Issue: May 08, 2014
Welcome to the Family Issue!
In this, our third annual Family Issue, we get to the heart of adoption.
We interview two families, the Scherberts and the Pullyblanks, who have
opened their homes (and their hearts) to children without homes. And we
talk to an older Chicoan about his journey to accepting the news that he
was adopted. We also shed some light on how local public adoptions work
and how the system has changed.
In other news: Howard Hardee gets to the bottom of the blight on East
11th Street; contributor Claire Hutkins Seda finds out why families
might choose to cohabitate; former CN&R designer Mazi Noble gets his
hip-hop fix at Lost on Main; and I get a sneak peek (and offer you one)
at some very cool history on wheels at the Chico Cemetery. Also, make
sure to check out Editor Melissa Daugherty's cutting-edge column, Second
& Flume, where she sets the record straight regarding censorship vs.
editing in the newsroom.
As always, keep reading!
Meredith J. Graham, associate editor
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A whole new world
Adopting from overseas presents its own unique challenges.
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A new hope
Butte County Adoption Services seeks to move children from child welfare system to happy homes.
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An adopted past
Colin Brewer recalls how he learned of his adoption as an infant.
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Seven is enough
Local couple open their hearts and home to special children.
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Blight in our eyes
Neighborhood, property owner square off over blighted corner on Park Avenue.
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Breathing new life
Chico Cemetery unveils century-old hearses.
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Across the great divide
City Council splits along suspected lines on three measures.
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Water watchdogs
Local environmental group launches its 11th year of creek monitoring.
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Butte College on naughty list
Butte College is on a list of 55 U.S. campuses under investigation for their handling of sex crimes.
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More signatures from Medi-pot supporters
Med-pot supporters turn in proposed initiative measure.
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Fracking fan
Sen. Jim Nielsen defends the practice of fracking in letter.
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Bike friendlier
California’s bike friendliness is up in 2014.
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Living the communal dream
Some families choose to share resources, workloads and even a home.
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Journey along the spectrum
Family’s experience with autism highlights importance of diagnostic techniques and early detection.
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Push bedtime back
Early bedtimes may cause toddlers’ tantrums and sleeplessness.
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California boosted Obamacare sign-up
About 17.5 percent of nation’s ACA enrollees are from the Golden State.
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Unnecessary deaths widespread
Many Americans die preventable deaths due to disparities in health care.
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Nurses key to primary care?
Expanding role of nurse practitioners could help California meet health care demand.
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Enough with the rigidity
We’re tired of seeing the conservatives being so close-minded on important issues.
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Aiding diversity
Encouraging first-generation college students an alternative to affirmative action.
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Getting to the root of homelessness
Providing our community’s vulnerable population with shelter is the right move, morally and fiscally.
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It’s called editing
There’s a big difference between censorship and editing.
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Quality control
Mike Richman’s weekly webcasts tackle technology, tools and business.
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Financial support
Visiting the farm puts perspective on where our money goes.
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Afro-Vegan
Collard greens so good they don’t require a ham hock.
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Everybody loves Kyle
Popular conductor takes the Laxson podium for the last time.
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Confessions of a hip-hop junkie
A sparse crowd can’t dampen energetic performance from two of the best MCs in hip-hop.
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Cider house rules
Apple-based alcohol takes root in artisinal circles.
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Bad guys win
A mediocre director and a glut of villains squish latest Spider-Man.
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