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👨‍⚕️ 🚜 Discover the ever-evolving world of medical aesthetics and how agriculture has shaped Butte County in the August ...
08/01/2025

👨‍⚕️ 🚜 Discover the ever-evolving world of medical aesthetics and how agriculture has shaped Butte County in the August 2025 issue of Upgraded Living!

Fall in love with Amour Medical Aesthetics and learn about the myriad technologies they’re using to deliver health and beauty to Butte County and beyond.

Explore the living labs at the Chico State Farm and see how they prepare students for a career in agriculture.

Hop in and join us for a farm stand tour of Butte County with stops at some of our favorite purveyors.

Farm-to-table isn’t just a popular phrase; it’s a way of life in Northern California. Read about local farm and restaurant partnerships you have to try!

Wi******er Goose delivers a farm-forward sandwich that ranks as one of the best we’ve had in Chico.

Try your hand at one of our delicious recipes that make the most of peaches, currently in season throughout the North Valley!

Finally, travel back in time to the Gold Rush with a weekend trip to Downieville!

📖 Read these stories—and so many more—in our August 2025 issue, available at any of our 600+ distribution locations throughout Butte County. You can also read it online by clicking the link in our bio or visiting

https://bit.ly/UL_August25

🍹 Discover the zero-proof movement in our July 2025 issue of Upgraded Living! Go behind the scenes at All The Bitter, Bu...
07/01/2025

🍹 Discover the zero-proof movement in our July 2025 issue of Upgraded Living!

Go behind the scenes at All The Bitter, Butte County’s first zero-proof/no alcohol bar, bottle shop, lounge, and bitters production facility.

🤗 Connect with the Chico Newcomers Club and learn about all they’re doing to welcome new residents to Chico.

🎨 Explore Butte County’s vibrant mural scene and the artists who make these works of art possible.

🔨 Meet this issue’s Cool Kid, Nathan Brady, and follow his journey as a woodworker, fabricator, and innovator.

🗺️ Uncover hidden restaurant patios throughout Butte County and the delicious treats they offer.

🍸 Delight in the flavors of no-alcohol cocktails at six forward-thinking bars and restaurants in Chico and be amazed at how they’re nearly indistinguishable from their counterparts made with alcohol.

🌊 Chase waterfalls on our 3-day journey through some of the most picturesque waterfalls in Northern California.

📖 Read these stories—and so many more—in our July 2025 issue, available at any of our 600+ distribution locations throughout Butte County. You can also read it online by clicking the link in our bio or visiting

https://bit.ly/UL_July25

Awesome People of Chico!

🏥 If you’ve driven along Oroville’s Olive Highway recently, you’ve likely noticed the impressive new five-story glass to...
06/13/2025

🏥 If you’ve driven along Oroville’s Olive Highway recently, you’ve likely noticed the impressive new five-story glass tower rising at Oroville Hospital. This major expansion adds nearly 159,000 square feet and increases bed capacity from 153 to 211, doubling the hospital’s footprint. Designed to meet the region’s growing needs, the tower brings cutting-edge technology, a welcoming environment, and expanded services—including neurosurgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Among its innovations is Histotripsy, a non-invasive liver cancer treatment available at just 20 hospitals globally. Oroville Hospital has already welcomed patients from as far as Australia.

The hospital also launches its psychiatry residency program this July through The Maguire Neuropsychiatric Institute—the first of its kind in Butte County. With six residents starting this year, the program aims to grow the local medical workforce and improve access to care.

Keep an eye out for updates on this incredible expansion and addition to Butte County!

👨🏻‍⚕️🏎️After 40 years and over 20,000 joint replacements, Dr. Helmuth Jones of Orthopedic Associates of Northern Califor...
06/05/2025

👨🏻‍⚕️🏎️After 40 years and over 20,000 joint replacements, Dr. Helmuth Jones of Orthopedic Associates of Northern California is retiring—but his impact is far from over.

Dr. Jones grew up in Wyoming, following his physician father on house calls to ranches, where he first glimpsed the rewards of rural medicine. His journey took him from berry fields and construction sites in Hawaii to medical school at OHSU, eventually choosing orthopedics for its hands-on nature.

In 1984, Dr. Jones and his family settled in Paradise, drawn by its small-town charm and the opportunity to provide personal, community-based care. He founded the Feather River Joint Replacement Center of Excellence in 2005, later merging with OANC in 2014. His sons, Dr. Phillip and Dr. Sid Jones, now work alongside him, continuing his legacy.

Though retiring from surgery, Dr. Jones will keep “putting things back together”—this time with vintage race cars. His story reflects a life of purpose, humility, and deep community ties.

📖 Read his story—and so many more—in our June health issue, available at any of our 600+ distribution locations throughout Butte County. You can also read it online by clicking the link in our bio or visiting

https://bit.ly/UL_June25

Join us in celebrating Dr. Helmuth Jones’s 40 years of orthopedic surgery excellence and community contributions in our ...
06/02/2025

Join us in celebrating Dr. Helmuth Jones’s 40 years of orthopedic surgery excellence and community contributions in our 2025 health issue!

Discover Oroville Hospital’s sweeping new expansion, Magnolia Health & Wellness’ new weight loss strategies, and ways to better your mental health.

Sample the Chico Certified Farmers Market and all that it has to offer!

Explore Stagecoach Lane Ranch and their short but delicious u-pick cherry season, along with our cherry cobbler recipe!

Tour the Chico History Museum as they commemorate the Bidwell Mansion.

Travel to Durham and delight in a delicious breakfast you won’t want to miss.

Get empowered with She Speaks Chico as they help women conquer business, life, and more!

Learn the art of sourdough baking, how to create a sourdough starter, and a bit of baking history.

Escape and recharge with six travel destinations not far from home.

And finally, give back by creating mutually beneficial food relationships this summer!

📖 Find this and so much more in our June issue at any of our 600+ distribution locations throughout Butte County, or read it online by clicking the link below:

https://www.bit.ly/UL_June25

👩🏼‍🍳A standout on any list of Chico’s women in business, Shelly Blanshei has helped shape the city’s dining scene for de...
06/02/2025

👩🏼‍🍳A standout on any list of Chico’s women in business, Shelly Blanshei has helped shape the city’s dining scene for decades. After returning to Chico in 1994, she co-founded Bidwell Perk and later launched the popular tea café, T. Bar, which now has locations in several cities.

Recently, Shelly has shifted her focus toward passion projects, including baking. Inspired by Ina Garten, she envisioned turning her garage into a baking retreat. To bring the dream to life, she enlisted Eric Enns of HIWA Builders. Eric transformed the 380-square-foot garage into a fully functional baking and guest space, complete with a large kitchen, Murphy bed, and private bath.

Eric’s wife, Nikole of Iko Design Studio, brought calm elegance to the space with thoughtful interiors. The result? A seamless backyard extension that feels both creative and cozy.

Shelly now enjoys her new retreat daily and wholeheartedly recommends Eric and Nikole to anyone wanting to create something extraordinary. Scroll through the photos and see why we’re absolutely in love with this beautiful remodel!

📖 Read Shelly’s story—and so many more—in our Women in Business issue, available at any of our 600+ distribution locations throughout Butte County. You can also read it online by clicking the link in our bio or visiting

https://bit.ly/UL_May25

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