Issue: February 27, 2014
Dear readers of the Chico News & Review—
We have an interesting cover story this week, “Strong-arming the budget,” by contributor Dave Waddell, about the (some say too) high wages and benefits of members of the local Police and Fire departments.
Our lead news story this week, “Rosa Parks had a posse,” by Staff Writer Ken Smith, skates in under the wire for Black History Month (February); Smith’s story is well worth reading, as it offers interesting information on not only the local African-American community and how it has been celebrating, but also some lesser known historical information that is decidedly worth knowing.
The Greenways lead story this week, “Llano Seco drops organic label,” by frequent contributor Claire Hutkins Seda, is a particularly interesting one as well, as it is focused on Rancho Llano Seco, the widely known longtime organic-pork producer and its recent abrupt move to drop organic certification.
In Arts & Culture, look for contributor Mark Lore’s entertaining “Black to the future” interview with comedian Lewis Black, whose upcoming show at Laxson Auditorium is March 8. Also in A&C, contributor Henri Bourride offers his ode-of-sorts to mushrooms, “From truffles to shiitakes” (which includes a recipe as well!).
Gracing the back page in our print edition: intern Katherine Green’s 15 Minutes piece, “Mama bear,” for which she interviewed local entrepreneur Shelli Quinn about her wildly successful Potbelly company (read it to find out what she makes!).
Next week: the results of Fiction 59…
Enjoy the day!
Christine G.K. LaPado-Breglia, associate editor
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Strong-arming the budget
Chico’s public safety devours the vast majority of dollars in a city whose employees are among the highest paid in the state.
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Rosa Parks had a posse
Chico State celebrates Black History Month with entertainment and education.
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Study hall of the wild
Chico State’s ‘wilderness orientation’ offers a grounded primer for college life.
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Gas emissions
Butte County adopts an ‘encouraging’ climate action plan.
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Shalom on the move
Local health clinic and thrift store are headed to new locations.
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Redevelopment development
An initiative to bring back redevelopment agencies is launched.
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Ramsey pulls his papers
Butte County DA to run for re-election—again.
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Falling respect
American’s respect for journalists is on the decline.
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Llano Seco drops organic label
Rancho Llano Seco’s widely popular pork no longer bears a USDA organic label.
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Fracked to the last drop
Fracking companies most often tap drought-stricken regions for water to stimulate wells.
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EPA overhaul eyes young blood
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is set to tighten belt, hire cheaper workers in face of steep budget cuts.
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Good news for the Modoc sucker!
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently proposed removing the little Modoc sucker from the endangered species list.
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One hundred bowls
Making 100 clay bowls for a local homeless-shelter fundraiser, praising water, and announcing the third round of CCA’s food-security grants.
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Go native!
Conserve water by choosing drought-resistant plant species.
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Obamacare and the docs
Are there enough local physicians to meet the need?
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More Latinos, please
Success of Obamacare in California hinges on more Latino enrollees.
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More using doc-rating websites
A physician’s online rating is more important than ever.
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BMI tied to fast-food sales
Research links body-mass index to fast-food transaction records.
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Reality check
The only hindrance to the Police and Fire departments being fully staffed is their own greed.
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Disaster on the tracks
An increase of oil shipments by railway imperils our water system.
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Transparency and truck skirts
Sunshine on city salaries, benefits and pensions—and roundabout troubles.
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Black to the future
Comedian Lewis Black puts values before politics.
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Programmed to party
Dubstep DJ and producer DATSIK rides robo-music to the top.
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From truffles to shiitakes
The fun guy among us shares his love of mushrooms.
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Two hours to kill
A predictable Kevin Costner in an action-movie retread.
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