Issue: March 13, 2008
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Five years and counting
As the fifth anniversary of the occupation of Iraq nears, the CN&R invites a diverse group of panelists to discuss how the U.S. can get out of this mess.
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Sacramento River
The state has proposed a new park for the Sacramento River, but the county supervisors think it will be nothing but expensive trouble.
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Model call
They lined up by the dozens for a chance at fame and fortune.
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General Plan
When it comes to where Chico should grow, there were some surprises at the first “key issues workshop” for updating the city’s general plan.
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Courts in session
A persevering professor and a generous alum have sparked a renewal of tennis at Chico State University.
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Water, water everywhere
Supervisors want to discuss adding water element to county general-plan update.
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New portal called ‘exciting’
Supervisors happy about new business-resources Web site.
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Put safety, potholes first
A new city-commissioned survey indicates Chicoans like living here but are worried about city finances.
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Predicting the president
What does the futures market in political predictions say about the presidential race?
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Watch your waste
CN&R contributor Ryan Laine learns a lot from the Zero Waste Challenge.
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Professor awarded abroad
Chico State biology professor Jeff Price earns prestigious environmental fellowship.
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Elephant herds too mighty?
South African politicians propose culling elephant herds to more manageable sizes.
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Radical enviros suspected in arson
Federal authorities say ELF may be responsible for the destruction of expensive green-built homes.
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Americans support eco-efforts
Poll says a majority of Americans support local governments going green.
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The goal in Iraq
The U.S. should have a single aim in the Iraqi occupation: to withdraw as soon as possible.
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A modest HQ proposal
Building a new $40 million cop shop makes little sense when the city is drowning in red ink, so a possible deal with the CHP looks really good.
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Time to admit we need world’s help
Without the United Nations, the next president will have as much success in Iraq as the current one.
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Letters for March 13, 2008
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
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Chico, sweet Chico
Julie Atlas and daughter Emily are launching a business selling chocolate bars featuring photos of Chico.
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Appearances
What we look like to ourselves is often not the same as what other people see.
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Dizzy with the prospects
Take a discussion of Iraq, mix in the presidential race and add a dash of the flu, and you’ll get a column just like this.
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School’s out
Exhibit shows what really went on in chemistry class.
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Fit for royalty
Imperial beers are back—darker and stronger than ever before.
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Days of Lore
When the songs you love are pure torture; taking the piss out of St. Patrick’s Day; and Erin Lizardo is releasing MORE music.
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Technobabble
Netscape is no more; rip those old, out-of-style compact discs quickly; ever pissed in a clown’s mouth?; find your way around London with your phone; and The Wacky Web site of the week.
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Good Shoes
UK band doesn’t do much with the “Ladpop” formula.
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April Cope
If you sample her voice and like what you hear, you’re gonna love Petals Fall.
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Cruisin’ for a bluesin’
What do you get when you cross the blues with brews? A great time, of course!
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The whole fam damnily
Strong cast and sharp screenplay keep The Savages honest.
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B.C. full of B.S.
There’s little sense to be made of this prehistoric mess.
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The Bank Job
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
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