Issue: June 30, 2011
What's going on at the Butte Humane Society?
As many people know, the relationship between the city of Chico and BHS hasn't always been rosy. But that appears to be changing, to the benefit of the animals. The city prepares to move into the Fair Street shelter next February, to assume responsibilities currently contracted out to BHS. Do not fear, however--BHS will still be there, but it's focus will be more on adoptions and community outreach. Expect a bunch of changes over the next seven months. Check out my feature story for the details.
In other news: The CN&R does cover sports. Really. We give readers an update on Jordan Rodgers, who's priming to compete for the top QB spot at Vanderbilt this fall, and info on a few Chico State baseball players going to the majors. Once again, we've got pot on the brain. There's an update on the criminal charges filed against one of the collectives raided a year ago today, another on the petition against the county cultivation ordinance, and info on murder charges filed against three guys linked to a collective. In entertainment news, Editor Robert Speer gives the rundown on the Shakespeare festival in Ashland, and Bad Teacher actually ain't half bad.
As always, there's plenty more.
Happy Fourth of July!
Meredith J. Graham, managing editor
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Breaking down barriers
Life’s looking better for the animals at the Chico shelter, thanks to a new partnership between the city of Chico and the Butte Humane Society.
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The joy doctor
Patch Adams shares his inspiring medical philosophy during a Chico house call.
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His own man
Jordan Rodgers shrugs off pressure to emulate big brother, Super Bowl champ Aaron Rodgers.
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A year after the medical-marijuana dispensary raids, charges are filed
Three people from Mountainside Patient Collective charged; DA says more pending.
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Creature comforts
Local wildlife maven Marilyn Gamette is having a busy year caring for orphaned and injured animals.
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Three arrested for Ridge murder
DA Ramsey announces suspects in 2008 pot-robbery homicide.
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Power of the patients
A signature drive put Butte County’s medi-pot ordinance on hold.
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On their way to the majors?
Red Sox and Royals pick up two Chico State athletes.
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Chico crime trending downward
First-quarter crime figures lower or same as previous year, except for auto thefts.
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Giving start-up businesses a leg up
New community-kitchen center Cocina Cortés offers support for start-up businesses.
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Trees on the front line
Army policy threatens removal of trees on 1,600 miles of Central Valley levees.
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Poor penguin!
Disoriented emperor penguin shows up on New Zealand beach.
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Keep our parks open!
County spokespersons gather in Sacramento to rally against state-park closures.
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From eyesore to eye candy
Former Chico eyesore transformed into a vision of loveliness.
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Something rotten in the compost pile
Are there toxins in your compost?
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Doctors in demand
North State hospitals are affected by growing nationwide shortage of doctors.
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Fat substitute as bad as the real thing
Potato chips made with olestra could actually cause a person to gain weight.
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Radon: The invisible killer
EPA and other major authorities launch anti-radon education Action Plan.
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Check your facts, McKinsey
Did a McKinsey & Co. report about employers and health-care miss the mark?
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Private means private
California Supreme Court says patients can sue those who furnish records to creditors.
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The best Brown could do
The governor tried for a bipartisan budget, but the obstacles were too great.
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Health care’s hard choices
Think the free market can govern health care? Read this.
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Letters for June 30, 2011
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
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Summer cleanse
Each week, Peggy Henry drains and cleans Chico’s Sycamore Pool.
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Dan Logue’s dubious honor
Why did Dan Logue honor The Territorial Dispatch? Was it the red-country bleating or the $14,000 campaign contribution, or both?
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A surfeit of riches in Ashland
With summer season now in full swing, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival has plays for everyone.
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Road warbler
Itinerant songsmith Paleo makes his life and music on the road.
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Redefining fast food
Mad Dash Pizza serves fast-food that is fresh, healthful and delicious.
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Not bad at all
Cameron Diaz throws herself into great role in fun summer comedy.
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Green Lantern
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
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