Issue: December 12, 2002
        
        
        
        
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  The mystery of Andrew McCrae
Possible nutjob may have whacked a Red Bluff Cop in misguided attempt at revolution.
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  Internet dragnet
McCrae didn’t know it, but one of the people he sent his Internet postings to was an ex-cop.
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  More nonprofits
Here are some more needs of local nonprofits, along with more detailed lists of two we profiled.
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  Thinking outside the gift box
Your gifts give twice when you put your holiday budget where the needs are.
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  Bad budget blues
Local entities brace for the grim financial news coming out of Sacramento.
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  Letters for December 12, 2002
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
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  Cheesespread
Politics, prurience and apostasy from the good reverend.
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  Safe for children
Music news and musings from a double-helixed columnist.
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  The Italian connection
Political dish and commentary from the CN&R’s editor.
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  Holy holidays!
Batbabes parody promises to save Christmas for laughs.
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  Rooms with a view
Just in time for Christmas, a look at home theater mania.
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  Color commentary
An exhibit of unusual “snapshots” asks probing questions about the nature of color, perception and photography.
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  Rabbit Songs
A beautiful debut release from one of Manhattan’s premier folk units.
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  The trials of Freedom or Death
The turmoil behind popular local rap DJ Rubbaban’s recent resignation from community station KZFR.
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  New Revolution …
“New grass” to be played Saturday by new Sid Lewis band—JamGrass Revoltuion.
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  Ranging rowdies …
Local punk-country stars The Asskickers host a CD release party at Duffy’s.
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  The pure drop
Legendary Irish fiddler Kevin Burke moves a small crowd at the Blue Room.
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  Lowdown comedy
A new local comedy group shows good improv skills at Chico State.
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  Not just a pretty face
The new bio film on Frida Kahlo is fueled by Selma Hayek’s fine performance.
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  Shelflife — Movie
New expanded DVD of Jackson’s Fellowship worth owning.
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  Know thy beer
New local store the Brew Guild caters to the serious beer lover.
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