Issue: May 29, 2008
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Semi-super Tuesday
There’s more going on in the June 3 election than first meets the eye. Check out the races, the candidates and the CN&R’s endorsements.
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Ready, set …
Butte County registrar Candace Grubbs gives her take on Tuesday’s primary election.
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Silver Dollar Fair
Blacksmithing is hard, hot, dirty work, but as many fairgoers learned, this couple makes it entertaining.
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National treasures
The legendary singer and storyteller U. Utah Phillips has died.
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University honors
Wes Dempsey is again honored for his lifetime of teaching, in and out of the classroom.
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Two pols and a contrarian
The District 4 supervisor candidates’ forum was full of interesting surprises, thanks to one candidate’s unusual style.
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Wood-smoke workshop
Care about air quality? You might want to attend this workshop.
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Anderson calls it quits
After 13 years on the school board, CUSD trustee Rick Anderson has decided not to seek re-election.
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New plan: Med staff to stay
After running into heated opposition, the county’s Department of Behavioral Health has a new proposal for cutting its budget.
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Slick way to travel
Couple drives 23,000 miles around the country and into Canada on veggie oil.
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Shame, shame!
Bush appointees under investigation for tainting rulings on endangered species.
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Hybrid sales red hot
As gas prices soar, so do sales of hybrid vehicles.
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Apathy equals atrocity?
Ignoring global warming will result in devastating financial woes.
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Swap it out, gardeners!
Trade your excess fruits and veggies at Chico’s gardeners’ swap meet.
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OK, yawn—then vote
Yes, it’s not a very exciting election—but there’s still good reason to vote.
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FBI’s torture report
Now there’s incontrovertible proof that the Bush administration authorized torture: the testimony of hundreds of FBI agents.
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I am woman, I read Playboy; hear me roar
Sexy centerfolds aren’t just for the Man Shed—they also appeal to women who look at them the right way.
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Letters for May 29, 2008
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
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Cream of the crop
Shubert’s Kasey Cowan savors the national acclaim her ice cream shop received on its 70th birthday, thanks to Good Morning America‘s contest.
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Antiestablishmentality
Vicariously vent frustrations through contrarian candidates, then get real on election day.
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Positive Negatives
Local gallery curator’s first film up for an award at international festival.
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Arts DEVOté
Arts DEVOte looks ahead to next school year’s Chico Performances schedule. Plus, summer camps for kids and Fresh Ink.
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O burrito, where art thou?
In search of the perfect vegetarian burrito in a town with endless choices.
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Days of Lore
Indiana Jones finds true fortune and glory over Memorial Day weekend; a little rain doesn’t keep a good bluegrass band down; and some Americans still have it out for the mighty buffalo.
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The Creole Belles
Group brings its ‘aw shucks’ attitude to CD.
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Return of the loud
Ride the Blinds once again raises a ruckus at its home away from home.
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The new sushi
Chico’s newest sushi restaurant is a relaxing alternative.
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Jonesin’ for Indy
The whip-cracking archeologist is back, and damn if it isn’t a good time.
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Filming the blues
Norah Jones and director Kar Wai Wong offer a warm slice of life tale.
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Ben 10: Race Against Time
A welcome hint at the entertainment we had as kids.
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The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
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The Visitor
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
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