Section: Local Stories
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Biodiesel pros and cons (mostly pros)
CO2 is CO2—let’s cut to the chase.
This article was published on 05.01.08
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Change brewing in Chico
Green investor Mark Roberts sees a bright upside in biodiesel processors, so he adds AGR Energy to his portfolio and renames it SpringBoard.
This article was published on 05.01.08
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A quiet revolution in learning
When the 2007-08 school year began, the CUSD announced it was implementing a new approach based on the “professional learning community” model. How is it working?
This article was published on 05.01.08
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From 51 to 86 to lawsuit
When outdoors enthusiasts tried to buy a piece of land long used for hiking and biking in order to preserve it, they got stiffed by an unlikely opponent: the Bureau of Land Management.
This article was published on 04.24.08
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Species survival
A big fish is the prop a group of activists are using as they travel the country calling attention to the crisis among West Coast salmon fisheries.
This article was published on 04.24.08
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Off the bottle?
Bottled water is convenient, but otherwise there’s no reason to drink it and plenty of reason—think global warming—not to do so.
This article was published on 04.24.08
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Paradise moves on trees
The Paradise Town Council comes up with a new tree ordinance that appears to make everyone happy.
This article was published on 04.24.08
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Students march on Capitol
More than 2,000 students and faculty marched on the State Capitol Monday to protest proposed cuts in the higher-education budget.
This article was published on 04.24.08
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Nursing home hit with $100K fine
State hits a local skilled nursing facility with a hefty fine after one of its residents dies due to lack of proper supervision.
This article was published on 04.24.08
May 01, 2008
CN&R Vol 31 Issue 42
April 24, 2008
CN&R Vol 31 Issue 41