Issue: January 12, 2012
Good morning, CN&R readers,
This week we've put together our annual Health & Fitness issue, in which we
delve into several topics including the dreadful norovirus, kidney disease
and an artful look at the bicycle. In our feature story this week,
contributor Ken Smith offers insight into his life as conservator for his
brother, who has paranoid schizophrenia.
Of course, just because it's the Health & Fitness issue doesn't mean we
don't have other news on tap this week: There's a glimpse at Chico's
discussion of restricting single-use plastic bags; Wally Herger's big
announcement; and a preview of an upcoming performance by two of the
members of Los Lobos.
Thanks for reading!
Until next week,
Meredith Graham, managing editor
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Bond of brothers
How schizophrenia has defined our relationship, for good and bad.
This article was published on 01.12.12
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Perplexing plastic
Sustainability Task Force pushes discussion of single-use bags to City Council.
This article was published on 01.12.12
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Wally Herger will not run again
Thirteen-term representative to step down after 26 years in office.
This article was published on 01.12.12
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Marijuana proponents switch gears
County repeals dispensary ban; activists turn attention to statewide legalization effort.
This article was published on 01.12.12
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It’s one nasty bug
The author knows from personal experience that the highly contagious norovirus is making its annual rounds in Butte County.
This article was published on 01.12.12
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County sells water south
Butte County has too much Lake Oroville water on its hands, so it’s selling some of it south.
This article was published on 01.12.12
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Judge Howell steps down
One of the most respected jurists in Butte County is retiring next month from his position as presiding judge of the Superior Court.
This article was published on 01.12.12
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From councilman to cop
All his life former Chico Mayor Steve Bertagna dreamed of being a police officer, and now, at the age of 47, he is one.
This article was published on 01.12.12
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The health-insurance gap
The number of Californians who obtain health insurance through their jobs is declining, while the number who are uninsured or on Medi-Cal is growing.
This article was published on 01.12.12
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Re-envisioning the bicycle
Gregory Degouveia puts art, practicality and fun into his health-promoting, pedal-powered creations.
This article was published on 01.12.12
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Clean air on the way?
A four-year study on a small Montana town indicates wood-stove regulation produces cleaner air.
This article was published on 01.12.12
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Carbon bill hits snag
Part of California’s landmark AB 32 has been blocked by a U.S. District Court judge.
This article was published on 01.12.12
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Lone wolf crosses border
A lone wolf has crossed the Californian border, marking the return of the species.
This article was published on 01.12.12
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Healthy planet, healthy you
Some tips to help you do double-duty.
This article was published on 01.12.12
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Be kind to your kidneys
Oroville Hospital’s Dr. Subil Go discusses the importance of maintaining kidney health.
This article was published on 01.12.12
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Cold-weather workout
Don’t let winter discourage your morning run.
This article was published on 01.12.12
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Restrictions on antibiotics for livestock
FDA cites fears that use of antibiotics in livestock leads to treatment-resistant bacterial infection in humans.
This article was published on 01.12.12
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Poisonous baby wipes
The FDA has turned a blind eye on a company distributing infected baby wipes.
This article was published on 01.12.12
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New AIDS vaccine?
A new study on monkeys indicates progress is being made on a potential AIDS vaccine.
This article was published on 01.12.12
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Sunny days, smoky nights
With unusually dry winter weather holding in pollution, it’s up to all of us to limit our wood burning as much as possible—for the sake of the children.
This article was published on 01.12.12
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Another severe state budget
Gov. Jerry Brown’s budget plan is designed to convince voters that state spending has been cut sufficiently to justify raising taxes.
This article was published on 01.12.12
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A case of racial profiling
A young Chico man’s story of what happened during a traffic stop rings true.
This article was published on 01.12.12
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A magical life
Chicoan Wayne Houchin wows the world with sleight of hand.
This article was published on 01.12.12
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Herger’s monkey wrench
No sooner had Rep. Wally Herger announced his retirement and endorsed Doug LaMalfa to replace him, than local Republican politicos began scrambling for position.
This article was published on 01.12.12
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The wolves survive
Los Lobos duo perform rare acoustic retrospective.
This article was published on 01.12.12
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Roll out the barrel
Barrel-aged beers are on the rise at craft breweries around the country.
This article was published on 01.12.12
