Issue: July 12, 2012
Good morning:
In this week's issue, News Editor Tom Gascoyne explores the controversy surrounding the city of Chico's takeover of a portion of the Butte Humane Society back in February. Former Chico Police Chief Mike Maloney had estimated that it wouldn't cost the city anything for his department to take charge of the shelter's intake of animals, but after five months of running that part of the facility, turns out the city is in the red. Gascoyne explains why ...
In the meantime, animal advocates have been concerned with a slew of rumors regarding the welfare of animals since the takeover. Gascoyne's cover story delves into those concerns, including one charging that the city was getting paid by a rendering plant for the animals it euthanizes.
He also interviews John Mich, who took over as operations manager for the BHS.
There's a bit of an animal theme in Newslines this week, too. Contributor Alastair Bland has a nice write up on the worries of mountain lion advocates in response to the recent cougar attack in Grass Valley. Gascoyne talks about the gray wolf that wandered into Butte County, having traveled all the way from Oregon. Speaking of traveling a long way, CN&R staff writer Ken Smith has a piece on an Occupy activist's long walk. And Calendar Editor Howard Hardee writes about Chicoan Robert Seals and his efforts to keep his Goddess Temple from getting shut down.
In Greenways this week, Christine G.K. LaPado-Breglia (notice the new, hyphenated name ... and congratulate her), editor of the section, introduces us to two Chico guys who have started up a socially conscious clothing company.
In Healthlines, you'll meet one of Chico's newest doctors, Baran Onder. He works mostly as a general practioner, but talked to contributor Evan Tuchinsky about his specialty in sports medicine.
In the arts section this week, Arts Editor Jason Cassidy gives a sneak peek into the upcoming Burning Man-ish new festival in Paradise called Cognitive Awakening. Contributor Alan Sheckter introduces us to Fred Stuart, Blue Room Theatre's new executive director. And especially for dudes this week, LaPado-Breglia has a nice write up in Chow about "Mama Rose" and her new, sexy digital cookbook ap that promises to help guys impress their ladies.
There's a lot to enjoy this week. Happy reading!
-Melissa Daugherty, managing editor
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In the dog pound
Critics say the city is failing our wayward pets. Is that true? We look to see how it is doing five months after taking over intake responsibilities.
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Head of the pack
As changes swirl at the Butte Humane Society, its new operations manager augments his love of animals with a background in business.
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Temple is doomed?
Robert Seals fights to keep his beloved Chico Goddess Temple open.
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A long walk
Occupy activist stops in Chico during his trek from Washington to Sacramento.
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Cougar encounter
Wildlife advocates fear rare attack in Grass Valley will spur an assault on the species.
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The lone wolf
The world-famous wandering wolf comes to Butte County.
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Couplet project is a go
Delayed changes to downtown are finally happening.
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Dead men found at Magalia pot grow
Pomona resident Joel Espinoza Beltran suspected of the murders.
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Wintu chief fined, faces jail time
Caleen Sisk, tribal leader of the Winnemem Wintu, was found in violation of special permit for a recent ceremony.
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Little trust in TV news
American confidence hits new low, according to a new poll.
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The goodness of their hearts
Ken Swain and David Zoppi quit their mall jobs to start up their own socially responsible clothing company.
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Suction dredging banned
The controversial mining technique is outlawed until June 2016.
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Pipeline disaster looms?
PG&E identifies 239 pipelines at risk of failure similar to the San Bruno explosion.
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America’s top green concern
Polluted air and water is the greatest environmental issue for U.S. adults.
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Pedal-powered cooking
Check out the Edible Pedal Bike Kitchen, and celebrate Mike’s 10th anniversary working at the Little Red Hen Nursery!
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Summer soup!
Make a cold, refreshing cucumber soup with organic produce from the farmers’ market.
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Feeling your pain
Sports-medicine physician Baran Onder has plenty of real-life experience playing college basketball (and getting injured) as well as treating a number of professional athletes for injuries.
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The daily stretch
Feeling stiff and creaky? Try doing a daily stretch to loosen up those limbs.
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Birth defects, tap-water disinfectant linked
Disinfectant byproducts increase the likelihood of cleft palate and spina bifida in newborns.
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Office of Oral Health in the works
A new bill would establish an office to address poor dental care in California.
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Health privacy restricted?
A bill aims to limit the scope of the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act.
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Another bad Farm Bill
House version cuts food stamps to pay for enhanced crop insurance.
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The scam of all scams
If you thought Wall Street was corrupt before, wait till you learn about the Libor scandal.
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Why so expensive?
Why does the unoccupied Redding veterans’ home need 10 employees?
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Long route to Cuba
Tamara Hansen talks about her trip to provide aid to the U.S.-embargoed country.
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Runaway train?
Could the high-speed train system derail the governor’s tax measure?
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Encore performance
Fred Stuart is the new artistic director for the Blue Room.
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Essential Collection & Just a Little Bit More
Double discs from Omar Kent Dykes and Gary Primich.
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Wide awakening
A mini Burning Man coming to Paradise foothills.
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Wild out west
Oliver Stone cuts loose on the fields of California’s pot wars.
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