Paradise is an incorporated town in Butte County, in the northwest foothills of California's Central Valley, in the Sierra. The town is considered part of the Chico Metropolitan Area. The population was 26,408 at the 2000 census. Paradise is some 15 miles (24 km) northeast of Chico and 100 miles (160 km) north of Sacramento. Image File history File links Butte_County_California_Incorporated_and_Unincorporated_areas_Paradise_Highlighted. ... This list of countries, arranged alphabetically, gives an overview of countries of the world. ... United States of America, showing states, divided into counties. ... Butte County is a county located in the Central Valley of the U.S. state of California, north of state capital Sacramento. ... The U.S. state of California is divided into 58 counties. ... Butte County is a county located in the Central Valley of the U.S. state of California, north of state capital Sacramento. ... A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ... This article is about the physical quantity. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... Elevation histogram of the surface of the Earth – approximately 71% of the Earths surface is covered with water. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... This article is about the unit of length. ... Population density per square kilometre by country, 2006 Population density map of the world in 1994. ... Timezone and TimeZone redirect here. ... PST is UTC-8 The Pacific Standard Time Zone (PST) is a geographic region that keeps time by subtracting eight hours from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) resulting in UTC-8. ... −12 | −11 | −10 | −9:30 | −9 | −8 | −7 | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3:30 | −3 | −2:30 | −2 | −1 | −0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Although DST is common in Europe and North America, most of the worlds people do not use it. ... PDT is UTC-7 The Pacific Time Zone observes standard time by subtracting eight hours from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-8). ... −12 | −11 | −10 | −9:30 | −9 | −8 | −7 | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3:30 | −3 | −2:30 | −2 | −1 | −0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Mr. ... The 530 area code covers Chico, Redding, Marysville, Red Bluff, Oroville, Placerville, and Truckee, California. ... Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the U.S. Federal government for use by all (non-military) government agencies and by government contractors. ... GNIS (The Geographic Names Information System) contains name and locative information about almost two million physical and cultural features located throughout the United States of America and its Territories. ... There are 478 incorporated cities in California, 22 of which are styled Town of (Name) instead of City of (Name). ... Butte County is a county located in the Central Valley of the U.S. state of California, north of state capital Sacramento. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... The California Central Valley Part of the Valley as seen from overhead A typical Central Valley scene at ground level The California Central Valley is a large, flat valley that dominates the central portion of the U.S. state of California. ... This article is about the mountain range in the Western United States. ... Nickname: Location of Chico in California Coordinates: , Country State County Settled 1843 Founded 1860 Incorporated January 8, 1872 Government  - Mayor Andrew Holcombe  - City Council Scott Gruendl Steve Bertagna Larry Wahl Ann Schwab Mary Flynn Tom Nickell  - City Manager Area  - City 71. ... Nickname: Location of Chico in California Coordinates: , Country State County Settled 1843 Founded 1860 Incorporated January 8, 1872 Government  - Mayor Andrew Holcombe  - City Council Scott Gruendl Steve Bertagna Larry Wahl Ann Schwab Mary Flynn Tom Nickell  - City Manager Area  - City 71. ... Sacramento redirects here. ...

Geography

The town of Paradise is spread out on a wide ridge which rises between deep canyons on either side. These canyons are formed by the west branch of the Feather River to the east, and Butte Creek to the west, which forms a magnificent canyon that could be referred to as a "mini-Grand Canyon". The Paradise area extends northwards from Paradise to include the unincorporated town of Magalia and smaller communities such as Stirling City to the far north. Elevations in the town range from around 1500 to 2300 feet (450 to 700 m), steadily increasing as one travels northwards. The town is approximately 8 miles (13 km) east of the city of Chico, and 10 miles (16 km) north of the Oroville area. This article treats the river in California. ... Butte Creek is tributary to the Sacramento River, joining the river in the vicinity of Colusa, California. ... This article is about the canyon in the southwestern United States. ... Magalia is a census-designated place (CDP) in Butte County, California, United States. ... USGS satellite photo of Stirling City Stirling City is an unincorporated village in Butte County, California, located on Paradise Ridge in the western foothills of the Sierra Nevada. ... Nickname: Location of Chico in California Coordinates: , Country State County Settled 1843 Founded 1860 Incorporated January 8, 1872 Government  - Mayor Andrew Holcombe  - City Council Scott Gruendl Steve Bertagna Larry Wahl Ann Schwab Mary Flynn Tom Nickell  - City Manager Area  - City 71. ... Oroville is the county seat of Butte County, California. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 47.3 km² (18.2 mi²), all land. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 26,408 people, 11,591 households, and 7,244 families residing in the town. The population density was 558.7/km² (1,447.1/mi²). There were 12,374 housing units at an average density of 261.8/km² (678.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 93.73% White, 0.19% Black or African American, 1.07% Native American, 1.04% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 1.21% from other races, and 2.64% from two or more races. 4.27% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ...

There were 11,591 households out of which 23.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.7% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.5% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.77. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...

In the town the population was spread out with 20.4% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 21.2% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 27.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females there were 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $31,863, and the median income for a family was $41,228. Males had a median income of $35,419 versus $25,231 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,267. About 9.7% of families and 12.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.6% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Politics

In the state legislature Paradise is located in the 4th Senate District, represented by Republican Sam Aanestad, and in the 3rd Assembly District, represented by Republican Rick Keene. Federally, Paradise is located in California's 2nd congressional district, which has a Cook PVI of R +13^[1] and is represented by Republican Wally Herger. Herger received a 3% progressive rating from a self-described non-partisan group that provides a "searchable database of Congressional voting records from a Progressive perspective"^[2], and a 100% conservative rating from a conservative group.^[3] Californias Capitol, where the State Legislature meets California State Assembly chamber California state Senate chamber The California Legislature is the legislative branch of the state government of California. ... California State Senate chamber The California State Senate is the upper house of the California State Legislature. ... The Republican Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States of America, along with the Democratic Party. ... Sam Aanestad (R-Grass Valley) is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon who was elected to the California State Legislature in 1998 to represent the 3rd Assembly District. ... The California State Assembly chamber California State Assembly Chamber in the State Capitol The California State Assembly is the lower house of the California State Legislature. ... Rick Keene (born November 16, 1957) is a California State Assembly member from the states third district (representing Chico, Marysville, and Grass Valley). ... California congressional districts since 2003. ... The Cook Partisan Voting Index indicates how much more Democratic or Republican a district performs compared to the nation as a whole. ... Walter William (Wally) Herger, Jr. ... This article is about Progressivism. ... Ths article deals with conservatism as a political philosophy. ...

Health care

The State of California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development defines Feather River Hospital as a General Acute Care Hospital in Paradise with Basic emergency care as of August 22, 2006. The facility is located at (NAD83) latitude/longitude 39°45′25″N, 121°34′16″W. For the town in the Republic of Ireland, see Hospital, County Limerick. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Education

Paradise is served by Ponderosa Elementary School, Paradise Elementary School, Paradise Charter Middle School, Cedarwood Elementary School, Evergreen Sixth Grade Academy, Paradise Intermediate School, Mountain Ridge Middle School, Paradise High School, Children's Community Charter School, and Ridgeview High School.

Transportation

There are not many options for transportation within Paradise other than driving an automobile. One notable exception is the Paradise Memorial Trail, which is a paved pedestrian and bicycle path which runs through town on the path of the former railroad tracks leading up the ridge. However, aside from points along this path, the very 'hilly' nature of the town, coupled with the large spacing of commercial areas and large land area make Paradise difficult to navigate on foot or on a bicycle.

The main road through town, and Paradise's link with Chico is known as The Skyway, or simply "Skyway". Skyway begins in the Valley, at the Highway 99 Freeway in Chico, and runs up the ridge as a 4-lane divided highway until it reaches Paradise. Through the town it is a four-lane undivided highway, and it becomes a 2-lane road as it continues up the Ridge to Magalia and numerous smaller communities to the north. Paradise is connected to Oroville via Highway 191, otherwise known as Clark Road upon entering the town. Nickname: Location of Chico in California Coordinates: , Country State County Settled 1843 Founded 1860 Incorporated January 8, 1872 Government  - Mayor Andrew Holcombe  - City Council Scott Gruendl Steve Bertagna Larry Wahl Ann Schwab Mary Flynn Tom Nickell  - City Manager Area  - City 71. ... The California Central Valley Part of the Valley as seen from overhead A typical Central Valley scene at ground level The California Central Valley is a large, flat valley that dominates the central portion of the U.S. state of California. ... JUNCTION POSTMILE I-5 KER 0. ... Magalia is a census-designated place (CDP) in Butte County, California, United States. ... Oroville is the county seat of Butte County, California. ... State Route 191 is a spur route off of State Route 70 in California, USA. It connects Route 70 with the city of Paradise. ...

Paradise is also served by the "B Line", Butte County's regional bus service.

Paradise Skypark, (FAA identifier: Q88), is located parallel to State Route 191 and south of the town at 39°42′59″N, 121°42′59″W.

Notable residents

• Actor and painter Gary Burghoff of M.A.S.H. formerly resided in Paradise. ^{[citation needed]}
• Olympian Jack Yerman, winner of the 1600 meter relay in 1960 (Rome, Italy), also resides in Paradise with his wife Margo.^{[citation needed]}
• Nobel Prize-winning physicist Arthur Leonard Schawlow lived in Paradise a number of years.^{[citation needed]}

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See also

Paradise is home to Radio Paradise, a listener-supported internet radio station and community web site. Radio Paradise is a popular Internet radio station that defines itself as eclectic online rock radio. The channel differs from most FM channels and other Internet stations in that the music played is not limited to any specific genre but instead represents great variety. ...

Media

Newspapers
Paradise Post

External links

• Town of Paradise web site
• Town history, geography, etc.
• Town info, weather, geography and more
• Paradise Post

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