Issue: March 01, 2012
Good morning,
We have quite an issue in store for you this week. For our feature story,
Tom Gascoyne trekked into a box canyon to visit Martha Rowe, whose lived in
a tree house there for more than 40 years with her recently deceased
husband, Lou Sutton. Their life together was truly something legends are
made of.
In other news, Ken Smith explores the Chico Police Department’s proposed
changes to the city noise ordinance (hint: some people are more than a
little upset!); Vic Cantu aims to find out why the Salvation Army is having
donation trouble; and Catherine Beeghly spends a day on the set of a movie
shot locally.
As for the arts, Jason Cassidy gets a sneak peek at Chico State’s newest
absurdist theater production; and Henri Bourride takes a trip down to Biggs
for some good eats.
Enjoy!
Meredith Graham, managing editor
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Lady of the canyon
The amazing story of Martha Rowe, who calls a tree house home.
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Keep it down!
Chico police discuss proposed changes to city’s noise ordinance.
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Which way to sustainability?
As conference comes back to town, participants discuss if it is taking us where we want to go.
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A lasting impression
Chico theater veteran embarks on his first film venture.
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Police find high-end bikes
A man is in custody after officers discover $125,000 worth of bike components.
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Halloween puncher pleads guilty
Allen Paul Peters Jr. faces up to four years behind bars for fatal blow.
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Council considers spending priorities
The process could take months.
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Survey weighs Chico safety
Results show residents feel mostly safe, at least during the day.
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‘Time for a change’
Chico Certified Farmers’ Market looks to the future with the hiring of a new market manager and a revitalized board of directors.
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Snowfall unchanged in Sierra Nevadas?
A recent study suggests there has been no decrease in Sierra Nevada snowfall over the last 130 years.
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U.S., Mexico reach oil pact
The U.S. and Mexico have reached an agreement on oil development along their maritime border.
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Rhino-horn traffickers arrested
Seven people arrested for their involvement in a rhino-horn trafficking ring.
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A new kind of celebrity
Temple Grandin visits Chico school; local chef makes the pages of Oprah’s ezine.
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No—not in the compost pile!
What not to throw into your compost pile.
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A tight squeeze
Local hospital executives discuss the current state of affairs with Medicare and Medi-Cal funding and what the future may hold.
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Reshape your plate!
What better way is there to celebrate National Nutrition Month?
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Stem cells help heal heart
A new study finds stem cells can reduce cardiac scar tissue in heart-attack patients.
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EPA releases dioxins report
The EPA releases a study concluding most people are not in danger of exposure to dioxins.
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Free condoms for teens
The Condom Access Project mails free condoms to teens through website.
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Let priorities be guidelines
It makes sense for the City Council to create a set of temporary priorities for these “tough budget times,” but not to lock them into law.
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The best tax measure
If three measures make the November ballot, they’ll all lose.
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A cubana on freedom and equality
For 53 years, Cubans have been prisoners in their own land.
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Roll out the cannons!
Can Doug LaMalfa defend his rice payments and still campaign against entitlements?
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New weird America
Theater of the absurdities of 21st century America.
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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Continuing the quest with the latest Zelda.
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Whoa Nellie!
Multitalented Nellie McKay brings her band and offbeat musical to Laxson Auditorium.
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Gone in 90 minutes
Well-played and visually compelling thriller is ultimately forgettable.
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Just go with it
Rudd and Aniston move from the city to the commune.
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