Issue: February 01, 2018
Morning, readers!
How 'bout these sunny skies forecast for the next 10 days? Is it enough to remind us of the drought we were in before last year's rains? Well, in our feature story this week, we look at the potential for future drought and how some communities are choosing to plan ahead, through ocean water desalination.
In other news: A local homeless man, Tom Avakian, dies on the streets, a tragic reminder of the frailty of life without a roof; the Chico Chamber of Commerce eyes a new sales tax; and talks begin on adding a parking fee to Upper Park.
There's always more to read, so pick up the CN&R!
Until next time,
Meredith J. Cooper, managing editor
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Every last drop
Scientists turn to seawater as a way to sustain California’s future population.
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Death on the streets
Longtime Chicoan, homeless for at least five years, touched many lives.
This article was published on 02.01.18
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Opening arguments
The Bidwell Park and Playground Commission will postpone further public discussion on $1 parking fee until survey is completed.
This article was published on 02.01.18
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Time to tax?
Chico chamber of Commerce announces support of a sales tax measure to fund police and roads.
This article was published on 02.01.18
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Free tuition at Butte College
Butte College is offering free tuition and fees for new, full-time students for two semesters.
This article was published on 02.01.18
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Service providers launch food waste program
The Jesus Center and North State Food Bank will divert food from landfills into meals.
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Then there were three
Former City Councilman Bob Evans to challenge Tami Ritter, Norm Rosene for supervisor’s seat.
This article was published on 02.01.18
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Americans still prefer football
According to a Gallup poll, football is still America’s favorite sport to watch, though it has declined in popularity since 2007.
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Lawmakers back initiative
Republicans come to Chico, urge voters to sign petition to repeal gas tax.
This article was published on 02.01.18
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Beauty by the jar
Douglas Leiker has created oil- and preservative- free makeup and their ceramic containers for nearly 40 years.
This article was published on 02.01.18
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Doc in the machine
Telemedicine brings big-city specialists to rural Oroville Hospital.
This article was published on 02.01.18
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The bailout plan
Advocates of a local tax measure need a reality check—Chico isn’t a wealthy city whose citizens can easily absorb a hit to the pocketbook.
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The Doomsday Machine, then and now
We should all recognize and fear the madness we are witnessing.
This article was published on 02.01.18
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Broken trust
Chico Scrap metal is picking up the tab for the city’s lawsuits.
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One-woman roadshow
Antiques and collectible appraiser Erin Dewell.
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Cleaning up blight
Oroville business owner eyes new use for long-abandoned site; what’s Will Brady got up his sleeve?
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In the Country of the Blind
Novelist Hoagland’s latest protagonist is also going blind.
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Strong Woman Do Bong-soon
Super-popular Korean TV show makes it to America.
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Mojo still working
Big Room was jumpin’ for annual harp-a-thon.
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Wild brutal America
Christian Bale leads stellar cast in throwback western.
This article was published on 02.01.18