Issue: April 03, 2014
Good morning, readers!
We have quite a variety of stories for you this week. Let's start with
the feature package, which, considering it's been raining all week might
not seem that timely because it's about drought. But let's get real--the
recent rains have barely put a dent in our need for water. So, in
addition to looking into why H20 is so important, we offer conservation
tips and an inside look at what's going on with our groundwater.
(PS--Did you know that every time you take a bath you use 70 gallons of
water?)
Also on tap this week: A hot debate about plastic bags at the City
Council; an April Fools' trick that got us--and a bunch of other
people--thinking about the Saturday farmers' market; abandoned chicks
find homes (cute photos included); and an interview with Arlo. I promise
there's more.
In a little internal CN&R news, you might notice the name at the bottom
of this newsletter has changed. It's been about two years since I penned
one of these, and in that time I moved out of the country, then out of
the state. But that incredibly strong magnet (you know the one) pulled
me back to this community and this newspaper that I love so much.
Until next week,
Meredith J. Graham, associate editor
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Every drop counts
Local water experts and advocates sound off on the importance of conservation.
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Ten ways to conserve water
CN&R’s tips for cutting down your consumption.
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Groundwater woes
Guest lecturer warns that politics are calling the shots when it comes to water policy.
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Entitled to a voice
A look at the local support network for victims of violent crime and their families.
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Fooling with the market
April Fools’ joke elevates farmers’ market issue.
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Getting personal
Ordinance to ban single-use plastic bags elicits personal attacks.
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Transforming community
A local nod to the transgenders among us.
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The end of negotiations
Holdout bargaining units agree to concessions in new three-year contract.
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‘Cell phone zombie’ patrol
CHP, local law enforcement on the lookout for drivers on cellphones.
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Outside attorney hired
City of Chico contracts out legal representation to City of Industry-based law firm.
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Divided on death penalty
Majority of Americans support capital punishment, political parties split.
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Coming home to roost
Chicoans make a round-trip journey to provide a home to rescued hens.
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Wind energy growth stunted
Report blames divided Congress for drop off in wind farm installations.
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Sights set on methane
White House unveils plan to reduce methane emissions.
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No (shark fin) soup for you!
Federal judge upholds California’s ban on shark fins.
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Feed me to the trees
Bios Urn lets cremated remains feed a tree.
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In crisis, must travel
With no inpatient care nearby, the challenges of treating local children in psychiatric crisis are great.
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Don’t just sit there!
Sitting too long is bad for your health.
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Obamacare support languishes
Only one-quarter of Americans support the Affordable Care Act, survey finds.
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Homeless and uninsured
Many of California’s homeless are not utilizing Medi-Cal eligibility.
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Skipping sleep bad for brains
Lack of sleep could cause permanent loss of some brain cells.
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Obamacare is working
The law’s on its way to achieving the goal of making health coverage available to all Americans.
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The right call
CN&R commends the City Council for its courage in approving of a plastic-bag ban.
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We must work together for health
Dr. Mark Lundberg, Butte County’s health officer, speaks out on the importance of healthy options.
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Just kidding
Farmers’ market prank, drought continues, and a welcome back to Meredith J. Graham.
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Men in high heels
Hilarious, cross-dressing farce opens at Theatre on the Ridge.
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Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft
It’s 3 a.m. I’ll play just one more game.
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Death of the Black-Haired Girl
A mediocre tale of love gone wrong.
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Smokin’ Blues
You can judge a smokin’ blues album by its cover.
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The Guthrie kid is alright
Arlo Guthrie plays his father’s songs on commemorative tour.
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Something good brewing
Feather Falls Casino’s in-house pub worth the drive.
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Five-star experience
A delightful stay with wonderful characters in Wes Anderson’s offbeat universe.
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Waters rising
Darren Aronofsky’s dramatic re-imagining the Old Testament’s flood myth.
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