Issue: September 24, 2009
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Also, this is the last week to submit your poetry for our Poetry 99 contest.
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Murder on the Ridge
A $50,000 reward buoys an investigation into the murder of Paradise resident Eric Jones.
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The Towne Lounge’s uncertain future
The building’s owner says he’d like something different in its place.
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Public weighs in on Walmart
Issues of class bias and environmental degradation surface in discussion of Walmart expansion.
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River cleanup finally done (sort of)
After further excavation of a Sacramento River dump site, more debris is found.
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Fire death case reopened
Glenn County sheriff does 180, reopens mysterious 2007 case.
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Report card on Chico schools
Several schools shine in standardized testing.
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How safe is your cell phone?
How safe are cell phones? Environmental Working Group decided to find out.
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Seeing what works
Chico State’s Organic Vegetable Project continues to grow—and find new customers.
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EPA spotlights Butte College
Butte College is recognized as role model institution for on-site power generation.
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Governor heightens energy standards
Bill makes California’s energy standards strongest in the nation.
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Elephants feel the heat
Conservationists say climate change may have caused devastating drought.
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Choosing made easier
Make informed green-building decisions with help from BEES.
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Top 10 green films
Check out these well-received environmental films.
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Maloney’s oath
Chico’s new police chief, Mike Maloney, makes pledges that we expect he’ll keep—first and foremost, the citizens’ advisory board.
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Keep working on water
Time ran out on efforts to pass a water package this year, so the governor should call a special legislative session to do so.
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Letters for September 24, 2009
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
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Wake women
Raequel and Shawna Hoffman rip it up on their wakeboards.
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My vote on Walmart
If I were on the City Council, here’s how I would vote on Walmart. Fortunately, I’m not on the council.
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Ghosts of girlfriends past
One man navigates the mine field of past relationships in Some Girl(s) at 1078 Gallery.
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The Treatment
Film critic Elvis Mitchell interviews directors, actors and more on his weekly The Treatment podcast.
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Still golden
Golden Waffle changes hands, spruces up, and remains the place to heal your late-morning pains with a hearty breakfast.
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Delusional antihero
Matt Damon plays a whistleblower talking out of both sides of his brain.
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Jennifer’s Body
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
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Editors’ picks
Some of the best things in Chico, in our view.
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Wear local: Profiling local clothiers
There are many people in Chico who make their living by selling clothes or, in some cases, designing and making them.
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Three who’ve survived
Owning a stand-alone clothing store is never easy. It’s rougher in tough times. Meet three Chico clothiers who have survived.
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Designed and made in Chico
A cottage industry of original clothing designers is emerging in Chico.
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Stock eco-friendly goods
Go easier on the environment by selling sustainable goods.
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