Issue: December 01, 2011
Good morning, CN&R readers,
Need an example of corporate America buying off politicians? Here's one for ya: For years, chemical companies have been throwing money at California legislators in an effort to keep them from outlawing the flame-retardant chemicals used in furniture. Despite health concerns, it's worked. Check out this week's feature story, the result of a months-long investigation, for more.
In other news: A former Chicoan who was brought here illegally by his parents when he was just 13 faces deportation--but he's also among the first to test a new immigration policy that could deem him "low priority." We also have stories about the Birdhouse, whose house concerts have become the impetus for an ordinance coming before the Board of Supervisors next week; court workers face layoffs; and much, much more.
In more personal news, this week we bid farewell to Christine LaPado, who's been an integral part of the CN&R's editorial team for several years now as an editor, writer and friend. She's taking off for greener pastures--literally--in the form of a 400-acre farm in upstate New York. Don't worry, though, she'll still be writing her Greenhouse column and contributing stories to the CN&R. Please join us in wishing her well!
Until next time ...
Meredith Graham, managing editor
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Money to burn
How the chemical industry spent millions in California to keep flame retardants in furniture.
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Dream Act on ICE
High-achieving Chico State grad faces deportation to Peru.
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Couple work with county to keep house concerts alive
Neighbors clash with Birdhouse owners over frequency, size of events.
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Budget cuts hit Butte’s learning disabled
Funding for testing is cut, so students are on their own in getting diagnosed.
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Butte County court employees face layoffs
State funding is cut under realignment; some staffers may be rehired.
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Bomb threat at Chico State
Two buildings closed while officials search for weapon.
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Occupiers eye Kendall Hall
Group plans occupation of Chico State’s administration building.
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Café Culture gone for good
The eclectic venue shuts doors for good.
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Bad economy equals fewer births
People have fewer children in times of economic trouble.
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Meet the lavender lady
Nancy Metz and her fragrant lavender products are a familiar sight at the Saturday Chico Certified Farmers’ Market.
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More clean vehicles on California streets
A proposed law would force California automakers to produce more electric vehicles starting in 2018.
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Giant ice slab to combat climate change
Mongolia will construct a giant block of ice this winter in an effort to cool the nation’s capital during summer months.
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Extreme weather will get more extreme
UN scientists warn extreme weather patterns will only get worse this century.
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Dave’s Killer Bread
Oregon ex-con “doing his best to make the world a better place … one loaf of bread at a time.”
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Always organic?
The Daily Green releases list of the “Clean 15” fruits and veggies that are OK to buy nonorganic.
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Chiropractic couple
Husband-and-wife chiropractic team treats spinal problems and promotes wellness.
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Europe bans airport X-ray scanners
The European Union has prohibited the use of X-ray scanners in airports due to health concerns.
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County inmates to strain local health care
The displacement of 34,000 California inmates to county jurisdictions will take a toll on community health-care providers.
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Pizza: the forgotten vegetable?
Congress has sided with the frozen-food industry on how much pizza sauce constitutes a serving of vegetables.
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Animal shelter is in good hands
But city needs to look for cost efficiencies.
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Setting the stage
The federal budget cuts triggered by the failure of the super committee will focus the presidential debates on what the country wants government to do and how to pay for it.
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Letters for December 1, 2011
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
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Mobility guru
Zak Schulps can act, rock out and has a famous cousin, but his real passion is helping people recover from physical pain and difficulties.
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A study in corruption
Buying influence is legal, but that doesn’t make it right.
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What’s a Holga?
Thomas Michael Alleman captures post-9/11 despair with $17 plastic camera.
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Assorted fruits of wrath
An inside look at the upcoming EP by Chico’s Clouds on Strings.
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Take the drive
Farwood Bar & Grill in Orland is worth the trip.
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Invention of Scorsese
Scorsese’s fantastical adaptation of The Invention of Hugo Cabret.
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Like Crazy
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
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The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part One
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
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