Issue: February 28, 2013
Happy Thursday, CN&R readers:
It's a new week (for us, anyway) and we've got a new issue chock-full of news, features, previews and reviews.
In this week's cover story, ride along with writer Allan Stellar as he travels to rural Modoc County and attempts to chronicle the annual coyote hunt that takes place in Adin. Attempt is the key word here. Adin has been ground zero for the past seven years of a limitless hunt on coyotes, but the issue became controversial this year when environmental groups got wind of the hunt and its culminating event during which the carcasses of dozens of the animals are shown off by hunters, who earn prizes for their kills. Hunters justify the event as livestock protection, but as Stellar tells it, scientific evidence shows that these types of hunts actually increase coyote populations.
In Healthlines this week, check out the story about how dental care for low-income children is becoming even more difficult to access.
In Greenways, there's a piece on the expected changes to flame-retardant regulations that will lead to fewer toxins in upholstered furniture.
In the Arts and Culture section, check out the preview of a performance by Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul and Mary fame), who is coming to the Paradise Performing Arts Center on Saturday, March 2. There's also a preview of new-music innovator Paul Dresher's performance with Joel Davel at Chico State on Friday, March 1. In Chow, you'll see a review of a new Ridge eatery, Green Paradise Café, which serves up a fairly healthful menu. And in Reel World, you'll read about new sci-fi flick Dark Skies.
Enjoy!
-Melissa Daugherty, managing editor
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The coyote hunt
Is a coyote-killing contest a legitimate form of predator control, or is it just a chance to go out and kill as many animals as possible?
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Learning curve
Effort to incorporate LGBT contributions into school lessons raises some questions.
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Call for action
Community leaders, members meet to discuss Chico’s substance-abuse problems.
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Pot, noise and art
Butte County Board of Supervisors takes on varied and controversial matters.
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Between the lines
Butte County Library tries to increase its number of e-books in the face of resistance from publishers.
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Pit bull saves the day
Pit bull chases away home invaders in Chico.
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Hell breaks loose in Chico
Day of loose behavior follows community meeting on substance abuse.
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Medi-pot charges dropped
Ruling in San Diego has effect on local case.
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Hispanics and Religiosity
Recent changes among U.S. Catholic and Protestant populations.
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Breathing easier
State of California is poised to drop controversial requirement for flame retardants in upholstered furniture.
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Green worth big green
California’s outdoor-recreation industry a huge boost to state economy.
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Chico Natty bags award
Chico Natural Foods awarded for eco-friendly packaging practice.
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War of the whales
Japanese boat rams Sea Shepherd vessels, marine conservationists claim.
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GE salmon not a done deal
The FDA extends comment period on GE salmon to April 26; plus, seed-starting workshop at GRUB on March 9.
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Water for life for $25
Join water.org in raising money to bring safe access to drinking water for everyone.
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Oral emergency
Dental care for low-income children in California looks even dicier as Healthy Families clients shift to overburdened Medi-Cal program.
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An apple (or more!) a day
There are quite a few health-promoting reasons to eat apples.
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Less salt, more life
Study models potential of reducing average American’s sodium intake.
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Chemicals as “global threat”
Hormone-disrupting chemicals are a danger to humans and wildlife.
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BPA in the ER
Newborns in intensive care exposed to high levels of BPA, study finds.
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Uttering the T-word
The wholesale restructuring of city government is expected to save $1 million annually, far less than is needed to right the fiscal ship. The city needs a new source of revenue.
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The real enemy
Americans have said they want Congress to tackle the deficit with a combination of spending cuts and revenue increases. Why don’t House Republicans get it?
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Help them feel at home
International students in Chico often have a hard time making friends with Americans. Let’s reach out to them so they don’t feel lonely.
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The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia
Excuuuuse me, Princess …
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Hagar’s Song
Charles Lloyd’s mother at heart of sax-man’s latest.
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Sing along
Folk-music legend Peter Yarrow has shared music of conscious for five decades.
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What would happen if …
Paul Dresher’s journey of musical exploration and invention.
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Greening the ridge
Organic and natural menu at new Paradise café.
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Sky is calling
Only a few new bumps in the night in uneven horror-thriller.
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