Issue: December 04, 2008
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A Chico playlist
CN&R picks five to watch in the local music scene.
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Strength in numbers
The artists of the Around Town Collective have cultivated a vibrant mini-scene within Chico’s music community.
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Gone in 13 seconds
Chico band to watch: Black Hole of Calcutta.
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Next big pop thing
Paradise band to watch: Kevin Reid Project.
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Taking the long view
Facing the likelihood of further budget cuts, Chico State University President Paul Zingg hopes legislators don’t make penny-wise, pound-foolish decisions about higher education.
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Disc golfers tee off on council decision
If networking and the Internet can get Barack Obama elected president of the United States, certainly they can get disc golf restored to Upper Bidwell Park.
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Holocaust survivor speaks out
Renee Firestone tells her story to remind others of the horrors of Auschwitz.
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Mayor Schwab and the ‘bridge to nowhere’
After the pomp and circumstance of swearing-in night, the Chico City Council approves the specter-raising Southwest Chico Neighborhood Plan.
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Enloe, union reach tentative agreement
After four long years, Enloe’s service workers finally have a tentative contract agreement with the hospital.
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The cool toys
Toy Wishes Magazine releases holiday Hot Dozen toys list.
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Sowing the seeds of ‘lovegardens’
Author Andrew McLeod, swinging through Chico next week, sings the praises of urban co-op gardening and the church’s place in them.
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Farmers laud protection of the Greenline
Chico City Council members keep ag land in production with their decision-making for updating the general plan.
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Tuna catastrophe
Environmentalists say new bluefin tuna quotas could devastate the already struggling species.
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East Coast whale watch
Atlantic mariners are warned to steer clear of critically endangered right whales during the species’ annual migration.
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Local farm feeds families
Pyramid Farms donates produce sales to Heifer International, aiding the needy internationally.
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Dueling standards
Sustainable Space columnist Lori Brown gives the scoop on two green-building energy standards.
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Earth-friendly Christmas trees
Skip the lot and head to your local nursery for a living tree.
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Cutting doesn’t cut it
Republicans in the Legislature need to step up and tell us how to slash $28 billion from the state budget—that, or accept that tax hikes are needed.
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Confidence man
He’s not in charge yet, but President-elect Barack Obama is already making us feel more hopeful about the future.
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It’s only right to give the left some air time
Radio stations like KPAY should re-enact the Fairness Doctrine before Congress does it for them.
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Letters for December 4, 2008
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
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On the ball
The coach of Chico’s indoor soccer team spreads the word about Bigfoot.
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My lunch with Andy III
Before sliding over from the mayoral seat, Holcombe answers questions about the past two years on the Chico City Council.
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Holcombe takes on disc golf
In the wake of the Upper Park decision, ‘My lunch with Andy III’ turns to the controversial vote.
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When it rains …
Avenue 9 Gallery overflows with popular water-themed group show and other ambitious plans.
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Rodrigo y Gabriela
For connoisseurs of fine guitar, this set is vintage.
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The Christmas Jug Band
Dan Hicks and crew’s jazz/blues/folk Christmas collection.
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Son of New Orleans
Young trumpeter Christian Scott is the new face of Crescent City jazz.
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Stir-fry invasion
Hula’s Chinese Bar-B-Q continues to feed Chico with fresh-grilled offerings.
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Epic and melodramatic
Director Baz Luhrmann brings his flair for the over-dramatic to Australia epic.
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Holiday spirit
Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn open the season with laughs and love.
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