Issue: April 09, 2009
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To China, with smiles
Dr. Ray Yip of Chico talks about the overseas outreach Alliance for Smiles, which took him to a Chinese village to help repair kids’ cleft palates.
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Growing up fast
For a residential student at Chico State, it costs no more to study abroad than to attend school here, so why not travel? Those who have call it a fun, challenging way to step out of one’s comfort zone.
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Eco-group: Delta system ‘most endangered’
National conservation group American Rivers confirms what most Californians already have known: The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and its rivers are sick unto death.
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Flood of money, floods of water
Chico City Council members hear how government giveth and the government taketh away.
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Butte County’s disappearing libraries
Memo from outgoing director Derek Wolfgram outlines the side-effect of budget cuts—namely, a 71 percent reduction in hours.
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Truly local health care
Community group gets OK to regain control of Biggs-Gridley Memorial Hospital.
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Why not a pot store?
A Chico council member wants to make medical marijuana more available, not less.
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Get your financial priorities straight
The five most important things on your budget.
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Butte Humane aims high
The hundreds of supporters who came by the shelter during Zootoo.com’s visit must’ve paid off—BHS made it to the contest’s top 10.
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Fruits of their labor
Earth-conscious Common Vision spreads sustainability message through its musical Fruit Tree Tour.
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Biodiesel blocked by enviros?
Conservation group concerned about proposed biodiesel operations near San Francisco Bay.
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Jaguar justice
Federal officials investigate the death of what could be America’s last wild jaguar.
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Bags on the ballot
Seattle residents will vote this summer on whether they should pay for plastic bags.
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Interior eco-decorating
Creating a sustainable workplace takes some thinking inside the box.
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Keeping kids green
Helping childcare providers stay green with eco-health checklist.
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The party’s over
It can be difficult to see the silver lining behind all the dark economic clouds. But it’s there, if we have eyes to see.
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This is Public Health …
From prevention to intervention to information, a single county department helps make many people healthier.
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Letters for April 9, 2009
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
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CPA’s double life
When he’s not knee-deep in tax season, John Burge is out in nature, knee-deep in artifacts.
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As time goes by
The more things change in Chico, the more things stay the same … or at least close to the same number …
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Looking up
Chico’s Interstellar Studios creates PBS documentary, 400 Years of the Telescope.
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Roy Rogers
Slide-guitar stud releases first disc for Blind Pig Records.
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Rollin’ on
Songwriting legend JJ Cale releases new album and stops to share his tunes at the Paradise Performing Arts Center.
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CAMMIES: Folk/Acoustic, Punk, Rock/Pop
Catch these talented nominees during the last week of showcases.
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Olive county, USA
Butte and Glenn counties home to many producers of extra virgin olive oil.
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High-road lowbrow
Superbad’s Greg Mottola returns with another smart, coming-of-age comedy.
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Monsters vs. Aliens
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
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Ways to get through these perilous times
The CN&R’s Recession Survival Guide.
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Try livin’ like our grandparents
Venerable Chicoans share their stories of growing up during the Great Depression—hard-knock-life lessons that echo in our current recession.
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Dear prudence
When money is tight, it only makes sense to scale back. Let your excesses show you the way.
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Communal living
Embrace the spirit of the Sixties—and Chico—by reaching out, pooling resources and sharing burdens.
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Get praise instead of a pink slip
Squeaky wheels don’t always get greased; sometimes, they get discarded. Here’s advice from an H.R. professional on how to keep your job off the chopping block.
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Cutting hours, not people
Learn about the state’s Work Sharing Program—the jobs it saves may just include your own.
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Which jobs are safe(r)
Facing unemployment? Check out these lines of work that tend to be recession-resistant if not recession-proof.
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The new deal
If you’re in a deep hole, you may well find your bank and landlord will help you dig out.
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Help is on the way
If you need it, Butte County probably has it. Here is a list of resources at your disposal.
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Want somethin’? Got somethin’? Let’s trade!
Craigslist and Freecycle bring bartering into the 21st century—with Chicoans capitalizing.
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Money on the side
From helping neighbors with projects to starting a home business, opportunities for income-generating ventures abound.
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You can do it!
Got a lingering chore at home or in the garden? Before automatically hiring someone, think about trying a do-it-yourself solution.
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