Issue: June 27, 2013
Good morning, Chico News & Review readers!
Before you make plans for how you're going to cope during the upcoming heat wave, check out "People of the park," our photograph-heavy cover piece by CN&R photography intern Melanie MacTavish. MacTavish's excellent photos of people enjoying themselves in Lower Bidwell Park and the creek that runs through it might offer you a few ideas (as well as cool you off vicariously!).
In Newslines, don't miss Calendar Editor Howard Hardee's interesting lead news story, "Fighting for face time," on Butte County Jail's newly proposed video-visitation system. New CN&R intern Ryan Coletti weighs in with "After the flood," covering the recent flooding in the basement and on the first floor of Chico State's Meriam Library, caused by a malfunctioning coffee-vending machine. And News Editor Tom Gascoyne offers yet more budget-related news in "In the money," which looks at the city's reduced funding for arts and community programs.
Be sure to read contributor Claire Hutkins Seda's wonderful Greenways feature story called "'Veggie barracks,'" on the new Veterans Garden Project in the Humboldt Community Garden, as well as contributor Evan Tuchinsky's Healthlines feature, "Overhead overload," the second part of his two-part article about hidden costs that drive up the prices charged by hospitals.
In Arts and Culture, Staff Writer Ken Smith's "No CGI needed" is a fun preview of tomorrow's (June 28) Wanderlust Circus show at the El Rey Theatre, and Arts Editor Jason Cassidy's "That summer feeling" might give you some good ideas for summer jams to while away the upcoming hot days. Also, contributor Henri Bourride offers readers some good Independence Day cooking tips in "Preparations for independence."
By the way, don't miss reading our timely editorials as well as Editor Melissa Daugherty's column, "Second & Flume"--it's full of juicy goodness about the goings on at the last City Council meeting.
Lastly (broken record here, I know), read all the letters to the editor online before you settle down with our print version of the CN&R, which could fit only a portion of those many letters. The hard copy is also the place to go for our abundance of Calendar listings--take a look!
At least it won't be as hot in Chico as it's going to be in Death Valley--
Christine G.K. LaPado-Breglia, associate editor
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People of the park
A colorful cast of characters enjoy Chico’s favorite green space.
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Fighting for face time
Butte County jail to make the switch to a video visitation system.
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Judgment day
The Winchester Goose’s owner has invested more than $120,000 in the business venture, the fate of which lies in the Chico City Council’s hands.
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After the flood
Malfunctioning water pipe causes coffee machine to flood the first floor and basement of Meriam Library.
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In the money
Chico City Council’s allocations for arts and community organizations stay intact, albeit reduced.
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The Centerville killings
Brutal triple homicide in Centerville shocks the small foothills community.
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Of public record
Glenn County department head let go after release of emails.
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Zombies in the workplace
New Gallup report says 70 percent of American workers are “emotionally disconnected” and 20 percent are “actively disengaged.”
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‘Veggie barracks’
The Veterans Garden Project grows hundreds of vegetables at the Humboldt Community garden.
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Drones after poachers
Biologists experiment with drones to capture rhino and elephant poachers.
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Make Oroville greener
Public comment is encouraged regarding Oroville Area Urban Greening Plan.
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Death to polluters?
China adopts harsh penalties for serious cases of environmental pollution.
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The peasants’ way
La Via Campesina embraces peasants’ rights in the face of corporate-controlled agriculture.
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Overhead overload
Part 2 of a two-part series on the hidden costs behind the high prices charged by hospitals.
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Not just for big muscles
The health benefits of weight-training go beyond getting buff.
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Asthma linked to NO2
Motor-vehicle pollution could be a major factor in childhood asthma.
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Go, Wildcat nursing!
Chico State’s online graduate nursing program is ranked among the best in the nation.
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Surgeon general steps down
Regina Benjamin calls it quits after four years as surgeon general.
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DOMA goes down
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision is long overdue.
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Hypocrite in the House
Rep. Doug LaMalfa supported the food-stamp-slashing farm bill. He ought to try eating on $4.50 per day.
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Looking in the wrong direction
Aiding Southern California’s water needs requires studying the north’s resources.
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Price of dreaming
A Kickstarter campain to fund artist’s “Mobile Dream Units.”
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The face of public art
Recently laid-off Chico Art Projects Coordinator Mary Gardner offers an exit interview.
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No CGI needed
Real people do unreal feats onstage with the traveling Wanderlust Circus.
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Hold Me … But Not So Tight
Like a modern-day KARP, Gaytheist brings fun back to Northwest sludge.
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That summer feeling
Roll down the windows, turn up the stereo and sing along with a lively mix of fresh summer jams.
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Preparation for independence
Henri has a special dish or two for your Fourth of July potluck.
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World War Zero
Zombies are goin’ around biting people and stuff.
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