Issue: April 12, 2012
Good morning, CN&R readers:
In this week’s cover story, Chico State lecturer David Waddell takes a
closer look at the police response to the brutal stabbing of Joseph
Igbineweka, the former Associated Students president who was attacked two
years ago next week. Police initially identified a 19-year-old Butte
College student as the attacker. But it turns out he didn’t do it. Thanks
to DNA evidence, the real assailant, Jorge Aguilar Ceja, was identified and
is now serving seven years in prison. Still, the name of that wrongly
accused student remains tarnished. Was there a rush to judgment early on?
You decide.
In news this week, Tom Gascoyne looks into reports of local Safeway stores
pushing back against signature gatherers who use their storefronts. He also
has a write up on a Democrat who will be challenging Dan Logue for his
Assembly seat. Yours truly reports on the changes the Chico Police
Department has made to reduce overtime spending. And Ken Smith looks into
“honey oil,” following a weekend house fire.
There are a couple of nice features this week, too. In Healthlines, read
Evan Tuchinsky’s story on a father and son who perform surgeries together.
And in Greenways, Claire Hutkins Seda interviews locavore guru Joel Salatin
(he’s coming to Chico next Monday, April 16).
Over in arts, check out Ken Smith’s piece on Rhode Island band Brown Bird
(they’re playing a benefit gig at the Chico Women’s Club this Sunday, April
15) and CN&R Editor Robert Speer’s write up on the Museum of Northern
California’s first public exhibit.
And don’t forget about the CAMMIES Music Festival! It starts tonight and
lasts through Saturday, and the showcases have something for every musical
taste.
Happy reading,
-Melissa Daugherty, managing editor
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Rush to judgment
The high-profile stabbing of Joseph Igbineweka two years ago wasn’t a hate crime, and Barry Sayavong didn’t do it, but in the minds of Chico police brass he has yet to prove his innocence.
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Safeway says no
Grocer tries to stifle signature gatherers’ efforts on GMO petition.
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The lone Democrat
Corning olive rancher makes first foray into politics as a candidate for state Assembly.
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Overtime blues
Police department reorganizes to slash spending.
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Burning down the house
Devastated building blamed on drug production gone bad.
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University hosts anniversary, preview
Thousands are expected to show up Saturday (April 14) for Chico State’s 125th anniversary, plus a preview for prospective students.
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DA blames realignment for crash
He says the car thief who crashed into a cop last week was released from jail early.
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Grubbs closer to getting her hall
Supes give the OK to apply for a loan to build a hall of records.
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Your taxes at work
With tax day looming, a look at how your tax dollars are spent by the federal government.
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Locavore king
Famous Virginia sustainable farmer and local-food activist Joel Salatin is coming to Chico.
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No simple fix for Delta
Sacramento-San Joaquin’s Delta is in ongoing decline due to increased water demand and pressure on endangered species.
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Urban sprawl threatens environment
Growing cities will continue to pressure ecosystems around the world.
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EPA puts CO2 limit on coal plants
New coal plants will have a carbon-dioxide emissions cap for the first time.
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Spring cleaning, the green way
Make your own cleaning concoctions from safe household ingredients.
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Like father, like son
Dr. R. Douglas Matthews, a former firefighter, has followed in the footsteps of his father, Dr. Joseph Matthews, to become a local colorectal surgeon.
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Bloodless HIV testing
No need for a needle with new oral HIV test.
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Big money for state nursing programs
About $2.8 million was awarded to 17 nursing schools throughout the state.
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Feds nix BPA ban
The Food and Drug Administration has denied a petition to remove BPA from food and food products.
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Meditating makes people happier, nicer
A UCSF study has linked meditation to positive improvements in emotional behavior.
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Mansion needs LaMalfa’s help
It’s essential that State Parks negotiate a reconciliation with the Bidwell Mansion Association. State Sen. Doug LaMalfa’s involvement can make the difference.
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Council should take a stand
The City Council will consider taking a stand on corporate personhood next Tuesday. It won’t be a waste of time.
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Protecting vulnerable children
Do social workers make mistakes? Yes, but their intentions are good.
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Get it on, Falun Gong
Michael Courter shares the practice with the community.
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Two sides of Ron Paul
Behind that grandfatherly mien is a reconstituted racist.
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The collector’s tale
For monCA’s first public “pop-up” exhibit Reed Applegate gets to do the choosing.
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The Simple Plan
Chico woman’s plan for dealing with loss of a child.
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In from the wild
Brown Bird brings dark folk to Chico for local benefit.
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Alive with flavor
Making the fermented Japanese flavoring miso from scratch.
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Joke’s on us
Franchise tosses another half-baked pie at the screen.
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