Issue: August 14, 2014
Good morning, CN&R readers!
When was the last time you walked around downtown? If you're like me, it
was about half an hour ago or so, but I know there are lots of Chicoans
who just don't make it to the city's core all that often. For many, it
might appear that downtown is suffering a setback or two. In our feature
story this week, News Editor Tom Gascoyne gets to the bottom of it and,
quick hint, the situation isn't as dire as it may seem from the surface.
In other news (and there's always other news): Editor Melissa Daugherty
checks in with all-around animal lover Tracy Mohr regarding about 70
wild horses that were scheduled to be delivered to our region next month
but now don't have a home; I attended a meeting of the Internal Affairs
Committee in which they discussed how police should respond to burglar
alarms; Assistant News Editor Howard Hardee checks up on the new primary
care facility in town; and Arts Devo finds out what's up with the Pyrate
Punx.
Also, pick up the paper this week for our annual Goin' Chico special
issue designed to welcome new students (and remind the rest of us what
makes Chico so special).
And, in case you need something else to think about, Best of Chico
voting is officially open! Log onto www.newsreview.com/bestofchico for
more on our grand prize and the ballot.
Until next week,
Meredith J. Graham, associate editor
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Constant change
Members of the business community weigh in on the state of downtown Chico.
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Desperately seeking pasture
Organizer of sanctuary for wild horses turns to local landowners for help.
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A creek in common
BEC and eco-firm FISHBIO share interest in health of Big Chico Creek.
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Finding middle ground
Butte County Board of Supervisors continues work on grading code.
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Alarming response
Chico police, community discuss changes to law to reduce the number of false alarms.
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Nature Center struggles to survive
City funding cuts could close Chico Creek Nature Center next month.
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And they are (almost) off
Ten potential candidates running for three City Council seats.
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Keep your smoke to yourself
A growing number of Americans think smoking in public spaces should be banned.
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The price of solar
Powering your home with roof arrays may come at a long-term cost.
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The primary care quandary
Primary care shortage prompts local physician to open new clinic.
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Robo-couch will see you now
New technology will help Enloe Medical Center treat cancer patients.
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Tough job hunt for nurses
Many nursing students unemployed following graduation.
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Skeeters are killer
Two deaths recently linked to WNV in the North State.
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Toward a better ban
The silver lining to grassroots organization’s failed no-fracking initiative is that a much stronger one will emerge because of its members’ efforts.
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Bombing our own guns
How 15 years of U.S. Iraq policy has led to a surreal nightmare.
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Creativity as therapy
Self-expression through art works wonders for those who can’t find words.
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Fences and a tree
Deterring chair pilferers, a rogue planting and downtown is not dead.
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Creative fashion
Downtown shops offer a space for local designers to show off—and sell—their wares.
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Return flight
Chico ex-pats bring Thunderbird Theatre production to Blue Room.
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In the wash
What came out of 1078 Gallery’s open-entry call is a mixed and fascinating bag.
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.indefinite.
The indefinite strains of summer with Stanley Ipkuss and Ewonee Thee Beatnik.
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Park pairings
Three local parks and wines to pair for the perfect date with nature.articles about food.
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Needs more spice
Food-centric feel-gooder is pleasant but not very substantial.
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Goin’ Chico
Goin’ Chico offers its newest residents a look inside the town and connects them with the places and people that will make their time in Chico special.
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