Issue: February 16, 2012
Who was Vang Pao? For those unfamiliar with the Hmong military leader, we offer an in-depth look at his life, both in Laos during the Vietnam War and here in the States afterward.
In other news: Politics and upcoming elections are heating up, with several hopefuls eyeing seats on the Chico City Council all the way up to Congress; Butte County's experiencing more orange air days--find out just what that means; and Butte College worries about student progress in math classes.
Also, we're now taking entries for Fiction 59! And we've updated the categories for kids and teens, breaking them up into grade levels rather than age groups. See http://www.newsreview.com/chico/ballot/Fiction59 for rules and an online entry form.
Until next time,
Meredith Graham, managing editor
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The amazing life of Vang Pao
He was a sometimes ruthless warlord and an opium runner, but Gen. Vang Pao was also America’s great friend in war and a hero to his people.
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Who are the Hmong?
Forever marginalized, they’ve learned either to fight or move on.
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Fed (and pumped) up
A local nutrition-shop owner and bodybuilder enters the race for Chico City Council.
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The overlooked candidate
Happy Valley real estate broker running a low-key campaign for Congress.
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Not as easy as 1, 2, 3
Butte College administration concerned about students struggling with required math classes.
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Shrinking in size
Two North State college papers suffer cuts.
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Tax police head to town
The state Board of Equalization visits Chico to check on sales- and use-tax compliance.
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Judicial relief
Gerald Hermansen is second Butte County judge to announce his retirement.
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When news comes a-knockin’
CN&R caught in the middle of PG&E gas-line break.
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Crime down in Chico
Overall crime rate down in 2011, but homicides reach decade high.
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Orange alert!
Chico has experienced an extraordinarily high number of orange-alert air-quality forecasts so far this winter.
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Salty water poisons farmland
Irrigation water is ruining crops in central California.
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Shale oil cutback?
The Obama administration announces a plan to reduce the land available for shale oil production.
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Geo-engineering the atmosphere
A small group of influential scientists is making a push to manage climate change with geo-engineering.
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Eco-literacy and food justice for a young generation
Bioneers Video Series presentation on Feb. 16 offers cutting-edge ideas and hope in a time of environmental and sustainability challenges.
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Tips for the green chef
Some simple ways to save energy in the kitchen.
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Wading through the hype
For some people, grains may not be what the doctor ordered.
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Deadly Lap-Band surgery
Two Lap-Band surgery clinics in Southern California have closed due to malpractice accusations.
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Climate change puts poor minorities at risk
A report concluded black and Latino populations are at highest health risk.
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Komen VP steps down
Karen Handel resigns from the Komen Foundation following Planned Parenthood controversy.
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50 years of failure
If ever there was a policy that serves no useful purpose and, in fact, is detrimental to the economic and political health of this country, the Cuban embargo is it.
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The true cost of gasoline
If such “externalities” as air pollution and health-care costs are included, a gallon of gas costs $15 or more.
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The way to peace
Peace of mind is possible, but we need to remove some roadblocks to get there.
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Spiritual awakening
Young tarot reader Kasey Robinson’s spiritual gifts offer answers to questioning souls.
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In the words of Cubanas
Chico State professor starts small press Cubanabooks.
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Keeping it fresh
A Q&A with Leon Bistro’s chef, owner and namesake.
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Mediterranean flavor
A Q&A with Mohammed Shabbar, Petra’s outspoken chef and owner.
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Simply delicious
A Q&A with Sicilian Café head chef James Taylor.
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