Issue: May 07, 2009
Welcome to the first CN&R electronic newsletter! I’ll be coming to you each week in this spot with a quick note exclusively for cyber-subscribers. Most of the time, I’ll highlight some of my favorite things in the issue -- the table of contents below is comprehensive, which I know can be synonymous with daunting, so I’ll give you a sampling of selections. Take the cover story package this week -- the topic of college seniors looking for work might not have a direct tie to your life, but you may want to check out the sidebar (written by yours truly) featuring a forecast of the local economy, which impacts everyone. So does the upcoming election, with a collection of propositions that I knew far less about until reading Robert Speer’s news story (plus the Editorial, which we talked about but he wrote. True confession there ...) If all that sounds too dense, I also wrote a review of X-Men Origins: Wolverine and Christine LaPado profiled fashionistas. Oh, one last thing: We’ve launched a blog, which I explain in my column. Wow, that’s a lot about my own stories! Don’t worry, I won’t be ego-trippin’ every week; I’ll share the love. Thanks for subscribing, and happy reading!Evan Tuchinsky, Editor
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Graduation bleaker
With just weeks to go before commencement, the state of the economy has seniors particularly stressed. There are jobs out there, but landing them requires real work.
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Nabbing that first job
Professionalism is key, from résumé to interview attire.
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How bad off are we?
Center for Economic Development’s director, Dan Ripke, sees encouraging signs for Butte County, but we’re not out of the woods yet.
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What not to include on your résumé
From spelling mistakes to being long-winded—some things to avoid.
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A mess of measures
What do you get when a dysfunctional California Legislature compromises on a state budget deal? The need to finish lawmakers’ job for them.
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A store like no other
The ILP store is staffed by foster kids and serves people in need. No money required.
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Israeli activist says peace is possible
Natan Sharansky speaks at Chico State, offering ideas of freedom from fundamentalism and dictatorships.
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Living with Crohn’s disease
A Chico teenager hopes to shed light on the little understood but extremely painful “bathroom disease” known as Crohn’s.
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Other budget shoe drops
After slashing county spending by several million dollars, the Board of Supervisors is faced with needing to cut even more.
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No swine flu in Butte—yet
County public health officials have mobilized and gone into high gear to combat an outbreak that hasn’t gotten here.
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Epis ordered back to slammer
Medical marijuana cultivator Bryan Epis’ roller-coaster ride through the judicial system takes a downward plunge.
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Tax elation?
Bay Area counties top state’s income ranking, but local regions aren’t so forturnate.
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Keeping a promise
Richard Roth brings healthful eating and living to underserved Chico and Oroville neighborhoods.
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Solar-array hooray
PG&E issues Sierra Nevada Brewery a $2 million rebate for its solar array.
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World leaders uniting?
Hillary Clinton looks to other countries to join the fight against global warming.
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Rockfish on the rocks?
NOAA seeks Endangered Species Act protections for three overfished rockfish species.
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Toilet talk
Lori Brown has a lot to say about water wasted during flushing.
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What’s your global footprint?
An interactive Web quiz from the Global Footprint Network will help you see how much of an impact you’re making on the planet.
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Vote ‘yes’ on all but one
As messy and complicated as the measures on the May 19 ballot are, they do represent a legislative compromise and deserve voters’ support—with one exception.
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The people vs. health insurance
We can’t cure what’s ailing the health-care system in this country without changing the regimen.
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Letters for May 7, 2009
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
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Music for the people
Ben Beckman brings popular music to underprivileged youth. The best part—they’re learning to make it themselves.
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Sustaining dialogue
Putting my company’s Web resources where my mouth is, the launch of the Butte County green blog North State of Sustainability. Plus, the departure of Christy Pryde, the “why won’t it just go away?!?” of disc golf and a call for civility.
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Community threads
GreenDot, Chikoko, Three Sixty Ecotique and BOHO lead Chico’s energetic locally grown fashion movement.
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Jorma Kaukonen
Hot Tuna founder releases solo all-acoustic collection.
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Dr. Yes! and the Soulgazers
Dr. Yes! delivers a relaxed, emotional new album.
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Mighty steps
Wild Oak Music Group is the jewel of Chico State’s Music Industry program.
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Bottomless noodle bowl
Chan Pheng’s Mandarin Cuisine: a Chico favorite.
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Strange mutations
The backstory of Wolverine is exciting (if telegraphed and a little spotty) superhero fun.
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The Soloist
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
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