Issue: March 24, 2011
The butterfly men
Did you know that climate change can be shown through butterflies? Well, it's true--and two experts on the insects have been noting their migratory patterns for decades. Our main feature story focuses on Arthur Shapiro, a UC Davis prof who follows his winged friends around the Sacramento Valley and keeps meticulous records on what he finds. Then there's Sterling Mattoon, a Chico butterfly expert who even has one of the insects named after him(!) His story is highlighted in a sidebar to the main feature. Check 'em both out--these guys are fascinating.
In other news: Are girls getting the short end of the stick at Chico Unified School District? An investigation aims to find out. Also, religious groups get together for philanthropy; music lovers join forces for Paradise music education; the founder of slam poetry makes his way to Chico; and Anthony Peyton Porter contemplates parenthood.
As always, thanks for reading,
Meredith J. Graham, managing editor
PS: Stay tuned for the CAMMIES coming up in April!
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‘Butterfly man’ finds clues to climate change
Is the climate heating up? A UC Davis Lepidoptera detective cracks the case.
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Chico’s own butterfly man
Sterling Mattoon is also watching species disappear from the Sacramento Valley in response to loss of habitat and climate change.
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Leveling the playing field
Spearheaded by Cindy Wolff, the American Association of University Women’s gender-inequity complaint launches a federal investigation into Chico Unified’s sports programs.
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Kids and the arts
Educators and community leaders unite in Paradise to support creativity in schools.
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Celebration of Abraham brings faiths together
Jews, Christians and Muslims share a meal, discuss their similarities rather than differences.
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To Japan, with love
The Chico Japan Friendship Club works to aid devastated country.
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Medical-marijuana advocate set for court
Joel Castle faces trial next month for allegedly trading pot for a guitar.
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Fifty pounds of pot
CPD arrests Chicoan Nathaniel Paul Oeding on suspicion of illegal marijuana sales after finding 50 pounds of pot in his truck.
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Blair on the air
Chico’s lovable TV weatherman Rob Blair is now a Top 40 deejay, too.
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‘Buy Local’ campaigns work
Institute for Local Self-Reliance survey shows ‘Buy Local’ campaigns worked in 2010.
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Fresh vs. fast
Chico State program aims to introduce kids to healthful eats, including ethnic produce.
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Don’t tread on wet trails in Bidwell Park
As rain makes Bidwell Park trails vulnerable, park-goers should be on alert.
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More fuss over ‘Frankenfish’
Groups back legislation that would outlaw or label genetically modified salmon.
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Eastern cougar officially extinct
After thorough review process, feds take eastern cougar off endangered list.
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Website offers tips on nontoxic cleaning with herbs and essential oils
Do your spring cleaning nontoxically.
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Pot duopoly poses problems
Limiting the number of medical-marijuana dispensaries to two is asking for trouble.
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Don’t let Wally Herger kill NPR
Tell your congressman to support public radio, not try to dismantle it.
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Support e-marketplace fairness
AB 153 would level playing field by requiring online retailers to collect sales tax.
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Palestine needs our support
There are plenty of things we can do locally to help in the resistance effort.
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Letters for March 24, 2011
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
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Flamenco fever
Richard Parker, a retired philosophy professor, has long loved playing the flamenco guitar.
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Measure A: pros and cons
One person’s ‘accountability’ is others’ unfairness and cost.
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On the road with Marc ‘Slam Papi’ Smith
Poetry slam founder Marc Smith on 25th anniversary tour.
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Moonwalking With Einstein
Remember that one thing that one time?
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McCovey Chronicles
McCovey Chronicles is the only S.F. Giants blog you need.
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Playing for Change inspires Playing for Chico
Chico High senior Hayley Walton teams with Chico musicians for music-video project.
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Sushi meets style at Gen Kai
The popular Chico Japanese restaurant boasts a new, chic location that offers a little something for everyone.
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Matthew McConaughey and stellar ensemble shine in understated crime drama
Matthew McConaughey and stellar ensemble shine in understated crime drama.
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Paul, an alien road-comedy for frat guys
Brit comedy gets Americanized.
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Battle: Los Angeles
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
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Cedar Rapids
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
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Red Riding Hood
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
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