Issue: November 30, 2017
Morning, readers!
I hope you've all successfully recovered from Thanksgiving feasts, Small Business Saturday shop-a-thons and all the other festivities you packed into that long weekend. Just to show that we're still hard at work, holidays or no, we bring you an in-depth investigative piece this week as our feature story. Staff writer Ken Smith dove into public records related to the city of Chico's contract with a private security firm and how our tax dollars are being used for armed guards. It's a good read—perfect for a leisurely breakfast.
In other news: The family of Desmond Phillips, the young man killed by police in March, are not standing down from their assertions that the local investigation into the shooting was inadequate; the Butte County Library is dialing its tech game up with VR machines and a maker space that's in the works; and what the heck is pickleball?
There's always more, so read on.
Until next time,
Meredith J. Cooper, managing editor
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Under the gun
Since 2015, the city of Chico has contracted with Armed Guard Private Protection—the security company involved in Tyler Rushing’s death—to provide exclusively armed service at numerous city properties.
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Devil’s in the details
Father of Desmond Phillips disputes official account of his son’s shooting.
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Beyond books
Butte County Library offers high-tech equipment at its Chico branch, and will soon offer a fully equipped “maker space.”
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Pickleball explosion
Local enthusiasts look forward to four new courts for the sport, a combination of tennis, badminton and ping-pong.
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Taking brass knuckles to the brass
Suspect charged in road rage incident after attempting to assault police where they work.
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Homicide victim identified
Man found killed in Chico apartment identified as David Bledsoe.
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Sowing security
Local seed lending library promotes gardening and diversity of crops.
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Enrollment time
California’s health insurance exchange is going strong despite efforts to dismantle the Affordable Care Act.
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Kick the ‘winter blues’
Tips for brightening your mood during the cold, dark months.
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Savings over safety
City administrators need to re-evaluate their priorities when it comes to hiring armed security.
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It takes a village
The author urges support for the creation of a local tiny house community.
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Secret police
City leaders were woefully ignorant about any controversy surrounding hiring rent-a-cops, or they just didn’t want to hear it.
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Layered nutrition
Ali Emdadian and Reza Soleymani offer meals to improve your health through Teb Pantry.
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This Christmas, keep it local
Shopping at small businesses; Shubert’s in the mall; the Beatles are immortal; and free downtown parking.
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Cast of Christmas
Our critic shares his iconic holiday-film characters.
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After a While & Waiting for the Train
Two new discs from two old-school soul/bluesmen.
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Arborescence
All the cold drama of Iceland in one sonic experiment.
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Just say ‘oui!’
Pink Martini frontman reflects on band’s musical adventures.
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Booze goes boom
Hooker Oak Distillery sets roots in southeast Chico’s new alcohol district.
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