Stabbing near Homeless Camp

In early November we had a stabbing just down the street from our offices. Since then we have had several more stabbings. This one carried some excitement as we were able to be on scene early and move with officers when they found suspects.

Chico Police officer Brett Smith uses a K-9 dog to keep a lookout near Edgar Slough on suspects involved in the stabbing of a man on the corner of Park Ave and East Park Ave on Thursday, November 12, 2009 in Chico, Calif. Suspects were apprehended near the homeless encampment behind Otterson Dr.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico Police Terry Tupper (left) apprehends a suspect involved in the stabbing of a man on the corner of Park Ave and East Park Ave on Thursday, November 12, 2009 in Chico, Calif. Suspects were apprehended near the homeless encampment behind Otterson Dr.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico Police officer Omar Peña (left) apprehends a suspect involved in the stabbing of a man on the corner of Park Ave and East Park Ave on Thursday, November 12, 2009 in Chico, Calif. Suspects were apprehended near the homeless encampment behind Otterson Dr.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico Police apprehend suspects involved in the stabbing of a man on the corner of Park Ave and East Park Ave on Thursday, November 12, 2009 in Chico, Calif. Suspects were apprehended near the homeless encampment behind Otterson Dr.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Enloe Paramedics take the victim of a stabbing to the hospital as Chico Police apprehend suspects involved in the stabbing of a man on the corner of Park Ave and East Park Ave on Thursday, November 12, 2009 in Chico, Calif. Suspects were apprehended near the homeless encampment behind Otterson Dr.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico Fire and Enloe Paramedics help the victim of a stabbing as Chico Police apprehend suspects involved in the stabbing of a man on the corner of Park Ave and East Park Ave on Thursday, November 12, 2009 in Chico, Calif. Suspects were apprehended near the homeless encampment behind Otterson Dr.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

8FPS: Week of 11/02/09-11/07/09

The first week of November was filled great events, interesting people and a solid performance in sports. There was a lot to choose from. The events I photographed give a general look to my average weekly assignments.

A group of bikers ride down Lincoln St for the 5th Annual Mortorcycle Toy and Food Run on Saturday, November 7, 2009 in Oroville, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

William Kingori (right) stands with supporters of single-payer health care plan dressed as skeletons for a call to action on heathcare reform in front of Wally Herger's office Monday, November 2, 2009 in Chico, Calif. The skeletons costumes were to show patients without insurance are dying and was in conjunction with Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead).
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Gabriela Endres, 75, dances with the International Folk Dance Group at the Chico Women's Center Friday, November 6, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Butte County Supervisor Jane Dolan gives some words on Tom DeGrazia (center) who receives an awards as Stacy Gore (right) looks on during the Farm City Award Celebration at the Sierra Nevada Brewery on Monday, November 2, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Fred Alcantara takes a walk along a path as people enjoy a nice cool day in Lower Bidwell park with beautiful color from fall leaves Wednesday, November 4, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

In an attempt to score, Chico High's #7 Kenny Rosencrance (top) crashes into Shasta High's goalie Caleb Boyle (bottom) in the first half of their soccer game at CSUC University Stadium Thursday, November 5, 2009 in Chico, Calif. Rosencrance was given a yellowcard for the incident.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Butte College's team cheers against Shasta College before the first game of their women's volleyball match on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Butte College's #7 Ricky Barr (left) and #10 Jordan Rodgers (right) celebrate a touchdown against San Mateo College in the second quarter of their football game at Cowan Stadium on Saturday, November 7, 2009 in Butte Valley, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Out for Lunch.

I've been busy with many other things lately and haven't given any time to this blog. It has continued to be a visual quest on how I would use this and give updates to everyone. Getting ready for the new year, there are still 8FPS posts that needed to be created. I am gonna try to post them, then a best of the year photos.

8FPS: My Best Photos for the Week of 10/25/09-10/31/09

Last week was a pretty full week. I covered everything from breaking news, general news, sports, buzz, style and even wild art. With the festivities of Halloween, I decided to make a single posting of those photos. I did get a variety of images this last week. I hope this coming week can be as exciting. Enjoy my 8FPS...

Batman Sylys Lackovic, 4, is handed candy at Cat's Meow as kids in costumes take to the downtown streets for the DCBA Treat Street on Halloween Saturday, October 31, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

The sun sets over the mountains west of the valley as seen from Lookout Point on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 in Paradise, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Pleasant Valley High's Josephus Allmond (left) breaks up the pass against Foothill High's Hunter Kepon (right) in the first quarter of their football game at PV's Asgard Yard Friday, October 30, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chase Eakin, 10 (left), Matthew Eakin, and Ashley Eakin, 13 (right) prepare their home for the Halloween holiday at 1550 5th Ave Wednesday, October 28, 2009 in Oroville, Calif. Matthew Eakin has been decorating for the past 3 years adding a little bit more each time. He plans to have his house "haunting" those who dare to venture the neighborhood Halloween night.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico High against Pleasant Valley High's #1 Daniella Lacroix (left) sets the ball in the second game of their girls volleyball match at Chico High, Thursday, October 29, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

"Mimi" (played by Kelsi Fossum-Trausch, top) sings for "Roger" (played by Nick Brunner, right) during rehearsal of Butte College's "Rent"on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 in Butte Valley, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Butte College's #21 Craig Jeffery (left) is congratulated by head coach Jeff Jordan after Jeffery caught an interception against Diablo Valley College in the first quarter of their football game at Cowan Stadium Saturday, October 31, 2009 in Butte Valley, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico City Fire and Cal Fire - Butte County work to rescue a dog as they respond to a residential structure fire at the corner of Alba Ave and White Ave Thursday, October 29, 2009 in Chico, Calif. The dog was lost in the fire.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

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Halloween in Chico

Halloween hit on a Saturday this year and gave be a long weekend to look forward to. After a much needed rest, I am able to show what went on this weekend. Students at Chico State had a more or less a four day weekend on Halloween because most students don't have classes on Friday's and the University decided to make the following Monday a furlough day. This meant the students had four days of Halloween bliss...if they could make it that long. Friday's night activities were normal, but Saturday night, things heated up. A shooting, fights and other incidents kept Chico Police quite busy. Here is a selection of all the activity.

A suspect is injured in a scuffle along W. 2nd Ave Halloween Night. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico Police and Butte County Sheriff move in to secure a neighborhood in which an individual drew a gun onto a police officer Halloween night. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Butte County Sheriff officer keeps his gun on a storage shed that cops were securing when suspects fled from the scene of a gun brandishing incident. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico Police Chief Mike Maloney secures a scene while a fellow officer apprehends a suspect. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico Police Chief Mike Maloney apprehends a suspect with fellow officers. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico Mounted Patrol clear 5th St and Hazel St intersection of a costumed crowd. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Enloe paramedic and Chico Police respond to a fight that broke out along Ivy St Halloween night. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Party people gather at 5th and Ivy around 11pm Halloween night. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

A group of Stormtrooper cross 5th St and Ivy St Halloween night. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

A partier in a Predator costume walks near the line at La Salles Halloween night. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

A full moon shines over a home along Ivy st Friday night. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Cole McKeon, 19, dressed as Popeye leans against a telephone pole as Chico Police and partiers take to the south campus area and downtown adorned in costumes on the Eve of Halloween Friday. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico Police and partiers take to Ivy St near 4th St in the south campus area and downtown adorned in costumes on the Eve of Halloween Friday, October 30, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico Police make arrests with partiers at 2nd St and Ivy as they take to the south campus area and downtown adorned in costumes on the Eve of Halloween Friday, October 30, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico Police officer Abigail Madden breaks up a party at 6th and Chesnut as and partiers take to the south campus area and downtown adorned in costumes on the Eve of Halloween Friday, October 30, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Vote for fellow photographer Mike Greener new travel book

Everyone take a look at fellow photog friend Mike Greener who is counting on some votes for his new book (which you can also buy) about his tavels. Great stories and photos! I'll have him explain the rest.
Mike Greener at the Eddie Adams Workshop. (photo by Stephen Lam)

Mike Greener October 28 at 9:27pm
How's it going everybody? Bare with me on this. Back in the winter of 2007 my brother Eric and I realized how distant our friendship had grown over the last couple of years. Through college and the demands from our jobs we had lost touch. So we decided to remedy it by quitting our jobs and taking an unplanned backpacking trip from the Patagonia to Panama for six months. Needless to say it was an epic trip full of mishaps and adventure. Upon my return I decided to put the collection of journal entries and edited down the thousands of pictures I took and put them into a new book called "Shopping for Dynamite -A Brotherly Adventure to South America".
I am writing because now I could really use your help. With the recent release of my book have decided to enter it into a travel book contest. The contest is based off a voting system and the top 10 voted on books will then qualify for professional judging. I would really like to be apart of that. It's grand prize is $3000.00. If you could spare a couple minutes -you'll have to register but it's with a cool company that doesn't spam you. I'd really appreciate it if you click on the link provided below and vote for my book. Help me reach my goal of 1000 votes. Once you have voted please forward on this link and encourage your family and friends to vote. The more the merrier! After you are done, I'd be curious to hear what you think of the book. You can view pictures of the printed book on my blog link below. Thanks so much for the support.
Best Regards,
-Mike Greener

http://www.blurb.com/photo-book-contest/contest_homehttp://mikegreener.blogspot.com/2009/10/shopping-for-dynamite-book-release.html

http://www.mikegreener.com/

mike@mikegreener.com

http://www.blurb.com/

He has some really great stuff. Give him a good vote! I did.

8FPS: My Best Photos from 10/18/09-10/24/09

This week had a bunch of great sports games. I shoot primarily sports, and this week had them. As far as the news and features side went there wasn't much happening. Thrill the World was the most exciting as I already wrote a post on that. It was a pretty fun week overall. Here are the shots:

Pleasant Valley High's Allison Grant digs the ball against Enterprise High during the third game of their girls volleyball match at PV's Varley Gym Tuesday, October 20, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Randy Landis shows off his hawk "Rosie" for the public that came out to Gateway Museum to engage in activities for Saturday's at the Museum on Saturday, October 24, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Pleasant Valley High's #3 Kristen Francis (left) and #1 Daniella Lacroix (right) celebrate a score against Enterprise High during the second game of their girls volleyball match at PV's Varley Gym Tuesday, October 20, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico Police Capt. Lori MacPhail, and Sgt. Dan Fonseca look over plans with Chico High ROP students Wendy Solis, 17, and Jacob Winslow, 17, (left to right) at the station to show them remodeling drawings of the physical training center in development Wednesday, October 21, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico High's #4 Andrew Perlinger (right) rushes against Paradise High's #5 Austin Theyer (left) in the second quarter of their football game at CSUC University Stadium Friday, October 23, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Paradise High's #18 Casey McCartin (left) yells out a cheer as the team prepares against Chico High before the first quarter of their football game at CSUC University Stadium Friday, October 23, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico High's #12 Savannah Stoner (left) watches against Paradise High's #8 Elizabeth Kepley (right) set the ball in the first game of their girls volleyball match at Chico High on Thursday, October 22, 2009 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Daniel Donnelly (left) and Alexandra O'Neil (right) setup artwork from faculty and staff for the new art exhibition "New Beginnings" at the art gallery in the new arts building at Butte College on Friday, October 23, 2009 in Butte Valley, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

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Thrill the World

This past Saturday, a bunch of zombies gathered downtown to thrill the world. And with Halloween approaching they weren't really scaring anyone. Instead a sea of spectators gathered to watch the group of over a hundred people that took part in "Thrill the World" event, a performance celebrating Michael Jackson's "Thriller". The group joined hundreds of other participants around the world that were suppose to dance around the same time together. I was surprised to see so many people involved. It was really great. Everyone likes Michael Jackson. And with his recent passing I believe it gave people more incentive to come out and watch. It was in a way, to pay homage to the great entertainer.

A group of zombies danced to Michael Jackson's Thriller for the Thrill the World event in City Plaza on Saturday, October 24, 2009 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Cathy Small Tuttle (center) leads the group she organized for the Thrill the World event in City Plaza on Saturday, October 24, 2009 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Alejandra Mendez, 14 (top) peers up from lying on the ground with a group of zombies on the ground before they danced to Michael Jackson's Thriller. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Zombies lay on the ground waiting to be awakened by the sound of Michael Jackson's Thriller for the Thrill the World event. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Ron Jones, Jodi Sorenson, and Lisa Billingsley (left to right) warm up their dance moves as they get ready with a group of zombies that danced to Michael Jackson's Thriller for the Thrill the World event in City Plaza on Saturday, October 24, 2009 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

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