Section: Local Stories
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Disc golf back on agenda
Chico City Councilman Andy Holcombe successfully urges his colleagues to reconsider their decision on the Highway 32 courses—a vote on which he was in the majority. Also coming in January: ‘more intentional’ appointments to city commissions and boards.
This article was published on 12.18.08
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County braces for drought
Environmentalists are worried that the state’s Drought Water Bank may take local water, but county officials are more concerned about irrigation cutbacks.
This article was published on 12.18.08
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The rising cost of college
A new report shows college has become unaffordable in America in every state but California.
This article was published on 12.18.08
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Photographer of the Fillmore
At 82, photographer David Johnson looks back on a remarkable career as a significant chronicler of African-American life.
This article was published on 12.11.08
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Tight times at Torres
Can the Torres Shelter recover from the loss of a $200,000 grant? It’s up to us.
This article was published on 12.11.08
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Scientific research or dangerous plan?
To water officials, the ongoing aquifer study program is an important research project, but to others it’s a threat.
This article was published on 12.11.08
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From bank teller to CEO
Nobody can say the new president and CEO of the Chico Chamber of Commerce doesn’t know her way around town.
This article was published on 12.11.08
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Freeman still freefalling
Trouble continues to mount for the former head of the union representing Butte County’s in-home care workers.
This article was published on 12.11.08
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Reaching into the cookie jar
As Shannon Hostettler learns how much she has to repay for embezzling from the Pleasant Valley High sports boosters group, two others are charged with stealing from kids.
This article was published on 12.11.08
December 18, 2008
CN&R Vol 32 Issue 20
December 11, 2008
CN&R Vol 32 Issue 19