Issue: August 20, 2015
 
        
        
        
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    Beyond the pepperThere's a lot more to these local educators than meets the eye. This article was published on 08.20.15 
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    Center of the conversationThe Chico Peace and Justice Center focuses efforts on racism and understanding white privilege. This article was published on 08.20.15 
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    ’Sucking air’Glenn County places moratorium on new permits for drilling water wells. This article was published on 08.20.15 
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    The sound of sorrowSinger/songwriter Meg Hutchinson's battle with bipolar disorder is chronicled in the film Pack Up Your Sorrows. This article was published on 08.20.15 
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    Climate and cropsFarmers, including almond growers, may see declines as a result of warmer weather. This article was published on 08.20.15 
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    Carjacker doesn’t get farAlleged car thief arrested just minutes after pushing woman from her vehicle. This article was published on 08.20.15 
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    Another day, another DUITwo Chico Police officers awarded for prolific arrests of drunk drivers. This article was published on 08.20.15 
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    Alleged rapist chargedHamilton City man faces life in prison on 33 counts related to sexual assaults. This article was published on 08.20.15 
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    Americans favor citizenshipTwo in three adults say those living in the U.S. illegally should be given a path to becoming legal residents. This article was published on 08.20.15 
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    Only the sunLocal green builder Tom Harris gets community cooking with solar power. This article was published on 08.20.15 
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    Committed to changeDrug and alcohol policy proves a positive force on Chico's high school sports teams. This article was published on 08.20.15 
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    ACA is working for AmericansU.S. uninsured rate drops again. This article was published on 08.20.15 
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    More bloomin’ algaeFreshwater sources threatened by toxic levels of cyanobacteria. This article was published on 08.20.15 
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    Pass the butter, not the margarineNew study shows trans fats significantly worse for health than saturated fats. This article was published on 08.20.15 
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    The safety factorPublic safety is still an issue, but enough with the fear-mongering. This article was published on 08.20.15 
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    Well done, supesPlacing a moratorium on new well installation in Glenn County puts locals first. This article was published on 08.20.15 
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    Reflecting on gold feverThe author recalls his and others' experiences with the seductive idea of getting rich quick. This article was published on 08.20.15 
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    Help from friendsJournalism, hot professors and the an event supporting one of Chico's favorite foodies, Mandy Johnston. This article was published on 08.20.15 
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    A downtown differenceAs newest program coordinator for Downtown Ambassadors, Ed Butler strives to make his community better. This article was published on 08.20.15 
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    Millennials, pub grub and wingsSurvey results, the Banshee is back, and Chico's latest place for wings is now open. This article was published on 08.20.15 
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    The Sacred Heart SessionsA frail yet powerful collection of modern folk songs. This article was published on 08.20.15 
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    Together in songAussie folkies back together for first album and U.S. tour in four years. This article was published on 08.20.15 
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    Mystery precedes themChico's Vesuvians finally put their wonderfully creepy tunes to disc. This article was published on 08.20.15 
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    Eat your vegetables and barleyEnjoying the last of the summer cookbook crop. This article was published on 08.20.15 
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    Hot spy actionGood looks, good laughs, no brains in formulaic spy flick. This article was published on 08.20.15 
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    An Irish placeMore than one trouble to rebel against in early 20th-century Ireland. This article was published on 08.20.15 
 
      
