Issue: March 26, 2009
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Little libraries, big challenges
Despite their long histories, their importance to their communities, and their vital role supporting American democracy, the county’s small-town libraries are still fighting to survive.
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How popular is the library?
Despite the Internet—or perhaps because of it—library use has been going up in Butte County.
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Chrisman’s crusade
Larry Chrisman is trying to put a stop to illegal off-roading, but it’s hard to go up against a multibillion-dollar industry and a culture of thrill seeking.
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‘We’re not the bad guys’
Chico OB/GYN Leslie Ballard counters backlash from the Enloe midwifery controversy.
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County to shut two fire stations
Staring at a huge budget gap, a torn and divided Butte County Board of Supervisors makes a cut to public safety.
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Enloe’s interim CEO thinks long-term
Mike Wiltermood, who filled in for Debi Yancer after her accident, would like to stay the course now that she’s resigned. In a Q&A, he explains why, and what he forecasts for Chico’s hospital.
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Library director checks out
Leaving cash-strapped Butte County for more flush Santa Clara, Derek Wolfgram creates a vacancy.
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Homeless count in
The numbers are in, along with demographics.
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Shelter gets camera-ready
Butte Humane Society’s Fair Street facility inches closer to Zootoo.com’s million-dollar prize.
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What’s for dinner?
On April Fools’ Day, it could be chicken not-pie.
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Work for Mother Earth
Young people find direction through California Conservation Corps, a state environmental program.
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Salmon saviors
Nature Conservancy spends $14 million to restore historic coho habitat.
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Eyes on Obama
Conservationists hope protections for two species are just the beginning under new administration.
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Bye-bye, birdies?
A new report shows the nation’s bird populations are in a precipitous decline.
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Earth-friendly educational spaces
U.S. Green Building Council’s new initiative focuses on greening schools.
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Pay the eco way
Aiding the Earth is just one positive aspect of paying bills electronically.
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The risks of inclusion
The Chico City Council has committed to writing an inclusionary-zoning ordinance, but it won’t be easy—and it may not be needed.
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Sadness in spring
News that the Ching family from Durham died in a plane crash Sunday darkened an otherwise beautiful day.
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‘Silence makes us all complicit’
Show your opposition to atrocities in China with your voice and your purchasing power.
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Letters for March 26, 2009
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
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Living strong
Local runner Sean Murphy qualifies for the Boston Marathon, raises money for Lance Armstrong Foundation.
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Sarah Jane Olson
A convict’s story offers some food for thought.
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Trickle-down in Jungleland
How best to stimulate the country—direct investment or trickle-down economics? I’ll go with Obama over Reagan …
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Saying it with pictures
Paho Mann’s pictures of junk drawers show how similar people are.
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Beastie Boys
Classic gets re-mastered and re-pressed on vinyl.
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Dent May & His Magnificent Ukulele
Dent May, bringing back the culture of the uke.
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CAMMIES: World, Funk, Metal
The second week of showcases features performances by several of these talented nominees.
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Vintage brews
Sierra Nevada’s Bigfoot barleywine through the ages.
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Visually stunning, mentally stimulating
From the actors to the flashy camera work, it’s hard to look away from Duplicity, which also delivers on the spy-thriller front.
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I Love You, Man
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
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The Last House on the Left
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
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