Issue: February 20, 2014
Good morning, Chico News & Review readers!
Be forewarned: Our cover package this week delves into the nature of certain professions that might make some folks squeamish, such as owning a porta-potty business and being a colonics specialist. But check it out, especially if you are a meat-eater (hint).
In Newslines, trees, bicycles and nature (three of my favorite things!) are the subjects of three of our stories, but the focus is on problems associated with them--do read "Tree City snafu," "The path not taken" and "Ecological restrictions."
In Arts & Culture, read Staff Writer Ken Smith's interesting story, "Voice to the voiceless," about the Writing Exchange program for juvenile-hall-incarcerated students at Oroville's Table Mountain School, as well as his review of the Feb. 13 True Blues show at Laxson Auditorium, "Living history." Also in A&C, Meredith Graham offers her thumbs-up review--"New bulldog on the block"--of the new Bulldog Taqueria on Nord Avenue.
If you want to learn about orthorexia, read Healthlines Editor Howard Hardee's "Elimination obsession."
And contributor Evan Tuchinsky's Greenways lead, "Coping with climate change," takes a look at the growing field of the psychology of climate change; also in Greenways, my GreenHouse column has all the details about the upcoming Don't Frack California event in Sacramento (and how to get aboard the Chico bus going down there).
In our print edition, get more info related to dirty jobs in Streetalk (Q: Worst job you ever had?), and take a good long look through our Calendar section, of course.
Have a very fine day...
Christine G.K. LaPado-Breglia, associate editor
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Uneasy jobs
The faces behind five cringe-inducing businesses.
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Butcher with a heart
Mobile slaughter operator George Westbrook takes pride in offering a humane service.
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Respecting the swarm
Owner of local pest-control business digs creepy-crawlies.
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An undertaker’s life
Brusie Funeral Home lives on through a third generation.
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Detox down below
Local colon therapist takes pride in easing her clients’ bowel troubles.
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Latrine queen
A local portable-toilet service has grown from two units to more than 400 in 15-plus years of business.
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The path not taken
Recent cycling accidents a reminder of abandoned plans to calm traffic at a busy intersection.
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Tree City snafu
With the management of Chico’s urban forest still reeling from layoffs, Chico almost missed the deadline for its 30th anniversary as a Tree City, USA.
This article was published on 02.20.14
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Ecological restrictions
Activities at Chico State environmental reserve on hold as officials investigate property’s safety issues.
This article was published on 02.20.14
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City gets $5.3 million gift horse
City Council agrees to accept $5.3 million grant to the Fire Department.
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Beyond Jefferson
Initiative to split California into six states gets the OK.
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More trouble for local musician
Legal problems expand for musician Sid Lewis.
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Fighting the county
A referendum is launched against Butte County pot ordinance.
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Stop NSA snooping
Internet safety advocates offer tips to keep The Man out of you online information.
This article was published on 02.20.14
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Coping with climate change
A look at the effects of climate change via the lens of climate-change psychology.
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Flooding could last months
Even if the rain stopped immediately, the UK is still at risk of flooding for months to come due to high groundwater levels.
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Chemical axed from Subway subs
The Subway restaurant chain will remove a plastic-based chemical used to make yoga mats and shoe soles from its bread.
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Heat-related deaths expected to rise
A huge increase in heat-related deaths is predicted for this century in the United Kingdom as a result of climate change.
This article was published on 02.20.14
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Get on the fractivist bus!
Sign up now to be on the Chico bus heading down to Sacramento on March 15 for the “largest anti-fracking mobilization in our state’s history.’
This article was published on 02.20.14
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‘How many slaves work for you?’
Slaveryfootprint.org raises awareness of modern-day slavery.
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Elimination obsession
How trendy elimination diets can spiral into disordered eating.
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A glass at dawn
There are a number of health benefits to drinking water first thing in the morning.
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Pot push in Congress
Eighteen members of Congress urge Obama to ease pot restrictions.
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Fewer without health insurance
The rate of uninsured Americans hits a five-year low.
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Don’t anger the cat!
A cat’s bite can deliver bacteria deep into one’s tendons and bones.
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Remember the trees
The health of Chico’s urban forest should be a city priority.
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A dangerous intersection
The city needs to find a solution to helping pedestrians cross East First and Oleander avenues.
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Well-rested, thanks to Obamacare
The author went without health insurance for more than 20 years prior to implementation of the Affordable Care Act.
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Sound healer
Utilizing sound and other alternative approaches for healing.
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Voice to the voiceless
The Writing Exchange helps heal and inspire juvenile hall students.
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Living history
A trio of bluesmen get to the roots of American music on the True Blues tour.
This article was published on 02.20.14
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New bulldog on the block
Popular Oroville Mexican restaurant opens Chico location.
This article was published on 02.20.14
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System reboot
More heart, less blood in this decent RoboCop remake.
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