Issue: March 17, 2011
Baring his soul
Few stories have the ability to open your eyes to another human being's perspective on life the way Calendar Editor Stacey Kennelly's feature story does this week. She shares the struggles and triumphs of Aydin Kennedy, a Chico man who, until three years ago, was a woman. He's undergone surgery, hormone therapy and counseling in order to find his true self. He bares his soul--and plenty of photographs that mark his journey--to the News & Review. His willingness to do that was brave, and I, for one, commend him for it.
That's not all: Stacey's not quite done with you yet--she's also written a piece on Cafe Culture's temporary closure after being denied a permit to sell beer and wine. There's news about bees, two local farmers' markets in peril, Bach on organ and a new Jamaican restaurant moving in where Sharon's Cookhouse used to be.
Keep reading,
Meredith J. Graham, managing editor
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Transcending gender
In a world where he’s long felt invisible, Aydin Kennedy reflects on the man he’s become, and the female identity he left behind.
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Running on empty
Café Culture owners Greg Fletcher and Praveen Ram revision the art, dance and music space they opened two years ago after their request for a beer license is rejected—again.
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‘Obamacare won’t solve the problems’
Will Obamacare produce health-care reform? Not really, four experts say.
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Getting some sunshine
Councilman Mark Sorensen’s push to move up the posting date of agendas is slated for an upcoming meeting.
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Future uncertain for two small farmers’ markets
In Chapmantown and Southside Oroville, organizers challenge community to keep markets alive.
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Bargaining in the light
Chico Unified School District administrator and trustees talk about the prospect of public union negotiations.
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Chico skier exonerated
Jeff Newman was charged last year with resisting arrest after a Forest Service officer came after him at his home for illegally posting a sign in Lassen National Forest.
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On the run again
Suspect who authorities shot after he used his car as a weapon slips out of the hospital, evading arrest yet again.
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Americans lose optimism in February
Fewer say the economy is getting better.
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Enloe sharpens recycling efforts
Enloe’s reusable-sharps containers will prevent thousands of pounds of waste.
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Haitians fish down food chain
Initial survey reveals Haiti’s coral reefs are world’s most overfished.
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Target hit with dumping fines
District attorney confirms Chico Target employees dumped waste improperly.
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Great green thoughts
Christine is on vacation this week, but she leaves the reader with these inspiring words from famous nature-lovers.
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Rethink your wardrobe
A few tips to make your duds more eco-friendly.
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Hard lesson from Japan
Nuclear power is dangerous, but so are coal and oil. It’s time to get real about renewables.
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Grant Blue Oak a charter
The kids love it. Their parents love it. Blue Oak deserves a new charter.
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The torture of Bradley Manning
The military is torturing him even before he’s been found guilty of a crime.
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Letters for March 17, 2011
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
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Spreading the love
Newton ‘Sipho’ Merritt brings Jamaican food and spirit to Chico.
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Anti-democracy in action
Tea Party-backed election-change measure is all about politics.
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This mortal toil
Mileage may vary with Chico Cabaret’s production of regional-theater standby.
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The Politics of Combined and Uneven Development
Michael Löwy explores Trotsky’s theory of permanent revolution.
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Lose Me in the Sand
Another powerful recording for San Francisco singer/songwriter Mark Growden.
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From His World to Mine
Dan Block’s interpretations of Duke Ellington.
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Stone by stone
Chico’s famous brewery teams up with monks for fundraising brew.
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Battle: Los Angeles blows up the script
If obscene sensory assault is your pleasure, the aliens have landed.
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The Adjustment Bureau
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
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All You Can Eat
A Chico News & Review Dining Guide • SPRING/SUMMER 2011.
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Happy, happy, joy, joy
Happy Garden is local favorite when it comes to family-friendly Chinese dining.
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Fusion jewel
Annie’s Asian Grill serves up delicious fusion fare in inviting atmosphere.
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CN&R Editors’ Picks
Our 10 favorite places when we want to eat Asian food (in alphabetical order).
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