Section: Local Stories
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‘Guts, not cuts’
Chicoans urge state lawmakers not to adopt a reductions-only budget.
This article was published on 06.18.09
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Chico Mall’s facelift
What’s now Gottschalks will soon be Forever 21, appealing to a younger, hipper clientele.
This article was published on 06.18.09
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Second-unit setbacks relaxed
City Council progressives who campaigned on neighborhood protection are divided over whether to change second-unit setback standard.
This article was published on 06.18.09
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Three myths about state taxes
There are many misconceptions surrounding taxes. Here are three that are especially relevant these days.
This article was published on 06.18.09
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Moving too fast?
With just a two-month window for public participation, the Chico Unified School district went forward with a plan to shuffle elementary programs. Parents wonder why the rush—and why that decision?
This article was published on 06.18.09
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Even the library will be cut
Of all the issues discussed during the City Council’s all-day budget workshop, only one was controversial: cutting library hours.
This article was published on 06.18.09
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Changing of the guardian
Succeeding Bruce Hagerty on an interim basis, Mike Maloney awaits the hiring process for Chico police chief.
This article was published on 06.18.09
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‘Circle of care’ for little boy lost
Here’s a story about what happens when kindness rules and strangers unite to save a child’s life.
This article was published on 06.18.09
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From pollution problem to scientific breakthrough
Investigation of a toxic groundwater plume in south Chico had led to extraction of core rock samples that could teach us much about the Lower Tuscan Aquifer.
This article was published on 06.18.09
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Local groups adjust to cuts
Chico service and arts organization adapt to reduced city funding.
This article was published on 06.11.09
June 18, 2009
CN&R Vol 32 Issue 47
June 11, 2009
CN&R Vol 32 Issue 46