Issue: November 14, 2013
Dear CN&R readers,
Our cover package, "Survival on the street," is a poignant and timely collection of stories written by CN&R staffers--don't fail to read this one! Along similar lines--namely the plight of Chico's homeless--read News Editor Tom Gascoyne's lead Newsline, "Food handout in jeopardy," and contributor Leslie Layton's "Batting cleanup," about the downtown's new "Cleanup Brigade."
Also in Newslines, read the business-related stories by Staff Writer Ken Smith, "Video Goliath falls," and contributor Robert Speer, "Mickey D's new home."
Our Healthlines feature story by contributor Evan Tuchinsky is titled "Children left behind?"; it looks at the very recent switchover of California kids from the Healthy Families program to Medi-Cal. Contributor Michele Bechard wrote the Greenways feature, "Innovation and community," a review of the recent TEDxChico talks. Also, in Greenways, my GreenHouse column is largely focused on the looming removal of a historic valley oak tree at West Eighth and Salem streets.
A&C offers much goodness, including Smith's enticing "Roots radical" Chow review of Roots Catering's fabulous restaurant, Assistant News Editor Howard Hardee's interesting interview with musician Andrew Bird--"Bird song"--and "'Girl Speak,'" on the shojo manga show currently gracing the walls of two Chico State galleries.
Also, don't miss Editor Melissa Daugherty's column, Second & Flume, which takes a look at a little local police drama.
As is often the case, we received more letters than we could fit into our print edition, so before you hunker down with a hard copy of the CN&R, read all the letters online (there are some interesting ones). Check out our Calendar section in our print edition, as well as Streetalk, which also deals with the issue of homelessness.
Have a lovely day...
Christine G.K. LaPado-Breglia, associate editor
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Survival on the street
Shedding light on homelessness in Chico.
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Sowing hope
Local homeless advocate and videographer Bill Mash is working on a number of fronts to help alleviate the suffering of Chico’s homeless population.
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Fountain of infamy
Homeless man’s photo unleashes a wave of criticism.
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Retail interrupted
Local business owners offer views on the transient population’s effect on commerce.
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A working model
Day-center proponents can learn a lot from the 6th Street Center for Youth.
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Food handout in jeopardy
Orchard Church vows to continue its fellowship and food giveaways.
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Video Goliath falls
As Blockbuster shutters all of its stores, Chico’s longest-running mom-and-pop video store is still going strong.
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Mickey D’s new home
The Chico Planning Commission approves a fourth McDonald’s restaurant across the street from Pleasant Valley High School.
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Batting cleanup
The Jesus Center and the R-Town Downtown Coalition team up to clean up downtown Chico.
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FEMA funds for food, shelter
Emergency food and shelter agencies are encouraged to apply for FEMA money.
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In her memory
Downtown businesses unite for a memorial fundraiser for bicyclist Kristina Chesterman, who died after being hit by a car on Sept. 22 .
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Teens falsely accused
Three Red Bluff juveniles are released after weeks of unwarranted jail time.
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Some lose, most win with Obamacare
Three percent of Americans stand to “lose” with new health-care policy.
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Innovation and community
The second annual TEDxChico event on Nov. 2 at the Sierra Nevada Big Room brought people together to share ideas for a sustainable future.
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Chemicals threaten S.F. Bay wildlife
The level of chemicals found in San Francisco Bay is causing concern for the well-being of aquatic life.
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‘Green rush’ poisoning parks
Illegal pot grows are causing problems for the environment, wildlife and humans at our national parks.
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Another one bites the dust
The Western black rhinoceros is officially declared extinct.
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Another historic tree on the chopping block
The huge valley oak tree at Salem and West Eighth streets has been targeted for removal to make way for duplexes.
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Hands off the thermostat!
Use the furnace only when necessary, for your energy bill’s sake.
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Children left behind?
Golden State’s transition from Healthy Families to Medi-Cal could mean the lack of specialty services.
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Fast, sort of
There are potential health benefits to intermittent fasting.
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Mental-health law finalized
Final rules are set for the 2008 Mental Health Parity Act.
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Health coverage not for all
Millions of Californians will lack health insurance after implementation of the ACA.
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Hit the road, trans fats!
Feds officially deem trans fats unsafe for human consumption.
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Advocating for a day center
A structured environment is needed to help the homeless.
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A time for generosity
Americans must open their hearts and wallets for the Philippines.
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Chico’s homeless conundrum
If it’s not illegal to be homeless, why is it illegal to sleep outside or in a car?
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Police drama
City Councilman calls for an investigation into the conduct of a police officer whose Facebook page includes racist postings.
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Remembering a son
Two decades after her son’s death, Chico author Judi Loren Grace writes story of healing.
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‘Girl speak’
Shojo manga exhibit brings work of some of Japan’s best artists to Chico State.
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Roots radical
Caterers-cum-restaurateurs put a local spin on global cuisine.
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Back to the present
A mostly charming rom-com with a time-travel twist.
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