Issue: December 17, 2015
Good morning, readers!
What happens when we die? For those of us who can't afford a funeral, or
even a burial, the county steps in. In our feature story this week, we look
at indigent deaths in Butte County in light of three recent deaths of local
homeless people.
In other news: We break down--and weigh in on in an editorial--what
happened with the shooting of an unarmed civilian by a police officer in
Paradise; we check in on Tim Crews, the dogged newspaper reporter/publisher
in Glenn County who's getting death threats over an editorial decision; and
Arts Devo laments the loss of another Chico institution--the Graduate.
Mark your calendars: This evening, from 5-7 p.m. at the Bidwell Bar & Grill
(at Bidwell Park Golf Course), the CN&R Foundation--the CN&R's nonprofit
arm--will be the beneficiary of a wine-tasting event. Editor Melissa
Daugherty will be out there pouring glasses, so stop by and say hello!
Till next week,
Meredith J. Cooper, associate editor
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The final kindness
A look at how Butte County handles the passing of its poorest citizens, including three homeless people recently found dead on the streets of Chico.
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Biker backlash
Sacramento Valley Mirror editor/publisher defends decision to run photo of accident victim, despite threats.
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Not justified, not criminal
Public mystified at 'accidental' ruling on police shooting caught on tape.
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Party foul
City targets unruly gatherings, opponents say ordinance hands police too much power.
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Confidence lost
Academic Senate lacks faith in Chico State's administration.
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Taking shots
Police investigating shooting at weekend party on Cedar Street.
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City offers sand
City offering free sand to help prepare for wet winter.
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Nature center’s new deal
Agreement with city will help keep Chico Creek Nature Center alive.
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RALLY FOR THE PLANET
Post-climate-conference event draws upward of 1,000 to Chico City Plaza.
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‘Zero waste’ in jeopardy
Less composting on Chico State campus means more trash in the landfill.
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Outside the Man Box
Can we cure the toxicity of male trauma and the illnesses it creates?
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Alcohol and Alzheimer’s
Moderate drinking may reduce risk of death in Alzheimer's patients.
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No accountability
Paradise police officer deserves criminal charges for shooting unarmed civilian.
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In support of dogged reporting
The Sacramento Valley Mirror's recent unpopular editorial decision shouldn't overshadow all its good work.
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Downtown meters tacky, dehumanizing
Thoughts on the charity drive that doubles as an anti-panhandling campaign.
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The Fourth Estate
The importance of investigative reporting and an update on CN&R Foundation's fundraising campaign.
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Sweet smiles
Christy Haskell bakes love into her goodies at The Sugar'd Gnome.
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Christmas cheer found here
Finding the deeper meaning of gift-giving by shopping locally.
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Star warranted?
Our critic/fanboy revisits his Star Wars past.
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Up All Night
Up all night with Chico's favorite holiday-party band.
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In a bigger pond
Chico-bred folk-rockers The Mondegreens test the waters in Seattle.
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Needs a bigger boat
Powerful ocean scenes buoy historical whale tale.
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