Leila Rodriguez
Mercury-Register
Chico, CA, United States
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Queen of Crafts: how a school teacher is mending boredom with art – Oroville
Local maker and grade school teacher Claire Fong has found the cure for idle hands, especially if those little hands belong to an ansty third grader. → Read More
Queen of Crafts: how a school teacher is mending boredom with art
Local maker and grade school teacher Claire Fong has found the cure for idle hands, especially if those little hands belong to an ansty third grader. → Read More
An ode to friendship, a love of lyric
For longtime Chico resident Ramona Peters, 94, a small group of friends who meet monthly was her accentual verse. → Read More
Ceramicist dances to alleviate coronavirus’ social distancing blues – Chico Enterprise-Record
Since the quarantine, the maker has approached isolation with a sense of optimism and encouragement. → Read More
Artist expresses emotions through jagged edge of pastel
When a three-week artist residency turned into a lesson of letting go, Chico abstract artist Ama Posey welcomed the challenge. → Read More
A king amongst men: how dressing in drag celebrates a life of inclusion – Oroville
CHICO — Noel August is a purveyor of magic. As a performance artist, the stage is where this multifaceted virtuoso comes alive.But stage doors truly opened for August about five years ago whe… → Read More
Off the vine: Blessing of the Grapes wines down with a swirl, sip – Chico Enterprise-Record
VINA — Tucked away off Highway 99, and partially shrouded by a canopy of trees, thousands of people gathered to witness the 12th annual Blessing of the Grapes at New Clairvaux. The centuries-old ce… → Read More
Kids relay boosts healthy habits, fun – Chico Enterprise-Record
CHICO — More than 170 little kiddos eager to get the wiggles out made their way to the Kids Adventure Course put on by those at Sierra Nevada Classic Fitness Expo. Bouncing pigtails and little face… → Read More
Durham wrestlers own the mat at Reno tournament – Oroville
DURHAM — Wrestling season ended in March, but for two Durham native wrestlers, their competition was just gearing up.Back in April, Jacob Christensen, 16, and Ryan Ball, 7, of the Durham Wrestling … → Read More
James McMurtry returns to the north state – Chico Enterprise-Record
PARADISE — James McMurtry returns to the north state for an intimate showcase Tuesday at the Paradise Performing Arts Center, 777 Nunneley Road. The Texan rock/Americana singer/songwriter wil… → Read More
‘Families Belong Together’ rallies against immigration policy – Chico Enterprise-Record
CHICO — Hundreds gathered at City Plaza Saturday morning with a loud and straightforward message: Families belong together. “It’s OK to cry, but then we move forward together,” So… → Read More
Cool Beans: Coffee Club brews lifelong friendships – Oroville
CHICO — Sunday morning at 9 a.m, a group of friends chats over coffee and doughnuts.It’s a weekly routine for those in the Chico Coffee Club who look forward to casually catching up, checking… → Read More
Radio active: amateur radio operators take part in nationwide Field Day – Chico Enterprise-Record
CHICO — What do you call a group of amateur radio operators fiddling with antennas and signals? According to them, lovable nerds. For 24 hours, members of the Golden Empire Amateur Radio Society of… → Read More
Community shows pride with paint – Oroville
CHICO — Stonewall Alliance Center and a handful of volunteers geared up for Chico Pride with a paint party.Community members were invited to help paint the Pride banner Saturday morning with the he… → Read More
Liquid Gold: Olive Festival rich with history – Chico Enterprise-Record
OROVILLE — When Gail Tozier and her husband Don Tozier purchased a ranch that had olives growing, she had to do something about it. “We kind of stumbled into it,” she said laughing. … → Read More
Juneteenth Celebration in Oroville provides a history lesson – Chico Enterprise-Record
OROVILLE — Through song, dance and uplifting words, Oroville community members gathered for the sixth annual Juneteenth Celebration to show what freedom looks like today. The family-friendly event … → Read More
Juneteenth Celebration in Oroville provides a history lesson – Oroville
OROVILLE — Through song, dance and uplifting words, Oroville community members gathered for the sixth annual Juneteenth Celebration to show what freedom looks like today.The family-friendly event h… → Read More
A flippin’ good time at Honey Run Covered Bridge – Oroville
CHICO — When longtime canyon resident, John Westlund, peers at the 131-year-old Honey Run Covered Bridge, he sees more than just an old pile of timber.“They say I’m the resident canyon … → Read More
Oro-Con celebrates the hero in everyone – Chico Enterprise-Record
OROVILLE — Being one’s own hero can be a difficult undertaking these days. For HarBeastie Cosplay and AbbyCat Cosplay, donning Wonder Woman’s apparel goes beyond being a fan of the swor… → Read More
Reel it in: fishing event has families hooked – Chico Enterprise-Record
OROVILLE — Hundreds of families made it out to the 21st annual Hooked On Fishing, Not Drugs held Saturday at Bedrock Park in Oroville. The morning kicked off with a free pancake breakfast for kiddo… → Read More