Issue: July 02, 2009
Welcome to the first newsletter of July! I hope this finds you with great plans for the holiday weekend. Plea from someone living among the trees: Please don’t firework me into oblivion ...The Feature Story this week revisits the Chico eyesores piece we ran a year ago at this time. Meredith J. Cooper took her camera around town to snap some of the less attractive places in need of makeovers, plus updated the progress (or lack thereof) on the 10 we spotlighted last year. If you can pick up a print edition of the paper, you’ll see some cool design work by Tina Flynn.The lead news story covers the departure of a high-profile member of a high-profile organization (no, not me; that comes later). Barbara Vlamis has been ousted as executive director of the Butte Environmental Council. Leslie Layton broke the news Tuesday morning on her ChicoSol site and wrote a story for us to run Thursday.Also in the news section: an interview with Enloe’s new CEO, a report on the City Council meeting, an update on Medi-Cal benefit reductions and a new feature called California Meltdown featuring other budget bits.On the jollier side, I’ve offered up my take on the new Transformers movie (hint: :-)) and Christine G.K. LaPado profiles local artists making a splash in the state capitol. And what would July 4 be without a Chow with cool recipes from Henri?Finally, a personal note you may have seen: I will be leaving the News & Review this week. As I explain in my column, it’s been a special three years for me at the CN&R, and I’m looking forward to what the amazing staff does here on out. 8-)Evan Tuchinsky, CN&R Editor
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The wrong message
Some properties in town are, shall we say, not quite up to Chico standards.
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Not much development
Most of last year’s eyesores are in the same condition—but there are a few surprises.
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Vlamis booted from BEC
Barbara Vlamis’ refusal to accept a co-directorship has led to her ouster as Butte Environmental Council’s executive director after 17 years.
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California meltdown
Herewith the latest budget-crisis news—local and state—from the week that was.
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The tooth of the matter
July 1 signals a change in Medi-Cal benefits that bode ill for people with dental problems—as well as speech, eye, ear, foot, psychological …
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Enloe: Meet the new boss, same as …
Mike Wiltermood, the “interim” removed from his CEO title, discusses the future of Chico’s hospital.
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Shakeup in Oroville City Hall
The Oroville City Council refuses to re-up the contract of Eric Teitelman, the community development and public works director.
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Llano Seco owner lauded
Richard Thieriot wins yet another award for his stewardship of the Llano Seco Ranch in Butte County, this one from the Environmental Law Institute.
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Anti-abortion activist attacked
In an unusual reversal, an anti-abortion protester comes under attack.
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Vegetarian for a day
What would happen if Americans went meatless a day each week? A lot—and a lot good.
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Laundering sustainably
Chico’s 3rd Generation Cleaners employs an eco-friendly process.
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Funding for franks
Sierra Nevada buoys CSUC’s meats lab with $88,000 donation.
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California catastrophe
Federal environmental report paints a bleak picture for the state.
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Parrot protectors
Endangered baby green-cheeked Amazons rescued, rehabilitating.
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Full circle
Recycled-content building materials could come from your personal bins.
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Mission unaccomplished
As American troops leave Iraqi cities, it’s important to remember that much hard work remains to be done.
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Theater of the absurd
The governor takes a “no tax” stance, then proposes a fee that sure sounds like a tax. No wonder the budget drama is such a tragedy.
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‘Cuts-only’ budget cuts to the quick
Assemblyman Logue misreads the sentiment of voters when it comes to what’s really important for our state and our fellow citizens.
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Resident loudmouth
Eric Rogers rips it up as the Outlaws’ new PA announcer, who calls games with his wife, Shelly.
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Journalism
Corporate news, professionally crafted, fresh off the J-school assembly line—no wonder papers are fading.
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Art exports
Chico artists Pat Collentine and Susan Larsen join network of locals creating public art for the state capital.
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The Eternal
Sonic Youth dumps the major and comes back rocking.
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21st Century Breakdown
More political ambition from Billie Joe and Co. packs less bite.
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Back to the Black Bayou
At 77, long-time bluesman Louisiana Red still rips it up.
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Integral sounds
Busy Chico musician Scott Barwick records local bands at his Origami Lounge studio.
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Optimus Primo
The Transformers sequel is long but packed with action, effects and fun.
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