UPGRADED LIVING STAFF

AVEED KHAKI

Owner/Publisher

JASON CORONA

Sales Director

SHELLY BRANDON Writer

TIM MILHORN

Writer

MADDIE RODRIGUEZ Writer

DIANE CLIFFORD

Cover Story Photographer

ERIK BROWN

Cover Design

Contributors

DOUG LOVE Real Estate

SWEENEY & MICHEL Finance

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Community

36 10 years of a family's vision to allow seniors to age in place, helping them to be happy at home

38 A spotlight on CASA—the folks on a mission to provide advocacy and support to children in the foster care system

Home

15 The Hanosh family finds total comfort in their outdoor space courtesy of the team at Patio Pros

26 Creating straight lines in wavy spaces—a New Again remodel that transforms eccentric into modern

28 What has three legs and ruins a real estate showing? Doug Love cooks up a fresh tale with the answer.

Food

19 Tips, tricks, and hacks from those in the know, alongside recipes from industry experts to help you be the star of your summer BBQ

47 Celebrating the Slice of Chico, we pair our ingredient of the month, watermelon, with some places sure to wow you with this summer favorite.

48 Quench your thirst with a watermelon mojito—a refreshing treat perfect for these summer months.

50 We take you on a trip to meet the families hard at work behind your favorite local produce as we peruse CCFM's farmers markets.

55 What the truck!?! Surf down the Esplanade to discover sushi, hibachi, and all the flare of island fare you’d never expect from a food truck.

56 Looking to stay hydrated this summer? Culligan has the hook-up on “freshsqueezed water.”

Potpourri

34 Sweeney & Michel urge you to put your checkbook away with three smarter ways to support charities.

58 Artist Sam Pullenza discusses a passion rediscovered.

59 Jammin through the Canyon— decades of smooth grooves and Helltown sound with Dylan’s Dharma

61 All-American, Angela Schykerynec, hammers her way from Orland High School to UC Berkeley.

62 Help us and the NSPCA in our continuous mission to find these local, loveable pets a home.

Feature

41 The short trip up Highway 99 reveals excitement for those passionate about flame-kissed food and a shaded escape from the seasonal heat. Opposites attract at Lassen Steakhouse and Lassen Gardens, where you can have your cake, and eat it too.

ON THE COVER: JENN AND WES SALISBURY OF LASSEN STEAKHOUSE & LASSEN GARDENS

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