Issue: April 21, 2011
Learning from Ishi
Ishi walked out of the wilderness 100 years ago and into Oroville. His entire Yahi tribe had been killed at the hands of the white settlers in the area, and he became known as the last man to have been born and raised in the wild. To this day, we continue to learn from Ishi, who lived out the remaining five years of his life in San Francisco, being studied by anthropologists. With the annual Ishi Gathering and Seminars coming up in Oroville at the end of this month, it seems a perfect time to reflect on Ishi and all he's taught us.
In other news: Tax Day riles up Tea Partiers, we take a tour of Enloe's hyperbaric chamber, Arts Devo dishes the Chico gossip and we interview rap superstar DJ Quick.
Happy Earth Day, Passover and Easter!
Meredith J. Graham, managing editor
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Ishi’s legacy
A century later, the ‘last wild Indian’ continues to teach us about Native American life, California history and humanity.
This article was published on 04.21.11
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Ishi in the roundabout
Chico chiropractor spearheads visionary project to create Ishi statue in proposed downtown roundabout.
This article was published on 04.21.11
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Tea Party reaches boiling point
Local conservative activists vent their anger and frustrations at annual tax-day event.
This article was published on 04.21.11
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What will be the fate of the mustang?
Chico area advocates worry about the future of America’s iconic wild horses.
This article was published on 04.21.11
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Café Culture catches a break
Council votes to find a way to allow alcohol sales.
This article was published on 04.21.11
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Riding the wind out of Africa
Book in Common author William Kamkwamba inspires Chico with his story of ingenuity.
This article was published on 04.21.11
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Caught with his pants down
Unregistered sex offender charged with indecent exposure in Chico.
This article was published on 04.21.11
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Murder on Sega Lane
Girlfriend arrested in killing of Robert Bauman, local businessman and philanthropist.
This article was published on 04.21.11
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Chico City Council axes campaign ceiling
Donors can give as much as they want to independent committees.
This article was published on 04.21.11
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B-Line, upgraded
Butte County’s bus transit system puts new schedules into practice.
This article was published on 04.21.11
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Truth in green advertising
Trying to buy better amid green confusion.
This article was published on 04.21.11
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Reinventing fire
Butte County man invents Lil’ Sparky, a hand-made sustainable device that creates fire.
This article was published on 04.21.11
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Spotlight on Chinook
Chinook salmon from Klamath and Trinity rivers basin subject of federal review.
This article was published on 04.21.11
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Energy-saving seniors
Thirty Sunrise Senior Living communities earn EPA’s Energy Star marker.
This article was published on 04.21.11
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Fair-trade flowers
Major florist website kicks off fair-trade line to show support for labor rights.
This article was published on 04.21.11
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Labeling GMO food
Chico woman spearheads statewide campaign to label GMO foods.
This article was published on 04.21.11
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Clearing the air
Before exercising outdoors, check the air quality on these websites.
This article was published on 04.21.11
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The healing chamber
Enloe Medical Center’s new Hyperbaric Center offers hope for hard-to-heal wounds.
This article was published on 04.21.11
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Tips for avoiding dog bites
Playing it safe with man’s best friend.
This article was published on 04.21.11
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Free health care?
No-cost health clinic at Sacramento’s Cal Expo attracts thousands of patients.
This article was published on 04.21.11
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Patient data at large
Connecticut hospital employee loses hard-drive containing patient data.
This article was published on 04.21.11
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Del Norte revamps
North State health-care provider Del Norte Clinics, Inc. becomes Ampla Health.
This article was published on 04.21.11
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Obama goes to the moral heart
Budget speech is about his vision of America, not just about money.
This article was published on 04.21.11
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Pound of flesh
When consolidating debts, read the fine print carefully.
This article was published on 04.21.11
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Letters for April 21, 2011
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
This article was published on 04.21.11
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Caring for pets
Cynthia Gerrie of Paws talks about helping control the pet population.
This article was published on 04.21.11
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Tea and controversy
Did Greg Mortensen lie about the story behind Three Cups of Tea?
This article was published on 04.21.11
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Erotic art in abundance
New show at RayRay Gallery is wildly prolific and varied.
This article was published on 04.21.11
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Buddy Miller
Buddy Miller and his majestic crew deliver an instant classic.
This article was published on 04.21.11
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CAMMIES: Week two
Folk/Acoustic, Electronic, Blues and Hard Rock/Metal nominees for the 2011 Chico Area Music Awards.
This article was published on 04.21.11
