Issue: May 30, 2013
Good morning, Chico News & Review readers!
Before I get into the juicy details of some of the highlights of this week's CN&R, let me introduce myself. As you likely know, the person who used to write this newsletter, former Managing Editor Melissa Daugherty, is now the editor of the newspaper. I, Christine G.K. LaPado-Breglia (formerly Greenways/Healthlines Editor) am now Associate Editor and, as such, the one who will pen this newsletter from now on.
So, let's get down to business: Our cover story this week, "Market instability," written by yours truly, takes a good look at the current, frustrating-to-many situation of the popular downtown Saturday-morning farmers' market, which after 20 years of being in the same location at Third and Wall streets, still cannot claim it as a permanent home. Editor Melissa Daugherty also offers food for thought regarding the complicated farmers'-market situation in an editorial, "An opportunity lost."
In Newslines, News Editor Tom Gascoyne weighs in with three stories, including the lead news story, "Pot grades," taking a look at Butte County's attempt to get assistance from the state's regional water board regarding the negative environmental impact of large local marijuana grows. Calendar Editor Howard Hardee's news story, "No beer, no business," highlights the plight of Charanjiv Singh, a local mini-mart owner that was denied a liquor license in the wake of Chico's tenser atmosphere surrounding the consumption of alcohol.
In Healthlines, contributor Evan Tuchinsky's story, "The health of a community," discusses the Community Health Needs Assessment currently being conducted by Butte County Public Health and three local hospitals. And in Greenways, contributor Meredith J. Graham takes a look at the decline of the monarch butterfly, and the upcoming Butte County butterfly count, in "End of a reign."
In the Arts and Culture section, do look at contributor Alan Sheckter's review/preview story, "Festive days ahead," in which he reviews the recent BottleRock Napa Valley music festival and offers a preview of a heap of exciting area music fests. And in Reel World, Craig Blamer offers "A month of mayhems," his uniquely Blamer-esque take on summer blockbusters in the month of June. While you're immersed in the Arts section, do not miss reading Arts DEVO's astounding version of Bambi, Shingletown-style (Warning: not for the squeamish).
And, don't forget to read our new editor's new column, "Second & Flume," which is where her new office will be once things settle down a bit.
Of course, there's plenty more: Pick up a hard copy of the CN&R, relax over a cup of something yummy--and enjoy!
-Christine G.K. LaPado-Breglia, associate editor
-
Market instability
Chico City Council’s deadlock vote on the Saturday farmers’ market’s lease puts the future of the popular event in question.
This article was published on 05.30.13
-
Pot grades
Butte County rebuffed in its request for the state’s help in controlling large marijuana grows.
This article was published on 05.30.13
-
Higher fees, please
City considers raising fees to cover its public services.
This article was published on 05.30.13
-
No beer, no business
With its alcohol license denied, Mangrove Mini Mart’s future looks bleak.
This article was published on 05.30.13
-
Realignment results
Reports say state’s prison-realignment program is working.
This article was published on 05.30.13
-
Bye-bye, businesses
Burger Hut, Clifford’s Jewelry preparing to shut their doors.
This article was published on 05.30.13
-
Revenue reduction
Cell-phone tax fallout of $840,000 reported at city meeting.
This article was published on 05.30.13
-
Dean exchange
Chico State names a new dean of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts.
This article was published on 05.30.13
-
Race relations
Racial breakdown by local, state and national percentages.
This article was published on 05.30.13
-
End of a reign?
Scientists point to habitat loss as main reason for decline in monarch butterflies.
This article was published on 05.30.13
-
Shake, rattle and roll
North State residents shaken by 5.7-magnitude temblor.
This article was published on 05.30.13
-
House approves tar-sands bill
House Republicans push through bill to speed approval of Keystone XL pipeline.
This article was published on 05.30.13
-
Goodbye, frog and toad
ChicoAmphibian numbers are plummeting in the United States.
This article was published on 05.30.13
-
Window-shopping and eco-camps
Local sustainable architect shares his advice on shopping for eco-friendly windows; plus, Gateway Science Museum’s upcoming eco-camps.
This article was published on 05.30.13
-
Snake-season safety
Tips to avoid being bitten during rattlesnake season.
This article was published on 05.30.13
-
The health of a community
Butte County Public Health teams up with three local hospitals to assess community health needs.
This article was published on 05.30.13
-
Don’t get baked
Butte County Public Health Department offers tips for avoiding sunburn this summer.
This article was published on 05.30.13
-
Of procedures and geography
Medical treatments in California vary greatly based on geographic area.
This article was published on 05.30.13
-
Silver State hospital probed
L.A. launches criminal investigation of Nevada mental hospital.
This article was published on 05.30.13
-
Online tool for caregivers
Senior-care center addresses caregiver stress with online assessment.
This article was published on 05.30.13
-
A perfect storm
Blaming three City Council members for the city’s budget woes is unfair.
This article was published on 05.30.13
-
An opportunity lost
The City Council dropped the ball by not granting the Saturday farmers’ market a two-year lease.
This article was published on 05.30.13
-
Stop the water profiteers
It’s time to adopt a sustainable approach to using the limited resource of water.
This article was published on 05.30.13
-
-
Ode to Bob
Setting the record straight about Robert Speer on my first week as editor.
This article was published on 05.30.13
-
Carry that weight
Will Bono and a group of Chicoans build bike trailers for Tanzania.
This article was published on 05.30.13
-
-
Fabrication station
High-tech maker space opens doors for budding designers.
This article was published on 05.30.13
-
-
Poker Night 2
You got to know when to hold ’em, know when to fold ’em.
This article was published on 05.30.13
-
Modern Vampires of the City
Modern music for vampires and other hip kids.
This article was published on 05.30.13
-
-
Festive days ahead
The new BottleRock Fest kicked off Nor Cal’s season of summer music fests.
This article was published on 05.30.13
-
A month of mayhem
The summer-blockbuster season kicks off with a big, noisy June.
This article was published on 05.30.13
-
-