Issue: July 22, 2010
Are you interested in, well, anything that’s accessible on a cell phone or computer screen? You’re reading an e-newsletter, so I’m guessing that’s a yes for most of you. Michael Ventura—a columnist for the Austin Chronicle—takes an in-depth look at our fascination with virtual reality and how it’s shaped us into a whole new breed of people. Worth a read, most definitely. Then we have Christine G.K. LaPado’s look into the inner workings of the Chico Arts Commission and how exactly public-art projects (specifically the Manzanita Corridor) get the green light. This is our money at work, folks—it pays to care. We also have insightful stories about why Jane Dolan lost her bid for re-election, 30 years of the Saturday farmers’ market, and a juicy take on local burger bars.
Thanks, as always, for reading.
Meredith J. Cooper, Managing Editor
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Screenworld
What happens when images of reality become more real than reality itself?
This article was published on 07.22.10
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Where’s the money going?
When it comes to Chico’s public-art funding, confusion reigns.
This article was published on 07.22.10
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Straight talk from the doc
Local physician Jeffrey Lobosky gives his view on health care to a packed Enloe Conference Center.
This article was published on 07.22.10
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Target practice
Disc-golf group gets OK to install 18 targets at six Chico parks.
This article was published on 07.22.10
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Shelter relief unveiled
Butte Humane Society gives a tour of its new cat facility, which will soon include a spay-and-neuter clinic.
This article was published on 07.22.10
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‘No more cuts’
Chico Unified School District personnel speak out about governor’s proposal to take $4 billion more away from education.
This article was published on 07.22.10
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What’s really causing the federal deficit?
Data show Bush tax cuts, war spending are major factors.
This article was published on 07.22.10
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More than a market
Chico’s Saturday Farmer’s Market celebrates three decades of connecting locals with their food.
This article was published on 07.22.10
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Teaching by example
Paradise Intermediate teacher recognized by PG&E Solar Schools program.
This article was published on 07.22.10
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Green “tea”-shirts and more
London fashion student takes sustainable high-fashion to new heights.
This article was published on 07.22.10
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Gulf animal deaths confuse scientists
Many animals from Gulf of Mexico coast don’t show visible signs of oil contamination, scientists say.
This article was published on 07.22.10
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The chic of chicken coops and other updates
Chicken coops and other pertinent biz.
This article was published on 07.22.10
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Have fun learning water conservation
Website offers a matching game with conservation tips.
This article was published on 07.22.10
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Drought’s real victims
It was fishermen, not farmers, who suffered most.
This article was published on 07.22.10
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The bridge is back
Nine years ago Chico voters turned down a bridge over Comanche Creek. Now a new proposal resurrects it.
This article was published on 07.22.10
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Letters for July 22, 2010
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
This article was published on 07.22.10
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Love of the game
Craig Scarpelli has takes his team of competitive baseball players all over Northern California.
This article was published on 07.22.10
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The prime of light
Primary colors shine at Avenue 9 Gallery group show.
This article was published on 07.22.10
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Pimps and Preachers
Paul Thorn stays true on Pimps & Preachers.
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‘Mad, muddy country’
Once revved up, Baskery’s smokin’ brand of Swedish Americana kills at the Big Room.
This article was published on 07.22.10
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Feelin’ sleepy
Inception’s laborious narrative bogs down visually ambitious journey into the subconscious.
This article was published on 07.22.10
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Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
This article was published on 07.22.10
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The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
This article was published on 07.22.10
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Solitary Man
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
This article was published on 07.22.10