Issue: April 16, 2009
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Catch and release
The Parolee Substance Abuse Program at Folsom seeks to rehabilitate, not incarcerate.
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Of Nuldoids and Oidenoids
Russ Woody is a Chico State grad who’s had a successful career as a TV writer and producer … which he chucked to write a fantasy novel. What gives?
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Stairways to health
As the members of Club Stairways prepare for the grand opening, they rejoice over their new, supportive gathering place.
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Controversial speaker inspires cheers, jeers
Norman Finkelstein brings his pro-Palestinian views to Chico State and challenges those daring to disagree.
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Supervisors tentatively rezone much of Butte County
In a controversial move, the Board of Supervisors abolishes the agricultural zones that covered much of the county and creates a single new one in their place.
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High-tech center planned for Oroville
A consortium led by the Hignell Development Group is set to go public on Thursday (April 16) with big plans for a business and research park in north Oroville.
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Mechoopda’s day in court
Casino project moves forward after a U.S. judge rules against Butte County.
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Salmon season dead—again
Once again, record-low numbers of salmon adults returned to the Sacramento River system to spawn.
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Where your tax money goes
Now that you’ve paid your taxes, perhaps you’d like to know where your money is going.
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Laying down for Earth Day
Daniel Dancer returns to Chico for a distinct photo shoot, Art of the Sky.
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Benevolence and bacon
Rancher, author and environmentalist Nicolette Hahn Niman shows the horrors of factory farms and the value of sustainable ranching.
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Smelt dealt a bad blow
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service denies protections for longfin smelt.
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Grist goes agro
Popular environmental Web site makes the point that every day should be Earth Day.
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Bridging the gap
Some framing techniques can increase insulation, and therefore increase a building’s energy-efficiency.
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Earth-friendliest auto (or is it?)
World Green Car award goes to Honda FCX Clarity, but does its hydrogen fueling eclipse its zero emissions?
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Save our libraries
Butte County is cutting one of its most vital services. Before library services get gutted any futher, supervisors should give citizens a vote on funding.
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Support your shelter
Butte Humane Society officials have seen their makeover momentum derailed. Help get their effort back on track.
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Be open to give peace a chance
Nonviolent Communication helps resolve problems big and small, from our local communities to the Middle East and beyond.
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Letters for April 16, 2009
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
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Blue-ribbon kid
Darin Tietz infuses the Chico Science Fair with vitamin C.
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You are welcome
Editor appreciates input—letters and pitches alike.
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A shpadoinkle night
Trey Parker’s spoof of Western musicals is perfect fit for Blue Room Late Nites.
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Resident Evil 5
DOA zombies leave you better off Left 4 Dead.
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Replate.org
Can’t finish your lunch? Leave it for the next guy.
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Soldiering on
Queensrÿche releases American Soldier concept album and strikes out to share it with the world live.
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Neighborhood king
Big portions of traditional fare at family-run Mexican restaurant El Rey.
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Disjointed mess
The typically glowing Seth Rogen is just OK in this joke of a movie.
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Dragonblah
Evolution of a bad movie, with an ironic bright spot: Real World alumna Jamie Chung.
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Adventureland
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
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