Issue: October 18, 2012
CN&R Readers, the word this week is: Poetry!
Poem takeover
It's time
A line, a break
Your verses sent to press
Top story: your words, ninety-nine
Or less
What better way to come down from the excitement of our big Best of
Chico issue than by enjoying several lines of verse written by you,
the readers. The results of the annual Poetry 99 issue are in, and we
have all the winners in this week's issue. And, as a bonus, tonight,
Oct. 18, at 7 p.m., at Lyon Book's, the poets will be on hand to read
their pieces at live reading/celebration.
In Newslines: With the election season heating up, we take a close
look at what Props 34 and 36 will mean for California's death penalty
and three-strikes laws, respectively. Also, news editor Tom Gascoyne
checks in on Sacramento Valley Mirror editor Tim Crews and the recent
coverage that his lawsuit with Glenn County has garnered from Los
Angeles Times and Huffington Post.
In Greenways this week, Christine G.K. LaPado-Breglia looks in on a
workshop for cultivating edible perrenials that grow well in Chico,
while in Healthlines, Evan Tuchinsky writes about Enloe Children's
Health Center transferring ownership to Northern Valley Indian Health.
In Arts and Culture, we review Inspire School of Arts and Sciences
wonderful production of the classic Broadway comedy, You Can't Take
it With You as well as the riveting new Ben Affleck-directed thriller
Argo. We also highlight the new all-vegan bakery in town, Chico
Baking Co. and settle in for a drink at the bar wth
metal-guitarist-turned-acoustic crooner, Lish Bills.
Have a great weekend!
-Jason Cassidy, arts editor
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Are we still tough on crime?
Two initiatives could change how Californians view law and order.
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Crews support
Willows publisher’s court case gets national attention.
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Game to wildlife
State Department of Fish and Game changes its name.
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Chico Mall gets a makeover
With new owners, Chico Mall gets a major makeover, welcomes new lessees.
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Crime in Chico falls
Police Department’s stats show significant decrease in overall crime.
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Tri Counties Bank sued
Tri Counties Bank agrees to settlement in class action suit.
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The big spenders
Who’s contributing the most to Chico City Council candidates’ campaign? Here’s the list.
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Greening your perennial thumb
Cultivating Community NV offers a free Oct. 20 workshop on edible perennialswith GRUB Grown’s Sherri Scott.
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Solar program approved
Feds set 285,000 acres aside for solar-energy development.
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Food prices rise worldwide
New U.N. report finds food becoming more expensive globally.
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Off-roaders wrecking Tahoe Forest?
Environmental groups challenge lawsuit filed by off-roaders.
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Taking on Big Food
Author/food activist Michael Pollan points out that Prop. 37 (hopefully) threatens to take the fight for the right to good food into the national arena.
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Foliage most inconvenient
City begins leaf collection program.
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Smooth transition
Northern Valley Indian Health will take over ownership of the Enloe Children’s Health Center.
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Health myths
Knuckle-cracking does not cause arthritis, and other health myths.
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Prescription-med abuse tapering?
Survey finds fewer young adults reporting recent medication abuse.
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Enloe receives national honor
The Chico hospital receives federal recognition for organ donation.
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Disabled prisoners mistreated?
Shift to county jails problematic for special-needs inmates.
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Kill the death penalty
There are many reasons to abolish the death penalty, but supporters of Proposition 34 are emphasizing its outlandish cost.
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Throw away this lemon
The billionaire who owns Mercury Insurance is spending a fortune to manipulate the insurance market via Proposition 33. Don’t fall for it.
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It’s the county’s job
As it did with prisons, the state is realigning behavioral-health care to give more responsibility—and funding—to counties. It’s time for the Board of Supervisors to act.
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Economics man
Chico State’s Michael Perelman is the man when it comes to the economy.
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OK, Doug, fess up
The race to replace Wally Herger is getting more interesting by the day.
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Life is weird and beautiful
Inspire School’s wacky and uplifting production of You Can’t Take it With You.
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Dying Words
A former CN&R editor has written a quietly profound novel about dying.
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Simple and sincere
Metal dude listens to soul, writes sad country songs.
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Better, not butter
Chico Baking Company’s treats as good if not better than non-vegan options.
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A great escape
Ben Affleck directs riveting hostage-rescue thriller.
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‘One wretched affair’
Less flavor than a watered-down Shining.
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