Issue: September 14, 2017
Morning, readers!
We've got a lot of great stories packed into this week's issue. Our cover feature focuses on this new phenomenon of millennials living at home long after college. What's up with that? And we look into how Trump's DACA announcement is affecting local students, 50 years of Butte College, and what's going on at Downtown Dance—hint: It's called West Coast swing.
There's more, as always. So, until next time,
Meredith J. Cooper, managing editor
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Generation homebound
Amid the housing crunch, 2 out of 5 young Californians live at home.
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Here’s why housing costs are so high
It’s a long list that includes the influx of Californians, rising construction costs and a lack of public money.
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Panic, confusion
Local Dreamers seek answers following DACA announcement.
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Dream of fields
Local nonprofit outlines plan for sports complex south of Chico.
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Formative years
Butte College marks its 50th anniversary, a commemoration of impact and growth.
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Temporary relief
A trial to keep downtown bathrooms open 24 hours was cut short but facilities are still needed, official says.
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Dam, disaster, dollars
The League of Women Voters of Butte County is hosting a comprehensive forum on the past, present and future of Oroville Dam.
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Attempted rapist faces life
Convicted man faces life in prison after climbing into bed with Gridley couple.
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Cali’s best and worst
Fremont, Irvine and San Bernardino make list ranking U.S. communities based on their livability for families.
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Greener acres
Friends of Comanche Creek prepare to cap Greenway Improvement Project with a south Chico bike trail.
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Skirting the needle
With Senate Bill 277 implemented, kindergarten parents opposed to immunizations seek medical exemptions in place of belief exemptions.
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No problem with pasta
Forget the bad rap—study shows these noodles make for a nutritious staple.
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Public relations failure
Chico Police Department needs to rethink its public information strategy.
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Dare to dream
Threats to DACA threaten the narrative of America’s generosity.
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Predictions, Part I
Sussing out who’s running for Chico City Council and Butte County’s Board of Supervisors.
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A swing thing
John and Erica Piper share their love of partner dancing with greater Chico.
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All about football and poke, mon
University Sports Bar is a significant improvement; second poke spot set to open in town; Klean Kanteen gives back to the grid; and Dollar General helps kids read.
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‘Violence vs. humor’
Gettin’ rowdy at Hank Duke’s bi-monthly variety show.
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Drink your salad
A cool meal for the never-ending heat of summer.
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What’s in a strain?
Sorting out the right one for you takes experimentation.
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