Issue: May 24, 2012
Good morning, folks:
Are you ready to vote? Know the issues and the candidates? Either way, we've got you covered with this week's special election issue. It includes our endorsements on a variety of local and state contests, as well as features on several of the races. One of the biggies is the controversial campaign for Wally Herger's congressional seat, with Republicans Sam Aanestad and Doug LaMalfa looking to duke it out until the end. The conflict between them likely will aid Democrat Jim Reed in his effort to make it to the general election ballot. That's because the top two finishers in the primary--regardless of party affiliation--will square off come November. It's a change stemming from California's new "open" primary, which voters approved back in 2010. Another change is with the numerical designations of many of the state's Assembly, Senate and congressional districts. Oh, and then there's Measure A in Butte County. Yes, we did vote on a Measure A last year in Chico, but this one is entirely different and it's for all of Butte County. Confused? You won't be after reading this package of stories.
Moving on to Newslines, check out editor Robert Speer's timely story about Cohasset residents' worries about the area having only one passable way to get out of town in event of a wildfire. Yours truly checks in with the latest news on Chico's beloved Saturday farmers' market; news editor Tom Gascoyne talks to Ed Rollins, a longtime political adviser who was honored last weekend during Chico State's commencement ceremony; and staff writer Ken Smith covers Chico's celebration of Harvey Milk Day, which included a stirring talk by Chico City Councilman Scott Gruendl.
You'll salivate when you head over to the Arts and Culture section and find Christine G.K. LaPado's review of the Filipino food being served at the Thursday Night Market. And Mark Lore has a write up on Texas band True Widow on the run-up to a Memorial Day show at Café Coda. There's plenty more in the section, too.
Enjoy,
-Melissa Daugherty, managing editor
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Rules of the game
It’s a different kind of primary this year. Here’s how it works.
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Eight is enough
Wally Herger’s departure leaves a crowded race for Congress.
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Eyes on the Assembly
Two districts feature two intriguing races.
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Term limits and a cigarette tax
A look at California Propositions 28 and 29 and who’s backing them.
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Taking the measure of Measure A
The highs and lows of the confusing referendum on Butte County’s marijuana-cultivation ordinance.
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Conservative vs. conservative
Newcomer Virgle Gage takes on incumbent Bill Connelly in District 1 supervisor race.
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After Yamaguchi, who?
Variety abounds in a quartet of candidates.
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Only one way out
A fire on the Cohasset ridge could cut off the only road, trapping as many as 2,000 people.
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Revamping the market
Meeting spurs talk of improvements at the farmers’ weekly sale.
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Success story
Chico State grad Ed Rollins honored by the school.
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Tax hike a no-go
Local leaders hold off on a plan to ask Chicoans to support a bump in sales tax.
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Way to go, Chico State!
Golf team snags second-place championship and baseball team goes to World Series.
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Racist graffiti hits Chico home
Chico attorney Jill Harris finds racial slur at a property she owns.
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Pressure on the president
Things aren’t looking up for President Obama, but that doesn’t mean he won’t be re-elected.
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Catching up with chef Enserro
Checking in with CUSD Nutrition Services Director Vince Enserro after his first academic year on the job.
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Path cleared for frogs
PG&E made way for foothill yellow-legged frogs under Highway 70.
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Fracking chemicals disclosed
An oil-industry group will post the chemicals used in the fracking process online.
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Fire danger high statewide
A dry winter and spring could mean a busy fire season for California.
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Lovin’ the local
From food to intriguing images of last Sunday’s annular solar eclipse cast on the wall of the Chico Women’s Club, the local environs offered plenty to like last week.
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Chain reaction
Decreased reimbursement rates spell shortages in doctors, leaving patients with unmet medical needs.
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Stay safe in the sun
Tips to keep your skin protected from the summer sun.
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Drugs clear quickly in U.S.
The review time for new drugs is shorter than in Europe and Canada.
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TB patient arrested
A Stockton tuberculosis patient was arrested for refusing medication.
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Eating right can be cost-effective
A federal study finds healthful diets are cheaper than previously thought.
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Sam Aanestad, bottom feeder
By saying the president is a Muslim, the candidate shows he lacks judgment.
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Death of an innocent man
An exhaustive new study shows that Carlos DeLuna did not commit the crime for which he was executed in 1989 at the age of 26.
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Future past
The 1078 Gallery exhibit examines society’s relationship with technology.
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A Different Kind of Truth
Reheated Van Halen is still pretty tasty.
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It doesn’t sink
Naval battleships vs. alien space ships is more fun that it should be.
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