Issue: February 21, 2019
Morning, weirdos!
I mean that in the best possible way, of course. This week we celebrate all the freaks, weirdos, crazies and just plain creative folks in our midst in our annual Weird Chico Issue. We feature a couple of belly dancers, a new local band of musical veterans who use a Theramin and other bizarre instruments, and a touring musician whose claim to fame is over a half century old—but never actually gets old.
In other news: The Mechoopda Indian Tribe is working with the city of Chico and CARD to create a living village exhibit by the Chico Creek Nature Center; Butte College struggles with low enrollment and works to get Camp Fire survivors back in class; and the Chico City Council weighs a cold weather shelter, climate change and 24-hour toilets.
There's more—pick up your copy to find out what's up!
Meredith J. Cooper, managing editor
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Weird Chico
The wide-open creative spirit of our funky little city.
This article was published on 02.21.19
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So many crazy stories
After 25 years, Blue Room Theatre continues to be a vital part of Chico.
This article was published on 02.21.19
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In the key of change
Minimalist pioneer Terry Riley brings his signature composition to Chico State.
This article was published on 02.21.19
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Goddesses of dance
BellySutra duo embraces creativity through belly dance fusion.
This article was published on 02.21.19
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Sonic kicks
Get lost in the trippy soundscapes of Guest No. 66.
This article was published on 02.21.19
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Building a village
Mechoopda, city and CARD collaborate on plan to create an interpretive exhibit.
This article was published on 02.21.19
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Heavy lifting
Chico council weighs warming center, toilets and climate change.
This article was published on 02.21.19
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College community
Butte sees 8 percent lower enrollment, steps up to help students in wake of Camp Fire.
This article was published on 02.21.19
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Oroville extends rent control
Oroville’s City Council unanimously caps increases at the anti-gouging level, 10 percent.
This article was published on 02.21.19
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Assessing Chico’s fire threats
Chief says wildfire less worrisome than large buildings.
This article was published on 02.21.19
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Paradise plans rebuild
Council launches workshops to gather ideas from residents; mayor ‘very encouraged’ about federal funds for a sewer.
This article was published on 02.21.19
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Strengthening the herd
Still room to improve for immunization of kindergarteners in Butte County.
This article was published on 02.21.19
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Paying dividends
Citizens’ Climate Lobby, with the Chico chapter lobbying, gets its policy to Congress via the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act of 2019.
This article was published on 02.21.19
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Ultra-processed, ultra-unhealthy
Study finds link between processed foods and mortality.
This article was published on 02.21.19
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Don’t dismiss Bernie—yet
Keep an open mind about the Vermont senator and the other qualified presidential hopefuls.
This article was published on 02.21.19
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America’s role in Yemen’s suffering
The Trump administration is complicit in aiding the Saudis in a battle that’s killed tens of thousands of children.
This article was published on 02.21.19
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Love is hell
Letting go of that wanker Ryan Adams in the wake of his #MeToo reckoning.
This article was published on 02.21.19
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Breathing community
Tatiana Looney and Zuri Osterholt open Chico’s newest yoga studio, Hatha House.
This article was published on 02.21.19
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Ambassadors, not more cops
Chico Chamber pushes for police, housing, roads; cookie shop opens downtown; Payless ShoeSource set to close.
This article was published on 02.21.19
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Outside inside
The artist’s life of connecting with nature in posthumous exhibit.
This article was published on 02.21.19
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Something to chew on
Rethinking corn and rice as beer ingredients.
This article was published on 02.21.19
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‘Mad love’
A beautiful, dark love story set in post-WWII Poland.
This article was published on 02.21.19