Issue: February 22, 2018
Morning, readers,
Are you keepin' it weird? Well, this week at least, we'll hold down the fort for ya. Check out this week's feature package, which celebrates all that is strange and wonderful about Chico. That's right—it's our Weird Chico issue. In it, we go backstage with the Malteazers burlesque dancers; we get up close and personal with the GravyBrain crew; and we get a glimpse into the world of David Dvorin, master sound manipulator. If that's not enough (and it shouldn't be!), come on down to the annual Keep Chico Weird Talent Show next Saturday (March 3) at the Senator and check out some weird art at the KCW Art Show at MONCA—reception March 1, shows through the 4th.
In other, more newsy news: Chico City Council tackles development impact fees (hint: builders ain't happy); Oroville City Council inches forward on a cannabis ordinance; and CN&R Editor Melissa Daugherty once again focuses her eye on 45. We also interview a Chico State entrepreneur who's inventing some high-tech raver jewelry; I check in on Fork in the Road, which looks to be moving the fleet from Manzanita Place; and we get a little manic with the Blue Room's "Bug."
There's more, for sure, so pick up a paper and read for a while.
Until next time,
Meredith J. Cooper, managing editor
PS—There's still time to enter the CN&R's annual poetry contest! Go to www.newsreview.com/poetry99 for details.
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Inside the GravyBrain
The fun and freaky creativity of Chico funk-fusion four-piece.
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A weird, wonderful tease
The art of burlesque and the magic behind Chico performance troupe The Malteazers.
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Sound of something new
Professor David Dvorin pushes the musical envelope.
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Woodwind Hendrix
Bassoonist Paul Hanson creates new sounds with an old instrument.
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Flap over fees
Developers oppose increase in building costs related to street maintenance.
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Pushing forward
Oroville council majority overturns mayor’s attempt to put cannabis cultivation on the ballot.
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String of violence
Chico Police report two robberies, shootings and stabbings last week, with no arrests made.
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Upper Park input
A city survey asks about improvements to Upper Bidwell Park, including a possible parking fee and vehicle access changes.
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So presidential
Political scientists rank each POTUS’ greatness.
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Honoring a local legend
Archway goes up at Fred Davis Municipal Center.
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Oil and water
At the state’s only public hearing on lifting national ban, activists see a farce.
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Stalled for now
Why advocates are playing the long game with single-payer system.
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A warning to drug users
Local patient admitted with wound botulism, which is linked to black tar heroin.
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Stand united with students
Support the young people organizing to counter Congress’ defiance to gun laws.
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‘An attack on all workers’
Why Janus v. AFSCME is a big deal for employees nationwide.
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High-tech rave kandi
Chico State entrepreneur Kaytlynne Deardorf launches online friendship platform based on avoiding missed connections.
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Detour ahead
Fork in the Road eyes a venue change; Instacart at your service.
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Dying inside
Engaging portrait of a sick America at the Blue Room.
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Highplainsman troubadour
Folk artist Tom Brosseau truly loses himself in his music.
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Lag of the light lager
For multiple reasons, America’s standby beers continue to fall out of favor.
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Straight outta Wakanda
Black Panther richly entertaining and long overdue.
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