Issue: December 09, 2010
The little station that could
In South Oroville, the El Medio fire station is a community hub of activity. CN&R contributor Evan Tuchinsky took time to get to know the chief and others who make the station such a special place. Its future is uncertain, however, despite the willingness of everyone involved to work for little more than the satisfaction of serving the community.
In other news: A local pediatrician lends a hand in a remote community in the Himalayas; Henri Bourride mixes up some holiday drinks; and a local man decorates T-shirts with dirt--yes, dirt.
Thanks for reading!
Meredith J. Cooper, managing editor
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The little station that could
When it comes to public service, no agency beats South Oroville’s El Medio Fire District.
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Farmers at the firehouse
Station hosts only year-round farmers’ market in Oroville.
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Bringing health care to the Himalayas
A Chico doctor’s journey to the top of the world—and the mission that resulted.
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Going wild
Local game wardens star in National Geographic’s new reality TV show Wild Justice.
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Fresh face on the dais
Mark Sorensen is sworn into his post on the Chico City Council during an odd meeting.
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Business blues
Longtime local hairdresser Annie Buck gets booted during busy holiday season.
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Shooting at the drive-in
A 72-year-old man is arrested for attempted robbery and assault with a deadly weapon at Big Al’s Drive In.
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Beware the parking citation
City of Chico fine increased by three bucks, making it $28.
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Big game ahead
Paradise native Jeff Maehl and the Oregon Ducks are headed to the national championship.
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Joblessness increases
Federal figures show the unemployment rate is on the rise.
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Holiday greenings
Chico horticulturist shows how to make fragrant holiday decorations from the garden.
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Supplements are superfluous?
Recent study says Vitamin D and calcium supplements may be unnecessary.
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Rotary chips in for clean water
Chico Sunrise Rotary donates $2,000 to Panama water project.
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Bluefin-tuna boycott
Center for Biological Diversity asks consumers to boycott endangered fish.
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Community cycling cooperative
Starting a bike co-op, helping HELP and dormant spray for fruit trees.
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Christmas trees: Dead, fake or alive?
Is your Christmas tree alive?
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Get a grip on pot
Chico City Council needs to remember that a medical-cannabis ordinance is a land-use issue.
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Congrats are in order
Meet the new mayor, same as the old mayor.
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Writing shouldn’t be a punishment
So let’s stop using it as one.
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Letters for December 9, 2010
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
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Dirty designer
David Rivers created shirts made with dirt—and they’re a hit!
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Is California a basket case?
Not at all, these commentators say.
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Secret journey
The Third Floor recounts Judi Loren-Grace’s time at a home for pregnant teens.
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The Irresistible Henry House
What happens when a “practice baby” grows up?
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Good vibrations
Tuvan throat singers lend their dynamic vocals to Béla Fleck tour.
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Get in the spirit
Henri mixes up some favorite holiday drinks.
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Hunting party
Fair Game relives Bush administration’s outing of CIA agent Valerie Plame.
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Love and Other Drugs
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
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