Issue: November 05, 2009
Wally’s world
CN&R contributor Tom Gascoyne catches up with the congressman after a summer of town-hall craziness.
In other news: Daryl Hannah gives us the scoop on her environmental efforts; Michael Jackson, the performer; and Halloween weekend proves crazy but fun.
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Wally’s world
A congressional fixture talks about war, health care and the incident that thrust him into the national spotlight.
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Peace at home
Herger’s Chico office manager is his friendly connection to local constituents.
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How Herger votes
No surprise here: He’s a bedrock conservative.
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Putting a price on safety
Local rural communities will weigh in on paying for added fire protection.
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Gone too soon
Harmonica legend Norton Buffalo succumbs to cancer.
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Halloween’s controlled chaos
CN&R intern Nick Dobis is on the case.
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Bidwell Park Golf Course gets new lease on life
A new lease with the city will allow the Bidwell Golf Club to negotiatea better management contract in 2012.
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Mechoopda head to Washington
Chairman to join other tribal leaders in meeting with president.
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Vaccines for kids
Butte County health officials organize school-based H1N1 clinics.
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Ready, set … salmon
Department of Fish and Game opens a limited salmon season on the Sacramento River.
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More than a pretty face
Daryl Hannah is a longtime crusader for environmental causes.
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Sustainable classroom
Paradise Intermediate School class implements “Greenovation” lighting program.
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On the grid
Chamber backs Obama to allot $3.4 million to modernizing U.S. power grid.
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Made in … hazardous waste?
Greenpeace accuses Chinese factories of poisoning the country’s third-largest river.
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These old lights
Trade in Christmas lights, power drills for sustainable upgrade at Home Depot.
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‘Not terribly extraordinary’
Police chief offers thoughtful take on Halloween.
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Letters for November 5, 2009
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
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All about animals
Tammy Furmanski launches her homemade, all-natural dog- and cat-treat business.
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The mayor as leader
There’s a lack of leadership in Chico, and something should be done about it.
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New kid on the block
The Artistry joins the arts pack around the Junction in Chico.
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Death in California
Looking at 150 years of dying in California.
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Travels With Cornbinder
Stories about the life, and the truck, of Northern California’s Bob Woods.
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Hopelessly in motion
Garrett Gray and the Perpetual Drifters release new CD, Hopelessly Devoted.
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The King holds court
Michael Jackson the artist is showcased in posthumous concert film.
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Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
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