Issue: December 13, 2007
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Breakdown in mental-health care
Reny Cabral was insane when he attacked his girlfriend, but police did nothing about his mental illness and used a Taser and pepper spray to control him. Now he’s a quadriplegic facing criminal charges.
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General plans
Butte County has already said no go to one or two areas the city has been looking at for development.
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Chico schools
Staley, supported by CUSD board, wants to leave a legacy without leaving.
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Two takes on water plant
Dueling reports on Nestlé’s huge water bottling plant proposed in McCloud.
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Major indoor grows found
Sheriff’s deputies seized more than 1,000 plants from two Chico homes.
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Did they get enough names?
Opponents of Chico’s disorderly events ordinance submitted their referendum petitions, but did they get sufficient signatures?
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The highest mountain
Everest is a climber’s personal summit for a reason.
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One step at a time
Local business Greenfeet leaves its imprint on Chico and beyond.
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Pitt and Bing pledge bling
Brad Pitt’s putting his money where his mouth is to help rebuild New Orleans.
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Turtle species needs miracle
Scientists’ battle to save nearly extinct turtle species is indicative of China’s environmental plight.
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Hold your horses, Bono
Conservationists angry about a construction project in Dublin aren’t singing U2’s praises.
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Make gift-wrapping green
Five easy, creative tips to make your gift-wrapping green.
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Making the painful cuts
The Chico City Council should resist the temptation to pick the low-hanging fruit when it considers its own Finance Committee’s recommendations for cutting the city budget.
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A flake no more
Attorney General Jerry Brown has come a long way from his days as “Governor Moonbeam.”
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Critical thinking is, well, critical
Citizens shouldn’t passively process news, so “critical literacy” should be an educational priority.
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Letters for December 13, 2007
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
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All is right again
Don and Jackie Corrie missed last year, but their famously decorated house is alight this season.
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‘Oh wow’ vs. ‘No duh’
When is much input too much? When the end results don’t justify the means.
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Valid counterpoints
Strategy talk from the city’s pre-eminent point people for economic development.
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SMASHing success
Award-winning students take film showcase to a bigger venue.
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New World order
Has California surpassed Europe as the world hub of wining and dining?
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The End of America
Author looks at the history (and future) of fascist dictatorships.
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Activision and Infinity Arts
Latest installment of Call of Duty outshines previous efforts.
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Nick Moss and the Flip Tops
Bluesman sticks with his Chicago influences on double disc.
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Greatest show on Earth
The Supersuckers share the evil powers of rock ‘n’ roll.
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End of the lines
New Chinese restaurant breaks from the buffet tradition on 20th Street.
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Fantastic voyage
An enchanting new franchise begins with The Golden Compass.
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Where’s the love?
Film doesn’t carry on the nuances of Márquez’s novel.
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Angel: Complete Series Collector’s Set
Sometimes it takes a vampire, a puppet, a Pylean Deathwok demon and a group of lawyers to show us our humanity.
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Face of change
Q&A: Sandra Flake, Chico State’s new provost, lets us in on how the faculty and students might evolve in years to come.
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Let it snow
Before you head for the hills, check out Winter Guide ‘07.
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Blaze a trail through beauty
Want solitude and dazzling views with your backcountry foray? Lassen is the place.
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White is the new green
Change is in the air as ski resort operators and environmentalists join forces.
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Gear up for winter
Top picks to get you up and down the mountain.
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Graybeard of the slopes
The trials and tribulations of a late-blooming skier.
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