well off one another that this twisted comedic version of bunker-horror provides plenty of ridiculousness to laugh at and plenty of gross-out shocks to keep things moving briskly all the way up to the heavenly climax. Cinemark 14 and Feather River Cinemas. Rated R —J.C.

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World War Z is a barely capable thriller in zombie drag, with shaky-cam and muddy editing to keep you confused when the shit hits the fan. Brad Pitt plays a retired UN spook who reluctantly re-ups to do something about all the damned zombies. He does so in a handful of noisy set-pieces loosely linked together to serve as story, but those pieces are just variations of “Shit! Someone just made a noise and here come the zombies! Run!” And here the infected come arunnin’, as director Marc Forster emphasizes the swarming aspect of insects or even the disease itself. It’s a neat approach, one that aims for adrenaline over dread. There’s not much in the way of suspense, because that would slow down the action. Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas and Paradise Cinema 7. Rated PG-13 —C.B.

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Exit interview with recently laid-off Chico Art Projects Coordinator Mary Gardner

“T said Mary Gardner. That answers a question that has been on the minds he arts commission will still exist,”

of a lot of people in the local arts community in the wake of recent layoffs by the cashstrapped city that included among by them Gardner, the city of Chico’s art Jason projects coordinator: If Mary’s gone, Cassidy what will happen to the arts in jasonc@ Chico? newsreview.com On the eve of her leaving, Gardner sat down to talk about her 16 years on the job, and offer some clarity about what dissolving Chico’s only arts-focused staff position will mean to a city that has long identified itself as an arts town. In short, Gardner says, the Chico Arts Commission likely will expand its reach. “I know the arts commission is really determined to take a more active role,” she said. It’s hard to imagine anyone but Gardner guiding the city’s arts. She has been the arts-community’s person on the inside since 1996, and was also one of the founders of the Arts Commission—formed in 1989— and served as a commissioner for seven years (two as chairwoman) before being hired by the city. “I really saw myself having this job till I retired, so it’s a little bit unsettling right now, but I’ll land on my feet, for sure,” she said. Gardner no doubt will find another place to land. Since moving to Chico in 1980 to attend Chico State—to study journalism initially, before moving over to arts—Gardner has invested her energies into Chico. She’s worked for the Chico Art Center and the now-defunct Wall Street Center for the Arts. She helped start Shakespeare in the Park in the early ’90s, and was the chief instigator of the Annies Arts Awards. Mary and her sister, Liz, were also the founding owners of Café Flo, the cozy, and very arty, café next door to the Pageant Theatre (that has since changed hands more than once). Of course, the biggest mark she’s made has been with the public-art projects she’s shepherded. With the pieces spread around the city, it’s easy to take our public art for granted and not see the larger 30 CN&R July 3, 2013

picture made by the many works that have been installed over the last couple of decades, but even a quick look at the list is impressive, including: “The Silver Plow” on Park Avenue, the “Our Hands” sculpture in front of the municipal building, the gorgeous “Ancestor Gates” at 20th Street Park, the Lindo Channel Aerosol Art Gallery, 16 downtown art benches, the “Dancing Trout Fountain” in front of the City Council chambers, Gregg Payne’s giant xylophone in Wildwood Park, the “Dr. Martin Luther King Monument” sculpture at 20th Street Park, and the heritage-elms sculptures (aka “the horns”) at City Plaza. Of course, some of those pieces are maybe more notorious than merely notable. Big, expensive sculptures such as “The Silver Plow” ($120,000) and “Our Hands” ($65,000) initially garnered as much criticism as they did praise for the art-projects coordinator. For her part, Gardner says that, in retrospect, she and the Arts Commission might have been able to create more public goodwill in the early days by spreading the arts money around on many smaller community projects (such as the more-recent art benches) rather than the big-ticket items they started with. But, she noted, they were all learning how to do the job as they went. Learning curve aside, there has been some vindication. Despite its early detractors, the “Our Hands” sculpture has become an iconic image for Chico. The public artworks “have become something that people want to go see, and take friends to, and meet up at,” Gardner said. “The hands just continue to amaze me at how many photographs every day get taken in front of those things. And that’s what good public art is supposed to do. It’s supposed to create a place for people to know: ‘I’m in Chico.’ “I really believe that one of the things that we’ve done in the last 23 years is create an expectation for Chico in terms of arts and culture,” she summed up. “It’s ironic that we’ve lost the dedicated staff at the same time that the commission is, I think, in a really strong place right now in terms of who’s on it and [what] their vision is of what it’s going to take to take it to the next level and get some real funding in. “Maybe this will galvanize people? This could be an opportunity for the community to clarify what it Ω wants, and really make their voices heard.”

The Sun Dogs Rose Windows Sub Pop Rose Windows’ (flower) power lies in their live sets, which by most accounts have the same effect as squeezing Woodstock into a small club. The Seattle sevenpiece’s (that’s right—seven-piece) debut The Sun Dogs is plenty hippiedippy, but it also reaches for serious cosmic propulsion. A lot of that power comes from vocalist Rabia Qazi, whose voice falls somewhere between those of Grace Slick and Shocking Blue’s Mariska Veres. Qazi eases into it with folky opener “The Sun Dogs I: Spirit Modules,” which floats along before giving way to the epic “Native Dreams.” It’s that song that sets the tone of The Sun Dogs, a record whose explosive peaks and dark valleys give the feeling of actually being on a long, strange trip. In fact, if these songs had remained in their earlier folk versions, Rose Windows would likely dissipate with the rest of the neo-psych smoke. But jolts from songs like “Walkin’ With a Woman” and “This Shroud” make the gentler moments just as intense. The Sun Dogs is essentially a black-light poster come to life—which is to say there’s plenty here to feed your head.

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CHICO’S DOWNTOWN DIRECTORY Your Guide to All Things Downtown

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The Newsroom: The Complete First Season HBO Home Video Just as high-school students have a required reading list, there are certain books, movies and television shows that all Americans should seek out. Aaron Sorkin’s comedic drama about a fictitious cablenews organization handling real-life headlines deserves a spot at the top based on the first five minutes of the series-opener alone. Fans of Sorkin (The West Wing, The Social Network) will recognize his use of quirky characters and rapid, witty dialogue, but the morals—both foolishly spotless and disgustingly questionable—and the human element amid overwhelming tragedy and triumph drive this series. Sorkin has assembled a stellar ensemble cast that brings nuance and subtleties to their roles, and each have a chance to shine. This is most evident in “Bullies,” which sees an amazing turn by Olivia Munn as the show’s economist, while guest-star Damon Gupton steals the series as a man who stands up to lead anchor Will McAvoy’s (Jeff Daniels) wellmeaning broadcast bullying. Watching The Newsroom, we’re forced to examine the 24/7 cable-news we choke down, but as Sorkin points out, the series has the gift of hindsight. In the end, it offers no solution to the problems it identifies, but it asks the questions. And sometimes questions are more important than the answers. —Matthew Craggs

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The Definitive Doc Watson Doc Watson Sugar Hill Records My best moments mostly come with a musical soundtrack. One such memory is an evening more than a decade ago: a treasured few hours spent with my younger daughter up in Jacksonville, Ore., at a Britt Festival concert. Gillian Welch opened for Doc Watson, who was accompanied by his son Merle. It was a balmy night, my own grown-up kid was at my side, and a truly legendary performer was singing and playing, doing tunes that tapped deep into the American past, linking us with times long gone, further bonding me with my child, hooking her up to a rich musical tradition she will revere after her old man has slipped this mortal coil. Doc Watson has since left this earthly sphere, but he bequeathed to us a legacy of great music. A chunk of that legacy is gathered in this two-CD roundup of 34 of his best recordings, from “Willie Moore” to “Sitting on Top of the World” to “Whiskey Before Breakfast.” As I savored these songs, my memory redrew memories of Doc playing live: a blind man picking a guitar with utter assurance, and singing with authenticity—a warm and genuinely folksy master of his genre doing what he’d done his whole life. Damn, it was good. So’s this album.

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WEDNESDAY 7/3—WEDNESDAY 7|10 SO PROUDLY WE HAIL: Annual patriotic performances from the Oroville Community Concert Band and Chorus. Dessert included. W, 7/3, 7:30pm; Th, 7/4, 1:30pm. $10. Oroville State Theatre, 1489 Myers St. in Oroville, (530) 589-2869.

WAY OUT WEST: A weekly country music

showcase with The Blue Merles. W, 79:30pm. Cafe Flo, 365 E. Sixth St., (530) 514-8888, www.liveatflo.weebly.com.

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Barnett open. W, 7/3, 8pm. $5. Café Coda, 265 Humboldt Ave., (530) 5669476, www.cafecoda.com.

JAZZ HAPPY HOUR: With the Carey

Robinson Trio. W, 5-7pm. Free. Cafe Flo, 365 E. Sixth St.; (530) 514-8888; www.liveatflo.weebly.com.

MIDNIGHT BLUES SOCIETY: An open blues jam—bring your own axe. First W of every month, 7pm. Free. Nash’s

Restaurant, 1717 Esplanade, (530) 8961147, www.nashsrestaurantchico.com.

OPEN MIC: An all-ages open mic for musicians, poets, comedians, storytellers and dancers. W, 7pm. Free. 100th Monkey Books & Cafe, 642 W. Fifth St.

PYROKLAST: Decidedly angry-sounding hardcore punk. Badger and Panther open. W, 7/3, 8pm. $5. Monstros Pizza & Subs, 628 W. Sacramento Ave., (530) 345-7672.

Kendell of The Blue Merles host a 4thof-July concert featuring many local musicians throughout the day. Th, 7/4, 4pm. Scotty’s Landing, 12609 River Rd., (530) 710-2020.

series continues with music from The Butte County Players Club. Th, 7/4, 5:30pm. Free. Paradise Community Park, Black Olive Dr., (530) 872-6291, www.paradisechamber.com.

STEEL BREEZE: Top 40 dance music in the lounge. Th, 7/4, 8:30pm. Free. Gold Country Casino, 4020 Olive Hwy in Oroville, (530) 534-9892, www.gold countrycasino.com.

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8pm. $5. Café Coda, 265 Humboldt Ave., (530) 566-9476, www.cafecoda.com.

FLO SESSIONS: Flo’s weekly local music

showcase continues. F, 8pm. Free. Cafe Flo, 365 E. Sixth St., (530) 514-8888, www.liveatflo.weebly.com.

FRIDAY MORNING JAZZ: A weekly morning jazz appointment with experimental local troupe BOGG. F, 11am. Free. Café Coda, 265 Humboldt Ave., (530) 5669476, www.cafecoda.com.

party with a rotating cast of local and regional DJs. F, 9:30pm. Peeking Chinese Restaurant, 243 W. Second St. 4, (530) 895-3888.

summer’s weekly concert series continues with a performance from the 55-member Chico Community Band. F, 7-8:30pm. Free. Downtown Chico Plaza, 400 Broadway St., (530) 345-6500, www.downtownchico.net.

THE ALTERNATORS: A Fourth of July celebration with local cover band The Alternators. In the brewery. Th, 7/4, 9pm. $5. Feather Falls Casino, 3 Alverda Dr. in Oroville, (530) 533-3885 ext. 510, www.featherfallscasino.com.

on guitar and Christine LaPadoBreglia on upright bass. F, 7/5, 6:30-8:30pm. Chicoichi Ramen, 243 W. Ninth St., (530) 891-9044.

IRISH MUSIC HAPPY HOUR: A Chico tradition: Friday night happy hour with a traditional Irish music session by the Pub Scouts. F, 4pm. $1. Duffy’s Tavern, 337 Main St., (530) 343-7718.

MOTIFS: Soulful old-school R&B, country

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HAPPY JAZZ: Jazz with Shigemi Minetaka

and oldies in the lounge. F, 7/5, 8:30pm. Free. Feather Falls Casino, 3 Alverda Dr. in Oroville, (530) 533-3885, www.featherfallscasino.com.

TRAVELING BAND: Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band in the brewery. F, 7/5, 9:30pm. $5. Feather Falls Casino, 3 Alverda Dr. in Oroville, (530) 533-3885, www.featherfallscasiono.com.

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Local ska/punk/reggae/surf outfit Big Tree Fall Down was formed last July, and features members of Boss 501 and Brass Hysteria! They’re celebrating their one-year anniversary as a band with an EP-release party at Café Coda on Friday, July 5, with support from The Revivers (from Riverside) and fellow locals Giants in Disguise and Nothing Left. Videographer Billy Geoghegan is filming the show for his One Night Only series (search BrownPaperTickets on YouTube to see more of his work), so put on your best skankin’ shoes and get ready to pick up that change.

CHICO JAZZ COLLECTIVE: Thursday jazz.

Th, 8-11pm. Free. The DownLo, 319 Main St., (530) 892-2473.

OPEN MIKEFULL: Open mic night to share your music, poetry, comedy, or other talents in a 10-minute slot. First and Third Th of every month, 7pm. $1. Paradise Grange Hall, 5704 Chapel Dr. in Paradise, (530) 873-1370.

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THIS WEEK: FIND MORE ENTERTAINMENT AND SPECIAL EVENTS ON PAGE 24 THOMAS FOGG CD RELEASE: Thomas Fogg celebrates the release of his new album This Town. Thomas Hatch (from Sacramento) and locals Bunnymilk and Rick Barnett open. Sa, 7/6, 8pm. Maltese Bar & Tap Room, 1600 Park Ave., (530) 343-4915.

9TUESDAY AARON JAQUA: An open singer-song-

writer night. Tu, 7-9pm. Free. Cafe Flo, 365 E. Sixth St., (530) 514-8888, www.liveatflo.weebly.com.

BELLY DANCE CLASS: Weekly belly dance

7SUNDAY CONCERT ON THE RIDGE: A community

6SATURDAY ACOUSTIC MUSIC JAM: A jam hosted by Butte Folk Music Society and led by local musician Steve Johnson. First Sa of every month, 2-5pm. Free. Upper Crust Bakery & Eatery, 130 Main St., (530) 345-4128.

ANDY CLAUSEN: Trombonist and com-

poser Andy Clausen performs The Wishbone Suite with accompaniment on clarinet, accordion and percussion. Drmweapon opens. Sa, 7/6, 8pm. $5. 1078 Gallery, 820 Broadway, (530) 3431973, www.1078gallery.org.

FAN HALEN: Van Halen tribute band in the brewery. Sa, 7/6, 9:30pm. $5. Feather Falls Casino, 3 Alverda Dr. in Oroville, (530) 533-3885, www.featherfalls casino.com.

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MOTIFS: Soulful old-school R&B, country and oldies in the lounge. Sa, 7/6, 8:30pm. Free. Feather Falls Casino, 3 Alverda Dr. in Oroville, (530) 533-3885, www.featherfallscasino.com.

MUSIC SHOWCASE: Sa, 7/6, 5-9pm. Free. Scotty’s Landing, 12609 River Rd., (530) 710-2020.

THE ROCKHOUNDS: Classic rock in the

nightclub. Sa, 7/6, 9pm. Free. Rolling Hills Casino, 2655 Barham Ave. in Corning, (530) 528-3500, www.rollinghillscasino.com.

BBQ accompanied by music from local band The Strung Nugget Gang. Bring lawn chairs. Su, 7/7, 4:30-6pm. $5. Lake Oroville Golf and Event Center, 5131 Royal Oaks Dr. in Oroville, (530) 5890777.

8MONDAY ALBERT LEE: The Grammy Award-winning country guitar virtuoso has shared the stage with Eric Clapton, Jackson Browne and Joe Cocker. M, 7/8, 7:30pm. $20. Sierra Nevada Big Room, 1075 E. 20th St., (530) 345-2739, www.sierra nevada.com.

JAZZ HAPPY HOUR: With the Carey

Robinson Trio. M, 5-7pm. Free. Cafe Flo, 365 E. Sixth St.; (530) 514-8888, www.liveatflo.weebly.com.

with BellySutra. Tu, 6-7pm. $8. 100th Monkey Books & Cafe, 642 W. Fifth St.

SHIGEMI & FRIENDS: Live jazz with keyboardist Shigemi Minetaka and stand-up bassist Christine LaPadoBreglia. Tu, 7-9pm. Free. Farm Star Pizza, 2359 Esplanade, (530) 343-2056, www.farmstarpizza.com.

DOWN BY THE RIVER

After taking last summer off from hosting weekly music showcases at Scotty’s Landing, it’s good to hear that Keith Kendall and Aaron Rich are back at it again. Every Saturday, an excellent cross-section of Chico’s established and up-and-coming performers is showcased. Though a range of genres are represented, the two members of local outfit The Blue Merles have a hankering for honky tonk, for which Scotty’s provides a perfect backdrop. And, this week, a bonus showcase to celebrate the 4th happens Thursday, July 4.

10WEDNESDAY JAZZ HAPPY HOUR: With the Carey

Robinson Trio. W, 5-7pm. Free. Cafe Flo, 365 E. Sixth St., (530) 514-8888, www.liveatflo.weebly.com.

LAURIE DANA: Soul, light rock, blues, country, tin pan alley, jazz and more.

W, 7-9pm. Free. VIP Ultra Lounge, 191 E. Second St. Upstairs from The Beach.

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With the blessing of former Shakespeare in the Park godfather Jerry Full-color summer fun. Miller, the newly formed Bidwell Theatre Company is resurrecting the recently retired summer Shakespeare fest. Local theater dudes Matt Hammons and Davis Carlson are heading up the new venture and will debut with the Bard’s obscure Timon of Athens at the Bidwell Park Campfire Council Ring (behind Caper Acres) August 2 & 3. The Campfire Ring was the original location of Shakespeare in the Park (before it moved over to Cedar Grove), and those making up the cast and crew—John Duncan, Sean Green, Shae Burnette, Joe Hilsee, Kenny Kelly, Amber Miller, Shawn Galloway, plus Hammons and Carlson)—are the perfect group of local standouts to take the beloved tradition back to its roots.

YES TO THE NO AGE Sorry, all other I’m back, bitches. musical events yet to happen this upcoming semester—you’ve already been beaten. L.A. experimental duo No Age will be dropping overdriven bombs of noisy garage rock on Café Coda August 22, two days after the release of their new Sub Pop album, An Object. Faces will be melted off. THREE LOCAL CD-RELEASES Fresh off the release of his band Star Thistle Wall’s debut EP, front man Thomas Fogg is dropping another disc, his solo album, This Town, on Saturday, July 6, 8 p.m, at The Maltese. Next Thursday, July 11, folk foursome The Railflowers release their latest with a show at 1078 Gallery. And, on July 25, the sad bastards of The Sad Bastards host a CD-release and final show all in one at Café Coda. THE NEW DAN Chico State just announced that Stephen Cummins will be

the new director of University Public Events (overseeing Chico Performances at Laxson Auditorium and Northstate Public Radio/KCHO), replacing longtime honcho Dan DeWayne, who stepped down late last year. Cummins comes to Chico from the Chicago suburb of Glen Ellyn, Ill., where he was in charge of the programming at the giant community college, College of DuPage. A quick perusal of his most recent calendar of events at the school’s McAninch Arts Center includes a lot of similarly flavored artists—from Canadian fiddle master Natalie MacMaster to jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis. Join Arts DEVO in extending a hearty “Welcome to Chico!” to Cummins and his family. Stephen Cummins.

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Homes Sold Last Week ADDRESS

TOWN

PRICE

BR/BA

Biggs

$118,500.00

2/ 1

SQ. FT.

960

14050 Kelsey Dr

Chico

$507,000.00

5/ 3

41 Brookvine Cir

Chico

$492,000.00

4/ 3

1951 E 8th St

Chico

$475,000.00

4213 Keefer Rd

Chico

1751 Filbert Ave

Chico

814 Rancheria Dr 1815 Arbutus Ave 811 Teagarden Ct

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Sponsored by Century 21 Jeffries Lydon TOWN

PRICE

BR/BA

SQ. FT.

920 W 8th Ave

ADDRESS

Chico

$258,000.00

3/ 2.5

1820

2996

3093 Helena Way

Chico

$225,000.00

3/ 2

1186

3480

1340 Laurel St

Chico

$215,000.00

3/ 2

1001

3/ 3

2365

1053 Windsor Way

Chico

$212,000.00

3/ 2

1187

$399,000.00

3/ 2.5

2012

571 Eaton Rd

Chico

$200,000.00

3/ 3

1723

$345,000.00

3/ 2

1666

1276 Humboldt Ave

Chico

$146,500.00

3/ 1.5

1800

Chico

$306,000.00

8/ 4

3392

1125 Sheridan Ave 6

Chico

$290,000.00

2/ 1

809

Chico

$269,000.00

3/ 2

1745

$142,500.00

2/ 1.5

936

12115 Andy Mountain Rd Concow

$125,000.00

3/ 2

2320

1965 Vermont St

$200,500.00

4/ 2

2130

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Sun 2-4

1 Jones Creek Rd (X St: Humboldt Rd), Jonesville 2 Bd / 1 Ba, 900 sq. ft. $350,000 Alice Zeissler 518-1872

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Sat 11-1, 2-4 & Sun 11-1, 2-4

Sun 2-4

5 River Wood Loop (X St: Glenwood) 3 Bd / 2 Ba, 1915 sq. ft. $319,000 Ed Galvez 990-2054

2650 Cactus Avenue (X St: East Ave) 3 Bd / 2 Ba, 1379 sq.ft. $185,000 Alice Zeissler 518-1872

Sat 2-4

Sat 11-1

1788 Heron Ln (X St: Skylark) 3 Bd / 2 Ba, 1472 sq.ft. $275,000 John Wallace 514-2405

9074 Humboldt Rd ( X St: Colby Mt), Jonesville 1 Bd / 1 Ba, 416 sq.ft. $129,000 Alice Zeissler 518-1872

Sat. 2-4 550 W. Lassen Ave (X St: Cussick) 4 Bd / 3 Ba, 3109 sq. ft. $599,900 Paul Champlin 828-2902

Sat. 11-1, 2-4 1996 Bidwell Ave ( X St. Stuart Ave) 4 Bd / 3 Ba, 3119 sq. ft. $556,000 Anita Miller 321-1174

Sat 11-1, 2-4 & Sun 11-1, 2-4 1762 Brinson (X St: Lott Road) 3 Bd / 3 Ba, 2685 sq.ft. $499,000 Patty Davis Rough 864-4329

Sat 11-1 115 Mandalay Court (X St: Esplanade) 3 Bd / 2 Ba, 1860 sq. ft. $290,000 Paul Champlin 828-2902

Sat 11-1, 2-4 & Sun 11-1 3802 Two Creeks Dr (X St: Clark Rd), Butte Valley

5350 Skyway, Paradise

Sat 2-4

4 Bd / 3 Ba, 2319 sq. ft. $425,000 Kathy Kelly 570-7403 Katherine Ossokine 591-3837

Sat 11-1 & Sun 11-1, 2-4 1260 Ravenshoe Way (X St: Floral Ave) 4 Bd / 3 Ba, 1532 sq. ft. $250,000 Ron Kelly 521-3629 Lindsey Ginno 570-5261

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$425,000

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$329,000

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PENDING • Stunning, Quality 3 bed/2 ba, 1,909 sq ft. $359,900 • Durham, 3 bed/2.5 ba, 2,685 1.13 acs, $499,000 • Quality custom 3 bd/4 ba, 1.66a acs, pool $668,000 NDING • 40 5 bd/3 ba, 3,707 sq ft $699,000 PEacrs ING4 bd/3 ba, 2,110 sq ft, huge yard, pool $409,000 • Short sale, PEND • Pool, 1/2 acre, 3 bd/3 ba, west side, 2,177 sq ft $330,000 ING PEND • 2 homes 1 lot, 1.1 acrs, Nord $325,000 • 12.64 acrs, walnuts, 5 bd/3 ba, 3,221 sq ft home $699,000 • 5.27 acrs, almonds, 3 bd/2 ba, 1.774 sq ft home $365,000 Teresa Larson (530) 899-5925 www.ChicoListings.com • chiconativ@aol.com

USDa 100% financing available on this new construction! Two plans to choose from & 8 different lots at this price, 3 bed & 2 bath models with a den & 3 car garage. 90-120 day build out, call me for materials list & subdivision information. $280,000

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The following houses were sold in Butte County by real estate agents or private parties during the week of June 17, 2013 — June 21, 2013. 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. TOWN

PRICE

BR/BA

SQ. FT.

ADDRESS

TOWN

PRICE

BR/BA

SQ. FT.

1310 Bridgeford Ct

ADDRESS

Gridley

$155,000.00

3/ 1.5

1555

5606 Miners Ranch Rd

Oroville

$195,000.00

3/ 1

2096

6891 Forest Haven Ln

Magalia

$240,000.00

3/ 2.5

1638

179 La Mirada Ave

Oroville

$125,000.00

3/ 3

2036

14185 Racine Cir

Magalia

$169,500.00

2/ 2.5

1800

486 Green Oaks Dr

Paradise

$219,000.00

3/ 2

1540

6066 Lane Ct

Magalia

$135,000.00

3/ 2.5

1159

14239 Sherwood Cir

Magalia

$110,000.00

3/ 2

1464

7143 Clark Rd

Paradise

$215,000.00

3/ 2.5

1912

3885 Oro Bangor Hwy

Oroville

$289,000.00

3/ 1.5

2029

5850 Nielsen Dr

Paradise

$190,000.00

2/ 2

1621

159 Pinedale Ct

Oroville

$255,000.00

3/ 2

1767

7055 Pentz Rd

Paradise

$189,000.00

2/ 1.5

1652

9 Shad Ct

Oroville

$217,000.00

2/ 2

1872

806 Luther Dr

Paradise

$180,000.00

4/ 3

2342

68 Bobcat Saddle

Oroville

$202,000.00

1/ 2

1819

5710 Jo Jos Trl

Paradise

$150,000.00

2/ 1

1326

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This business is conducted by a Corporation. Signed: Ingrid Cordes Board Treasurer Dated: June 11, 2013 FBN Number: 2013-0000808 Published: June 27, July 3,11,18, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as BEST ASIAN MASSAGE at 2991 Esplanade Suite 150 Chico, CA 95973 CHONGKUN GUAN 116 Shasta St Apt 4 Chico, CA 95973. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: CHONGKUN GUAN Dated: June 19, 2013 FBN Number: 2013-0000839 Published: June 27, July 3,11,18, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as RANCHO VISTA APARTMENTS at 85 Rancho Vista Drive Chico, CA 95967. KATHLEEN L NICOL 20 Upper Lake Ct Chico, CA 95928. MICHAEL J WARREN 20 Upper Lake Ct Chico, CA 95928. PAMELA A WARREN 20 Upper Lake Chico, CA 95928. PENNY L WARREN 20 Upper Lake Ct Chico, CA 95928. This business is conducted by a Trust. Signed: MICHAEL J. WARREN Dated: May 29, 2013 FBN Number: 2013-0000750 Published: June 27, July 3,11,18, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as BODHI SANCTUARY HEALING CENTER at 1390 East 9th ST #150 Chico, CA 95928. CHRISTINE CARROLL 1345 West Sacramento Ave Chico, CA 95926. KRISTIANA LOPEZ 846 Coit Tower Way Chico, CA 95928. This business is conducted by a General Partnership. Signed: CHRISTINE CARROLL Dated: June 10, 2013 FBN Number: 2013-0000793 Published: June 27, July 3,11,18, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as L.E.A.F. CONSTRUCTION at 857 Colusa HWy Gridley, CA 95948. ELIZABETH SANTILLAN 857 Colusa HWY Gridley, CA 95948. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: ELIZABETH SANTILLAN Dated: May 24, 2013 FBN Number: 2013-0000740 Published: June 27, July 3,11,18, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as ALL AMERICAN REAL ESTATE at 1600 A Feather River BLVD Oroville, CA 95965. PATRICIA BOGGS 133 Grand Ave Oroville, CA 95965. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: PATRICIA BOGGS Dated: June 20, 2013 FBN Number: 2013-0000849 Published: July 3,11,18,25, 2013

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as DIRT DUDE at 2252 Cindy CT Oroville, CA 95966. TRAVIS BYRAM 2252 Cindy CT Oroville, CA 95966. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: TRAVIS BYRAM Dated: June 19, 2013 FBN Number: 2013-0000843 Published: July 3,11,18,25, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing buinsess as THE ARGUS at 212 W. 2nd St Chico, CA 95928. GAUTAM AND SCOTT, INC. 687 E. 8th St Chico, CA 95928. This business is conducted by a Corporation. Signed: SCOTT BALDWIN, PRESIDENT Dated: June 27, 2013 FBN Number: 2013-0000880 Published: July 3,11,18,25, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as POWELL’S SWEET SHOPPE-CHICO at 121 W. 3rd Street Chico, CA 95928. HAROLD CARLSON 120 Copperfield Dr. Chico, CA 95928. NANCY M CARLSON 120 Copperfield Dr. Chico, CA 95928. This business is conducted by a Married Couple. Signed: NANCY CARLSON Dated: June 19, 2013 FBN Number: 2013-0000842 Published; July 3,11,18,25, 2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as ISADORA’S FOLLY at 3 Casita Terrace Chico, CA 95926. ROSELLE DIANE PETERS 3 Casita Terrace Chico, CA 95926. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: R. DIANE PETERS Dated: May 29, 2013 FBN Number: 2013-0000753 Published: July 3,11,18,25, 2013

NOTICES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner JULIE MICHELE SCHNEIDER filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: JULIE MICHELE SCHNEIDER Proposed name: JULIE MICHELE HOLLAND 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.

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NOTICE OF HEARING Date: August 2, 2013 Time: 9:00am Dept:TBA The address of the court is: Butte County Superior Court 655 Oleander Ave. Chico, CA 95926 Signed: SANDRA L. MCLEAN Dated: June 7, 2013 Case Number: 159672 Published: June 13,20,27, July 3, 2013 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner DWAYNE WILLIAM NICHOLS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: DWAYNE WILLIAM NICHOLS Proposed name: WILLIAM DWAYNE SMYTHE 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: July 26, 2013 Time: 9:00am Dept:TBA The address of the court is: Butte County Superior Court 655 Oleander Ave. Chico, CA 95926 Signed: Robert Glusman Dated: June 7, 2013 Case Number: 158989 Published: June 13,20,27, July 3, 2013

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: July 26, 2013 Time: 9:00am Dept:TBA The address of the court is: Butte County Superior Court 655 Oleander Ave. Chico, CA 95926 Signed: Sandra L. McLean Dated: May 30, 2013 Case Number: 159646 Published: June 27, July 3,11,18, 2013 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner CYNTHIA L. CALDERON filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: CYNTHIA L. CALDERON Proposed name: CYNTHIA L. WOLF 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: August 30, 2013 Time: 9:00am Dept:TBA The address of the court is: Butte County Superior Court 655 Oleander Ave. Chico, CA 95926 Signed: Sandra L. McLean Dated: June 25, 2013 Case Number: 159850 Published: July 3,11,18,25, 2013

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner SHERI ADELL DOCKENDORF BROWN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: SHERI ADELL DOCKENDORF BROWN Proposed name: SHERI ADELL SOUZA 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: August 2, 2013 Time: 9:00am Dept:TBA The address of the court is: Butte County Superior Court 655 Oleander Ave. Chico, CA 95926 Signed: Sandra L. McLean Dated: June 24, 2013 Case Number: 159696 Published: July 3,11,18,25, 2013

ourself to ficates up to ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner LUCINDA VALDOVINOS filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: ROBERT MELENDREZ II Proposed name: ROBERT ANTHONY STILES 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: August 16, 2013 Time: 9:00am Dept:TBA The address of the court is: Butte County Superior Court 655 Oleander Ave. Chico, CA 95926 Signed: Sandra L. McLean Dated: June 10, 2013 Case Number: 159660 Published: June 20,27, July 3,11, 2013

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner MOHAMMED ALTALIB, EMAN ALSHIHAB filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: RENAD MOHAMMED ALTALIB Proposed name: RNA MOHAMMED ALTALIB 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: August 9, 2013 Time: 9:00am Dept:TBA The address of the court is: Butte County Superior Court 655 Oleander Ave. Chico, CA 95926 Signed: Sandra L. McLean Dated: June 20, 2013 Case Number: 159797 Published: July 3,11,18,25, 2013

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: August 2, 2013 Time: 9:00am Dept:TBA The address of the court is: Butte County Superior Court 655 Oleander Ave. Chico, CA 95926 Signed: SANDRA L. MCLEAN Dated: May 29, 2013 Case Number: 159522 Published: July 3,11,18,25, 2013

SUMMONS SUMMONS NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: ROBERT B MELLO, SHERRI L MELLO AKA SHERRI L MILLER YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: BUTTE COUNTY CREDIT BUREAU A CORP NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The Court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. The name and address of the court is: Chico Courthouse 655 Oleander Avenue, Chico, CA 95926 The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney is: ALFRED W DRISCOL III Attorney at Law 1339 The Esplanade Chico, CA 95926 Dated: July 17, 2012 Signed: Kimberly Flener Case Number: 157382 Published: June 13,20,27, July 3, 2013

OFF! ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner ANASTACIA PUENTE filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: CONSUELO CROMWELLVILLEGAS Proposed name: CONSUELO OJEDA THE COURT ORDERS that all

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner MATTHEW JORDAN WOMER filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: MATTHEW JORDAN WOMER Proposed name: MATTHEW JORDAN MAYFIELD 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: August 8, 2013 Time: 9:00am Dept:TBA The address of the court is: Butte County Superior Court 655 Oleander Ave. Chico, CA 95926 Signed: Sandra L. McLean Dated: June 27, 2013 Case Number: 159905 Published: July 3,11,18,25, 2013

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner CHRISTINE ALICIA STOLP NAKAO filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: CHRISTINE ALICIA STOLP NAKAO NAKYLA KUMA STOLP NAKAO Proposed name: ALICIA NARYCE NAKYLA STOLP NAKYLA KUMA NAKAO STOLP 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.

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BUREAU A CORP NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you can-

SUMMONS NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: RUBEN J DELAGARZA

CHARLENE R DELAGARZA YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: BUTTE COUNTY CREDIT BUREAU A CORP NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to

call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The Court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. The name and address of the court is: Chico Courthouse 655 Oleander Avenue, Chico, CA 95926 The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney is: Alfred W Driscoll III Attorney At Law 1339 The Esplanade Chico, CA 95926. Signed: Kimberly Flener Case Number: 157597 Published: June 27, July 3,11,18, 2013

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): In

his book The Fisher King and the Handless Maiden, Robert A. Johnson says many of us are as much in debt with our psychic energy as we are with our financial life. We work too hard. We rarely refresh ourselves with silence and slowness and peace. We don’t get enough sleep or good food or exposure to nature. And so we’re routinely using up more of our reserves than we are able to replenish. We’re chronically running a deficit. “It is genius to store energy,” says Johnson. He recommends creating a plan to save it up so that you always have more than enough to draw on when an unexpected opportunity arrives. The coming weeks will be an excellent time to make this a habit, Aries.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In the course of your long life, I estimate you will come up with approximately 60,000 really good ideas. Some of these are small, like those that help you decide how to spend your weekend. Some are big ones, like those that reveal the best place for you to live. As your destiny unfolds, you go through phases when you have fewer good ideas than average, and other phases when you’re overflowing with them. The period you’re in right now is one of the latter. You are a fountain of bright notions, intuitive insights and fresh perspectives. Take advantage of the abundance, Taurus. Solve as many riddles and dilemmas as you can. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): No one

knows the scientific reasons why long-distance runners sometimes get a “second wind.” Nonetheless, such a thing exists. It allows athletes to resume their peak efforts after seemingly having reached a point of exhaustion. According to my reading of the astrological omens, a metaphorical version of this happy event will occur for you sometime soon, Gemini. You made a good beginning but have been flagging a bit of late. Any minute now, though, I expect you will get your second wind.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Thomas

Gray was a renowned 18th-century English poet best remembered for his “Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard.” It was a short poem¡ªless than 1,000 words, which is less than the length of this horoscope column. On the other hand, it took him seven years to write it, or an average of 12 words per month. I suspect that you are embarking on a labor of love that will evolve at a gradual pace, too, Cancerian. It might not occupy you for seven years, but it will probably take longer than you imagine. And yet, that’s exactly how long it should take. This is a character-building, life-defining project that can’t and shouldn’t be rushed.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The 18th-century

German philosopher Georg Christoph Lichtenberg accepted the possibility that some humans have the power of clairvoyance. “The ‘second sight’ possessed by the Highlanders in Scotland is actually a foreknowledge of future events,” he wrote. “I believe they possess this gift because they don’t wear trousers. That is also why in all countries women are more prone to utter prophecies.” I bring this to your attention, Leo, because I believe that in the coming weeks you’re likely to catch accurate glimpses of what’s to come¡ªespecially when you’re not wearing pants.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Were you nur-

tured well by caring adults in the first year of your life? If so, I bet you now have the capacity to fix whatever is ailing your tribe or posse. You could offer some inspiration that will renew everyone’s motivation to work together. You might improve the group communication as you strengthen the foundation that supports you all. And what about if you were not given an abundance of tender love as a young child? I think you will still have the power to raise your crew’s mood, but you may end up kicking a few butts along the way.

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his experiment in living at Walden Pond, naturalist Henry David Thoreau said this: “I learned ¡K that if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours. He will pass an invisible boundary; new, universal, and more liberal laws will begin to establish themselves around and within him; or the old laws will be expanded, and interpreted in his favor in a more liberal sense, and he will live with the license of a higher order of beings.” Given the astrological factors that will be impacting your life in the next 12 months, Libra, you might consider adopting this philosophy as your own.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Thirteenthousand years ago, lions and mammoths and camels roamed parts of North America. But along with many other large beasts, they ultimately became extinct. Possible explanations for their demise include climate change and overhunting by humans. In recent years, a group of biologists has proposed a plan to repopulate the western part of the continent with similar species. They call their idea “rewilding.” In the coming months, Scorpio, I suggest you consider a rewilding program of your own. Cosmic forces will be on your side if you reinvigorate your connection to the raw, primal aspects of both your own nature and the great outdoors. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

Who was Russia’s greatest poet? Many critics say it was Aleksandr Pushkin, who lived in the 19th century. His abundant creativity was undoubtedly related to his unruly libido. By the time he was 31 years old, he’d had 112 lovers. But then, he met his ultimate muse, the lovely and intelligent Natalya Goncharova, to whom he remained faithful. “Without you,” he wrote to her, “I would have been unhappy all my life.” I half-expect something comparable to happen for you in the next 10 months, Sagittarius. You may either find an unparalleled ally or else finally ripen your relationship with an unparalleled ally you’ve known for a while. One way or another, I bet you will commit yourself deeper and stronger.

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The nonprofit Work Training Center operates more than a dozen local businesses. Some of them we instantly recognize, such as Fair Street Recycling and the Made in Paradise gift shop. Others are less visible, such as its industrial woodshop, Feather River Industries in Oroville, and its industrial sewing shop, Deer Creek Sewing, in Chico. Like all of the WTC’s businesses, Feather River and Deer Creek have trained and hired adults with disabilities (aka its “clients”), as part of its mission to provide services to people with disabilities. Both businesses sell their wares through another WTC venture, Bear Mountain Production Services (at www.bmg wholesale.com), and their customers include everyone from Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. to the Ritz Carlton Hotel in New York. Executive Director Don Krysakowski has been with WTC for nearly a year now, and he explained what the two shops are all about.

What products are you making? On the sewing side, we make backpacks, totes, aprons. We can pretty much do anything. We do not make clothing yet. … If Chico goes to their no-plastic-bag policy, we’ve got all kinds of totes and shopping bags that people could buy.

Do you sell to individuals, or is it all wholesale? Yes, we do some individual sales.

Great! Because I saw you have an owl box on your website. If you need an owl box, we’ll sell you an owl box, absolutely. With the new website [www.bmg

wholesale.com], you can purchase the owl box online, and it’ll be delivered to you, or you can pick it up locally.

What else is made at the woodshop? We’ve done wood presentation boxes. We have owl boxes, as you talked about, we’re looking at duck boxes, we do bird boxes, and we’re doing bat boxes. We make [two] nice-sized planter [boxes], that can be connected by a bench between the two. I’m going to have two in my yard in the not-too-distant future.

How many people does it take to make a fannypack? It’s generally one sewer. [Our] client base— adults with disabilities—[does] a lot of the pre-production work, getting stuff prepped for the final sewing. We have a staff right now of 10 actual people sewing. We have a client base of about 20 clients who work in the preproduction. Also, we have two clients who are working as sewers.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): It’s

Grease Week¡ªa time when you need to make sure everything is as well-oiled as possible. Does your car need a quart of Castrol? Is it time to bring more extra virgin olive oil into your kitchen? Do you have any K-Y Jelly in your nightstand, just in case? Are there creaky doors or stuck screws or squeaky wheels that could use some WD-40? Be liberal with the lubrication, Capricorn¡ªboth literally and metaphorically. You need smooth procedures and natural transitions.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Two years into the War of 1812, British soldiers invaded Washington, D.C. They set fire to the White House and other government buildings. The flames raged out of control, spreading in all directions. The entire city was in danger of burning. In the nick of time, a fierce storm hit, producing a tornado and heavy rains. Most of the fires were extinguished. Battered by the weather, the British army retreated. America’s capital was saved. I predict that you, Aquarius, will soon be the beneficiary of a somewhat less dramatic example of this series of events. Give thanks for the “lucky storm.” PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Like the legendary Most Interesting Man in the World who shills for Dos Equis beer, you will never step in gum on the sidewalk or lose a sock in the coming weeks. Your cereal will never get soggy; it’ll sit there, staying crispy, just for you. The pheromones you secrete will affect people miles away. You’ll have the power to pop open a piñata with the blink of your eye. If you take a Rorschach test, you’ll ace it. Ghosts will sit around campfires telling stories about you. Cafes and restaurants may name sandwiches after you. If you so choose, you’ll be able to live vicariously through yourself. You will give your guardian angel a sense of security.

Go to RealAstrology.com to check out Rob Brezsny’s EXPANDED WEEKLY AUDIO HOROSCOPES and DAILY TEXT MESSAGE HOROSCOPES. The audio horoscopes are also available by phone at 1-877-873-4888 or 1-900-950-7700.

FROM THE EDGE

by Anthony Peyton Porter anthonypeytonporter@comcast.net

The market I heard the Silly Council discuss the Chico Certified Farmers’ Market on June 18, and I got there just in time to hear Mayor Mary Goloff get the lumpy, under-inflated ball rolling. In a column from October 2010, I implied that Scott Gruendl and Goloff were interchangeable. OMG. Scott, I apologize for even mentioning you two in the same sentence. Brian Nakamura gave his reasons for wanting to change the Chico Certified Farmers’ Market—traffic, parking, and unspecified, perhaps imaginary, and definitely unknown loss of customers of downtown businesses caused by the CCFM. I stayed for only the first 30-odd public speakers—maybe things were different later on—and the only complaining business mentioned was Zucchini & Vine, alias Zucchini and Vine. Nakamura seemed to favor moving the market to the city-hall lot mostly because of the nearby toilets, which would obviate the CCFM building its own. The hardships the farmers’ market causes ordinary downtown businesses remind me of nothing so much as the weapons of mass destruction the government invented to justify invading Iraq. Nobody had any evidence that any business had ever lost a dime because of the CCFM, and I’ve never heard a good reason to move it. With all those extra people a couple of blocks away, a business that can’t figure out how to get

a few of them in the door isn’t offering what they want. I don’t doubt that somewhere, sometime, someone may have been unable to park where she wanted when she wanted and was unwilling to park anywhere else and abandoned her plan to shower the brickand-mortar vendors downtown with riches, finding after much toil and woe an establishment with not so many other vehicles around, perhaps in Biggs. Maybe that happened, but nobody had any evidence. None. And if it happened, so what? There’s a lot involved in the issue, including Nakamura trying to force the council to cancel the existing agreement by inventing a deadline crisis. Yellowcake uranium. For the two hours or so that I sat there, Goloff and Nakamura were the leading advocates of canceling the arrangement and forcing the CCFM to renegotiate. I wonder about that. When Goloff was running for the council the first time—while stumping for votes at the Saturday market, by the way—she told me that one reason she was running was ego. I appreciated her candor, and her concern now with what at the meeting she called her “legacy” comes as no surprise. She also thinks she governs Chico, rather than serves it, and plans to govern in the future. At one point she seemed to think that the CCFM’s municipal lot belonged to her, rather than us. A standing ovation by and for the governed set her straight, although she threatened to gavel us. July 3, 2013

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