Javon Yang

Name: Javon Vang.

Age: 18.

Family: Dad and mom, Michael and Kasia Vang; four sisters and one brother.

Residence: Browns Valley.

Occupation: At Carl's Jr. in Marysville.

How has working in the service industry affected you? I learned how to communicate with people better.

Hobbies, interests: Hanging out with friends at my home.

Where do you get your news? iPhone.

What brought you to the Yuba-Sutter area? Born in Yuba City.

What do you like about the area? It's small, not too complicated and there's not too much traffic.

Where would you like to visit? Hawaii.

What is the closest you've been to a famous person? Batman at Six Flags in Vallejo.

What would you do with a million dollars? Help my mom and dad pay off debts.

Favorite television show: "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air."

Favorite sports team: The Chicago Bulls — my uncle introduced me to the team.

Who has had a strong influence on your life? My dad — he's always working, never stops.

Tell us about favorite memory: Our family vacation — we went to Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon and then Disneyland.

What do you like about yourself? I'm usually happy, never really down.

What did you want to be when you were a kid? What my dad does — a dental technician.

What is your dream job? A nurse.

Favorite book: "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen —a kid is going to visit his dad and survives a plane crash.

Favorite movie: "The Pursuit of Happyness."