Issue: November 01, 2012
Hello, fellow voters and CN&R readers.
We're less than a week away from the big election. This week's cover
story features an interview with California Gov. Jerry Brown, who
breaks down the state's financial challenges and how his Prop. 30
could be a good start toward making a turnaround if it passes. Also,
in Newslines, we look at the intriguing race for the three open Board
of Education seats, as well as the Stop Trafficking of Person's
efforts to get out the "yes" vote for 35, the anti-sex trafficking
proposition. Be sure to check out this week's Editorials for a
clip-out version of our endorsements and then get out Tuesday and let
your voice be heard.
In the Greenways and Healthlines sections this week, editor Christine
G.K. LaPado-Breglia covers it all, from U.S. Forest Service
researcher Dr. Connie Millar's presentation on the varied effects of
climate change on the Sierra Nevadas, to the story of a Christian
Scientist who credits prayer for her curing her stomach cancer.
And, in Arts & Culture, we look forward to the upcoming show with
punk-inspired Americana trio The Devil Makes Three, and look back on
a fun, noisy night of metal and atmospheric rock at Cafe Coda. Also,
contributor Alastair Bland breaks down the world of sparkling wines,
while lead film critic Juan-Carlos Selznick braves the three-hour
long Cloud Atlas and lives to share his thoughts.
Have a great week!
-Jason Cassidy, arts editor
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Jerry Brown’s moment of truth
With California at a crossroads, the governor gets down and dirty on Proposition 30—and what happens if it fails.
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A race with two twists
County school board races are usually ho-hum, but this one has some interesting twists.
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Keeping kids safe
Symposium focuses on keeping kids healthy and away from drugs.
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What’s the beef?
Ag dean criticized over “Meatless Monday” email.
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Traffic STOP
Chico State club works to promote Proposition 35, end human trafficking.
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Creek crossing
On the heels of getting a Silver award for bicycle friendliness, the city opens the bike bridge over Little Chico Creek.
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Controlled burns
Check Before You Light program kicks into place.
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Canine politics
Gov. Brown’s dog comes to Chico to bark up Prop 30.
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Our men in Washington
Over the past 147 years Butte County has been represented by 21 congressmen—surprisingly, more Democrats than Republicans.
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View from the mountaintop
USFS senior research scientist Dr. Connie Millar will speak Nov. 3 at annual Chico State Herbarium event on the effects of climate change on the flora and fauna of Sierra Nevada mountain ecosystems.
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Nuts for almonds
Almonds overtake grapes as the second-most valuable crop in California.
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Fake climate report circulating
Libertarian group creates phony “addendum” to 2009 climate change report.
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Pesticides killing salmon?
Big chemical companies fighting no-pesticide buffer zone for salmon streams.
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Celebrating co-ops; resisting GMOs
Chico Natural Foods Cooperative celebrates Owner Appreciation Day and Yes on 37 campaign conducts costume rally and march in Chico City Plaza.
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Smashing pumpkins
Fill up your compost bin with your neighbors’ Halloween pumpkins.
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Healing through prayer
Local Christian Scientist Susan Stillwell credits her prayers to God for healing her from stomach cancer.
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The benefits of poop therapy
The ick factor is high, but so is the therapeutic benefit.
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Golden State’s health-coverage woes
Reports shed light on California’s medical-insurance woes.
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Sac County denying aid to the poor?
Sacramento county accused of denying medical coverage to poor.
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X-rays get the ax
TSA replaces X-ray scanners with safer models in busy airports.
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Three for the BCOE board
The CN&R recommends Purvis, Steel and Johnson.
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The CN&R recommends…
Here’s another look at our endorsements.
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Corporations and plastic bags
What is it about Chico that attracts companies to locate here?
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Spicing up cocktails
His love of cocktail bitters has led to creating a company to manufacture and distribute them.
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Another election
The political mailers are piling up, and Anthony tries to make sense of them.
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Candidate stew
What’s going on among the council’s conservative challengers?
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The devil’s music made them
The Devil Makes Three grow world of their own from Americana and punk roots.
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’Tis bubbly season
Champagne isn’t the only variety of sparkling wine.
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