Issue: August 06, 2009
"Paging Dr. Obama"
California has already tried--and failed--to pass a health-care reform bill. Health reporter Matt Perry investigates what President Obama and other national leaders can learn from our state's mistakes.
In other news: Cuts to In-Home Supportive Services hit home; take a stroll through one of Chico's two community gardens; it's a film-fest frenzy at 1078 Gallery; and finally, BEST OF CHICO IS BACK. Vote now!
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Dr. Obama’s secret cure
What the president can learn from California’s failed health-care reform.
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A thousand cuts
Hundreds, maybe more than a thousand, Butte County IHSS clients stand to lose their in-home care—and their providers to lose their jobs.
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Chico gets flash-mobbed!
What happens when a number of people freeze in place in the middle of a busy Thursday Night Market?
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California meltdown
Another in our weekly series of quick takes on the unfolding meltdown of the great state of California.
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‘Central planning’ or civic compassion?
In a turnaround from just six years ago, the City Council strongly approves inclusionary zoning in the general plan.
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Walmart hits roadblock
Planning Commission denies supercenter plans, but stay tuned for an appeal to the City Council.
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We don’t know Jack
North State comes in almost last place in national sports trivia contest.
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Butte County names new assessor
It’s a step veteran Fred Holland says he’s ready to make.
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Does your doctor habla español?
Here’s a list of physicians in Butte County who speak a foreign language.
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Chico PD struts its stuff
The Bomb Squad shows off its high-tech gear during National Night Out.
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Neighborhood bounty
Chico residents unite to raise a new community garden.
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Pollution’s high price tag
Stockton settles wastewater pollution lawsuit for $4 million.
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Retailer launches enviro initiative
Walmart works to create eco-ratings for all of its products.
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Turtles on the move
Scientists turn turtle migration into a race to bring awareness to the sea creatures’ plight.
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Inflated R-values?
Be on the lookout for exaggerated insulation ratings.
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Counties take a hit
The Williamson Act should have been ditched years ago. Now suddenly cutting it has hit Butte County hard.
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A reckoning coming
Republicans’ aversion to taxes and early release of prisoners are on a collision course.
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Bombs, shadows, bells
We commemorate the atomic bombing to be sure we won’t repeat it.
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Letters for August 6, 2009
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
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Healthy conversation
The Butte County Health Care Coalition’s leaders speak out about America’s health-care system.
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Being while black
No, I wasn’t cooking in the kitchen of a house I was about to burgle.
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Back in the chair
It’s good to be back as editor. Look for some changes in the weeks ahead.
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Rod Piazza and the MFBQ
Old bluesman Rod Piazza slips a bit on latest.
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Florence + The Machine
UK songstress Florence Welch kicks up some dust on Lungs.
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The good life
Gourmet food and fine art are the focus of the luxury experience at Cory’s Country Inn in Chico.
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Real funny
Judd Apatow’s newest film mixes comedy and drama and comes up with something resembling real life.
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Goin’ Chico 2009: Listen up, newbies
Everything you need to know about your new home is right here.
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Getting involved
Student organizations help shape the college experience.
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For the under-agers
There’s plenty in Chico for the nondrinkers to do.
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A night in the life
Chico State senior chronicles a typical evening out.
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All about the ’hoods
Keeping it real: Here are a few things to know about your new digs.
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Chico is my hometown
For many students, enrolling here is like registering at Hotel California: Check out any time you like, but you’ll never leave.
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Money matters
Keep your finances on track by looking out for bargains and taking advantage of financial aid and scholarships.
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