Tanya Perez

Aug 18, 2024 | chicoer.com | Tanya Perez

On one of Steve’s and my first dates, we sat at the bar in a classic place in Palo Alto called 42nd Street. It felt so weirdly grown up and sophisticated to be 23 years old and perched on a barstool like Norm from “Cheers.” I have a vague memory of thinking we were gonna get “caught” for being fraud adults. These days, Steve and I make a beeline for a restaurant’s bar when we are dining out because, well, for all the reasons I’m about to share.

Aug 4, 2024 | chicoer.com | Tanya Perez

Three hundred and twenty one? Are you kidding me? This is the ranking that the website Wallethub.com has assigned to Chico under the heading of “The Best CollegeTowns in America.” Obviously, this is nonsense and completely bogus. Consider this my strongly worded letter of protest.

Jul 21, 2024 | chicoer.com | Tanya Perez

The number one question people ask when they meet me is, “How do you like Chico?” It’s polite, and it’s asked politely. This is almost always followed by, “What’s it like living in the house?” This question is asked with intense curiosity, the words “the house” being given a magical quality. And I can totally relate. I would absolutely want to know what it’s like to live in a 100-year-old historical landmark designed by renowned California architect Julia Morgan.

May 4, 2024 | davisenterprise.com | Tanya Perez

Today I'm handing over my column space to my colleagues at EdSource, reporters Betty Márquez Rosales and Mallika Seshadri. But first, a little background. I'm EdSource's editor and internship leader for student journalists at colleges and universities throughout California. It's an amazing gig, and I love guiding young journalists. These past couple of weeks, however, has given me an increased respect for their roles in news coverage.

Apr 5, 2024 | davisenterprise.com | Tanya Perez

Now I work with college student journalists for my job with EdSource as an internship leader/editor. A recent meeting centered on summer opportunities, and I casually asked who was looking forward to being home for the summer. There were some mixed emotions, so I decided to do a very similar survey about the nest refilling — this time from the chicks’ perspective.