Issue: June 04, 2009
Welcome to the electronic newsletter! Looking over the e-letters from our sister papers in Sacramento and Reno, I discovered that the paragraph break is a mighty useful format tool, so I’ve unveiled it this week. (On the trailing edge of technology, am I...)Ahh, much better!Our cover story this week delves into the onimous acronym TANC. The Transmission Authority of Northern California wants to run high-voltage powerlines down the North Sacramento Valley, and one of the proposal routes goes through Bidwell Park to Oroville and across properties in Palermo. Robert Speer talks to residents, county officials and TANC to explain the various concerns.The lead news story exposes heavy-handed action by the state against local T-shirt screeners. Suddenly enforcing a little-known licensing law, inspectors have leveled heavy fines that have shut down some of these small businesses. Ginger McGuire shows what’s going on.On the arts side, Christine G.K. LaPado profiles the Kent Family Magic Circus, Arts Editor Emeritus Mark Lore previews the Chico show of the reunited Sacramento band Far, and Meredith J. Cooper reviews the new horror film from Sam Raimi, Drag Me to Hell (hint: movie is apparently better than the name).One other tip: Anthony Peyton Porter’s column is particularly thought-provoking this week.Till next time...Evan Tuchinsky, Editor
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High-wire act
A proposal to build a 600-mile series of transmission lines from Lassen County to the Bay Area has rural Sacramento Valley residents up in arms.
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Another high-voltage line?
Close on the heels of TANC’s project comes another one, this time from PG&E.
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‘Heavy-handed tactics’
A recent spate of labor inspections has local screen printers up in arms—and they’re getting support in Sacramento.
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Local explorer returns to Papua New Guinea
John Lane and Co. hope to discover more new species, particularly of tree kangaroo.
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Bird dogging Jim Nielsen
A small group of activists continues to buck the political establishment to expose Assemblyman Jim Nielsen’s alleged deceptions.
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Paragliding sails on through
After years of effort, local paragliders convince the Chico City Council to allow them to fly in Upper Park.
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Mosquito fog beginning
Butte County health officials signal that West Nile season has arrived.
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Bloody end to May
Chico experiences two fatal shootings in a six-day span.
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Chico artist clears his name
Judge drops case against sculptor Jerry Harris.
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Far-leaning locales
Which California cities are the most liberal and most conservative?
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Eating pains
Butte College student Serena Cervantes attempts ditching convenience foods for health-conscious fare.
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River rides resume
Henry Lomeli’s eco tours of the Sacramento River are back in action.
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E-waste exports
Watchdog group Basel Action Network exposes overseas shipping of old electronics supposedly sent for domestic recycling.
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Treated-wood woes
For sustainable construction projects, choose toxin-free products.
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Cookin’ with basil
This versatile herb is back; plant some or try this recipe.
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We didn’t ask for this
Did voters really want the state budget to be balanced on their backs? We don’t think so.
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Pro-life assassination
The hatred directed at Dr. George Tiller by people like Bill O’Reilly is partly to blame for his murder.
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Park Friends ‘far from polarizing’
In response to CN&R editor’s column, Tom Haithcock writes that FoBP “remains dedicated, honest and compassionate, despite attempts by some to vilify them.”
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Letters for June 4, 2009
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
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Building a new home
Molly Heck looks forward to finishing the new Catalyst shelter, refuge for victims of domestic violence.
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Friends’ umbrage
FoBP members say I’ve got some ’splainin’ to do …
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Sideshow swell
Oroville family tours the country as Kent Family Circus.
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War of Words
De Young provided original copy in a timely manner … can it be that simple?
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Canyon of Cheese
Chico ex-pat Bryce Allemann offers cheese education with his blog-o-cheese.
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Under no pressure
Far comes out of retirement to record a follow-up to 1998’s critically acclaimed Water & Solutions.
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Dress ’em up
Henri’s mixing and dipping sauces for your grilled vegetables, meats and grains.
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Good, old-fashioned spookiness
Sam Raimi’s latest shocks, awes and ewwws.
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Feuding footballers
Two brothers are pitted against each other in the chaotic world of professional soccer.
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Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
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