Issue: September 25, 2008
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Capitalism’s fault lines
The current financial crisis is rooted in the structural imbalances of our system, visiting economist Joel Magnuson argues.
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Free at last—and freely speaking
After being wrongly convicted of robbery and spending 29 years in solitary confinement, Robert Hillary King is out of prison and promoting his new book.
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Driveway to nowhere
Three years after it was graded, an unfinished driveway in Butte Creek Canyon is still controversial.
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The race card
Local sculptor Jerry Harris speaks out about being arrested in Chico—he says it happened because he’s black.
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Feds nix county fire aid
FEMA denies fire aid, but Butte County will repackage its application and file an appeal.
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Noose tightens around Doolittle
September has been a really bad month for beleaguered, scandal-tainted Rep. John Doolittle.
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Chico councilman a happily married man
Scott Gruendl weds his longtime partner in the face of Proposition 8, which would ban same-sex marriages such as his.
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Banking on farming
Wall Street may be in meltdown, but Butte County’s farmers are doing world-class business.
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Two-wheel drive
Wheeled Migration takes on 500 miles of roadways, and that’s just the beginning for this Chico-based biking group.
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Chico firm earns props
MA Land Image Landscape Architects receives a national award for excellence.
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NYC: Whales ahoy!
Recordings off the coast of New York City capture endangered species’ calls for the first time.
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Snowmobiles are no-go
Federal judge kills a National Parks plan to increase recreational snowmobiling.
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Bike to the air show
Organizers of Chico AirFest encourage locals to cycle to the event.
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McCain’s charts need a checkup
John McCain is 72 years old and has a history of health problems, including melanoma, that could affect his ability to serve as president. He needs to release his medical records.
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Yes on Prop 11
Redistricting would be a good first step toward ending the gridlock in Sacramento that produced this year’s budget fiasco.
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Think globally while planning locally
California Senate Bill 375 wouldn’t supplant city and county general plans. It would just make sure local development fits in the big picture, such as state measures to offset climate change.
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Letters for September 25, 2008
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
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Leveling the field
Mark Ward runs Chico’s office of the We Care a Lot Foundation, which helps individuals with developmental disabilities start their own businesses.
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The ‘R’ word
Some find a word taboo, even when it’s aimed at an imaginary puppy.
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Some real winners here
Readers never disappoint with their Best of Chico one-liners—and with Oroville and the Ridge now in the mix … good times!
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Black-and-white masters
Exhibitions of photography greats Ansel Adams and Ira Latour highlight Artoberfest.
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The final Days of Lore
It’s been a good run … and Mark Lore has left the building (after he cleans his messy-ass desk).
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2009 Internet Directory
In case you wanted an abbreviated Google search in book form …
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We owe it all to the IC
The integrated circuit turns 50; looking forward to making copies … on your breakfast; getting all hot for solar panel; phoning in your flight check-in; the Wonderful Web site of the Week; and Morgan logs out.
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Lili Haydn
Violinist hits high notes with her classical rock album, though it’s not quite a classic.
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Thriving Ivory
Bay Area five-piece re-releases indie debut and finds itself on the charts.
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Painting the picture
With S.F.'s Tussle, you can dance if you want to.
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Something’s shocking
Guitarist Willie Porter saves the crowd from Michelle Shocked’s erratic performance.
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Gooney Bird is the word
Longtime Chico restaurateurs return with a new bar and grill.
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Spirited tale
Latest from director David Koepp leads a sharp cast to the other side.
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Same old, same old
Dane Cook plays a dog who grows a heart—haven’t we seen this before?
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Where in the World Is Osama bin Laden?
Morgan Spurlock travels through the Middle East in search of the elusive terrorist.
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Burn After Reading
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
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Righteous Kill
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
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Giving praise and giving back
Best of Chico ‘08 recognizes community favorites as well as the efforts of our local Red Cross.
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Readers’ Picks
Here you have them: Chico readers’ choice awards.
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