Issue: February 14, 2013
Good morning, readers:
It's Thursday, so we'll see you at the newsstand. This week, in honor of Black History Month, the cover story is a thought-provoking essay that asks how far we've really come when it comes to racism in America.
In our Newslines section, check out News Editor Tom Gascoyne's story about a recent decision of the Butte County Board of Supervisors that will allow a large pesticide distributor to build a facility near Lundberg Family Farms' organic rice operation, and hear from the Lundbergs about that decision. Speaking of the Supes, staff writer Ken Smith headed to the panel's meeting on Tuesday, and he gives a report on the latest effort to enact a medi-pot ordinance. Calendar Editor Howard Hardee is on the book beat this week, checking in with Heather Lyon about Lyon Books' pending move to Main Street, across from The Bookstore. And there's a special story about the local homeless census, reported by a member of the homeless population who just happens to be a writer.
In Healthlines this week, Evan Tuchinsky looks into Enloe Medical Center's burgeoning Joint Replacement Program.
In Greenways, Claire Hutkins Seda heads to Chico State to check out a speech by Will Allen, the innovative Milwaukee, Wis.-based urban farmer and founder of Growing Power, Inc.
In the Arts and Culture section, Arts Editor Jason Cassidy talks to the front man of Brooklyn-based synth duo Black Marble. Film critic Juan-Carlos Selznick gives us his take on Amour. And Willow Sharkey heads to the 1078 Gallery for photographer Tom Patton's new exhibit, The Spectacle of Ordinary Spectators. Plus, as always, there's a lot more in this issue!
Enjoy,
-Melissa Daugherty, managing editor
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Shall we overcome?
Let’s face it, we’re all racists to some extent. Our ancestors made sure of that.
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Ag conflict in Nelson
Ag chemical facility gets OK to build next to Lundberg Family Farms’ organic rice operation.
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In the know
A homeless man helps conduct a survey of Chico’s homeless population.
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Back on the pot
Board of Supervisors hopes latest medi-pot ordinance holds up.
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New chapter
Neighboring bookstore owners optimistic for future of both businesses.
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Much ado about package
Bomb scare evacuates several downtown streets and businesses.
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Americans: Higher education too costly
A majority values education beyond high school, but says it’s unaffordable.
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Making connections
Chinese students from Shanxi province check out Chico State.
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Growing food, growing people
Famous urban farmer Will Allen brings his food revolution to Chico.
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Solar energy vs. farmland
Solar and agricultural development appear at odds.
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Yosemite glacier shrinking
Lyell Glacier has stopped moving downhill.
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Wolverines protected?
Feds propose listing wolverines as an endangered species.
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All about the good food
Chico Natural Foods and the Saturday farmers’ market do their part to bring healthful food to those on a tight budget; also, Ag Speed Dating!
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Joint adventure
Dr. Brock Cummings oversees Enloe Medical Center’s Joint Replacement Program in an era of rising joint-replacement surgery.
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Protecting kids’ teeth
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. Here are some tips on protecting the health of children’s teeth.
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Medi-Cal cash for prisons
The state prison health-care system could save millions through Medi-Cal.
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Bad air, low birth weight
International study links air pollution to underweight newborns.
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Local hospice honored
Butte Home Health & Hospice receives national recognition.
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Set the Postal Service free
The USPS says it needs to stop Saturday service to save money, but the reason it’s in the red is because Congress keeps meddling in its affairs.
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Questions about drones
In his State of the Union speech the president pledged greater transparency regarding targeted drone killings. He can begin by answering these questions.
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Think outside the block
There’s a better, cheaper place to put the Saturday farmers’ market.
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Claus with a cause
Jim Thibodeau’s couldn’t be jollier about his recent career turn as Santa.
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Your poop and mine
The author does give a crap about waste treatment.
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Our man in The City
Economic-development guru Bob Linscheid may have moved to San Francisco, but he’s left his heart in good old Chico.
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Our daily spectacle
Photographer brings everyday life into focus.
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The Traditional Fools, Reverse Shark Attack
Jumpin in the way-back machine for two Ty Segall re-releases.
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Coldwave riders
Brooklyn synth duo making reverb-soaked waves with debut album.
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‘Good on everything’
Mother and daughter making artisan trail mix in Forest Ranch.
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Do us part
Focus on love and dying in Oscar-nominated foreign film.
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