Issue: December 02, 2010
What’s private anymore?
Apparently not much in this age of the Internet, Facebook, online banking and Twittering. In our feature story, we take a look at government policies, targeted advertising and companies who log every site you visit, every key you strike. Pretty scary stuff, if you ask me.
In other news: I finally got a chance to read the search-warrant affidavits for the June raids on medical-marijuana collectives and their owners. What they reveal is very interesting. Also, take a peek at CN&R Editor Robert Speer’s column, in which he talks about infiltrating a local Tea Party meeting. In this week’s Music story, a Q&A divulges the Satanic leanings of Chico band Witchdick; and in the Green Guide, there’s a story about kids at Sherwood Montessori who take food very seriously.
As always, thanks for reading!
Meredith J. Cooper, managing editor
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You are being watched
Eager to protect your online privacy? Guess what: It’s long gone.
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Probable cause?
Unsealing of search-warrant affidavits gives insight into police sting operation on local collectives—and in many cases the evidence appears flimsy.
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On the rise again
CSU students face two tuition hikes in the coming year.
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Fuss about the bus
The public weighs in on the B-line’s routes, asking for changes to the new schedule.
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Councilman Nickell ready to bow out
Chico councilman says he’s leaving ‘on a high note.’
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Suit cites water worries
The Butte Environmental Council files lawsuit for general-plan inadequacies.
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Shootings mar holiday celebration
Chico police investigate apparent gang-related attack on Thanksgiving.
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Cyber-suitor jailed for sex with minor
Internet relationship leads to felony arrest for sex with a minor.
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Americans largely OK with airport security
Poll finds a majority of Americans say new measures are worth it.
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Kids in the kitchen
Sherwood Montessori instructor Richie Hirshen teaches kids about food, from the garden on up.
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Health mag praises Lundberg rice
Lundberg Farms recognized by Women’s Health Magazine for whole-grain rice.
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Bidwell Park not so big after all
Report reveals Bidwell Park is nation’s 26th largest, to many residents’ surprise.
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Lead-based ammo leads to lawsuit
EPA sued over refusal to regulate lead-based ammunition and fishing tackle.
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Living fences and gourmet school-lunches
Making a “living fence,” restoring native valley-oak habitat, and what French school kids eat for lunch.
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Bright lights, big savings
LED holiday lights use far less power—and are much safer.
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Fees and fairness
Proposed farmers’ market rent hike shows city needs a big-picture policy.
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California’s dying GOP
By alienating Latinos it’s committing slow suicide.
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No need for more sugar
The obesity epidemic should be a wake-up call.
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Letters for December 2, 2010
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
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Permanently pretty
Michelle Thau helps everyone—and cancer patients in particular—feel beautiful with permanent makeup.
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Tea and conversation
Tea Partiers angry? Not the ones I met last week.
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Bob Brozman, John McSherry and Dónal O’Connor
Three virtuosos spend six days in studio to create entertaining Six Days in Down.
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Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters
Ronnie Earl is still spreading the love.
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Devil on their side
Grungy duo Witchdick might be the ultimate outlaw band.
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Cooking for Chanukah
Crispy latkes are a traditional holiday treat.
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Speed over substance
Getting revenge, one slimeball at a time.
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
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The Next Three Days
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
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