Issue: August 07, 2014
Good morning, readers,
We've got some great stuff in store for you this week. Let's start with
our feature story, a Q&A with Tim DeChristopher, the environmental
activist known as Bidder 70. He catches us up on life after his release
from prison, which entails religious studies as well as a continued
dedication to activism.
In other news: Arts Editor Jason Cassidy attends the grand opening of
Sierra Nevada's East Coast brewery; contributor Leslie Layton takes a
closer look at some of the pro-frackers at the most recent Board of
Supervisors meeting (hint: she follows the money); business columnist
Toni Scott gives us the goods on a new local sports bar (or two?); and
Assistant News Editor Howard Hardee gets psychedelic at the Maltese.
Keep reading!
Meredith J. Graham, associate editor
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Catching up with Tim DeChristopher
The activist known as Bidder 70 reflects on civil disobedience, his time in prison and the fight against climate change.
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‘The next evolution’
On the scene in North Carolina at the grand opening of Sierra Nevada’s new brewery.
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Fractured finances
Butte County firms get big bucks to fight fracking ban.
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Greenline holds fast
Council rejects annexation of housing development along Chico’s urban-ag boundary.
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Paradise progressives
After 14 years of activity, the Paradise Center for Tolerance and Nonviolence is restructuring to become Ridge Coalition for Peace and Justice.
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Water drops
Low water forces closure of Lake Oroville boat ramp.
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Council item recycled
City Council continues recycling company appeal.
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City Council breaks law?
A local activist has accused Chico’s board of Brown Act violations.
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A toast to drinkers
Most American adults admit to drinking alcohol.
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Healing through horses
Oroville woman rescues the animals, which in turn rescue their human companions.
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No need to lock lips
Simplified resuscitation technique focuses on blood flow, not breathing.
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Where the sun shouldn’t shine
Skin cancer strikes overlooked, unprotected areas.
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Drug-label decision stalls
State Board of Pharmacy punts decision on translating Rx directions.
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Kids overweight, parents in denial
Many parents taken aback when docs tell them their children are obese.
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New take on primary care?
California may experiment with paramedics as primary caregivers.
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Promoting progress
Obama’s threat of an immigration order should be a wake-up call that Congress isn’t doing enough.
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A flawed punishment
California, by not abandoning the death penalty, remains in the ranks of nations like China, Iran and North Korea.
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Obstructionist politics at work
Delay of a local vote on fracking is a deterioration of our civil rights.
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Sign-spinning stalwart
Maldeep Singh endures the elements with a smile and a dance.
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Big screens and wild wings
Chico has a new sports-focused bar and restaurant and might get yet another one.
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The Strain
FX is taking its time, too much time, with The Strain.
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Pass the peyote
Vision questing with L.A. psychedelic western band Spindrift.
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Funky summer
Inaugural funk festival comes to the Feather River.
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We needed a hero
Despite The Mouse, James Gunn’s comic-book flick is a blast.
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