Issue: November 22, 2007
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Gifts that keep on giving
The CN&R celebrates our Local Heroes for 2007—selfless citizens who continually enhance our community.
This article was published on 11.22.07
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Smoked out
Local tobacconists sell meth pipes with their cigarettes.
This article was published on 11.22.07
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Science lessons
Want to get kids interested in science? Take them to a hands-on lab.
This article was published on 11.22.07
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City budget
The Finance Committee held its last interactive session on the city’s budget deficit. Now it has to start actually making recommendations.
This article was published on 11.22.07
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Court Theatre
For 40 years, Court Theatre was a kind of summer boot camp for young thespians. Now it’s gone.
This article was published on 11.22.07
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Crews sues Chico schools
Valley Mirror wants the CUSD to release some records.
This article was published on 11.22.07
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Museum gets green light
CSU trustees sign off on natural-history museum.
This article was published on 11.22.07
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More ammo for dam busters
Federal report says taking down Klamath dams cheaper than building fish ladders.
This article was published on 11.22.07
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Population party
Is the “Green-Prink” movement too heavy for cocktails?
This article was published on 11.22.07
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From Nobel to mogul?
Al Gore joins a Bay Area venture capitalist firm specializing in green technology.
This article was published on 11.22.07
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Walking thunder down under
Tens of thousands of Australians concerned about global warming march in capital cities and elsewhere.
This article was published on 11.22.07
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Group battles over bird
A recent U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service decision won’t keep environmentalists from pursuing protections for a hawk species found in Alaska.
This article was published on 11.22.07
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Go Tofurky for a tryptophan-free Thanksgiving
Serve up a bird-free Thanksgiving dinner with vegetarian Tofurky.
This article was published on 11.22.07
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Thanksgiving every day
If gratitude is good for us, why not give thanks daily?
This article was published on 11.22.07
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The food safety net
It’s a shame that a long-overdue upgrade of the Food Stamp Program is tied to the disastrous 2007 farm bill.
This article was published on 11.22.07
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Prescription for happiness
Animal shelter volunteers find play time enriches both pets and people.
This article was published on 11.22.07
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Letters for November 22, 2007
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
This article was published on 11.22.07
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Thanksgiving
Giving proper thanks at this time of Thanksgiving.
This article was published on 11.22.07
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Thanks, but no thanks
With so much thanks being given, here’s a little naysaying for balance.
This article was published on 11.22.07
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The real world
Longtime Chico artist looks back on three decades with latest exhibit.
This article was published on 11.22.07
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Not by the book
Francesca Segré talked her way into becoming a reporter—now she’s writing her second book about it.
This article was published on 11.22.07
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Days of Lore
The true meaning of Christmas in November; and there are only two ways to rock during the Thanksgiving holiday.
This article was published on 11.22.07
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Technobabble
Cell phones get reception in the darndest places; network television gets a run for its money; and video games that make you think; plus the Wacky Web site of the Week.
This article was published on 11.22.07
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On the Jimmy Reed Highway
Two bluesmen pay homage to their hero on latest.
This article was published on 11.22.07
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Give me a uke!
Uni and her Ukelele drop the “U” and hop on the Glamtrak.
This article was published on 11.22.07
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The other sides
Henri shares some non-traditional Thanksgiving side dishes.
This article was published on 11.22.07
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Falling flat
Beowulf promises epic status in 3-D, but seems childish on a traditional screen.
This article was published on 11.22.07
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Sugar crash
Film gets too cutesy and never delivers on its desired message.
This article was published on 11.22.07
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Rey Mysterio: The Biggest Little Man
Wrestler brings some good to a sport that’s been struggling.
This article was published on 11.22.07
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The right advice
Mentors are heroes in their own right, but the good ones won’t just fall out of the sky.
This article was published on 11.22.07