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Vision for Paradise
Charles and Jenn Brooks moved to the Ridge in the spring of 2004, drawn by the charming, affordable mountain town in the hills just above their college city. Paradise is where their two sons were […]
Articles by Ashiah Scharaga
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County grants business relief
Butte County has begun distributing $4.7 million to 310 small businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The grants from the Butte Business Stabilization Program—funded through the federal Coronavirus Relief Fund (part of the CARES Act) […]
Election 2020
Voting blocks
As Richard Roth walked down a street in the Chapman neighborhood of Chico, he paused and marveled at a hen crossing the road with her chicks. “Look! See, that’s what I love,” he said. It […]
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A sweet surprise
When Emily Zimmerman lost her Paradise home to the Camp Fire, her cupcake shop, Lovely Layers Cakery, became her refuge. She leaned into her second home, continuing to work and bake sweet treats while she […]
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Sifting through the recovery
It’s been almost two years since the Camp Fire destroyed Concow, and Inez Salinas is bathing her 4-year-old daughter in a plastic bin. River enjoys bath time with Mom, Salinas said, and couldn’t care less […]
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Delivered from hunger
Jenny Lowrey couldn’t contain her excitement when the semi pulled into Yankee Hill Hardware on July 31. “Oh my god. Seventeen-hundred families are going to get free food today,” she said. “Ah, I love this!” […]
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‘The fight is still happening’
On June 26, Stonewall Alliance Center of Chico had an important announcement to make and sent out an email blast to drum up support. Motivated to act in the wake of the murder of George […]
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Voting amid the pandemic
At this time of year in a typical campaign season, Ann Schwab would be organizing events and gearing up to meet with Chicoans face-to-face. Instead, Chico’s mayor has had to adapt to the times, throwing […]
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Solvency and reform
As the Chico City Council quietly assembled within the chambers on Tuesday (June 9), protesters across the street in the City Plaza cried, “No justice, no peace! No racist police!” The panel gathered amid the […]
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Hunger pains amid the pandemic
As cars lined the street outside the Magalia Community Church on a Tuesday morning last month, Pastor Kevin Lindstrom led a small group of volunteers in worship, praying that everyone arriving that day be “filled […]
COVID-19
Tubes and tune-ups
Bike shops have been exceptionally busy this past month as people turn to the outdoors for recreation. But is life on two wheels safe during the pandemic? […]
Camp Fire
‘Don’t forget about the Miocene Canal’: Butte County DA and PG&E reach agreement on water access, but questions linger
Business started booming for the Bamford family shortly after they opened the doors to their olive oil tasting room and gift shop in 2016. People constantly trickled into the downtown Oroville storefront to sample the […]
COVID-19
Filling voids
Local schools prepare to provide critical services to students for an indefinite period as the COVID-19 pandemic evolves. […]
COVID-19
Peace of mind
Chico therapist and a meditation practitioner offer approaches to coping with the coronavirus pandemic. […]
Camp Fire
Stuck in survival mode
Juliette Chestang came back home to the Ridge in 2017. She’d been away for about 15 years, but after a long-term relationship didn’t work out, she turned to family for stability. She rented a room […]