Issue: August 01, 2013
Hello, CN&R readers!
Our August 1 issue features an interesting cover story by Chico State history professor Michael Magliari, "A shameful past," on the little-known subject of the late-1800s slave trade in local Native Americans, which helped local ranchers and farmers develop California into the agricultural powerhouse it is today.
In Newslines, our lead story, "Contentious conditions," by Staff Writer Ken Smith, looks at the controversial territory covered by "The Chico Conditions," the Chico Police Department's proposed list of regulations regarding the issuance of new alcohol licenses. (Our editorial this week, "A detriment to business," weighs in on the subject as well.)
Also in Newslines, News Editor Tom Gascoyne wrote "No stamp of approval," on Rep. Doug LaMalfa's farm bill vote; contributor Vic Cantu penned "Condensed news," looking at the merger of the Orland Press-Register and the Willows Journal into the Glenn Transcript; and yours truly offers "The art of business," about local artist and Butte College teacher Dylan Tellesen replacing Janae Lloyd as the marketing and ownership manager of the Chico Natural Foods Cooperative, which is on the verge of a major remodel.
In Greenways, contributor Meredith J. Graham's story, "To the slaughter?," is a timely, thought-provoking piece looking at issues surrounding horse slaughterhouses and the human consumption of horse meat. (Also, read Editor Melissa Daugherty's Second & Flume column, which addresses the horse-meat issue as well.)
Our Healthlines feature article, "Denture detox," by contributor Evan Tuchinsky, concerns a Paradise dental technician who operates a business that makes "biocompatible" dentures and detoxifies existing ones.
Our Arts & Culture section leads off with a story by contributor Alan Sheckter about Matt Hammons and Davis Carlson's revival of Shakespeare in the Park--"Bard to Bidwell." Contributor Alastair Bland's Chow piece, "Sugar below," talks about the deliciousness of summer muskmelons and watermelons (the accompanying photo look almost edible!). Assistant News Editor Howard Hardee weighs in with "Words landing well," about Oregon rapper Landon Wordswell. And fans of intrepid theater-review contributor Craig Blamer will surely enjoy "X-tra butter, please," his review of The Wolverine.
When you grab a print copy of the CN&R, check out Streetalk--the question this week is "Would you ever try horse meat?" While you are at it, read the work of our columnists, and peruse the Calendar section, of course--there's a lot going on this week, including the Cohasset Bazaar & Music Festival on August 3.
It's August!
--Christine G.K. LaPado-Breglia, associate editor
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A shameful past
How bloody raids and slave trade led to California’s rise as an ag state.
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Contentious conditions
Chico Police Department’s proposed “draconian” regulations regarding new alcohol licenses provoke heated community discussion at IAC meeting.
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No stamp of approval
Local Congressman Doug LaMalfa takes heat over his farm-bill vote.
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Condensed news
Glenn County newspapers merge into a single weekly.
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The art of business
Dylan Tellesen, Chico Natural Foods Cooperative’s new marketing and ownership manager, will help with a reinvention of the co-op.
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They got pot
The Butte County Sheriff’s Office continues its marijuana harvest.
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Low wages in Butte County
The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ wage averages by county pegs Butte County below the state average.
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Great gigs for Orion designer
Chico State student invited to two help out with two prominent conferences.
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Depression hurts the bottom line
Survey says absenteeism due to depression costs $23 billion in productivity.
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To the slaughter?
Local equine advocate speaks out on federal approval to open a horse-meat processing facility.
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Arctic time-bomb
Climate effects of methane releases from thawing Arctic permafrost could cost $60 trillion.
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Empire State bans shark-fin sales
The state of New York’s ban on the sale of shark fins starts July 1, 2014.
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Fashion victims, literally speaking
Snow leopards and other iconic high-altitude species are increasingly forced to compete for resources with herds of cashmere goats.
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Making lotion, growing “pure food”
Here is a simple recipe for a healthful lotion, and a detailed heads-up about the upcoming National Heirloom Exposition in Santa Rosa.
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Denture detox
Local dental technician’s business, Pure Cure Dental Detox, not only makes “biocompatible” dentures, but detoxifies existing ones as well.
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Keep bugs at bay
Environmental Working Group’s new Guide to Better Bug Repellents is a useful reference.
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More heat for Nevada hospital
Nevada mental-health facility may lose accreditation for busing patients out of state.
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ACA ads to cost millions
The campaign to promote the Affordable Care Act in California is likely to cost more than $300 million.
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Arsenic and apple juice
The FDA established new guidelines for the amount of arsenic allowed in apple juice.
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A detriment to business
Police Chief Kirk Trostle’s proposed alcohol rules are draconian.
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Getting a leg up on college
The author says the Upward Bound Program has prepared her for college.
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Don’t eat it
Why Americans should demand a halt to horse slaughter.
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Pet Paradise
While owners are away the doggies and kitties get a taste of the good life at new pet boarding home in Paradise.
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Monaco: What’s Yours is Mine
A co-op game that accepts cooperation.
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Duke at the Roadhouse: Live in Santa Fe
The Duke reimagined by Eddie Daniels and Roger Kellaway.
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Words landing well
Oregon-based Landon Wordswell raps under the radar.
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Sugar below
It’s summer, and the ground is sweet with melons.
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X-tra butter, please
The latest X-Men installment delivers the popcorn, but not much else.
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