Issue: July 07, 2011
Creatures of the night
CN&R photographer Kyle Delmar heads out on the town in the wee morning
hours to see just who is keeping Chico alive while the rest of us are in
bed. A photo essay.
In other news: Chico State's new parking structure could change the face of
the historical neighborhood it will inhabit; City Council chambers heat up
over Board of Supes; and Calendar Editor Stacey Kennelly shares her
experience at High Sierra while she stands in for Arts DEVO.
Keep reading!
Meredith J. Graham, managing editor
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Creatures of the night
From doctors to contractors to taxicab drivers, these are the people who keep Chico alive till day breaks.
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Modern monster?
Chico Heritage Association speaks out about construction of a four-story parking structure amidst century-old houses.
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Chicoans protest ‘Son of Measure A’
Southwest Chico residents are concerned about a redistricting plan that cuts their liberal neighborhood in half.
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Status quo
Bidwell Presbyterian isn’t following its mother church’s new policy allowing the ordination of gays.
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Chef on board
Chico Unified School District welcomes trained chef Vince Enserro as new director of Nutrition Services.
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Dispensaries a go
Chico City Council approves medi-pot ordinance.
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Jail stay turns deadly
Butte County Jail inmate dies after fall from wall inside sobering cell.
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Bad blood turns bloody
Police investigate shooting at LaSalle’s Bar in downtown Chico.
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Withdrawal worries falling
Fewer Americans are worried that troops leaving Afghanistan will raise the threat to the United States.
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Sustainable beauty
Oroville native-plant advocates Catie and Jim Bishop bring desert and alpine splendor to their own garden.
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EPA crackdowns
Two men sentenced to prison for violating Clean Air and Clean Water acts.
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Oil-spill smack-down
Federal environmental entities seek damages from company for SoCal oil spills.
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Choo-choosing cleaner air
California Northern Railroad Company is recognized for its low-emission trains.
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Alluring—but use caution
Lassen Volcanic National Park opens sections of main road, but visitors should come prepared for snowy conditions.
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Staying cool without going broke
PG&E offers these energy efficiency tips for the summer.
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Rooted in community
Dr. Nhia Kash Vang serves both the Hmong and wider Oroville communities.
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Safe swimming
A few tips to make your trip to One-Mile—or your own back yard—worry-free.
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Couch potatoes
Harvard University study shows potato chips are biggest offender in packing on pounds.
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Don’t be a boob
FDA says silicone implants are “mostly safe,” but advocacy groups disagree.
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Piece by piece
Club Stairways embarks on modern-art project alongside world-renowned artist.
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Some celebration
Our Republican legislators want us to celebrate our tax savings—but first let’s talk about who’s paying for them.
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Supervisors pick their voters
Should the supervisors be able to create their own districts? Well, that’s what’s happening, and some Chico residents aren’t happy about it.
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Divisions and delusions
Words are useful, but they also can keep us from seeing the truth.
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Letters for July 7, 2011
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
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Twist of fate
Chicoan David Parks had an NPR prize riding on Bill Clinton’s knowledge of My Little Pony.
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Two towns, two creeks
Big Chico Creek is one of the town’s greatest assets. So why is it being neglected downtown?
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Brian Carpenter’s Ghost Train Orchestra
Ghosts of Chicago and Harlem come to life.
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Jim Lauderdale
Bluegrass is not dead, especially when it’s combined with the Grateful Dead.
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Preserving the jam
Jamming 101 teaches musicians (and non-musicians) how to play together.
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A local production
Chico’s The Make is about to blow up on Aaron Rodgers’ record label.
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Tastes like kindness
Barbecue at Haydock’s is worth the drive out Highway 32.
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Empty vessel
Newest Transformers flick lacks heart—and that’s putting it nicely.
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Bad Teacher
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
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