Sonia Chavez

Name: Sonia Chavez.

Age: 26.

Residence: Chico since June, but I'm already moving back to Yuba City.

Occupation: Administrative assistant at Valley Truck and Tractor in Yuba City.

Hobbies, interests: Photography.

Where do you get your news? Internet.

What's bringing you back to the Yuba-Sutter area? My whole life is here — family, friends, job.

What do you like about this area? The small-town feel — when you've gone to school here you are likely to run into people you know. Moving to Chico was the only crazy thing I did — it's beautiful but I'm ready to come home.

What is the closest you've been to a famous person? At a Jason Aldean concert, I was within the first 10 rows.

Where is your dream vacation? Ireland; it's a completely different country. That is where my boyfriend's family is from. I've heard its history. And it's beautiful.

Favorite television show: "Sons of Anarchy."

Who has had a strong influence in your life? My mother — she's pretty much raised me since my dad passed away. l was 9 years old when he died.

Tell us about a memorable experience: Summers with friends while in high school; good times with good friends.

What did you want to be when you were a kid? I wanted to be famous — an actress or singer.

Favorite places to go to in the area? The Happy Viking during the sports season.

What is your dream job? Owning my own photography studio.

What would you like to see different in the community? More things geared toward my age group.

Who should play you in a movie? Mila Kunis.

Favorite movie: "The Sandlot" or "The Goonies."

What is your pet peeve? Telling me I can't do something.

What do you like about yourself? That I'm very easy going; I get along with anyone.