Issue: December 23, 2010
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Sweet-Grass Christmas
A holiday tale from local writer Zu Vincent.
This article was published on 12.23.10
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Chico filmmaker stuck in France
Gerard Ungerman has been in the United States for 20 years, but a technicality could bar him from re-entry for the next decade.
This article was published on 12.23.10
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Ready, set, grow
The Chico City Council finally approves residential medical-marijuana cultivation ordinance.
This article was published on 12.23.10
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Rough lesson
Businessman Dave Maurer recalls his decade-long nightmare, warning others to be wary of embezzlement.
This article was published on 12.23.10
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Market dodges a bullet
Chico Certified Farmers Market won’t face a fee increase—for now.
This article was published on 12.23.10
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Rough day for CPD
Distraught woman shoots herself in front of Chico police officers.
This article was published on 12.23.10
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Police make DNA hit in Igbineweka knifing
Break in A.S. president assault case.
This article was published on 12.23.10
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Health insurance costs skyrocket
Paying through the nose for health insurance? You’re not alone.
This article was published on 12.23.10
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Find a friend
As the Butte Humane Society wraps up one holiday campaign, it works on another to find homes for an increasing number of cats.
This article was published on 12.23.10
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Are pikas in peril?
Scientists scour Lassen Park and other regions in a quest to learn how climate change affects the creatures.
This article was published on 12.23.10
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Brewery snags another green stamp
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company gets noticed for changes in transportation.
This article was published on 12.23.10
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Wind projects at a standstill
Federal government is forced to suspend fast-track permits for wind projects.
This article was published on 12.23.10
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Cancun climate talks end
Countries move forward in Cancun after last year’s failed talks in Copenhagen.
This article was published on 12.23.10
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Sierra Nevada Brewery gets top EPA honor
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. named Green Business of the Year by EPA.
This article was published on 12.23.10
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A historic civil-rights vote
A historic civil-rights vote: Homosexuals will soon be able to join the military openly.
This article was published on 12.23.10
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Don’t shoot your school board members
Don’t shoot your school board members: They’re the good guys.
This article was published on 12.23.10
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Reforming child removal
Butte County has state’s second-worst rate of taking children from their families.
This article was published on 12.23.10
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Letters for December 23, 2010
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
This article was published on 12.23.10
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Yo-yo phenom
Spencer Nelson, at just 8 years old, is in the national spotlight.
This article was published on 12.23.10
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Backs to the Wahl
Who will replace the councilman come January?
This article was published on 12.23.10
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Painter of night lights
Paradise artist Frank Wilson brings the stars inside.
This article was published on 12.23.10
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Vincent Herring & Earth Jazz
Former Chico jazz saxophonist on a funk-jazz kick.
This article was published on 12.23.10
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Christmas With the Puppini Sisters
Something fresh for the Christmas soundtrack.
This article was published on 12.23.10
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Mystic Roots Band
Former Chico reggae band releases new disc, plus documentary DVD.
This article was published on 12.23.10
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And a funky New Year’s
Percussion-heavy L.A. funk band Orgone rings in the new year in Chico.
This article was published on 12.23.10
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Punch brothers
Mixed bag of performances in biopic of turbulent life of two boxing brothers.
This article was published on 12.23.10
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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
This article was published on 12.23.10
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How Do You Know
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
This article was published on 12.23.10
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The Tourist
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
This article was published on 12.23.10