Issue: April 30, 2015
Morning, everyone,
Hope you're in the mood to read about vaccines--are you pro or con on
getting kids vaccinated? We dive into the controversial issue in this
week's cover package, which pits science against myth.
If you'd prefer to read about PG&E's meeting about trees, the earthquake
in Nepal, art on campus or a girl's running club, we've got all that
this week too.
Read on!
Meredith J. Cooper
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Sparring over the syringe
Anti-vaccine movement pushes back against lawmakers' efforts to require all kids get protected.
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New directions
Chico Peace and Justice Center's new co-directors hope to expand long-running group's visibility and demographics.
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Looking for light
Local Nepali native seeks the bright spots in earthquake’s aftermath.
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Neighborhood watchdog
Three Oroville men arrested for burglary after a citizen reports a crime in progress.
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Religious groups on same-sex marriage
Numbers are up in religious support of gay marriage.
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Clean water, connected classrooms
Chico Rotarians improve lives in northern Tanzania through ongoing service projects.
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Stimulating growth
Girls on the Run fosters health, confidence and friendship through exercise.
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Mental health stigma persists
Mentally ill Californians continue to face discrimination.
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Autism, vaccination unrelated
Vaccination doesn’t make at-risk children more likely to develop autism, study finds.
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Countywide chemical dependence
New report on Butte County’s high use of drugs, tobacco and alcohol contains some worrisome figures.
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Off without a bang
It’s almost unbelievable that a politician would advocate legalizing fireworks amid the drought.
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Time for giving
Nepal is a country in need—let’s be generous, but be smart.
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Look both ways before war
Given the United States’ history in overseas conflicts, Congress and Americans should be wary of going to war.
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Turning to science
There’s plenty of evidence debunking the vaccine-autism link and supporting the safety of vaccines.
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Sounds relaxing
Energy healer Trisha Byrnes will bathe you in sound.
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North Chico eats
Caterers set up permanent shop with eatery at the airport, and Quackers changes hands.
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Big adventure, little heroes
Blue Room Young Company stages a fun-sized version of The Hobbit.
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Loved Wild Lost
No sophomore slump for Nicki Bluhm & The Gramblers.
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Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit
Australia's Courtney Barnett debuts celebrated full-length.
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Instant Gratification
More of the same sweet and sour goodness.
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Ladies’ night
A trio of soulful female singer-songwriters brightens up Lost on Main.
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Comforting food
Henri successfully eats his feelings thanks to Chico's new Hmong food truck.
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There’s something out there
A throwback horror flick that makes good on its scary promise.
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