Section: Opinions
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Cut prison spending
Polls show voters support cutting prison spending, and a recent court order will require it. The solution: reforming incarceration and parole systems.
This article was published on 05.14.09
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The greater good
The too-familiar buzz that’d come from the 164 miles of power lines of the Transmission Agency of Northern California.
This article was published on 05.14.09
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Valuable use of taxpayer money
Tea Party attendees would’ve been proud of their public servants at a tax-day forum on teens’ prescription-drug abuse—among them Judge Tamara Mosbarger and officials from the district attorney’s office, behavioral health and Chico Police.
This article was published on 05.14.09
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Letters for May 14, 2009
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
This article was published on 05.14.09
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Rocks and robbers
Exploration geologist-turned-crime analyst Robert Woodward finds a play to stay: Chico.
This article was published on 05.14.09
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Global adventures
Robert Woodward shares some of his more dangerous experiences while working as an exploration geologist.
This article was published on 05.14.09
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Sustaining dialogue
Putting my company’s Web resources where my mouth is, the launch of the Butte County green blog North State of Sustainability. Plus, the departure of Christy Pryde, the “why won’t it just go away?!?” of disc golf and a call for civility.
This article was published on 05.07.09
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Music for the people
Ben Beckman brings popular music to underprivileged youth. The best part—they’re learning to make it themselves.
This article was published on 05.07.09
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Letters for May 7, 2009
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
This article was published on 05.07.09
May 14, 2009
CN&R Vol 32 Issue 42
May 07, 2009
CN&R Vol 32 Issue 41