Issue: May 28, 2009
Both Memorial Day and Chico State commencement have come and gone (not in that order). With high school graduations following, summertime is pretty much upon us. Thus, it’s time for the CN&R’s Summer Guide. This year, we’ve decided to issue a challenge: complete 20 tasks, and along with the experience from that, you could appear in the CN&R ... and maybe win a bike! Meanwhile, Arts Editor Jason Cassidy previews the music festivals coming up across the North State. This week also marks the launch of a new publication focusing on local business, which on the surface might seem a stretch, except that the CN&R is, in fact, a local business, so we have some know-how in that regard. Of the various other offerings, may I recommend: Juan-Carlos Selznick’s review of the new Night at the Museum film, Ryan Laine’s story about the Pacific “garbage patch” and an editorial and a column that might draw some letters. (Oh, there’s always Letters ...) Happy reading!Evan Tuchinsky, Editor
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Chapter and verse
Archbishop Vincent Quaresima and Father Josh Wise of Chico’s Old Catholic church, Saint Catherine of Siena Parish, preach the Gospel—and the law.
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Down but not out
Chico-area supporters of gay marriage rally to oppose the state Supreme Court decision on Proposition 8—and look to the future.
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Gearing up for the bicycling big time
Gearing up to snag a stage of the 2010 Amgen Tour of California.
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New Era Mine’s lawyers want off the case
Just weeks before the all-important CEQA hearing on the New Era Mine, the operators’ attorneys have said they want off the case.
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TANC in the tank—again
The prospect of a 500 KV transmission line in their back yards has Northern Californians worried.
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New tenant for Gottschalks store?
The Chico Mall anchor site may have an occupant.
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Torres Shelter gets new chief
After nearly a year without a leader, the Chico homeless house has a new director: Brad Montgomery.
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Honey, we shrunk the doctors!
For years, Medi-Cal provider fees have failed to keep up with costs, and now California is ranked 47th nationally.
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Ocean, interrupted
How single-use plastics are littering the ocean and disrupting the food web.
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Fabulous photos, students
High school students excel in plant-photography contest.
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Hang in there, tiger
State and federal agencies consider protections for native tiger salamanders.
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More miles, please
Obama policy increases automotive fuel efficiency.
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Three years of drought
Mike Pembroke, Chico’s Cal Water director, offers some water-saving tips.
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Lessons from the election
Was the rejection of Propositions 1A-1E an anti-tax vote? Not necessarily.
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Supervisors err with air of superiority
Mechoopda tribal chairman laments the lost opportunity that Butte County’s lawsuit represents.
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Letters for May 28, 2009
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
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Doggie delights
Through Ace’s Cakes, Carin Hilgeman offers delectable treats to canine Chicoans.
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Friends or frenemies?
If you love Bidwell Park but not the group who’s speaking for it, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to be.
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Fanning the flame
One of the nation’s leading poetic voices performs at Summertime Invitational Poetry Slam.
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Less: Accomplishing More by Doing Less
Less is definitely more.
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Festival season
Summer festival season hits northern California.
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Playing with history
It’s light fun as notable historical figures come to life.
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Terminator Salvation
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
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Angels & Demons
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
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Ready for a challenge?
We’ve got a list of 20 things—do as many as you can by summer’s end, and qualify for a prize and publicity (and have fun to boot!)
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Small shift can create big ripples
Independent businesses and the communities they serve stand to gain from the 10% Shift campaign championed by Jessica Rios of Think Local, Chico!
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Our business (tab) plan
What you can expect from our new monthly publication, and why we’re doing it.
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What’s the forecast?
Dan Ripke of the Center for Economic Development sees encouraging signs for Butte County, though we’re not out of the woods yet.
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Circle of livelihood
Business people across Butte County buy into the Shop Local movement.
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Waste not, want not
Simple steps for saving energy, supplies and money.
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Local foodie
As interim general manager of Chico Natural Foods, Liza Tedesco embodies Shop Local.
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