Issue: April 07, 2011
Dream Job
Mike Bagwell came up with a creative way to make money doing what he loves,
and all he needs is his ukulele, his bike and a few good songs. Mike shares
his adventures with CN&R readers in this week's feature story--we assure
you, it's a fun ride.
In other news: We now have a health section! That's right, starting today, we'll be offering a news story, tips and briefs all related to health. This week's story focuses on the volunteers at Shalom Free Clinic and at Oroville's Southside farmers' market who practice "guerilla health care," offering free services to those who need it.
In even more news: Local politicians and medi-pot proponents hash out the realities of a two-dispensary limit in Chico; we interview Bela Fleck in advance of his Chico performance, as well as a guy who walked a slack-line across the canyon in Bidwell Park.
And, finally, I hope to see all of you at the Graduate on Saturday for the CAMMIES (Chico Area Music Awards) kick-off party. Doors open at 7 p.m., $5 cover, to benefit Inspire School of Arts and Sciences. Check out www.newsreview.com/cammies for more info.
Until next week,
Meredith J. Graham, managing editor
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Have ukulele, will travel
He can sing. He can play the uke. He’s in business.
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The great duopoly debate
Chico politicians and medical-marijuana proponents weigh two-dispensary limit.
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Contemplation and good citizenship
Want to change the world? Mindfulness is a good tool.
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Dirty jobs
Chico City Council OKs plan to increase sewer fees and agrees to discuss setting a policy on how to fill council vacancies.
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Where’s HEAP when they need it?
Unfunded energy-assistance program leaves hundreds of locals in limbo.
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César Chávez Day: an excuse to party
College students account for a majority of arrests on the holiday in honor of the late labor-rights leader.
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General plan countdown
Chico’s updated document goes to a final vote Tuesday.
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Mayors say no to Measure A
Mayor Ann Schwab and crew voice strong opposition to a ballot measure to move the date of City Council elections from November to June.
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California’s bottom-of-the-barrel pupil-staff ratios
How low can they go?
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Straight from the pasture
Chico’s Wookey Ranch uses humane, organic, sustainable practices to raise livestock.
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Science professors earn props
Chico State science instructors earn national recognition for innovative methods.
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South-Atlantic spill slimes birds
Cargo-ship oil-spill in South Atlantic Ocean oils rare penguin population.
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Rhino poaching on the rise
Poaching gangs increase as rhino horns surpass value of gold.
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Conscious meat-eating
Humane animal-husbandry and the ‘15% Steak Rule’; also, what we mean when we say “sustainability.”
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Spring sense: Fun (and safety) in the sun
Tips for outdoor safety.
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Guerrilla health care
A growing guerrilla health-care movement is working to bring medical care to those in need.
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Feeling sick? Facebook it!
Study shows more Americans turning to social media for health-related advice.
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Walgreens in hot water
Customers file suit against Walgreens for allegedly selling their private information.
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Paradise hospital CEO moves on
Wayne Ferch, president and CEO of Feather River Hospital, takes another job.
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Jobs first, deficit second
Tea Party budget cuts are too much at this time.
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Herger supports privatizing Medicare
Wally Herger’s support for a proposal to privatize Medicare shows where his loyalties lie.
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Wally Herger fails to protect our water
Kowtows to cronies, surrenders best protection tool.
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Letters for April 7, 2011
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
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Don’t look down
One student slack-lines across Upper Bidwell Park’s canyon.
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What to do with Pugh’s mural?
John Pugh’s mural Academe is artistic trickiness, but now it’s become politically tricky.
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Big themes, small stage
Christopher Shinn’s Pulitzer-nominated Dying City at the Blue Room Theatre.
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Name the Day!
Soulster John Németh’s third Blind Pig offering.
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Bela Fleck, Edgar Meyer and Zakir Hussain
New, beautiful music with banjo, tabla and stand-up bass.
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‘Techno-humanistic fantasy’
Source Code is a ‘techno-humanistic fantasy’ … with a love story.
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Sucker Punch
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
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