Issue: July 13, 2017
Morning, readers,
Our feature story this week takes us over to Butte Creek, where California's most thriving population of salmon spawn each year. Turns out, one of the reasons they continue to thrive is a water transfer from the Feather River that takes place in order to operate powerhouses run by PG&E. Here's where the drama comes in: In February, PG&E announced a plan to sell those powerhouses. If it does so—or perhaps worse, if it doesn't find a buyer—the future of Butte Creek's salmon is in jeopardy. Read on to find out more.
In other news: Stairways Programming opens a Harm Reduction Center in partnership with the Butte County Bar Association; Brad Montgomery discusses leaving his post as head of the Torres Community Shelter; and we again keep our eye on good ole 45.
There's more, naturally, so peruse our pages.
Until next time,
Meredith J. Cooper, managing editor
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An upstream battle
Sale of century-old hydroelectric system poses threat to Butte Creek’s salmon.
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New center breeds hope
Stairways partners with local attorneys to offer drug counseling and legal help for the homeless.
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Three for the money
Chico State recognized for low-cost and quality education for third year running.
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Beat the heat
The Jesus Center stays open extra hours during extreme heat.
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Emotions across oceans
Gallup’s Global Emotions report quantifies positive and negative experiences worldwide, by country.
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Senses of adventure
Chico Tracking Club gleans life stories of wildlife from hard-to-find footprints.
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Cleaner than humanly possible
Oroville Hospital adds Tru-D disinfection to further reduce infection rates.
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Protecting memories
Three lifestyle strategies may lower the risk of dementia.
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‘Hell and high water’
After facing two catastrophic events in six months, Oroville needs regional support.
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Family business
Trump’s inner circle now a target with his children under scrutiny.
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Answer to Chico’s unaffordable elections
Make it cheap to run for council by switching to districts.
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The artful jeweler
Jack Massie moves his Paradise Jewelers to downtown Chico, where he says culture abounds.
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The hubbub over Peet’s
Reports of chain pulling out of downtown smell funny; Del Taco opens on 20th Street.
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Sum of the arts
An eclectic, cohesive group exhibit at Chico Art Center.
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Mean to Stay
‘Hellbent on illuminating the dark corners of brooding Americana.’
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Accidental protest music
Phoenix’s Playboy Manbaby writes messed up songs for messed up times.
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Southern hospitality
An evocative Civil War-era drama from Sofia Coppola.
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