Issue: June 06, 2019
Morning, readers!Does anybody love wine as much as I do? I'd wager a bet the answer is yes. Well, welcome to Butte County Wine Week! Actually, the festivities start tomorrow—and last 10 days—but you can get in the mood with the CN&R's special Wine Issue. In it, we check in with Bangor and Durham wineries, which have teamed up to form their own regions to pool resources and attract tourists; plus, I got a chance to sit down with Amy Hasle, owner of HoneyRun Winery, as she bids the industry farewell; and we also sat down with Safeway's popular "wine guy," Dave Mettler, to talk about choosing wines. There are other wine-centric stories throughout the issue, too, but make sure to pick up your paper copy for the impressive calendar of events created by local wineries, restaurants and bars to celebrate the fruit of the vine.In other news: The Chico City Council opts to bolster the police force despite outcry from community members; the Walmart Foundation sideswipes Safe Space and gives almost a million bucks solely to the Jesus Center; and Chico's fire chief talks about threats throughout the city.Until next time,Cheers!Meredith J. Cooper, managing editor
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Welcome to Wine Week
A celebration of vino from all over the world—including right here in our backyard.
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On the map
Butte County wineries form districts to encourage agritourism.
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A sweet farewell
HoneyRun Winery owner Amy Hasle on 25 years in the business and moving on.
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Beverage ace
Talking tannins with Chico’s venerable wine guy.
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Protecting the watershed
Experts share post-Camp Fire data, acknowledge there is still a lot to learn.
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Housing and public safety
Council approves budget, formation of Street Crimes Unit—schedules housing conference, too.
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Development divide
Assembly Bill 430, the Camp Fire Housing Assistance Act, addresses shortage by fast-tracking approvals.
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Walmart decides
The Jesus Center receives $850,000 of the original $1 million donation, the Torres Community Shelter $150,000.
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Hate crimes intensify
Vandal spray paints swastikas, “white power” across southwest Chico.
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Grant targets Ridge mosquitoes
Community foundation dedicates $310,000 to the local vector control district to combat the Ridge mosquitoes.
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Red or white?
Survey finds personality differences between red and white wine drinkers.
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Clearing the way
Cal Fire grant will fund creation of vegetation management plan for city parks, greenways to reduce fire risk.
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High stakes
Commutes, jobs at stake in California’s clean air battle with Trump.
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Chico’s blind eye to racism
Bigotry is in our midst and we’re not doing enough to stanch it.
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PG&E’s assault on another mountain community
Residents, including those in Forest Ranch, should reject the butchering of healthy trees.
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Deadly status quo
Without the Orange Street Shelter in operation, homeless folks will continue to live and die on Chico’s streets.
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Following his nose
Chicoan David McCluskey refines others’ excess product, launches virtual winery.
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Oroville’s wine scene thrives
A visit to Live Vine for wine and cider; Butte County Wine Co. adds champagne brunch; plus, Miner’s Alley gets a new owner.
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Return to Dublin
Blue Room players shine in tribute to Ulysses.
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Scene of the crime
Slow Theatre returns to its guerrilla-theater roots.
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Conjuring the wine spirits
Almendra brings brandy to the North State.
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Monster flop
Special effects can’t make up for bad writing in latest Godzilla.2.
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Goin’ Chico
Connecting Chico’s newest residents with the places and people that make Chico special.
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