Issue: July 03, 2008
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The 10 ugliest spots in Chico
Let the photos do the talking. If you didn’t notice this blight before, you’re sure to see it now.
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What to do with a big, empty lot?
Chicoans pitch in ideas for the long-vacant corner of First and Main.
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Public art: eyesore or eye candy?
CN&R editors vote on the Hands, the Plow, and the Horns in City Plaza.
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Report: County in good shape
This year’s grand jury report isn’t as scandal-filled or controversial as some of its recent predecessors, but it has some solid recommendations nonetheless.
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Politicians feel the heat
Frustrated Paradise residents weren’t able to hold Rep. Wally Herger’s feet to the fire, so to speak, on his failure, after 22 years in office, to get an additional fire-escape route off the Ridge.
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Council approves lean budget
When Councilman Larry Wahl criticized the city’s lean budget, Councilwoman Mary Flynn hit back, asking why he hadn’t offered alternative ideas.
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Shining a light on chicoSol
For a small, obscure bilingual Web magazine that’s only a year old, chicoSol is having quite an impact.
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Enloe workers nix contract offer
Hospital service workers vote down a contract and authorize a strike, but for now they’re going back to the bargaining table.
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Forest Ranch charter qualifies
In just two months, Forest Ranch residents have created the basis for a new charter school to replace their closed public school.
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Turnover in city ranks
Chico has a new fire chief, but it’s lost another top employee under mysterious circumstances.
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Tor’ up from the floor up
The world’s ugliest buildings—not worth their weight in fools’ gold.
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School days with green ways
Looking for an alternative to Chico’s traditional high schools, community members grow the city’s first eco-conscious school.
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Governor terminates spraying
Facing a firestorm from California residents, state and federal authorities nix a plan to spray urban areas for the brown apple moth.
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Species’ fate sealed
The extinction of Caribbean monk seals spurs conservationists to further protect marine animals.
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Fence foes fail
Supreme Court refuses to hear a case opposing the construction of U.S.-Mexico border wall.
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Green your summertime getaways
Plan ahead to lessen your vacation’s carbon footprint.
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Obama and McCain on patriotism
Rarely has a presidential candidate felt compelled to defend his patriotism, but Barack Obama clearly thought he needed to do so.
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Register selectively for service
The government needs just 75 days to reinstate the draft, so if you’re a conscientious objector, make sure you’re prepared.
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Letters for July 3, 2008
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
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The kid who cares
Brandon Malarkey is only 10 years old, and he’s working hard to help students in Africa.
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Connecting the dots
Are wildfires and Katrina signs of the apocalypse, or just signs of the times?
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The Black Column
Metallica and Jay-Z did their ‘Black Albums’—here we have The Black Column.
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Bras: the new energy source
Nanowires make the bra a worthy energy source; The Beatles finally going digitial?; Sprint lets the public sling its new product; Smartpen could put an end to boring lectures; and the Wacky Web site of the week.
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Michael Burks
Bluesman gets right down to the bone on his latest.
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Various Artists
Take a trip through the vast styles of Japanese music.
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Good fortune
Singer-songwriter Todd Snider bends some ears at the Sierra Nevada Big Room.
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Swan songs
Locals West By Swan bring the noise with S.F.'s Calling All Monsters and Portland’s The Friendly Skies.
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Gazpacho: Go for the cold
Henri finds relief from Chico’s hot summer in a bowl of Spain’s traditional soup.
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Wanted: The perfect summer action flick
The plot may not make much sense, but who cares when there are chases and fights to watch?
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Robots in love
WALL-E is a visually stunning landmark animated feature with a heart.
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The Nude Bomb
The old “produce a lackluster DVD to capitalize on a theatrical release” trick.
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The Love Guru
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
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