Issue: May 21, 2015
Good morning, readers!
Did you know ... that 100 years ago, Lassen Peak exploded in spectacular
fashion, giving Chicoans quite a show but devastating areas closer by.
For this week's feature story, staff writer Ken Smith looks into our
past while also talking with local experts who attempt to look into our
future.
In other news: A city committee discusses the future use of Bidwell
Ranch, a huge parcel originally intended to serve as a mitigation bank;
the supes talk big development south of Oroville; Chico City Council
looks to take Orland's lead when it comes to supporting the arts; and we
take a deeper look at the potential impact of shipping crude oil through
Feather River Canyon could have.
Read on!
Meredith J. Cooper, associate editor
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100 years and counting
As celebrations get underway for the anniversary of Lassen Peak's last big eruption, scientists discuss the inevitability of another big blow in the North State.
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Volcanic diversity
There are four major types of volcanoes in the world, all of which are found in Lassen Volcanic National Park.
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State of the ranch
Environmental groups advocate turning city-owned Bidwell Ranch into extension of Bidwell Park.
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Final farewell
Community says goodbye to longtime local civil rights activist Joe Person.
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The arts are alive
City Council votes to maintain link with Chico Arts Commission, thanks to Orland.
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Homes on the range
Supervisors give nod to plans, zoning changes and environmental impacts of 2,700-unit housing project in rural area south of Oroville.
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Injured driver needs help
Friends of the woman injured in Chico Country Day School crash starts a fundraising campaign for her medical expenses.
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Pump track delayed
Mountain bike course at Wildwood Park set to open this fall.
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Former school aide convicted
Butte County jury finds man guilty of child molestation.
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Numbing down of America
Tracking the state-by-state use of mood-altering drugs.
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Russian roulette on the railways
Butte County train tracks are Bakken-free for now, but emergency responders fear a return of the volatile fuel.
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Blood sugar champion
Local fitness trainer touts importance of regular meals, stabilizing blood sugar.
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Strong hand, strong heart
The link between heart health and grip strength.
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Vaccination bill moves forward
Legislation to mandate immunization for schoolchildren clears hurdle in Senate.
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Heavy costs
Researchers warn of staggering economic impacts when nation's obese children become obese adults.
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Sex ed rules
Fresno judge rules that comprehensive sexual education in schools is public right.
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Prop. 13’s unfair legacy
We can’t raise property taxes, so new-home buyers lose out.
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Obama gets it
Executive order banning government sales of surplus military gear to local agencies a step in the right direction.
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Choosing nonaction
What may help not exacerbate our environmental catastrophe is not doing.
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The big one
Remembering the natural disaster that hit close to home in light of the 100th anniversary of Lassen Peak’s eruption.
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Coffee for a cause
Local woman turns rare disease diagnosis into a fundraising campaign.
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Forever etched
Chicoan pulls himself out of the recession with his engraving business.
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Stage rats
Boys & Girls Club program offers kids a chance to dance, act and sing.
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Putting Down Roots
Saxophonist Nancy Wright comes out singing.
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Moodswings
Impressive debut full-length from L.A.'s Ships Have Sailed.
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Chico underground
Local electronic-music scene in good hands with BassMint.
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Bigfoot expedition
Unearthing a 28-year-old bottle of Sierra Nevada's mythical barleywine.
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Don’t need no stinkin’ heroes
The future world is still bad, and everyone’s still badass in long-awaited return to Mad Max franchise.
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Who are they?
Documentary on the two accidental masterminds behind The Who’s success.
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