Issue: July 31, 2003
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John Bidwell reconsidered
How great a man was Chico’s founder? His biographers offer their views.
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New Barber project unveiled
Another plan for Diamond Match emerges.
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Social-service cuts debated in forum
Care providers, county contractors debate social services cuts.
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Greens in bed with Issa? Disgusting!
Green Party must join forces with Demos in this recall election.
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Letters for July 31, 2003
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
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Bodies for sale
With important exhibitions approaching, local sculptor Dan Corbin prepares for the world stage.
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Changing worlds
Artist Daniel Vera changes his palette to lighter tones with show at Has Beans Café.
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Me First & the Gimme Gimmes
Gimme Gimme’s release high-energy covers of fun, schlocky ‘80s-'90s R&B..
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Various artists
CD release of the late Dr. Oster’s recordings of Angola Prison’s inmate spirituals incredibly rootsy and soulful.
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Etta James & the Roots Band
Blues legend Etta James’ live Burnin’ Down the House release starts strong but ultimately induces cringing.
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Keys to the highway
Youthful jazz musician Graham Johnson leaves Chico for Norway in exchange program.
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Grown-up good girl
Country singer LeAnn Rimes broadens her musical palette with rock and pop during Oroville casino show.
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Knights without armor
Paladins turn in a hot show at LaSalles.
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Thai dawns in Oroville
This family-run restaurant is the real deal.
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All things African
German director Link’s Oscar-winning film avoids melodrama in tale of Kenya-relocated Jewish family.
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Horse trading
Big screen Seabiscuit rides the line between hokum and history effectively.
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