Section: Local Stories
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Little libraries, big challenges
Despite their long histories, their importance to their communities, and their vital role supporting American democracy, the county’s small-town libraries are still fighting to survive.
This article was published on 03.26.09
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How popular is the library?
Despite the Internet—or perhaps because of it—library use has been going up in Butte County.
This article was published on 03.26.09
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Creating a living
Chico produces a ton of art, but is anyone getting a paycheck from it?
This article was published on 03.19.09
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City to institute inclusionary zoning
Debate over updated housing element highlights philosophical differences.
This article was published on 03.19.09
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Local dad fights against cuts to music
He proposes a protest against STAR testing at CUSD. District folks say they have no choice but to cut, and a protest will only hurt more.
This article was published on 03.19.09
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Welcome to the flood plain
Homeowners face new insurance policies thanks to a FEMA assessment of Chico creeks.
This article was published on 03.19.09
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State faces new budget hole
Balancing the state budget is like shoveling sand out of a hole—as soon as one shortfall is out, another flows in.
This article was published on 03.19.09
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No cancer cause pinpointed in Oroville cluster
After an extensive study, state health officials have reported they can’t pinpoint a “common factor” for Oroville’s 2004-05 spike in pancreatic-cancer cases.
This article was published on 03.19.09
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From the outside looking in
What do travelers find out about Chico on TripAdvisor.com?
This article was published on 03.19.09
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Stimulus target in Chico’s sights
No one knows exactly which projects will get the go-ahead under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, but staffers at City Hall have “shovel ready” improvements lined up. First and foremost: Skyway corridor.
This article was published on 03.19.09
March 26, 2009
CN&R Vol 32 Issue 35
March 19, 2009
CN&R Vol 32 Issue 34