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Streetalk: If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

November 19, 2025 CN&R 0

Asked at Chico’s Farmers Market Mike GriffithPedicab DriverHawaii, because it’s so beautiful. I’ve never been but always wanted to go. Abby McGuireSalesperson for Adam’s Family Olives and Respite Care ProviderVenice, Italy. I’ve wanted to go […]

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Streetalk: What would be your dream job and why?

October 20, 2025 CN&R 0

Asked in Bidwell Park Marisssa MercadoNursing Student at Chico StateA nurse, and I’m currently in school at Chico State to become one. I have family in healthcare, I love that it’s a hands-on job, but […]

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​Streetalk: What person, dead or alive, would you want to have dinner with?

September 17, 2025 CN&R 1

Asked at the Blue Room Theatre, Chico April Kamp-WhittakerArchaeology Professor at Chico State My grandparents because I’ve never met them and I have lots of questions about their lives and the history they’ve lived through. […]

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Streetalk: What superpower would you want and why?

September 1, 2025 CN&R 0

Asked at 2025 Chico Fringe Festival event Jennifer Parks Real Estate Agent I would like to have the superpower of conflict soothing. The relatives that don’t get along, all of a sudden get along a […]

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Streetalk: What’s the best free or inexpensive local concert you’ve been to recently?

August 11, 2025 CN&R 2

Asked at the Thursday Night Market, downtown Chico Danielle GimbalMusic CopyistOne of the most amazing free concerts I’ve seen in Chico recently was tonight, seeing Andre Thierry at La Salles at the Thursday Night Market. […]

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Streetalk: Would closing South Park Drive to vehicles improve your Bidwell Park experience?

July 21, 2025 CN&R 2

Asked in Lower Bidwell Park Chris LoganAspiring Family PhysicianFor me, it won’t make much of a difference. I’ll find ways to walk around the park. I think people need to be more careful around the […]

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Streetalk: What significance does the 4th of July hold for you?

July 2, 2025 CN&R 0

Asked in Lower Bidwell Park Greg Scott Retired/Former bandleader of Greg Scott Band I think of freedom and our flag and what that means to us. We’re very fortunate to live in this country. My […]

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Streetalk: What’s your summer project?

June 17, 2025 CN&R 0

Asked at the Thursday Night Market, Chico Maylynn YuPara-educatorSaving up enough to move here, I currently live in Marysville. I’ve been working with kids and doing side-gigs. Dana MooreComedy QueenMy summer project is continuing to […]

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Streetalk: Have you ever witnessed an incident in public where you intervened? Or wished you had?

May 27, 2025 CN&R 0

Asked in Bidwell Park, Chico Byron ToewsRemodelerThis happened back when I was a drinker, I don’t drink anymore…but I was outside a bar, smoking a cigarette, and this woman [nearby] was having an emotional episode. […]

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Streetalk: What Keeps You Up At Night?

May 12, 2025 CN&R 0

Asked in downtown Chico Adrianna Wiley Owner of Adrianna’s Bakery Thinking about all the different ways I can continue to try to be a better me and grow as a person and heal. Jeremiah WalkerStudent/ServerThe […]

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Streetalk: What’s your favorite (or least favorite) thing about springtime in Chico?

April 21, 2025 CN&R 0

Asked at Thursday Night Market, downtown Chico Briza PerezParalegalThe nice weather, you can go to the park. But sometimes spring weather can be temperamental. I prefer the cooler temperatures, and not when it gets hot. […]

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Streetalk: Who (or what) do you trust?

April 8, 2025 CN&R 0

Asked in downtown Chico Kitty Courcier Retired Nurse My family. They’re there for me, I’m there for them. It’s close to home, I know their intentions, and I trust them. From there on out, friends, […]

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Streetalk: What type of cuisine/restaurant is missing in Chico?

March 24, 2025 CN&R 2

Asked in downtown Chico Michael HawkinsPolitical ActivistI don’t know if there’s a market for it but an Irish restaurant would be in order I think. We don’t have such a thing in the U.S.— not […]

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Streetalk: What should be done with the Bidwell Mansion site?

March 5, 2025 CN&R 0

Asked at Chico Saturday Farmer’s Market Lisa CarsonTeacherI have mixed feelings about Bidwell Mansion being rebuilt because I know we can’t bring it back to its original form. As a child, I loved visiting it, […]

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Streetalk: Do you still consume print media?

January 11, 2024 CN&R 1

Asked in downtown Chico Dylan Tellesenartist Maybe not. I mean, I read books, but as far as media—not in print. Most of the media I get is online. Will Bradyrestaurateur Gosh, it’s terrible. Fact of […]

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