Issue: August 02, 2018
 
        
        
        
          Morning, readers!
Are you ready for election season? Regardless, it's quickly approaching. So, to begin preparing, we offer you a rundown of the 11 state measures on the November ballot. Read up!
In other news: Chico is considering declaring a shelter emergency—we look into what that would mean for local homeless folks, as well as plans for a tiny house village; the Stirling City Hotel is priming for a renovation; plus, CN&R Editor Melissa Daugherty and Arts Devo contemplate wildfires in their respective columns.
Until next week,
Meredith J. Cooper, managing editor
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    Bracing for the ballotNovember is coming—here’s a quick rundown of its measures. This article was published on 08.02.18 
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    Creating communityChico Housing Action Team’s tiny house village project hinges on a proposed city shelter crisis designation. This article was published on 08.02.18 
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    Hotel revivalCharlotte Ann Hilgeman’s family hopes to restore her Stirling City landmark. This article was published on 08.02.18 
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    Who will pay the cost?California legislators face heated debates over liability for wildfires. This article was published on 08.02.18 
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    Two chases, one fatalityWoman in stolen car killed after fleeing Chico police. This article was published on 08.02.18 
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    Millions for STEMChico State’s teaching program will receive more than $700,000 from the National Science Foundation grant. This article was published on 08.02.18 
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    Superintendent sticking aroundChico Unified school board extends Kelly Staley’s contract through 2021. This article was published on 08.02.18 
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    Upper Park users speak upSurvey results indicate support for fees, more vehicle access. This article was published on 08.02.18 
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    Last-minute mobilizationMobilize Chico protests outside LaMalfa fundraiser at the Elks Lodge Monday. This article was published on 08.02.18 
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    Exploring his heartlandFormer CN&R hiking columnist John Soares updates one guidebook and releases another on Northern California trails. This article was published on 08.02.18 
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    Gifts of lifeThe Northern California Fertility Foundation, spin-off from support group, helps hopeful parents with grants for in-vitro treatments. This article was published on 08.02.18 
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    Heat? Not a fan …Tips to cool down and sleep better during the North State’s summer nights. This article was published on 08.02.18 
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    The million-dollar questionCommunity members and city leaders should support the declaration of an emergency shelter crisis. This article was published on 08.02.18 
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    ‘Fiddles of denial’The Carr Fire is devastating, but this is only the beginning if we don’t take action to curb climate change. This article was published on 08.02.18 
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    Fires and ‘T’-townsOn the terrifying Carr Fire and confusing one armpit town with another. This article was published on 08.02.18 
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    Opportunity knocks, get an art boxLoans available to North State women for business; CN&R revives art box project; and Almendra hosts fundraiser for local family agency. This article was published on 08.02.18 
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    Running with the pack1078 Gallery debuts new location with Pulitzer-nominated The Wolves. This article was published on 08.02.18 
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    Dark, fun soundThe ‘heavy psych’ of Portland’s Blackwater Holylight. This article was published on 08.02.18 
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    Drupes for dessertA classic—and simple—recipe for stone-fruit season. This article was published on 08.02.18 
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    Bone-rattling funAnother action-packed installment in spy series. This article was published on 08.02.18 
