Issue: February 15, 2018
Morning, readers!
How 'bout that housing market? For those looking to buy, it's a bear here in Chico. To get a handle on exactly what's up with home prices and availability, we at the CN&R decided to dedicate our entire Business Issue to interviewing those in the know. That includes real estate professionals, a city planner, a few developers, a couple looking to buy their first home and another couple who make their living flipping houses.
In other news: The city of Chico is considering eliminating 49 parking spots along East Avenue and homeowners aren't happy about it; meanwhile, the county looks to regulate Airbnb-type rentals; and Bud Bolt, founder of Oroville's Antique Tool Museum, prepares to give his final talk, after 60-some years, about living through the Dust Bowl.
There's always more in store.
Until next week,
Meredith J. Cooper, managing editor
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Real estate roundup
A look at challenges and opportunities in the local housing market.
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Market madness
With inventory at a staggering low, home-buying becomes increasingly competitive.
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Building inventory
Local developers aim to replenish supply of homes, which are in sparse supply since recession.
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Main attraction
Developer targets workforce to buoy Chico’s economic development outlook.
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Flipping onto the screen
In just six years, Paradise couple Chenoa and David Rivera went from “flipping” their first house to restoring dozens of homes. Along the way, Hollywood came knocking.
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Parking pass
City suggests eliminating parking spaces to install turn lane along a section of East Avenue.
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Hard as nails
Oroville’s Bud Bolt ready to pass the torch—and his Antique Tool Museum—on to a younger generation.
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Laying down the law
County looks into regulating Airbnb-type rentals.
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County probation expands treatment program
The Male Community Reentry Program expansion will be supported by $339,300 in state funds.
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College adds auto classes
Plans are to open the classroom and lab in August at Skyway Center, before the fall semester begins.
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Dam bill passed on anniversary
A year after the Oroville Dam spillway disaster, Assemblyman James Gallagher’s bill on dam safety passes state legislature.
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Houses over the decade
A look back at the median value of Chico abodes.
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Brick by brick
Local Lego enthusiasts share their masterpieces.
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Project rescripted
Nord Avenue development gets new life, but retains green focus after years of dormancy.
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‘Remarkably stable’
Despite changes that undercut the federal health care law, state marketplaces show modest increase in enrollment.
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Flu? Stay home
Know when to keep your sick child home from school.
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Extraordinarily lucky
A year after the Oroville Dam disaster, let’s be better prepared.
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Message received
President Trump proposed 2019 budget reveals what we already knew—he’s working for the rich man.
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An era for truly uniting
A deeper look at coming together during this time of crisis.
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Intentional living
Local real estate agent Lauren Kennedy focuses on building community.
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Changing faces
Some businesses take forever to open, except for a new discount grocery store; plus, the El Rey reopens.
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Time Flying Beats
Trip down the rabbit hole with Matthewdavid.
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The Luckiest Man
Shaky vocals on an otherwise marvelous blues album.
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Turning the page
Local jazz pianist Shigemi Minetaka overcomes self-doubt on new album.
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‘Sing your song’
Johanna Warren makes music for body and spirit.
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The right track
Three friends foil terrorist on a train to Paris.
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Let’s Celebrate!
Chico News & Review’s 2018 guide to throwing the ultimate party.
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