Issue: September 01, 2011
Food-stamp fail
If just 75 percent of Californians who are eligible for food stamps--now
called CalFresh--actually received that money, we would have about $4.5
billion more in our economy. That's a fail if I ever saw one. Read on to
find out what our problem is (hint: there's red tape involved).
In other news this week: Chico's homeless shelter is busting at the seams;
Chico native Vanessa Diffenbaugh comes home with a new, acclaimed book; and
the folks from Morning Glory Organics discuss their labor of love.
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Have fun and be safe this Labor Day Weekend!
Meredith Graham, managing editor
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Lost suppers
California leaves billions of unused federal food-stamp dollars on the table each year. Meanwhile, the state’s red-tape labyrinth lets millions to go hungry.
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Reaching out for CalFresh
Local Chico agencies spreading the word about food assistance.
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A family affair
As the economy continues to falter, a growing number of families have turned to the Torres Community Shelter for support.
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Magical moment
Make-A-Wish Foundation sends Oroville teen battling cancer to the Big Apple for a dream makeover.
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University Farm’s ‘Peach King’ slings his wares
The annual peach sale winds down after a difficult growing year.
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Downtown construction delayed
City of Chico faces delays, cost increases on the First and Second Street Couplet project.
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Crystal Geyser bottling plant delayed
Citing a need for environmental review, court ruling shelves plans for Orland bottling plant.
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The float goes on
Glenn County supervisors halt an alcohol ban on the Sacramento River this weekend.
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Wally Herger’s got competition
Democrat Jim Reed announces 2012 candidacy.
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Are you prepared?
Have an emergency plan for you and your pet.
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Labor of love
Thriving Morning Glory Organics was founded just three years ago and is already a farmers’ market vendor.
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Oil-sands pipeline sparks protest
Activists arrested during protest of proposed Canada-U.S. oil-sands pipeline.
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Sustainable study
UC Davis offers sustainability degree for the first time.
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Fukushima’s wrath
Homes around Fukushima nuclear plant will be uninhabitable for decades.
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The state of Jefferson
Butte County is on the southernmost border of the state of Jefferson.
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‘A new breed’
CEO Robert Wentz positions Oroville Hospital as major open-source EHR player.
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Evade influenza
The CDC recommends a yearly vaccination, and other tips to avoid contracting the contagious disease.
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Help for Rift Valley fever
Team of researchers finds vaccine for life-threatening African fever.
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Puff-puff proposition passed
Recent vote makes all CARD parks smoke-free.
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Medical-records leak
Private medical information of 300,000 Californians found online.
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Obama should go bold on jobs
The president needs to ignore Congress and fight for the American people.
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Letters for September 1, 2011
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
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Dog’s best friend
Rob Joseph offers a solution for working pet owners in Chico.
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Booze on the river
Will a Labor Day alcohol ban actually work?
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Flower power
Author Vanessa Diffenbaugh comes home to Chico, much lauded debut novel in hand.
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With new eyes
Artist Niana Liu’s East-meets-West-meets-East-again vision.
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Sourdough Slim & Robert Armstrong
Butte County’s yodeling cowboy is back for more.
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Ricardo Villalobos and Max Loderbauer
ECM Records gets a remix.
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A welcome court gesture
Fresh, beer-battered fish at the mall!
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Lovably idiotic
Paul Rudd’s new movie is a step beyond silly.
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Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
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