Issue: November 06, 2008
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Invasion of the land-snatchers
Nonnative plants have taken root in California, and despite efforts to control them, in some parts they reign supreme.
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Quite a collector
Local rancher Lowell Ahart has turned a love of plants into more than a hobby.
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Butte County seeing red
Recent financial data show the global economic meltdown—and California’s budget mess—is wreaking havoc here.
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City’s budget strategy is working
Chico’s city manager and finance director told the council its budget-deficit-reduction strategy is right on target—so far, at least.
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Local Democrats cheered by election results
Butte County Democratic Party members hold their joyous victory celebration in the Big Room this year, with Republicans less joyous at the Holiday Inn.
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The high costs of brain injury
With more and more vets returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with traumatic brain injuries, local agencies are gearing up to help them cope.
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Let the people speak!
Council members agree to stop interrupting speakers, and to other changes in meeting procedures.
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Fire damage? Here’s help
The SBA has declared Butte County a fire disaster area, which means low-interest loans are now available for fire recovery.
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You’re outta here!
The attorney for the Kirshner Wildlife Foundation in Durham didn’t help his cause any when he tried to give the boot to a county supervisor.
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Pass the veggies, please
Healthful snacks—not those packed with sugar—could cut back on childhood obesity.
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Goodbye tri-tip, hello turnips
CN&R sustainability editor Melissa Daugherty gets in touch with her inner veggiehead by ditching meat for 30 days.
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BPA bad for babies
Despite the FDA’s OK, a new study reveals the chemical used in plastic is harmful—especially to children.
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Ridiculous review
Interior Department gives a thumbs-up to Bush’s proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act, despite a hasty review of hundreds of thousands of public comments.
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Good (green) book
HarperOne publishes a sustainable Bible that highlights scripture with an environmental focus.
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Turn sustainable dreams into reality
Brita’s College FilterForGood Eco-Challenge will give five college students the cash to realize their environmental dreams.
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A lot of smoky hot air
New efforts to curb wintertime pollution in Chico are too wishy-washy to do much good.
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Chamber makes a smart move
Resolving a lingering image problem, the Chico Chamber of Commerce’s decision to stop endorsing candidates is a wise one.
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CUSD is out to lunch on frosh policy
The district’s ‘data-driven’ decision regarding Chico High ninth-graders leaving campus defies the data that drove this decision.
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Letters for November 6, 2008
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
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‘If God Wrote a Country Song’
Chicoan Josh Klipp pens a tune that hits No. 1 on Power Source.
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Propaganda police
Pre-election video from the Chico peace officers’ union raises questions that deserve real answers.
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Cinema snacks
Chico State’s University Art Gallery hosts Narrative Shorts film fest.
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Coming Clean: Breaking America’s Addiction to Oil and Coal
Political activist challenges Americans to move past fossil fuels.
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Ingrid Michaelson
It’s nice to want to be OK; too bad she didn’t shoot for better.
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Cold War Kids
Russia is powerful again, and the Cold War Kids are, too.
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The world’s band
L.A.'s Ozomatli brings its world-seasoned groove to the Senator Theatre.
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Now, with cocina
Chico’s favorite taco stand, El Paisa, moves down the road to a new restaurant.
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Next-level noir
While compelling, Changeling falls just short of Clint Eastwood’s best work.
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Filthy, but funny
Kevin Smith makes a (movie about) porno, complete with T&A and plenty of F-bombs.
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RocknRolla
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
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Pride and Glory
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
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