Issue: March 08, 2012
It’s Fiction 59 time! You know what that means. We’ve culled through
hundreds of entries ably penned by local writers, handed the first-round
picks to our guest judge (Chico State English prof Robert Davidson), and he
whittled those entries down to the best of the best. With that, we offer
you the CN&R’s annual Fiction 59 winners’ issue. Enjoy!
In other news, the Chico City Council weighs in on the plastic-bag debate;
a well-known climate-change speaker addresses Red Bluff; I share my
experience learning about sustainable sushi; and a silent-film fest comes
to town.
All that and more in this week’s issue. Until next time,
Meredith Graham, managing editor
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Fiction 59: Time-honored tradition
CN&R’s readers once again take the 59-word challenge.
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The best of the rest
A few more adult entries that CN&R editors found print-worthy.
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It’s getting hot in here
Al Gore-coached climate change speaker delivers the goods in Red Bluff.
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Primary concerns
Democratic candidate for Congress Jim Reed hopes his party’s voters turn out for the June primary.
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Bagging restrictions
Chico City Council moves forward with plastic-bag ordinance.
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Is ‘Medicare for all’ the solution?
Panelists believe expanding Medicare to everyone be a better solution to the nation’s health-care crisis than Obamacare.
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Special Olympics snafu, part II
Volleyball tournament that displaced event at Chico State not held.
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Outlaws ousted
Chico’s professional baseball club will not play in 2012.
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Watts takes home Bloggies
His “Watts Up With That” blog wins two awards.
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California illin’
Cost of health benefits shifting in California.
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Knowledge is power
Do you know if you’re eating sustainably sourced sushi?
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Keystone XL battle resumes
TransCanada plans to begin construction of the southern leg of the pipeline.
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Lake Tahoe still murky
Water clarity has shown no improvement over the last decade.
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Big cat controversy
A California Fish and Game official is in hot water for legally shooting a mountain lion in Idaho.
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Time to plant those spuds!
It is time to plant potatoes, folks!
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The Lorax’s lessons
Kids and adults alike can learn valuable lessons from Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax.
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Unexpressed wishes
A recent study finds that only a small percentage of Californians have spoken with their doctor about their end-of-life plans.
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Japanese health food!
These six Japanese staples are healthful as well as delicious.
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Statins prompt safety alerts
The FDA has linked cholesterol medication to cognitive side-effects.
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Patient abuse cases investigated
Five facilities for the developmentally disabled have been accused of patient abuse.
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Sleeping pills that kill?
New research finds that using sleeping medication increases the risk of death and cancer.
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A welcome protest
Students are standing up for higher education, but where’s business?
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Stand firm, Mr. President
Obama is right to resist the pressure to attack Iran.
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Limbaugh, lord of louts
If you like Rush Limbaugh, you’re a lousy human being.
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Earth Girl unites
Enrepreneur Dorothy Vosse brings crafters and the community together.
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Problems in paradise
On vacation, the author learns about the threats to the largest barrier reef in the Americas.
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Longtime Friends in the Blues
Evoking the Wolf with Tail Dragger.
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Longer, stranger trip
Harvesting universal light into danceable sound with the Grateful Dead’s Mickey Hart.
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Speaking for the trees
Dr. Seuss’ enviro-message shines through the 3-D and product tie-ins.
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