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Streetalk: Are you gardening this spring?

May 6, 2021 Trevor Whitney 0

Asked in downtown Chico Debby Ademaregistered nurseOh my gosh, yes. I have a massive garden and there are just two of us. We’re growing six varieties of lettuce—and we can already have a salad out […]

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Streetalk: Planning a “COVID summer” do-over?

March 31, 2021 Trevor Whitney 0

Asked in downtown Chico. Gary MelserretiredWe had a cruise to Europe canceled last October that’s been rescheduled to this coming October. So, not canceled altogether. They just gave us credit for another one. Sophie RedlindoctorA […]

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Streetalk: Will you get a COVID-19 vaccine?

March 8, 2021 Trevor Whitney 0

Spencer CopperunemployedI’ll get it if I have to, but I’m not going to go out of my way to get it. Mark Gonzalez (on the left)access controlGot both of them. We just got our second […]

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Streetalk: How do you feel about President Biden’s plans for the country?

February 11, 2021 Trevor Whitney 1

Asked in downtown Chico. Annie Fischerjuicer/cashierI’m definitely much more optimistic. I feel that we’re at least in a situation where things can progress and I’m hopeful. Obviously things won’t be perfect overnight, but overall I […]

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Streetalk: New Year’s resolution?

January 14, 2021 Trevor Whitney 0

Asked in downtown Chico. Cheryl Kingeducational consultantTo be more conscientious of the money I spend, and to not spend it on myself but to provide help to others who need it. Mallory Penzottifacility managerTo be […]

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Streetalk: Hope or dread?

December 30, 2020 Trevor Whitney 0

Asked in downtown Chico. Madeline Mahoneydirect care workerI’m on the side of hope. The further we go away from the initial shock of change, the more we’re able to adapt to it. With the [COVID] […]

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Streetalk: Worst holiday song?

December 23, 2020 Trevor Whitney 0

Asked in downtown Chico. Whitney Huskybike shop managerAnything by Alvin and the Chipmunks. Ken DevolreporterI’m not partial to “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” It plays endlessly in my head—sometimes even out of holiday season. Miriam JohnsonI […]

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Streetalk: What do you think about Trump’s election fraud allegations?

December 10, 2020 Trevor Whitney 1

Asked in downtown Chico Paul Lamprightbusiness ownerI think there’s plenty of evidence of election fraud and voter fraud. The authorities should take a look at that. Lee MorseeycookI’ve heard about that. I don’t care. You […]

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Streetalk: Who’s your pick— living or dead—for president?

November 12, 2020 Trevor Whitney 0

Asked in downtown Chico Leonel Castillo-Ferreyracashier/front of houseNoam Chomsky. I’ve been reading a few of [his] books and first, he’s a linguistics professor [emeritus] at MIT, and then he started writing about politics so he […]

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Streetalk: Heard any conspiracy theories lately?

October 19, 2020 Trevor Whitney 0

Asked in downtown Chico. Michael Buell unemployedNot really. It’s the last month before an election; I’m trying to stay as far away from news as possible. I’ve made my choices, so I’m not gonna dig […]

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Streetalk: If you had to move out of California, where would you go?

September 29, 2020 Trevor Whitney 4

Asked in downtown Chico. Isaac Zinkwindow washerProbably Washington because I have family there. Somewhere on the Olympic Peninsula. Becky Wallacehair stylistProbably North Carolina. Somewhere close to the beach. Why not? David Stachurabiology professorOregon, probably. But […]

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Streetalk: Can you share something positive?

September 3, 2020 Trevor Whitney 1

Asked in downtown Chico. Hester Winchesterworking mother[Schools have] a better plan for distance learning than I thought they would. My daughter just started high school. When she was in eighth grade, those last few months, […]

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Streetalk: How do you maintain mental health during lockdown?

August 4, 2020 Trevor Whitney 0

Asked in downtown Chico. Silvia FrancoadministratorI’m really just trying to be active and trying to have a routine of some sort. I have been going to the gym, [and I] go to the park like […]

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Streetalk: Should kids go back to school next month?

July 20, 2020 Trevor Whitney 0

Asked in downtown Chico. Mackenzie TealbaristaI get both sides of it because my sister wants to see her friends and everything, but I think that at this point it’s more important for the health of […]

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Streetalk: What’s first thing you’ll do post-lockdown?

July 7, 2020 Trevor Whitney 0

Asked in downtown Chico. Danny MillerglassblowerI’m going to enjoy a night out in the community with my friends. That’s pretty much it. Travis BerghstudentWe were planning to go to a festival for five days but […]

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