Issue: February 03, 2011
Get ready to rock!
It's time for the CN&R's annual issue highlighting some of the coolest new bands in Chico. If you haven't heard of Ruby Hollow or Shivaree, don't despair--we've got you covered. We've even provided links to their sites so you can get music samples along with more photos and info on each group. Right on!
In other news: Aaron Rodgers is truly the talk of the town these days, and he took the time to talk to CN&R contributor Vic Cantu before his Super Bowl appearance Sunday. Read on. There's also an interview with former 49er Jeff Stover, who talks about the dangers of football (and his love of the sport). No, this isn't a sports issue--there's updated info on the recent shooting near campus, and the cops finger a suspect in the stabbing of Joseph Igbineweka. We have a feature on recycled bicycles and columnist Anthony Peyton Porter waxes philosophical after a weekend at the Snow Goose Festival.
Read on!
Meredith J. Graham, Managing Editor
(Yes, I'm the same Meredith as you're used to, just with a new last name--and a ring!)
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Bonus bands
A quick look at seven more Chico bands making sound waves in ’11.
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Everybody loves Aaron Rodgers
Chico is nuts about hometown hero Rodgers leading his Green Bay team to the Super Bowl.
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Change of heart
Andy Holcombe switches his vote from Sor Lo to Bob Evans, ending a stalemate and hopefully the political rancor surrounding the appointment to the council.
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Jeff Stover on the dangers of football
After ‘27 or 28’ surgeries, 49er great still loves the game.
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Another scammer admits guilt
Orland resident Shane Burreson pleads guilty in Chico mortgage-fraud case that earned national headlines.
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Impasse over
Chico Police Officers Association and the city of Chico agree on a contract after a nearly monthlong deadlock.
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Downtown shooting becomes murder
Chico police say the man who died was involved in the gun battle, and the second injured man is a known gang member.
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Attempted murderer wanted
Police name the suspect in the stabbing of former A.S. President Joseph Igbineweka, asking for the public’s help to locate him.
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Facebook revolution
Recent political uprisings make use of social networking.
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Cycle recycler
Johnny “Farmer John” Aguiar is the man when it comes to bicycle recycling in Chico.
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California sprouts green jobs
Report reveals Sacramento region is leading way in green-job creation.
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Bye-bye, standard light bulbs
California jump-starts nation’s effort to phase out standard 100-watt bulbs.
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Healthful food … at Wal-Mart?
Superstore announces five-year plan to cut salts, fats and sugars on shelves.
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Broom wars
Help eradicate the invasive broom plant; plus, Taco Bell battle heats up.
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Super Bowl party, eco-style
How to make your game-day bash extra green.
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Brown’s budget is nasty but necessary
Republicans need to come up with $25 billion in cuts or get out of the way.
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Egypt’s Facebook revolution
Upheavals in Middle East show power of Internet and social media.
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Lament of a lifelong Bears fan
What does a Chicago native do when her adopted town has Packermania?
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Letters for February 3, 2011
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
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‘You can do it’
As a wellness coach, Kendra Perry encourages her clients to become their best selves.
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Delivering Happiness
Zappos.com, a fun and successful company.
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Written in song
Country songwriting legend Rodney Crowell pens first memoir.
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From Hamburg to Belgium
Burgers and Brew meets your beef and beer needs.
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Very blue indeed
Film chronicles one relationship’s beginning and ending.
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Directorial coup
127 Hours very well could have been a bore. At Danny Boyle’s hand, however, it comes to life.
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No Strings Attached
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
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The Mechanic
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
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