Issue: June 19, 2008
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A quest for clues creates a rift
As archeologists dig up thousands of historic artifacts around Oroville Dam, local Native Americans challenge their right to do so.
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Maidu history of upheaval
For millennia the Native people of the Sacramento Valley lived in relative peace—until the European settlers arrived.
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Meet the county’s first same-sex married couple
For a historic and controversial event, Michelle and Cappi Lucases’ wedding Tuesday at County Center was a pleasantly simple and joyful occasion.
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Redding high school tackles the First Amendment
A photo showing a student burning the American flag prompts the principal to shut down Shasta High’s school paper.
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Chico finally gets serious about protecting its history
After 11 failed efforts by preservationists, from Ted Meriam to John Gallardo, the City Council approves a landmark program.
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Commissioners say nay to rural development
For decades, it’s been “anything goes” when it comes to Butte County’s general plan. But wildfires and soaring gas prices, say planning commissioners, mean that kind of uncontrolled growth has got to stop.
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Enloe contract goes to vote
Chico hospital service workers will decide about the final offer from management, which their union bargaining team recommends they reject and authorize a strike.
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McDonald’s rumor not true
An e-rumor that the Paradise McDonald’s refused to feed a firefighter turns out to be just that—a rumor.
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Street abandonment questioned
University’s request to put bike rack on city street runs into opposition.
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THC toke signals
Pot potency is on the rise, as is teen depression.
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Humani-tee
Chico native’s new eco-friendly clothing line will dress the world and help it, too.
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Habitat helpers honored
Rocklin conservation firm receives prestigious environmental award.
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Green TV goes live
Will mainstream TV viewers tune in to green programming?
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Enviros give a hoot
A battle over the spotted owl continues in the Pacific Northwest.
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Conservation yard duty
Saving water in the yard is simple and saves dough.
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County clerk’s explanation unconvincing
Butte County Clerk-Recorder Candace Grubbs’ explanation of why her office stopped doing marriage ceremonies stretches the seams of believability.
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County must stop disconnected growth
Many stories of courage and resilience have come out of the fire saga—as well as lessons for the future.
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Both Mr. Wrights deserve prison
District Attorney Mike Ramsey takes issue with CN&R editorial referencing the “record” of Las Plumas High’s Gregory Wright.
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Letters for June 19, 2008
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
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Chico’s butterfly brigade
Don Miller counts insects—a good indication of how the environment is doing.
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Fire presents dilemma: stay or go?
Evacuation plans seem as perilous as flames when the Humboldt Fire turns into Paradise’s worst nightmare.
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Adolescence
Joys of fatherhood and memories of sexually charged teen years intersect when a son brings his first girl home.
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Wildfire and brimstone
Sorting through the eight days of hot spots in Butte County—the Humboldt Fire, the gay marriage controversy, and a flash in the Gregory Wright case.
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Longtime poet George Keithley keeps his work fresh
Live readings give nationally known local poet’s work new life.
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Summer jams ’08
When the weather heats up, the summer jams come out to play.
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Love, latte, licorice pizza
Weddings are all around; I’ll take a slice of licorice pizza with my small vanilla latte; kicking it Starbucks waiting for my band.
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A look at the wackiness of technology
What would you do if an attractive woman stared at you for 96 minutes?; a record player that will make your MP3s spin; inflatable cars are the new inflatable women; progress on how not to work; and the Wacky Web site of the week.
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Portland’s The Friendly Skies keeps it simple
David Breese travels coast to coast to form The Friendly Skies.
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Cheap pizza is good pizza
Pizzeria dishes up respectable pies at bargain prices.
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The Hulk: your new favorite action hero
The second filmic go-around with The Hulk is the comic movie we’ve been waiting for.
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The Happening is random and abstract—but that’s OK
In M. Night Shyamalan’s latest, a vague threat has people clawing at their necks.
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You Don’t Mess With the Zohan
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
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