Issue: July 18, 2013
Good morning, CN&R readers!
We've got a great issue this week, with some particularly interesting history-focused stories by Staff Writer Ken Smith: his cover story, "The ghosts of Cherokee"--a photo-packed piece about the nearby foothills almost-ghost-town of Cherokee--and "Picturing Chico," in the Arts & Culture section, which looks at Chico Museum's new exhibit (opening July 20) of historical photographs by the late John Nopel.
Smith also leads off the Newslines section with his poignant story, "Dead ends," about a homeless 73-year-old veteran who is struggling to survive on a day-to-day basis. Also in Newslines, check out "Litigation blues," Assistant News Editor Howard Hardee's interesting article covering a recent "lawsuit-abuse" forum featuring Congressman Doug LaMalfa and Sen. Jim Nielsen, as well as News Editor Tom Gascoyne's story, "Neighborhood feud," concerning the situation of a west-Chico ranch on which (some say noisy) weddings are held.
In Healthlines, contributor Evan Tuchinsky weighs in with "Less paperwork, more care," about eight Paradise clinics coming under the umbrella of Feather River Hospital. In Greenways, my story, "Not just for camping," takes a look at a new Butte County pilot study on the long-term feasibility of composting toilets and gray-water systems. Also in Greenways, my column The GreenHouse offers useful fire-safety-related information aimed at seniors, the disabled and those with a low income, as well the deets on the upcoming Summer Soiree on Saturday, July 20, at The Plant Barn nursery, and some pretty interesting GMO-related news.
In his column this week, Arts DEVO admits to turning hippie, and elsewhere in the Arts & Culture section, contributor and intrepid film reviewer Craig Blamer gives the thumbs-up lowdown on Pacific Rim, which is playing in local theaters, in "Smash the multiplex," and contributor Henri Bourride gives his deux cents worth about the food at Oroville's new Ifa Journey Vegetarian and Seafood Jamaican Restaurant in "Journey to Jamaica."
And, of course, grab a hard copy of the CN&R, put it next to your bed and snuggle up with it on Saturday morning before you head to the farmers' market, so you can leisurely read all the other interesting stuff that's not online (tons of good events in the Calendar section!).
Have a great Thursday and rest of your week...
Christine G.K. LaPado-Breglia, associate editor
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The ghosts of Cherokee
Digging up the history of a Butte County mining town.
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Neighborhood feud
Dispute erupts over wedding events on a Butte County ranch.
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The case against suing
Community members debate the impacts of “frivolous” lawsuits on small-business owners.
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High in the foothills
County investigates foothill marijuana gardens.
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Fire Station 3 closes
Fire Station 3 at Chico Municipal Airport closes, but flights will continue.
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Library hours increasing
County increases funding for some services, including extended library hours.
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House escape
A Chico woman escapes in-house incarceration, then returns—but is found guilty of felony escape.
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Fueling up
Though it’s pretty expensive, gasoline is not at an all-time high.
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Not just for camping
County’s new pilot study invites participants in rural areas to install water-saving composting toilets and gray-water systems.
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Coal-burning kills
New research shows that coal-burning shortens lives in China.
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Urban chickens dumped
Backyard chickens are abandoned at shelters by owners who can’t cope with caring for them.
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Steering clear of Hell’s kitchen
Vegetarian British singer Morrissey donates money to PETA to fight foie gras sales in England.
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Defending against wildfire
Butte County Fire Safe Council offers a free program to ensure defensible space around the homes of those who are disabled, elderly and/or low-income; also, GMO sugar beets destroyed in Oregon.
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Fire-safe driving
The U.S. Forest Service offers tips for helping prevent vehicle-related wildfires.
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Less paperwork, more care
Private doctors are turning to Feather River Hospital for help with the logistical aspects of running their businesses.
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Swimming safety
Tips for keeping the little ones out of harm’s way.
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Services for needy restored
A federal court has ruled California must reinstate several Medi-Cal services for needy patients.
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New land of obesity
Mexico’s adult obesity rate has overtaken that of the United States.
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Sickening cat-scat?
A parasite found in some cat feces represents a potential public-health danger, researchers say.
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A life remembered
Finding the lessons in the wake of Trayvon Martin’s death and his killer’s acquittal.
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Art is an economic driver
The quirky things about Chico are what attracts businesses and tourists, and what makes it livable for the rest of us.
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Laws and jobs
An ADA workshop, and some more big changes at the CN&R.
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Flex, win, repeat
Local bodybuilder has sites on professional physique championship.
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Picturing Chico
Local history is on display in a collection of the late John Nopel’s historical photos at the Chico Museum.
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You Don’t Know Nothing
Frank Bey and the Anthony Paule Band drench the Biscuits & Blues club in soul.
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Into the Woodwork
Following the bass with the Steve Swallow Quintet.
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We want the funk
S.F.’s Monophonics return to Chico with a fresh, new jam.
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Journey to Jamaica
A drive to Oroville for the flavors (and sounds) of the Caribbean.
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Smash the multiplex
Finally, a summer blockbuster worth the price of a tub of popcorn.
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