Author: Robert Speer
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Another disappearance
While hundreds of people were searching for Brett Olson, Claudialy Villalobos walked into her front yard and vanished, and nobody but her family seems to care.
This article was published on 09.13.12
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A bang-up bout
A newbie attends his first roller derby match and comes away impressed by the sport.
This article was published on 09.06.12
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Bag ordinance moves ahead
There’s a bill on Gov. Jerry Brown’s desk that would make it easier and cheaper for the city to regulate plastic bags, but the council voted not to wait and to move ahead on an ordinance.
This article was published on 09.06.12
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Byzantine politics
Republican candidates maneuver to claim empty seats.
This article was published on 09.06.12
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Nuclear time-bomb
It’s not hard to imagine Fukushima becoming the worst nuclear catastrophe in history.
This article was published on 08.30.12
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Playing musical chairs
Chico gets a new city manager, Mark Sorensen gets a new job, and one man has a hand in both situations—former Chico City Manager Tom Lando.
This article was published on 08.23.12
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Smoking ban on the way
It may not be enforceable, but City Council members believe a city smoking ban will give business owners the tool they need to keep smokers away from their doorways.
This article was published on 08.23.12
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Today’s modern poll tax
Across the country, Republican governors and legislatures have been erecting barriers to voting that target minorities, the young and the poor.
This article was published on 08.16.12
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Gore Vidal in Chico
Thirty years ago Gore Vidal spent two full days in Chico, charming and challenging its good burghers with his caustic wit and immense knowledge.
This article was published on 08.09.12
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Getting a handle on noisy neighbors
Compromise calls for keeping first warning in noise ordinance but extending its range.
This article was published on 08.09.12
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