Issue: December 08, 2016
Morning, readers!
With all the rain we've been getting of late, it doesn't quite feel like we're in a drought anymore. But, don't let that rain fool ya. Unless we get a whole lot more this winter, we'll be feeling the effects of this dry spell for years to come. One of those effects is taking place among the pines. Millions of trees have fallen victim to the bark beetle, which is able to attack more efficiently in drought conditions. The North State is not immune, and our forests could be decimated. Read Howard Hardee's account to find out more.
In other news: Chico State and Butte College grapple with election aftermath, including racism and fear; there's a new mayor in town; and the Board of Supervisors begin to look at how Butte County might be affected by legal weed and other election-related changes.
Until next week,
Meredith J. Cooper, managing editor
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Pines imperiled
Bark beetles could decimate forests in the North State.
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The Trump effect
Chico State and Butte College react to unease, fear and racism on campus following presidential election.
This article was published on 12.08.16
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All shook up
Confusion reigns during first meeting with new-look City Council.
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Tomorrow’s troubles
Election results created multiple challenges for Butte County Board of Supervisors.
This article was published on 12.08.16
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Woman killed by motorist
Alleged drunken driver strikes and kills a 20-year-old on Nord Avenue.
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Recycler referendum
Chico Scrap Metal opponents say they have enough signatures to let voters decide recycler’s fate.
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Animal abuse convicted
Thermalito man founding guilty of shooting his neighbors’ pets.
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Torture OK with the USA
Recent poll results indicate Americans are more accepting of torture than they were before 9/11.
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Local adaptation
Chico State students localize global effects of climate change.
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Surviving the holidays
An essay on staying sane during family gatherings.
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Strength of will
How to find determination to make healthy changes.
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End the chase
Recent high-speed pursuits could have been handled in a safer way.
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A long battle ahead
Dakota Access Pipeline protesters must prepare to face Trump administration, Congress.
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How about a Million Worker March?
The January march in Washington, D.C., excludes the working class.
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Above and beyond
DCBA and city partner on holiday lights; plus, ways to be generous.
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Back in style
Personal clothing collection spills into new shop Retro Reduxx.
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Kitchen time and Christmas
Introducing Oroville’s new commissary kitchen; plus, gift-wrapping for good; and free downtown parking on Fridays.
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Sing for your arts
Chico State music and theater program collaborates with local schools to resurrect opera.
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Don’t Let the Kids Win
Breakout from Australia’s Julia Jacklin.
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Punk for all
Last-minute venue glitch doesn’t deter multigenerational bill.
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Coastal cuisine
Rallo’s West brings the flavors of the New England seaboard and France to Chico.
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Black and blue
Race, love and sexuality on the mean streets of America.
This article was published on 12.08.16