Issue: October 09, 2008
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Gaps in coverage
Project Censored releases its annual list of stories that are going untold by the mainstream media.
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The coming floods
Eminent paleoanthropologist Richard Leakey says one conservation issue supersedes all others: climate change.
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General plan hearing gets residents talking
Forty people speak before the City Council, most in favor of single-family homes.
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Media reps grill candidates
All the news that fits about the City Council and CUSD candidates forums.
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Banned in Orland
Could a play warning of the dangers of teen suicide lead to a copycat suicide? School officials believe so—and for that reason stopped the Orland High production of Tim Milhorn’s drama.
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Councilwoman fighting the charge
Mary Flynn pleads not guilty in DUI case. Pretrial hearing comes next month.
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Wildlife facility told to move or close
Frustrated county supervisors gave the Kirshner Wildlife Foundation a clear choice: Move or we’ll shut you down.
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Burkland’s new deputy is a captain
Police Capt. John Rucker will take over as assistant city manager after a few months’ transition period, when Dennis Beardsley takes off the interim cap.
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Who’s ready to vote?
Butte County’s registration numbers, by city and party.
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North State ice age
Mount Shasta’s seven glaciers are growing while elsewhere others are melting. Climb and see this climate change anomaly for yourself.
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Turbine farms get a second wind
A new study suggests certain birds run higher risks of fatal collisions with spinning blades, which could help with siting.
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Dark year coming?
The NextGen Energy Council forecasts blackouts and brownouts in 2009, particularly if summertime temperatures rise and reserve margins keep falling.
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Gray wolf re-listed
Reversing a move by the Bush administration, a federal court ruling restores protection of the endangered species.
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Erosion gut-check
Take stock of your soil after the first rainfall of fall—if shoring is in order, the Butte County Resource Conservation District has some sage advice.
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End pot prohibition
The way to stop patch pirates from stealing medical marijuana is not to abolish Prop 215, but to decriminalize pot.
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Haven’t we seen this before?
For the third time in four years, voters are being asked to limit minors’ access to abortion. Vote no on Proposition 4.
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Cast a humane vote for Prop 2
Modest reform would make a big difference for animals in California’s factory farms.
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Letters for October 9, 2008
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
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Well-built career
The head of Chico’s Building Division is one unusual woman.
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Art at work
Secret sculptor unmasked: Twas that book proofreader in the geography department cubicle.
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Fabulous forums
Who was great—and who as grating—in the League of Women Voters’ debates.
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Darker end of the spectrum
Christina Aranguren dials down the color in current show at the Chico Municipal Building.
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Art Towns California
John Villani’s latest book includes nine pages on our fair Chico.
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Spam Allstars
Infectious Afro-Cuban and Caribbean beats that’ll rock your pants off.
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The Jesus and Mary Chain
Scottish brothers’ rarities highlight their early days of boredom and arrogance.
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Carla Bruni
France’s first lady executive-branches out on her exquisite third album.
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One more round
Life is a constant road trip with traditional Irish/punk rockers Flogging Molly.
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Not just gym grub
Henri tries the healthy and tasty food at Grilla Bites inside In Motion Fitness.
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The new Old West
Entertaining western genre update by director/co-screenwriter Ed Harris.
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Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
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