Issue: June 07, 2012
Good morning, folks.
Basketball fans are really going to dig this week’s cover story. It’s a look at the Sacramento Kings franchise, going back to its move in the mid-’80s to Sac and then tracing some of the steps leading to the team’s heyday, a decade ago, when its players squared off against the Lakers during the Western Conference Finals. Remember Vlade Divac, Chris Webber, Mike Bibby, Peja Stojakovic? If so, you’ll want to read this great piece by Joe Martin.
Over in Newslines, there are a lot of interesting reads this week, including a look at the use of controlled burning, which many folks advocate as a tool to buoy the health of certain environments, Bidwell Park among them. Of course, News Editor Tom Gascoyne is all over the election, giving insights into this year’s primary results. Editor Robert Speer tackled Tuesday evening’s City Council meeting, at which city finances was the main topic. There’s also a feel-good story on an Oroville teen’s effort to, well, help people feel good about themselves.
In the Arts and Culture section, film reviewer Craig Blamer checks out Snow White and the Huntsman, Calendar Editor Howard Hardee catches up with the guitarist of Primus, and Willow Sharkey shares her picks for (romantic) summer reads.
Enjoy!
-Melissa Daugherty, managing editor
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When we were Kings
A 10th anniversary of good vibes, great hoops, Game 6, and the best team never to win an NBA championship.
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Fighting fire with fire
Prescribed burns could lower the danger of a catastrophic fire in Lower Bidwell Park.
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‘Magical’ money
Chico city officials work to allay suspicions about their handling of the city budget and closure of Fire Station 5.
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Encouraging words
Oroville teen turns positive message into a successful campaign.
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General plan updates posted
It’s time for the review of three documents in the update process of Butte County’s general plan.
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Chicoan to sit on state education board
Gov. Brown appoints William McGinnis to California Educational Facilities Authority.
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Big woman on campus
New Chico State Provost Belle Wei comes with an impressive résumé.
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Show us the money
A look at the fundraising efforts of the candidates for the 1st Congressional District seat.
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Cooking with the sun
Todd Harris helps Chicoans harness the sun for no-electricity, no-fuel summer cooking.
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USFS drafts Tahoe plan
Four alternatives for managing Lake Tahoe’s natural beauty are open for comment.
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Local biodiesel firm gets boost
Springboard Biodiesel was awarded funding from the California Energy Commission.
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Fukushima contaminates California tuna
Radioactive bluefin tuna were caught off the California coast last year.
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Ditching the mainstream dog
Get savvy about all of the ingredients in the food you eat—just because something may contain no trans fat, doesn’t necessarily mean it’s healthful.
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Green up your ’cue
Tips from the Sierra Club on eco-friendly summer barbecuing.
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Informed choice
Local pediatricians weigh in on AB 2109—currently working its way through the state Senate—which will mandate that parents receive counseling in order to opt their children out of vaccinations.
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Prison time for mentally ill
Many of the state’s mentally ill are incarcerated for months as they await treatment.
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Autism’s rise blamed on chemicals
Prevalence of industrial chemicals could hinder early brain development.
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New prostrate cancer drug offers hope
Zytiga slows progress of prostate cancer considerably, a UCSF study finds.
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Commit to openness
In choosing a new chancellor, CSU trustees should not make the same mistake they made in 1997 when they used a secretive process to pick Charles B. Reed.
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Amazon’s sales-tax scheme
Thanks to an outdated law, the giant e-tailer is able to direct much of the revenue it will begin collecting in California into its own pockets.
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Enough with the noise!
The city’s noise ordinance doesn’t work. It’s time for a new one.
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Karma and the Constitution
American drone attacks have killed many terrorists, but they’ve also killed many innocent people, including at least two U.S. citizens.
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Summer of love stories
A few tales of the heart for the hot months ahead.
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No Time Like Now
No time like now for some Nick Moran and co.
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More than fair
A refreshingly dark version of the Snow White fairy tale.
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