Issue: January 21, 2010
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Hard luck and trouble
Three compulsive gamblers share tales of woe and recovery.
This article was published on 01.21.10
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A long, strange trip
For one Chicoan—and those alongside her—a freedom march in the Gaza Strip turns out to be something different altogether.
This article was published on 01.21.10
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Shakeup at Butte Humane Society breeds worry, hope
The outgoing executive director expresses frustrations at how she was fired.
This article was published on 01.21.10
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California meltdown
Another in our biweekly series of quick takes on the unfolding meltdown of the great state of California.
This article was published on 01.21.10
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Old trees and new golf
Council updates tree ordinance, funds disc-golf improvements.
This article was published on 01.21.10
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OMG, bears and lions in the park!
City warns hikers to be on the watch.
This article was published on 01.21.10
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Azavedo makes the Olympic team
Chico High alumna Emily Azavedo will bobsled for the U.S.
This article was published on 01.21.10
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We’ve got candidates!
With filing now open, challengers begin to emerge.
This article was published on 01.21.10
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Toxins down—to 44 million pounds
Lead, ammonia and asbestos are among most common.
This article was published on 01.21.10
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Back to basics
Chico toolmaker David Grau leads a local renaissance of organic gardening.
This article was published on 01.21.10
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Big-box bag ban
Three North State Walmarts are banning free plastic bags at the checkout.
This article was published on 01.21.10
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Haiti had warning
Scientists say they warned Haiti of a massive impending earthquake in 2008.
This article was published on 01.21.10
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Feline defenders
Jaguars promised protection in their native roaming zones in the U.S.
This article was published on 01.21.10
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Sweetheart and the manatee
Impress your animal-lover loved one by adopting a manatee for V-day.
This article was published on 01.21.10
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Good neighbor policy
Helping Haiti makes sense—and is the right thing to do.
This article was published on 01.21.10
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Give Okizu the OK
Camp for kids with cancer needs your vote—now!
This article was published on 01.21.10
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The U.S. and Haiti
America’s role in creating the basket case of the West.
This article was published on 01.21.10
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Letters for January 21, 2010
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
This article was published on 01.21.10
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A life on the streets
Duff and Tara Rausch sleep under a bridge and read voraciously. “We’re not all crackheads,” Duff says.
This article was published on 01.21.10
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Separate is not equal
Will the court decide that marriage equality is a fundamental right?
This article was published on 01.21.10
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Live girls! (Nearly) nude!
Gearhead Tattoo hosts weekly erotic dance nights at Nick’s Night Club.
This article was published on 01.21.10
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The Unnamed
Joshua Ferris’ sophomore novel a darker animal altogether.
This article was published on 01.21.10
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American Rebel: The Life of Clint Eastwood
Author’s credibility in question in Clint Eastwood bio.
This article was published on 01.21.10
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For the love of food
Remembering Alan Watts’ food essay, “Murder in the Kitchen.”
This article was published on 01.21.10
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Road to salvation?
Denzel Washington walks the walk (the very long walk) in post-apocalyptic America.
This article was published on 01.21.10
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Pedro’s oddball universe
More oddball characters and ‘sprawling narrative’ from Pedro Almodóvar.
This article was published on 01.21.10
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Daybreakers
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
This article was published on 01.21.10