Issue: April 21, 2016

Morning, readers,

I hope you're all handling allergy season better than I am! We here at the

CN&R are excited for the warm up in weather, so much so that we put

together an entire issue dedicated to getting outdoors--and onto two

wheels. This week is our annual Bike Issue, and in celebration of the 35th

year of the Wildflower Century, we put together a nice selection of stories

about that beloved ride. But look beyond the feature stories to other

sections, including Greenways and Healthlines, where we tell other

bicycle-related tales.

In other news: Two events this month highlight the importance of

collaboration when it comes to reaching the local homeless population; Cal

Water is proposing a 30 percent rate increase; and the City Council takes

on street vendor licenses.

One more thing: The CAMMIES are here! Check out our special pull-out

section in the paper this week for a full schedule--or log onto

www.newsreview.com/cammies, where you can also vote for your favorite local

act. Hope to see some of you out on the town this week!

Until next week,

Meredith J. Cooper, managing editor