Issue: January 15, 2009
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Letters to Obama
CN&R readers and community members share their hopes and concerns with the new president.
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Layoffs could have been avoided
The city and its firefighters both wanted a contract that reduced the budget without layoffs, but instead five people lost their jobs. What happened?
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Chico author shares her life story
Helga Ruge’s third book tells the tale of her childhood in Germany, Russia and Romania—with some fiction thrown in.
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Six optimists, one naysayer on city finances
Despite the “trying times,” city officials are positive about Chico—even fiscal contrarian Larry Wahl—at State of the City breakfast.
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‘Boots and Birkenstocks’
Cattle ranchers and environmentalists used to be fierce enemies. Now they’re friends. What happened?
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We like our libraries!
A new community survey shows that county residents are willing to support a small tax hike to support tome homes.
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Haddix has had it
Butte County’s chief administrative officer opts to leave after less than a year and a half.
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Out of wedding game
Chico Peace and Justice Center stops offering wedding ceremonies now that same-sex marriages are illegal.
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Bush didn’t do that badly
According to Gallup, his approval ratings were about average.
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Home on the range
Chet Vogt balances profitability and environmental sustainability at Three Creeks Ranch.
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Canal battle buoyed
Nature Conservancy becomes largest enviro group to back new conveyance system.
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Trashman triumphant
Environmentalist Dave Chameides completes his year-long trash-hording challenge.
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The power of green power
Purchasing clean energy—and renewable-energy certificates—reduces greenhouse gases.
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Recycle those greeting cards
Kids at St. Jude’s Ranch for Children will give new life to your old cards.
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The verdict on Bush
Once again, President Bush has shown that he is unwilling to take responsibility for the failures of his administration.
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A homebody CAO
To replace Brian Haddix, Butte County should look for someone like his predecessor.
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‘Simple in means, rich in ends’
The passing of environmentalist/philosopher Arne Naess serves as a reminder of what matters in life.
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Letters for January 15, 2009
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
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Big time, baby
The native Chicoan returns home with stories of dancing with Beyoncé and the Radio City Rockettes.
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Editor’s letter to Obama
Hopes for the incoming administration with its ‘change we can believe in’paradigm.
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Come dancing
Live music, food and Contra dancing bring Chicoans together.
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Yes We Can!
Action and the impetus to take it come together via 365 Ways to Make America a Better Place.
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Ready to play
Americana/folk crew Make It So releases second CD, Headlights & Hubcaps.
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School fuel
Teriyaki House: No-frills rice dishes and tasty rolls for the college crowd.
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Clint’s world
Clint Eastwood stars, directs and steers throwback action-drama to victory.
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Cynical chick flick
Battle of the Bridezillas strikes sour note.
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