Issue: February 24, 2011
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The killing in Joe’s Tamale Parlor
Remembering the only Chico police officer to give his life in the line of duty: Carleton J. Bruce.
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Cultivation controversy
Discussion of proposed marijuana ordinance brings Butte County residents out of the cities, towns and hills.
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Learning from the dead
Forensic anthropologist Turhon Murad, a retired Chico State professor, uncovers secrets of the dead.
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Two schools in one
Inspire School of the Arts and Sciences set to move onto Chapman Elementary campus in fall of 2012.
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Water districts get cold feet
Local water districts back out of the Bureau of Reclamation’s long-term project.
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More info on Chico murder
Police say José Barajas Sánchez was shot to death in an apartment before being dumped under a bridge.
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Gangs and guns
Chico police arrest two gang members for firearm possession the day after another one gets 10 years in prison.
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Hilderbrand moves on
Chico Peace and Justice Center seeks replacement for outgoing Director Sue Hilderbrand.
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Jerry Brown goes after ‘S.W.A.G.’
First it was cell phones and state cars. Now Gov. Brown is going after coffee mugs and key chains.
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Holistic range management at Big Bluff Ranch
How one family’s sustainable rangeland practices led them to preserve their ranch forever.
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Chico’s street lights switch to LED
Grant allows city of Chico to retrofit 1,100 street lights with LED technology.
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Cement company slammed with fines
EPA hits one of nation’s largest cement producers with Clean Air Act fines.
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Orphaned bear cub returns home
Last orphaned California black bear of 2010 returns to forest after rehabilitation.
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Recycled-jewelry designer honored in Philly
Eco-friendly jewelry designer gets top honor; GRUB workshops coming up.
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DIY projects with a purpose
ReadyMade magazine’s tips on DIY reuse projects.
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Power play in Wisconsin
It’s not about the budget, it’s about destroying the unions.
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Life in the ‘Goldilocks zone’
Meditate on this: Recent discoveries suggest there are millions of potentially life-friendly planets.
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Appreciating Bidwell Park
Take care of the park, and the same oak groves that shaded grizzly bears watching John Bidwell will support wildlife enjoyed by your great-grandchildren.
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Letters for February 24, 2011
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
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Toy story, Chico-style
Chuck Shelton waxes on about Hot Wheels and Star Wars posters he sells at his collectables store.
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Bits and pieces
Mark Herrera, Jim Nielsen and the pot busts that have gone bust (maybe).
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StoryCorps partners with KZFR community radio
Chico tells its stories to StoryCorps.
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The Low Anthem
Another ‘solemnly beautiful’ offering from The Low Anthem.
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Allen Bailey and the Harlem Gospel Choir
Harlem Gospel Choir’s 25th anniversary.
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Henri’s got class
Henri Bourride’s adventures in cooking class at Ramekins Cooking School in Sonoma.
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A rogue’s tale
Strong ensemble and Paul Giamatti’s Golden Globe performance save Barney’s Version.
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Neeson’s gone crazy in Unknown
Liam Neeson plays a man who knows who he is—or, at least he thinks he does.
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 8 Motion Comic
Fox returns Buffy to television; promptly bitch slaps fans.
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