Issue: July 16, 2009
“Extreme Makeover: California Edition”The state constitution is ready for an overhaul, many watchdogs, educators and politicos argue. Is it time for a constitutional convention, and if so, who would our delegates be? This week Cosmo Garvin tackles these questions and more in our Feature Story.In other news: A toxic site warrants a good cleanup, but no money means it will likely remain toxic. Also, generating electricity through high-flying kites, where to find some of the best gelatto around, and tile murals that make Chico more beautiful.
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Extreme makeover: California edition
California is so dysfunctional it’s become ungovernable. Is it time to overhaul the state constitution?
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For toxic site, no money means no cleanup
Man who pleaded guilty to illegal burning faces jail time, but what will happen to the land?
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Planning Commission to hear Walmart expansion plans
Five years in the making, a final EIR and designs for Walmart supercenter are up for approval.
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California meltdown
Another in our weekly series of quick takes on the unfolding meltdown of the great state of California.
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Cops gone wild
The Folsom PD fired two veteran officers for “inappropriate behavior” with two college-aged Chico women. Just what were they doing?
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Fight the bite
County officials detect West Nile virus and warn residents to take precautions against mosquitoes.
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All about jobs, says Logue
The state assemblyman introduces a resolution to support private businesses.
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Enloe case gets quick resolution
The hospital reaches a settlement with Francine Shaw, who received an overdose of Heparin last year.
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Chico foreclosures in line with nation
But ahead of the curve in California.
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In the clouds
Chico State’s Cristina Archer discovers vast potential for high-altitude wind energy.
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Trader Joe’s or Traitor Joe’s?
Greenpeace calls out Trader Joe’s for selling imperiled fish.
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Sort it, San Francisco
City by the Bay adopts mandatory composting.
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Bad news, bears
Federal study says polar bear outlook is getting bleaker.
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LEEDing transformation
Popular U.S. green-building standard keeps evolving.
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Preserve those plastics
Give new life to No. 5 plastics and used water filters.
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Time to pull TANC’s plug
The TANC transmission-lines project was dicey from the get-go, but the agency’s incompetence has put the last nail in its coffin.
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Collecting online sales taxes
California loses more than $1 billion annually because people don’t pay their sales tax on Internet purchases, as required. It’s time for reform.
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BEC members to board: Reconsider Vlamis
There may have been good intentions, but match them with good judgment.
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Letters for July 16, 2009
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
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Three decades of Dolly
Dolly Russell has answered the prayers of comic-book lovers for 30 years.
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Brick by brick
Ceramicist Janice Hofmann works with local youth to beautify the community through tile murals.
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World of Warcraft: Fields of Honor
Digital world goes analog.
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Chicago Blues: A Living History
Chicago blues classics goosed up by two generations of the city’s players.
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Low-key rock
Chico’s Surrogate bucks preconceptions for second Tooth & Nail release.
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Funny ha ha and funny queer
Sacha Baron Cohen tests boundaries once again, this time with flamboyantly gay Brüno.
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