Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Storms...Hail Yeah!

    There is always a bit of excitement to storms that only last for about a half hour or so. You have to act quick and think fast of something while at the same time trying to keep the equipment dry and dodge the hail that is falling. These storms move fast and pound the ground. Chico was rocked with a heavy rainfall that brought some pellet sized hail Wednesday. I noticed the sky change and headed out when it started to sprinkle. About the time I got in my car (30ft away), it started to downpour, followed by hail. I knew it wouldn't last long and hopped out of my car and to the street where I shot the hail falling on the ground. The hail let up, but the rain didn't. I drove out to see what else I could find.

Cars drive along E. Park Ave where hail piles up along the road as a strong quick storm brought some hail and rain down on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Kaoyee Chue, 22, walks under an umbrella across W. 3rd St. along Broadway as a strong quick storm brought some hail and rain down on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 in Downtown Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

A man walks along Broadway as a strong quick storm brought some hail and rain down on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 in Downtown Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

    I tried to follow the storm, but it was moving quite fast. I saw some lightning, but was too slow to capture it. I decided to head downtown to hopefully find some people dealing with the crazy weather. I spotted a Chico State student with a huge umbrella. I took a couple shots around downtown, but was getting too soaked in the rain. Then like a faucet, the rain stopped. The sun came out and it was like nothing ever happened. 

A rainbow appear in the dark rain clouds over the Senator Theater on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 in Downtown Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

    Later that day I headed to the same spot along W. 3rd St that I photographed to women crossing the street with an umbrella. No more than an hour after the downpour, the streets were dry and the sun was shining. It was amazing what the difference had been. You would have never known if you just walked out from dining at Broadway Heights. 

These two photos were taken about an hour apart along W. 3rd St along Broadway in which the top photo shows the street drenched after a strong storm brought some hail and rain down and which in the bottom photo appears dry and sunny Wednesday, April 28, 2010 in Downtown Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

     As I stayed amazed at the storm that came through, I suddenly realized how funny it was for me to cover the storm as a news story. You see, in the Florida Keys, this type of weather happens everyday. Granted without the hail, but the downpour to a sudden sunshine is nothing unusual for a Floridian, or a Hawaiian for that matter. It just made everything humorous to think of what those people might think of seeing the front of "news" being about a rain shower that came through town.





Tuesday, April 27, 2010

8FPS: Stabbing in Mobile Home

    Tuesday ended up being a little more exciting than expected. While looking for wild art, I was getting depressed at the lack of uniqueness in the town. I had searched for about an hour and a half with no luck. Well, as luck goes, when there's no news, get ready because something is about to happen. 
     Sure enough, it did. I was at the scene of a fallen tree, when I noticed police race to their patrol cars are flee the scene with sirens blazing. This generally means I better listen to my scanner. I heard of chatter about police looking for a suspect. A quick call to the office and got an address. I headed out to the scene of a stabbing in a mobile home park alongE. Lassen Ave. There had been a victim of a stabbing and police were searching for a suspect at the time I arrived. 
     When I arrive on scene to situations like this, it is always important to work with police to gain the access I need. There is a positive relationship with the Chico Police that the Chico Enterprise-Record has. We have been able to gain the access we need without jeopardizing the duties of law enforcement. I was able to gain entry to the mobile home part where I kept a tight ear on my scanner to hear of updates to police activity. I heard of them moving in on a suspect near the rear of the complex. I couldn't walk through the police tape that had been setup, because that area had been designated a crime scene. I hopped a fence and walked around the complex to where police had apprehended a suspect. They took the suspect into custody and the excitement was over.

Chico Police Det. Jim Parrott (left) and Sgt. Scott Franssen (right) walk into the victim's home after a report of a subject who had been stabbed in the trailer park at 370 E. Lassen Ave Tuesday, April 27, 2010 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico Police officer Scott Zuschin responds to a report of a subject who had been stabbed in the trailer park at 370 E. Lassen Ave Tuesday, April 27, 2010 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico Police Lt. Jennifer Gonzales (left) and officer Scott Zuschin (right) safely escort a Cal Fire-Butte County fire truck as the remain on the search of a suspect who stabbed a victim in the trailer park at 370 E. Lassen Ave Tuesday, April 27, 2010 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

the victim Jeffrey Smith is tended to by Enloe Paramedics as Chico Police responded to a report of a subject who had been stabbed in the trailer park at 370 E. Lassen Ave Tuesday, April 27, 2010 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico Police move in toward the suspect's residence to secure the scene as they responded to a report of a subject who had been stabbed in the trailer park at 370 E. Lassen Ave Tuesday, April 27, 2010 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico Police Det. Jose Lara (top) looks for a suspected weapon thrown atop the roof of the suspect's neighbor's residence as they responded to a report of a subject who had been stabbed in the trailer park at 370 E. Lassen Ave Tuesday, April 27, 2010 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico Police officer James Dimmitt (far left) walks past officer Wayne Rockwell (left) and Det. Jose Lara (right) who detain suspect Robert Morrison (center) as they responded to a report of a subject who had been stabbed in the trailer park at 370 E. Lassen Ave Tuesday, April 27, 2010 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico Police officer Wayne Rockwell (left) places suspect Robert Morrison, 29, under arrest after they responded to a report of a subject who had been stabbed in the trailer park at 370 E. Lassen Ave Tuesday, April 27, 2010 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enteprise-Record)


     The event was pretty low key. There was no big standoff and thankfully no fatality. Overall this incident is how I like them. They have all the excitement and intensity, without any of the disastrous outcomes. It is cleaned up easily and the report is pretty cut and dry. Just a good 'ol routine law enforcement. Although I did have a great reaction from the suspect when he was arrested. He flipped me off behind his back with his hands in cuffs and then made a goofy face and sounds as he walked past me. He really was a character. These are the times I wish I had the HDSLR to record video of it.





Wild Wind Brings Down Tree

A strong wind brought scattered rain showers through the Chico Tuesday. There was only one report of a major tree that had fallen. This was a big change from recent storms that have knocked over many trees damaging much of the town. I guess it seems all the trees have already been knocked down. The weather switched dramatically from wet and windy to sunny by mid afternoon. But that didn't stop the wind from knocking down a tree across the Esplanade near 6th St. I heard the report on the scanner and headed to the scene. No one was hurt, but it did cause a major traffic congestion. Luckily the City of Chico tree crew have had much practice and cleared the tree with ease.

City of Chico tree crew members, Tim Nebel, and Jerry Hoyt (left to right) use chainsaws to cut up an approximate 30ft tree that fell across the Esplanade at 6th St. in high winds and scattered rain showers Tuesday, April 27, 2010 in Chico, Calif. The fallen tree blocked the southbound lane and slowed northbound traffic to a single lane until it was cleared. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)




Saturday, April 24, 2010

Donkey Derby and Gold Nugget Parade

Magalia and Paradise, California were hootin' and hollerin' for Gold Nugget Days. This small town event gets the communities all excited for the spring season. The days activities started with a Donkey Derby, in which competitors race donkeys through a course. This isn't an easy task, as the donkeys usually become quite stubborn at the end where obstacles have been set up. It is really fun to watch. After the race, the town was treated to a parade. Everyone likes to come out and watch. And today, the weather was perfect for the event. 

Cameron Hill, 9 (left) Cian Furguson, 9 (center) and Mae Bardsley (right) dress up as they rode waving and blowing bubbles in the Gold Nugget Days Parade down the Skyway on Saturday, April 24, 2010 in Paradise, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Ray Flores (left) of the US Marine Corps and other members of the Color Guard march in The Gold Nugget Days Parade down the Skyway on Saturday, April 24, 2010 in Paradise, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Tom Fletcher pulls his donkey "Nelly" past the obstacle course as competitors race to get their donkeys to the finish in the Donkey Derby during Gold Nugget Days on Saturday, April 24, 2010 in Magalia, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Bobbi Ryon pulls her donkey "Baby" past the obstacle course as competitors race to get their donkeys to the finish in the Donkey Derby during Gold Nugget Days on Saturday, April 24, 2010 in Magalia, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)





Beyond the Blunt

I got a chance to photograph a woman who uses marijuana for medicinal use. Medical marijuana is a controversial subject, but as an objective reporter we have to see every side of the story. Kris Kidd has a medical marijuana prescription she uses for her chronic pain. She really breaks a lot of the stereotypes that are assumed with marijuana users. Most people thing the legalization of marijuana would lead to a whole bunch of people stoned all the time losing their mind. 
Kris Kidd shows her vaporization device the uses for her medical marijuana prescription in her home to alleviate her chronic aches and pains on Friday, April 23, 2010 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

A jar for medical marijuana prescription is kept in her home to alleviate Kris Kidd's chronic aches and pains. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Kris Kidd uses a tiny microscope to inspect her medical marijuana prescription in her home. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

     After meeting with Kris, she gives such a different viewpoint to those who truly benefit from the use of marijuana. When she uses it, it allows her to function; it allows her to go out and operate in the world without pain. In fact, she actually worries about the legalization of marijuana. Right now, she is able to get a quality prescription that is suited for her pain. If it becomes legal, she worries it might causes prices to be inflated as well as quality to go unmonitored because of it's ease of growth. Right now, under a prescription, it is very safe for her to use. Kris gives a new viewpoint to the every growing controversy, and a unique story about this hot topic.


Kris Kidd shows her vaporization device the uses for her medical marijuana prescription in her home to alleviate her chronic aches and pains on Friday, April 23, 2010 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Kris Kidd pulls out her prescription drugs that she takes everyday and it legal to use all of them, which she says is quite scary to think about when she uses medical marijuana, which for others is illegal. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)



Football Scores for Baseball Game

I was shocked to see Feather River College baseball team put up 8 runs before Butte College even got a chance to bat. But as Butte coach Anthony Ferro said to his team at the end of the top of the first inning, "Forget about it. Let's just have some fun." Well fun they did have as the game eventually turned into something that looked more like a football score than baseball. Unfortunately for Butte, they still managed to loose the game at the end. The final score was 22-14. Maybe it's just me, but baseball season has just started, and I am already getting excited for football.

Butte College's Austin Prott, Brandon Evans, and Michael Pena (left to right) congratulate each other on scoring off a double by Greg Ruggles (not seen) against Feather River College in the bottom of the fourth inning during their baseball game at Butte's Cowan Field on Friday, April 23, 2010 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)





CSUC Unifies at Rally

California State University - Chico was struck with big news of a violent attack against its Associated Student President Joseph Igbineweka this last week. Students gathered on campus to rally against hate. Igbineweka is a genuinely nice guy who is well respected in the student body. He suffered major injuries after being stabbed violently one night. The case is still under investigation. It was a nice reaction to the news that the students did not get anger at the rally. Instead they stood together in a very positive attitude. It was a nice change of pace from normal demonstrations that harvest on rage and anger. This rally which had the high potential for such a thing, was rather a celebration of diversity and unity. The group that gathered even dance after the speakers were done.

Chico State President Paul Zingg (left) speaks as Javan Smith, 20 (right) holds a sign "We Represent Unity" to students, faculty, and community representatives gathered for a Unity Rally at CSUC Chico State on Friday, April 23, 2010 in Chico, Calif. The event was to raise concern over the recent violent act to Associated Students President Joseph Igbineweka. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Dana Francis (left) has Krystel Tonga, 22 (right) place a yellow ribbon on Francis' arm that represented her support for unity as students, faculty, and community representatives gathered for a Unity Rally at CSUC Chico State on Friday, April 23, 2010 in Chico, Calif. The event was to raise concern over the recent violent act to Associated Students President Joseph Igbineweka. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Sahara Peña, 18, holds a sign "We Represent Unity" as students, faculty, and community representatives gathered for a Unity Rally at CSUC Chico State on Friday, April 23, 2010 in Chico, Calif. The event was to raise concern over the recent violent act to Associated Students President Joseph Igbineweka. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)






Thursday, April 22, 2010

Making Excuses To Get Outside

The weather has been great the last couple of days and has given me any excuse to get outside. Here is a little bit of my "office" view. 

Pete Uhl, 34, decided to spend his Earth Day enjoying some bouldering on the Monkey Face rock formation in Upper Bidwell Park Thursday, April 22, 2010 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Steve Henson gets some rest under the shade of a tree at One Mile Recreation Area on Wednesday, April 21, 2010 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)


Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Soko Smokin'

The wonderful pothead holiday "4/20" lit up the town today. I headed to the Children's Playground in Downtown Chico to find some people taking part in smoking hash, weed, marijuana... or whatever "street" name you would like to give the substance. When covering a type of story that has such a controversial history, it always pays to be cautious. I can't run in cameras firing snapping away at anyone I see. I have to build a relationship to the subjects in order for them to allow me into their story. I saw a group of men sitting on a bench. With the cameras at my side I approached them after I noticed them smoking. I told them who I was and if it was alright for me to take pictures of them and what they were doing. Most of the men said, not me, or "I'm on probation." 

A man who went by the name of Soko, 26, takes a hit of marijuana around 4:20pm at Children's Playground on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 in Chico, Calif. The time 4:20 on 4/20, makes for a big pot smoking day. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

There was one man who said it was OK for me to take pictures of him. I did. It went quick. They didn't have much and I was only able to snap off one hit that he took. After I took the pictures the other man said he had to go. He was going to save the rest for later. I continued talking to the men, and asked if I could have the name of the man I took a picture of. He said. "Yeah, my name is Soko." I asked if I could have his last name to which he replied, "Every knows me as just, Soko." So, that was it. It was an interesting conversation I had with the 26 year old who said he'd been smoking marijuana for the last 10 years. He meets so many people in Children's Playground that have such diverse life stories. And here I was, talking to such a man, with a diverse life story.




Friday, April 16, 2010

Upper "Wildlife" Park

I love when I get a little free time to roam. Probably my most favorite spot to room is through Upper Bidwell Park. I especially love to roam in the spring time when the wildflowers are in full bloom. I headed up to Horseshoe Lake and came across a family with their dog. They were sitting in a bed of wildflowers. I laid down flat on the ground to get close to the wildflowers for the shot. Yeah, I know, what a hard job I have. I have to lay down and relax... er, work hard, to get photos everyday. 

Tami Woodbeck (left) and Dain Thomas, 9 (right), with their black lab dog Jada find a nice place to sit amongst the wildflowers along Horseshoe Lake in Upper Bidwell Park on Friday, April 16, 2010 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

While exploring the area I also managed to spot a hawk who just scooped up a meal for himself. I heard a screech behind me and turned around pointing the camera in the air. I managed to snap a quick shot as the hawk flew past. 

A hawk snags a meal near Horseshoe Lake in Upper Bidwell Park on Friday, April 16, 2010 in Chico, Calif.
(Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)



Yep, not a bad day at all...




Double Team

I shot the Red Bluff and Chico high school baseball game on Friday. The game went very quick. Because our company also owns the local papers in both Chico and Red Bluff, I needed to get a shot of each team. I couldn't just focus on "my" team. Here are two sets of shots that portray both teams. The first set is a play with both teams in the shot. The second set is a single player from each team. With this whole collection, any number of stories can be written from the photos I took.

Chico High's #9 Tyler Clark (right) slides in safely at home plate to score behind Red Bluff High's #13 Austin Brownfield (left) in the bottom of the second inning during their baseball game at Skip McDonald field on Friday, April 16, 2010 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico High's #1 Pac Moxon (left) applies the tag against Red Bluff High's #17 Maison Etzler (right) who slid late into second base in the top of the fourth inning during their baseball game at Skip McDonald field on Friday, April 16, 2010 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico High's #7 Gavin Marasti (not seen) is thrown out at first base against Red Bluff High's #9 Ej Stanton in the bottom of the fourth inning during their baseball game at Skip McDonald field on Friday, April 16, 2010 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico High's #9 Tyler Clark fields the ball to first base for the force out against Red Bluff High's #10 Cody Gappa (not seen) in the top of the third inning during their baseball game at Skip McDonald field on Friday, April 16, 2010 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)





Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Tres Hombres Begins Rebuild

Most people think of it as the Tres Hombres Fire, when in actuality, the fire caused more damage to Mr. Pickle, which resides next door. About $675,000 in damage was caused to Mr. Pickle, while about $300,000 in damage was cause to the mexican restaurant, Tres Hombres. The fire devastated the community after starting in the early morning hours. 
     Since then, the community has shown much support to the corner eatery, even with the City Council giving a go ahead for an expansion. I had the opportunity to to visit the construction site to take images of what has progressed. I saw a neat feature of the cleansing process that involved using dry ice blasting to clean the ash and smell of smoke. Workers from Cleanrite have been spending days cleaning the ceiling beams of the smoke damage from the fire. It is always a neat process to see how things are done behind the boarded windows.

Billson Construction worker Randy Corriea hammers in supports on the roof Tuesday, April 13, 2010 in Chico, Calif, of what used to be Mr. Pickle after it was destoyed in a fire earlier in the year alongside Tres Hombres restaurant. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Cleanrite worker Fred Hoag gathers the dry ice to be used for blasting the ceiling beams inside Tres Hombres to get rid of the smoke smell and ash buildup Tuesday, April 13, 2010 in Chico, Calif, after it was destoyed in a fire earlier in the year alongside Mr. Pickle restaurant. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Cleanrite worker Justin Natieal applies a dry ice blasting to the ceiling beams inside Tres Hombres to get rid of the smoke smell and ash buildup Tuesday, April 13, 2010 in Chico, Calif, after it was destoyed in a fire earlier in the year alongside Mr. Pickle restaurant. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Cleanrite workers Tim O'Shea (left) and Fred Hoag (right) apply a dry ice blasting to the ceiling beams inside Tres Hombres to get rid of the smoke smell and ash buildup Tuesday, April 13, 2010 in Chico, Calif, after it was destoyed in a fire earlier in the year alongside Mr. Pickle restaurant. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Billson Construction worker Mike Norton saws supports for the roof Tuesday, April 13, 2010 in Chico, Calif, of what used to be Mr. Pickle after it was destoyed in a fire earlier in the year alongside Tres Hombres restaurant. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

I was told the work would be done sometime during the summer with hopes to open up late August. It would be a nice comeback for the community to see the restaurant opens its doors with some summer events still around. Tres Hombres was always a hot spot to go downtown and enjoy some chips and salsa. Oh yeah, and Mr. Pickles sandwiches too.





Saturday, April 10, 2010

Keeping Track of Stars at Track Meet

     I photographed the Chico State Twilight Invitational Track meet this Saturday. Track is generally an exciting sport that is also very challenging. Most of the competitors don't have numbers they wear to identify themselves with a roster. I have to be quick to keep track of who I take pictures of and their accomplishments. I was able to snap a couple shots off real quick. I would have liked to devote more time to the event, but am unable to give it that time commitment due to earlier assignments. I keep my eyes out for some excitement. 

Chico State's Michelle Burley (left) races against Humboldt State's Olivia Juarez (right) in the women's 400m race during their track meet at the CSUC University Stadium Saturday, April 10, 2010 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico State's Nick Lonnegren (left) takes the anchor from Matt Sloggy (right) in the men's 4x100m relay in their track meet at the CSUC University Stadium Saturday, April 10, 2010 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico State's Ryan Bertucci clears the high jump in their track meet at the CSUC University Stadium Saturday, April 10, 2010 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico State's Shannon Jordan (left) and Nichole Brieno (right) race in the women's hurdles during their track meet at the CSUC University Stadium Saturday, April 10, 2010 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Chico State's Aimee Rodgers (center) races against Southern Oregon Chenin Young (left) and Oregon Tech's Nikki Smith (right) in the women's hurdles during their track meet at the CSUC University Stadium Saturday, April 10, 2010 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)


     While looking around the track for some events I noticed one of the officials. It was Emily Azevedo, who was a Chico High grad, that went on to compete in the 2010 Olympic Winter games in the bobsled. She was at the track meet helping out with officiating. Since her rise to Olympic fame, she has become a local hero in Chico. The track event was a small event that allowed me to have a casual conversation with Azevedo. She was a very sweet and humble person. It will be exciting to see her career take off as she continues to compete. I was not planning on seeing her at the track meet. 


Winter Olympic bobsledder Emily Azevedo keeps an eye on the men's 1500m race as she was seen helping out with the starts at the Chico State track meet at the CSUC University Stadium Saturday, April 10, 2010 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)


     It allowed me to capture a couple frames that we will probably be using for a future feature. It goes to show that you must always keep your eyes open. I came to the track meet to photograph the sport, but ended up finding another story while there. 




Tuesday, April 6, 2010

California Poppies Pop Up

Spring is here and the sun is shining. Poppies are opening up in fields all around Chico. They are so vibrant and go well with a deep, blue sky. I never really look through the camera when taking pictures of the poppies. I can't even get that low. I place the camera on the ground and point it to look up. It is a great viewpoint of the flower. They stand tall towering high in the sky, even though they are only about 6 inches up. I always enjoy taking pictures of them.

A bug's shadow is seen crawling up one of the California poppies that pop up from the sunlight in an open field behind the Chico Mall parking lot Tuesday, April 6, 2010 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/staff photo)






Saturday, April 3, 2010

Two Sides to Every Story... Happy Easter!

This Saturday I was able to photograph two sides to the Easter Story. On one side was the commercial appeal of Easter eggs and bunny ears, on the other the religious values. I started in the morning taking pictures of many kids racing around to get a bright plastic egg. Later in the day I headed to the Jesus Center for a Easter lunch meal for the homeless. Both are aspects of the Easter holiday, but are very different in nature. Which side do you celebrate? Happy Easter!

Cody Wallace, 5, searches out the best eggs during the CARD Spring Jamboree Easter Egg Hunt at the CARD Center Saturday, April 3, 2010 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)

Corey Ward (top left) and Rich Hartman (top right) mingle with Maria Jaime, Brian Jaime, 3, Julian Chavez, 3, Gerardo Chavez, 9, Andrew Jaime, 8, Rosalina Jaime, and Patricia Silva (clockwise from bottom left) who enjoy a warm meal during the Jesus Center Easter Lunch for the homeless Saturday, April 3, 2010 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/Chico Enterprise-Record)