Issue: December 17, 2009
“The Russians are coming!”
One local woman, a Russian immigrant herself, is helping the dozens of women who have recently arrived in Butte County starting with the “Russian bride boom” about 10 years ago.
In other news: A Chico mother speaks out about unsafe police pursuits, like the one that killed her daughter; mandarins are all the rage, especially here in the North State; a local photographer goes national; and an epic evening at LaSalles.
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The Russians are coming!
In fact, they’re already here, and one woman, among the first to arrive, has helped introduce them to American society.
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Success story
Zoya Jamison has turned her American adventure into a full-blown career.
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In pursuit of safer streets
A Chico mother whose daughter was the innocent victim of a police chase advocates for better policies through her nonprofit, Voices Insisting on PursuitSAFETY.
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Recycling ravaged
State raids on recycling-program coffers endangers this pollution-preventing industry.
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Is there a fire fee in the future?
Flummoxed on funding, supervisors look to residents.
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CSU flooded with applicants
A record-high number of college hopefuls ask for admission to California State University campuses.
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Medical marijuana collective shuts its doors
Numerous citations send the Red Bluff owners to court, where they agree to close shop.
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Herger’s opponents lining up
A Democrat and a Republican both taking him on.
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President’s approval rating dips
Poll indicates a majority of Americans are dissatisfied with Obama.
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Marvelous mandarins
Production of delicious and nutritious mandarins is on the rise, and the best are found on small, family farms.
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A dynamic duo
PG&E partners with world’s largest wind-power provider to serve utility’s electric customers.
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Beetle blight
Bark beetle chomps its way through millions of acres of Western forest land.
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EPA clears the air
EPA makes big, but expected, announcement at United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen.
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Give the gift of mercy
Purchase kits to aid the impoverished this holiday.
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Deserving of respect
No matter what you think of the president’s Afghanistan policy, there’s no denying the sincerity of his approach.
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Herger’s hypocrisy on health care
He voted for the super-expensive Medicare Part D benefit but opposes health insurance for all.
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Do we value artists?
Chico Museum should have done better by Mabrie Ormes.
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Letters for December 17, 2009
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
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Religion on the brain
Rahasya Poe, publisher of the Lotus Guide, offers his thoughts on religion, war and science while talking about his new book.
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Buried in leaves
Is there a better way to deal with the annual fall?
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Art moves in
Add new Chico State MFA Grad studio and hidden Leo Cast Alley Gallery to Chico art-space list.
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Borderlands
More weapons of mass destruction than even those imaginary terrorists.
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