Issue: October 25, 2018
Morning, readers!
This week's feature story takes a look at the local Hmong community, through the celebration of the Hmong New Year. More than that, though, we explore the elder population, most of whom fled unbelievably traumatic circumstances in Laos and Thailand following the Vietnam War. What we found was a growing acceptance of therapy and counseling through the Hmong Cultural Center and Butte County Behavioral Health. At last, they are beginning to heal.
In other news: Editor Melissa Daugherty picks apart recent campaign mailers; we offer our perspective on the brutal slaying of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi; we take a look at Chico's new land study and gauge developers' thoughts on local growth; and we have a Q&A with 81-year-old Bill Shelley, on the eve of closing his Dracula's Closet after 23 years.
There's more, to be sure.
Read on!
Meredith J. Cooper, managing editor
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The war inside
Health workers, a younger generation help Butte’s Hmong elders overcome a devastating past.
This article was published on 10.25.18
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Room to grow?
Chico’s land study draws criticism from builders who say the city lacks adequate supply of properties for development.
This article was published on 10.25.18
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Northern exposure
Will Bay Area politicians keep their voter-turnout and funding advantages?
This article was published on 10.25.18
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$1 at a time
Democrats get big bucks from small-dollar donors.
This article was published on 10.25.18
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Supes delay Airbnb vote
Butte County ordinance on short-term rentals returned to staff for revisions; board will reconsider rules in December.
This article was published on 10.25.18
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More county news
Supervisors approve their own pay raise; Development Services Director Tim Snellings set to retire.
This article was published on 10.25.18
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Gridley, Biggs hire police chief
Oroville PD retiree Allen Byers appointed on interim basis.
This article was published on 10.25.18
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Midterm malaise
Note to the complacent: Voter turnout, low enough with presidential races on the ballot, drops even further in off-year elections.
This article was published on 10.25.18
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Walk for Freedom
Dozens take to Chico’s streets to protest human trafficking.
This article was published on 10.25.18
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Farm to shower
Loofah grower MoonBeam Farm in Corning sticks to organic practices, resulting in ‘land sponges’ that look and feel different from commercial products.
This article was published on 10.25.18
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ABCs of CBD
Hempful Farms’ uncle-niece duo, scientist Chelsea Smith and retired Arizona mayor Rick Killingsworth, open a Chico branch of their relatives’ cannabidiol business.
This article was published on 10.25.18
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Sugar season
Tips to control yourself with that Halloween stash.
This article was published on 10.25.18
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In the name of freedom
Saudi Arabian journalist Jamal Khashoggi spoke out against his government—and he was brutally murdered for it.
This article was published on 10.25.18
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Sit/lie and what Jesus would have done
Local Christians and their deafening silence on the reinstated law.
This article was published on 10.25.18
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Hit-piece season
Local politicos and their outrageous—some potentially illegal—midterm mailers.
This article was published on 10.25.18
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Curtains close
After 23 years, Bill and Mary Shelley are enjoying their last Halloween season with their Dracula’s Closet.
This article was published on 10.25.18
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Hit or stick?
Casino Chico opens inside Quackers; plus nonsmoking gambling at Rolling Hills, duck sandos at Arby’s and a flea market downtown.
This article was published on 10.25.18
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Paranoia on the dance floor
Of Montreal taps into the beat of national insecurity.
This article was published on 10.25.18
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Deli discovery
Alpaca Bob’s is a must-visit on Chico’s sandwich trail.
This article was published on 10.25.18
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Farm City Celebration
The official guide to the Farm City Celebration.
This article was published on 10.25.18