Issue: December 14, 2017
Morning readers,
I'm sure by now most of you are familiar with the tiny house concept. Well, the folks at CHAT have a plan to build an entire village of them as a way to address the growing homeless problem in Chico. In this week's feature story, I look at some established tiny house villages to gauge their successes and talk with local policymakers about what stands in the way of Simplicity Village.
In other news: Students get involved in improving the south campus neighborhood; local activists take to the streets to protest the House tax bill (and Doug LaMalfa); and Editor Melissa Daugherty takes the Enterprise Record to task for missing the opportunity to scoop us on a big story.
There's always more, so please read on.
Until next time,
Meredith J. Cooper, managing editor
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Tiny houses, big potential
Support is growing for Simplicity Village in Chico, but roadblocks remain.
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Homeless numbers over time
Local survey estimates number of unhoused individuals in Butte County.
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Responding to the issue
Cities and counties that have declared crises, by the numbers.
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For students, by students
City enlists Chico State classes to improve south campus neighborhood.
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Taking it to the streets
Protesters rally in opposition to House tax bill.
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New directions
Board of Supervisors gets a crash course in new affordable housing laws.
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Mosquito districts reorganized
Butte County moves to absorb Oroville mosquito district.
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Pot referendum falls short
An effort to put the city of Chico’s new pot ordinance before voters falls short of its goal.
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PAC treasurer faces fines
Former Chico City Councilman David Guzzetti stands to be fined $24,000 in penalties for allegedly using campaign funds for personal use.
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Keep the net open
Protesters rally in Chico in support of net neutrality.
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Beyond the grade
Chico State students’ project on climate change effects will shape local public policy.
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Billions on treatment, little on prevention
Lawmakers, health experts say state must refocus efforts to stem diabetes.
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A worthy proposal
We’ve changed our minds on tiny homes for the poor, and we hope the community joins us.
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Thankful for those sharing their pain
Looking for action from men in response to the #MeToo movement.
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Strange scoop
The Chico E-R sat for months on an important story; plus, TV journalism and generous readers.
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Made with love
Chico’s Mary Chin prepares weekly dinners for order, using local ingredients, at My Oven’s Meals.
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Holiday time
Forget the war on Christmas and enjoy the gift-giving season; Formal Education self-promotes; and the Bear drops pool tables.
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Art in the bungalow
1078 Gallery pop-up show fills a local house with art.
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Spirits Rebellious
A beautiful sampling of Americana-rock from Chico’s The Lolos.
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Evaluate What You Tolerate
Fifty band comp to raise awareness of police violence.
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Blues & Boogie, Vol. 1
Kim Wilson bounces back with Blues & Boogie.
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Legion of doom
Trio of metal bands shake foundation of Cafe Coda.
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Beyond spaghetti and meatballs
A food journey to northern Italy.
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‘Oh, hi Mark’
James Franco gives worst filmmaker ever his redemption.
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Holiday Guide
CN&R’s Last-Minute Gifts Holiday Guide takes care of all our readers’ last-minute holiday shopping needs.
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