Issue: July 17, 2008
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Saving historic Chico
The pressures on older neighborhoods are intense, but for the first time the city is united in dealing with them.
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University growth rate uncertain
Enrollment increases have a direct impact on surrounding neighborhoods, but how much Chico State will grow is a big variable.
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A historic program
The city’s historic-preservation program will commit it to doing something that has until now been done by volunteers: protecting Chico’s heritage.
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Cold case files
Butte County Sheriff’s Office takes a crack at years-old crimes, and some, as in the case of Tamara Egbert’s murder in 2000, are going to trial thanks to advances in technology.
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Paradise council remakes commission
The Paradise Town Council, expeditiously filling two positions on the Planning Commission, spices its postponed meeting with fire anecdotes.
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Costly end to Fogarty suit
Council ends Humboldt Burn Dump saga by reluctantly accepting $9.5 million lawsuit settlement.
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Optimistic Dems unveil fancy campaign digs
If the size of their headquarters and turnout for their grand opening are any indications, local Democrats are optimistic about the November elections.
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Rodgers unfazed by Favre flap
The Chico quarterback has strong support from Packers management.
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Broadband in the boondocks
A new bill could make broadband accessible to rural Californians.
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Fires controlled—but stay alert
Butte County residents are breathing easier—literally—now that the wildfires are under control.
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No confidence
U.S. consumers’ faith in the economy hit the doldrums, while expectations for the future reach an all-time low.
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Blowin’ in the wind
Chico-based Evergreen Development brings new clean-energy technology to the North State.
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Wild for wolverines
Fed up with the Bush administration’s failure to protect the species, conservation groups plan to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for violating the Endangered Species Act.
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Whistleblower chides Cheney
Former EPA official says vice president censored CDC testimony on the health effects of climate change.
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Billion-dollar battle
NYC’s Mayor Bloomberg tackles climate change with multibillion-dollar plan.
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Personal enlightenment
CN&R Editor shares his shining moment.
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Two visions of the future
Dialogue is needed to reach compromise on Chico’s new general plan.
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Burn-dump lessons
Casting blame for the Fogarty settlement serves no purpose.
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Enloe administrators’ math is fuzzy
Service workers draw different conclusions from Enloe’s ‘market survey'—including that ‘maximum average’ doesn’t apply to execs.
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Letters for July 17, 2008
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
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Art of love
Chico teens Amalia Crumm and Robbie McNulty bring their painting skills to Mexico.
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Relativity
When things get rough for others, just be glad it’s not happening to you.
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Wiping smoke from our eyes
Wildfires spark some smart solutions—and a very big question. Plus: council candidates.
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Rascally rabbits
Artist Dan Seward enlists his friends to create epic animal stories.
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It was a gas
Looking back 40 years: Chico’s music scene and mind-set in 1968.
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This Bud’s not for U.S.
Cell-phone laws and the people who violate them; Budweiser sends Spuds off to Belgium; and the Jake Earlian Jake Early tries My Morning Jacket on for size.
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My Life in Porn Brutal Uncut
Running Press releases the autobiographies of two former porn stars.
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Guitar Hero: Aerosmith
Easier than its predecessor, but full of fun songs for those who love the band—and the game.
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Safe routes and safer fashion
A camera that sees the future; a Web site that finds the safest bike routes; fashion that can deflect bullets; and the Wacky Web site of the Week.
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Where’s the beef?
For barbecues Henri says it’s all about where you get the meat.
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Hell on Earth
Thin story is helped out by director Guillermo del Toro’s heavy eye candy.
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Mindless Journey
The center of the Earth is magical, even if the script leaves something to be desired.
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