Issue: May 01, 2008
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Change brewing in Chico
Green investor Mark Roberts sees a bright upside in biodiesel processors, so he adds AGR Energy to his portfolio and renames it SpringBoard.
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Biodiesel pros and cons (mostly pros)
CO2 is CO2—let’s cut to the chase.
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Blind justice
Lawrence Charles Bowman had only one thing in common with Lawrence C. Bowman, his name, but it was enough to get him arrested on a federal warrant and thrown into jail.
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Budget blues
The event was staged, the news was old, but at one moment Lt. Gov. John Garamendi’s visit to Chico got real.
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A quiet revolution in learning
When the 2007-08 school year began, the CUSD announced it was implementing a new approach based on the “professional learning community” model. How is it working?
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FBI investigating Paradise cops
As the FBI is investigating allegations of police brutality in Paradise, a jury acquits one of the alleged victims of felony charges.
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New strategy to save salmon
Federal fisheries experts unveil a new strategy for increasing Sacramento River salmon runs.
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Nielsen hit with new complaint
With the Republican establishment solidly lined up behind him, former state Sen. Jim Nielsen still must deal with complaints and a lawsuit charging him with fudging on his residency.
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Animal house
Farm Sanctuary founder inspires compassion for rescued barnyard animals.
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Eco-partnership takes flight
Rivals Boeing Co. and Airbus collaborate on environmental initiatives.
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Something smells fishy
California senators want to build a fish hatchery to ease water woes at the delta.
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Smoggy versus foggy
Are Los Angeles and San Francisco vying for the title of greenest city?
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Get the most from your gas
Gas prices are skyrocketing, so here are a few tips on how to save.
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Making it hard to vote
The Supreme Court’s decision on voter ID laws is not only anti-democratic, it’s also inconsistent with its decision on Bush v. Gore.
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Jim Nielsen, scofflaw
The Republican establishment is solidly behind former state Sen. Jim Nielsen’s Assembly candidacy, despite his history of ethical lapses.
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Don’t reap the whirlwind; be prepared
Without proactive steps now, we may well have our own Katrina down the road.
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Letters for May 1, 2008
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
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G-Ride, at your service
When it comes to riding a pedicab, Mike Griffith doesn’t mess around.
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Best-laid plans
Predicting the future is a tough proposition. Just look at Chico’s general planning (or this substitute column, for that matter).
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Ranting and raving
I’d rather be called boring than some of the things Web posters call each other behind the veil of anonymity.
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Semi-animated
Second annual MiniCon—where ‘nerd’ and ‘geek’ aren’t dirty words.
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Arts DEVOté
Hope you’re not allergic to group art shows, CN&R gets a gallery, the secret gallery gets hot, Marysville gallery gets to your kids.
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Put a cork in it
The battle rages—which is better, the classic cork, or the metal screw top?
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Days of Lore
The month of May—better than the rest because Indiana Jones, Cowboy Cal and my mother tell me so.
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The Pesthouse
Author Jim Crace tells a dystopian tale that works.
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Grupo Los Santos
New York City quartet puts a new spin on Afro-Cuban music.
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Idina Menzel
Broadway star has a few showstoppers—a few—on her major-label debut.
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Into the wild
Minus the Bear matures enough to hang with Eddie Vedder.
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We have a wiener!
Seeking out the best hot dogs before the weather gets hot, dogs.
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Forgetting Sarah Marshall
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
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Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
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Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
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They be jammin’
Local club brings snow to Chico for trick skiing and snowboarding competition.
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Parental control?
Mom and dad might have more to do with your educational desires than you think.
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