Issue: February 04, 2016
Good morning!
This week, in honor of Black History Month, our feature story focuses on
the Bethel AME Church, a historically black--but definitely
all-inclusive--congregation whose roots run as deep as Chico's. Our
story follows the life of the church, the people who made it what it is,
as well as historical and current events that keep it relevant and vibrant.
In other news: Another homeless housing outfit, Safe Space, is poised to
close without help from the community; the Chico City Council nixes a
proposed pot ban; Chico certainly kept things weird last weekend
(yeah!); and a local politician throws his hat in the ring against Rep.
Doug LaMalfa.
And, I want to offer a special thank you to everyone who has supported
the Chico News & Review Foundation, a nonprofit arm of this newspaper
dedicated to funding investigative journalism in our community. We
reached our goal of $25,000 by the Jan. 31 deadline, which means we
received an added $10,000 gift from an anonymous donor. So, thank you
for your support, faithful readers!!
Have a great week,
Meredith J. Cooper, managing editor
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House of the holy
The little church on Linden Street and its congregation have played a pivotal role in local black history.
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Crunch time
Chico’s seasonal winter shelter in desperate need of volunteers, facing closure without community support.
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Council scraps pot ban
Proposed ordinance was too prohibitive, unnecessary, members say.
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When free speech gets ugly
Expert asks: Is censorship the answer?
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An opponent emerges
Joe Montes intends to take Doug LaMalfa’s seat in Congress.
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Beauty school bilking
The U.S. Department of Education has denied recertification to some Marinello Schools of Beauty.
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Business looking up
Outlook is good at Business Summit and State of the City Address.
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Shared concerns
Republicans’ and Democrats’ views similar on four key issues.
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This land is your land
Siege of public land in Oregon prompts conservationist action in North State.
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Designing for health
From Detroit to Edinburgh, these cities are helping residents live more healthful and equitable lives.
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Give what you can
Two Chico shelters need funds and volunteers to stay open.
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An embarrassing lesson
Paltry donations in red-topped meters underscore the importance of transparency.
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Overcoming adversity
Taking inspiration from those who haven’t let their disabilities keep them down.
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Dancers en pointe
Longtime dancers and teachers open ballet school in Chico.
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Catching an Orland buzz
Search for local honey ends at a charming locally focused store and cafe off I-5.
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Beat goes on
Theatre on the Ridge gets to the heart of loss and familial love.
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I Cry When I Laugh
British chart-topper Jess Glynne makes her U.S. splash.
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Busted Jukebox, Vol. 1
Shovels & Rope refurbishes the jukebox.
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Is this just fantasy?
Uncle Dad’s Art Collective teams up with Chico Performances for a large-scale production of Queen’s A Night at the Opera.
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“Food” for thought
Are genetically engineered salmon still salmon?
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Let’s Celebrate!
Chico News & Review’s 2016 guide to throwing the ultimate party.
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