Issue: December 31, 2009
Back to 2009
The CN&R editors scan the past year’s most noteworthy stories, including those that boggled our minds.
In other news: A year in films and eco events; a decade of music; and the 2009 Arts Devo Awards.
Plus, don’t miss Heal Local, this month’s local business section.
Happy New Year!
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The year’s top 10 stories
From water to Walmart, swine flu to state budget crisis, it was a challenging year.
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What were they thinking?
A rundown of the craziest stories of the year.
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Famous speakers to beer drinkers
A look at some of the best environmental stories of 2009.
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Solar skirmish
Conservationists share concerns about a plan to build the world’s largest solar array.
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Water requirements buoyed
Port of Stockton required to align with Clean Water Act permit program to fix deficient water program by July 2010.
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Eco-friendly Olympics
Organizers for 2010 Olympic Winter Games establish Carbon Partner Program to offset predicted emissions.
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Breaking down your Christmas molds
Recycle your expanded polystyrene during the holidays.
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Living with the possible
The politics aren’t pretty, but the health-care bill will be a historic accomplishment.
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Let’s move on
City Council should stop obsessing over Walmart.
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Why are they leaving, then?
There are good reasons why so many Russian women are fleeing their country.
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Letters for December 31, 2009
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
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He gets around
As a travel agent for more than 15 years, Tim Colbie knows where to go—and where not to.
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‘Rough-airporting’
Getting caught in the great Christmas jam-up.
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Marvel Digital Comics
Easily hide that comic collection from your date.
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Wayne Wallace Latin Jazz Quintet
Bay Area tromobonist Wayne Wallace’s very tasty new CD.
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Norah Jones
Norah Jones returns with her timeless voice and a new batch of lovely songs.
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Fondue tonight
Circle the loved ones around a cheese-filled pot this new year.
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Odd, fabulous couple
Robert Downey Jr. portrays the fabled detective Sherlock Holmes to a fabulous end.
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CN&R film critic takes the lonely walk through the year 2009 in film
CN&R’s senior film critic gives the lowdown on 2009 in film.
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To your health!
Profiling some local health-care providers you may not know about.
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Pins and needles
Two local acupuncturists talk about Eastern medicine coming West.
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Community that cares
Programs like the Shalom Free Clinic help the underinsured and underserved.
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Drink sustainably
Use a refillable water bottle to quench your thirst.
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