Issue: April 03, 2008
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Collected essays
Local writers tackle national issues distinctly.
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Divided, we stand
Jaime O’Neill discusses what we don’t talk about when we talk about race.
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Live free, or die
Emily Brannen’s personal revolt against the health-insurance industry.
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Who will save us now?
Richard Ek says we need a hero like JFK, even if the legend exceeded his legacy.
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Helping others
When it comes to volunteering, Caring Choices’ Barbara Hanna is the real deal.
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City Council
Opposition to Chico’s revised disorderly events ordinance is muted, but concerns remain.
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Civil rights
One outgrowth of the controversy over Chico’s disorderly events ordinance is formation of a local chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union.
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Pandora’s mailbox
When sheriff’s deputies come after her parolee “house guest,” a Magalia mail carrier ends up in big trouble.
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County sues to stop casino
Supervisors take action to overturn federal approval of Mechoopda casino—but respectfully this time.
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Wal-Mart hearing on hold
More work needed on Wal-Mart EIR, so Planning Commission postpones long-awaited initial public hearing.
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Chico Airfest crash lands
After two years, Chamber of Commerce pulls plug on producing Chico AirFest, effectively grounding the annual event.
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Cause for all
Chico housemates serve as examples of low-impact living.
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That’s a WRAP
The state waste management board goes paperless for its awards—in the program’s 15th year.
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Ark in the Arctic
The newly opened Global Seed Vault keeps millions of seeds safely preserved in case of disaster or crop mismanagement.
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Forget 5-star—go 5-branch!
Online travel site Rezhub.com ranks hotels for environmental sensitivity and practices.
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Eco, or no?
Wood-burning hot tubs make sense, though maybe less in the North State than other places.
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Open negotiations
Though too much “sunshine” can burn, there’s a healthy level when it comes to city labor negotiations.
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Here we go again
Chico’s disorderly events ordinance has improved but needs further rewriting.
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Give a hoot …
… don’t pollute! As much as we love our fires, it’s time to get rid of the smoke.
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The elephant in the exam room
A Chico physician laments how insurance companies interfere with her patients and practice.
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Letters for April 3, 2008
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
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Time for her solo
Kristin Williams is singing her way to Austria.
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Two years in first person
It’s my second anniversary at the CN&R; a lot sure has changed!
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Real world beat
Afro-Peruvian ensemble delivers a musical history lesson at Laxson.
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Arts DEVOté
A.D. gives props to Catlike Reflexes, attempts a sonnet and recommends you join the Crux Artist Collective’s strolling art show.
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Life on the river
Larry Berg was quiet, except when it came to kayaking.
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Days of Lore
Join the Jason Schwartzman fan club; Jason Schwartzman’s former band comes to Chico; a guy with Jason Schwartzman glasses plays in Chico’s People of the Oaks; Jason Schwartzman wishes he were in Chico this past weekend; and Jason Schwartzman would NOT approve of this April Fool’s joke.
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Beautiful Boy
Father looks into the evils of meth after his son becomes addicted.
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Gonzo: The Life of Hunter S. Thompson
The Doctor is back in this entertaining biography.
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Asylum Street Spankers
Austin, Texas’ Asylum Street Spankers travel a large musical map.
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China Forbes
Pink Martini vocalist lacks the exotic mystique on her first solo album.
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Mixed emotions
Country bluegrass trio The Avett Brothers talk about their feelings.
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Leaning to the left
Left Coast Pizza even satisfies a right coaster.
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A shot to the heart
Film takes a sincere, unflinching look at what’s happening to soldiers returning from Iraq.
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Allusionists
All-star cast contributes nicely to Gondry’s fanciful romanticism.
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Run Fat Boy Run
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
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Superhero Movie
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
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It’s good to be king
Executive pay is off the charts for public school heads.
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