Issue: January 02, 2014
Happy new year, CN&R readers!
Start your CN&R reading out by digging into our inspiring cover package of stories to read about eight people likely to make headlines in 2014.
Go to Newslines next and see who and what is making news right now. Then read our interesting Arts feature story—“Monks’ lives,” by contributor Alastair Bland—about the monks of the Abbey of New Clairvaux in nearby Vina (and the new movie about them, which will be playing soon at the Pageant Theatre), and read contributor Evan Tuchinsky’s Healthlines story—“Hanging up the stethoscope”—about a stellar doctor recently honored by Enloe Medical Center.
Also in this issue: Learn how to make crab cakes (see Chow section).
Much more, of course, including our weekly calendar of events, and Streetalk, which is always worth reading!
Best to all for a happy 2014…
Christine G.K. LaPado-Breglia, associate editor
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Who to watch in 2014
Eight locals who are likely to make headlines next year.
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Market moves to stay put
Saturday farmers’-market supporters announce plans to stay in place.
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Justice for all?
Sex workers may soon be eligible for victim-compensation program.
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Weather-worn wisdom
Local outdoor expert Jake Palazzo retires after decades working at Mountain Sports.
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And they’re off!
State ballot initiatives get the go-ahead for signature collection.
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Grand-theft déjà vu
Fresh out of jail, a convicted car thief steals another car.
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Greetings from Papua New Guinea
The owner of a Papua New Guinea palm-oil company sends a letter to Chico State’s president.
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Local author dies
Local author and CN&R contributor Neal Wiegman dies at age 69.
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Around the table
A majority of families eats dinner together regularly.
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Food security, water and climate change
A look back at some of the sustainability-related happenings of last year.
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London must slash air pollution
London and other big European cities are told to drastically cut air pollution by 2020 or be fined.
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Salted roads cause salty rivers
Rivers in the U.S.’ northeast are becoming saltier and more toxic due to salt runoff from roads.
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San Fran water-bottle ban?
San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors may ban the sale of plastic water bottles on city property.
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Encouraging food localization
Cultivating Community Advocates awards its second round of food-security grants to three local nonprofit organizations.
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Helping the climate
Seemingly small things you can do to help save the climate.
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Hanging up the stethoscope
A recently retired local pulmonologist is honored by his Enloe Medical Center colleagues.
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Suicides drop during holidays
A new report refutes the notion that the holidays are accompanied by a spike in suicide rates.
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Millions left behind?
Many Californians will remain uninsured despite the Affordable Care Act.
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New leader of health IT
Karen DeSalvo is the new national coordinator for health information technology.
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The Grinch factor
Despite a lack of jobs, House Republicans are booting millions off of unemployment.
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Saving the bees
The EPA’s approval of another neonicotinoid pesticide jeopardizes our food system.
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No peace without justice
Why the Palestinian Action Group is focusing on SodaStream.
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Predictions
Taking a stab at the likely candidates for the upcoming primary and general elections.
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Get in the game
Heroes Corner is the newest gaming store in Chico.
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Monks’ life
A new documentary film by Benicia journalist and filmmaker John Beck looks at the life of the monks of the Abbey of New Clairvaux in nearby Vina.
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Data, A Love Story
The book on gaming the online-dating sites.
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The light of music
A look ahead at what’s shiny and new in music for early 2014.
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Crab-cake holiday
Henri takes a trip for Dungeness season, and shares his favorite San Francisco treat.
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Day of the dog
Morality gets trampled by the pack in Martin Scorsese’s epic ’90s party.
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