Issue: June 28, 2012
Good morning, CN&R readers,
For this week's cover story, CN&R Editor Robert Speer interviewed local neurosurgeon Jeff Lobosky, who has a new book out, his first, about the state of the American health-care system. More specifically, the failure of the system. The piece is very informative and timely, as the U.S. Supreme Court is set to weigh in on Obamacare today.
Over in Newslines, Calendar Editor Howard Hardee has a nice write up on the Winnemem Wintu tribe, including the troubles they've experienced while holding a particular native ceremony at Shasta Lake as well as the struggles to become federally recognized. Yours truly reports on the conclusion to a longstanding battle by a local professor to get the Chico Unified School District's sports programs into compliance with federal gender-equity rules. News Editor Tom Gascoyne brings back the specter of the conflicts between environmentalists and disc golfers at the long course within Bidwell Park. And Ken Smith, CN&R staff writer, checks out BEC's beef with the county's work to update its general plan.
In Healthlines, check out Evan Tuchinsky's article on ambulatory surgery centers, the outpatient facilities such as the Skyway Surgery Center.
Over in Arts and Culture, there's a review of Bay Area glam-rock band Glitter Wizard. And Alan Sheckter gives us a preview of the Wild Mountain Faire, the Concow-based music festival.
Happy Thursday. Enjoy!
-Melissa Daugherty, managing editor
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Jeff Lobosky and his book
What led a busy neurosurgeon to spend more than three years writing a comprehensive book about the failure of the American health-care system? Ask his wife.
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The doctor’s prescription
He’s got good ideas but no viable overarching solution.
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Protecting a sacred rite
Winnemem Wintu tribe looks for federal recognition, public respect.
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For the girls
Professor Cindy Wolff’s long battle with the CUSD over gender-inequity complaints in its sports programs reaches a resolution.
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Disc-comforting
A tour of Bidwell Park’s disc-golf course raises questions.
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BEC tackles general plan
Environmental group holds a public forum on the county’s proposed general plan revision.
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Bike-lane bridge started
Project will connect the bike path over Little Chico Creek.
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Mansion group going nonprofit
Bidwell Mansion Community Project links with North Valley Community Foundation.
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Reed picks up endorsements
The Democrat even gets props from a former Republican rival, Gregory Cheadle.
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BINTF report
County drug agency says arrests and drugs found are down.
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Hold the VOCs, please!
What VOCs are and why you should paint the interior of your home with no-VOC paint.
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Soot standards get tougher
The EPA will finalize new fine-particulate pollutant guidelines by mid-December.
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Coal rises from ashes
Demand for coal increases in developing industrial powerhouses.
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Unbridled borderlands access
The House passes a bill to allow the U.S. Border Patrol access to National Park lands.
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The end of the north as we know it
The oil business, among others, is waiting to cash in on the natural-resources bonanza that will come as a result of rapidly melting Arctic ice.
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Green tips for green grass
A few ways to save money, conserve water and keep your lawn healthy.
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In-and-out surgery
Skyway Surgery Center, one of two ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) in Chico, offers affordable, efficient outpatient surgical procedures.
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No pain is the cherry on top
Tart cherries can reduce inflammation and pain.
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New policy on flame retardants
Gov. Jerry Brown calls for changes to California’s flammability standard.
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Hospitals paid twice for spinal surgeries
Some California hospitals are benefiting from a workers’ compensation loophole.
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Loneliness deadly for seniors
Those lacking companionship were more likely to die during study period.
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Pamm Larry’s crusade
Ten months ago Chico’s Pamm Larry decided to get a “Label GMOs” initiative on the statewide ballot—a huge task. Now we know: Never underestimate the power of a driven woman.
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Romney’s sexiness gap
In a poll of their qualifications to be sugar daddies, Barack Obama beats Mitt Romney 3-1. Romney, it seems, just doesn’t turn women on. Will that be the factor that loses the women’s vote in November?
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Wealthy don’t pay a fair share
The argument that the wealthy pay more in taxes doesn’t hold up under scrutiny.
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Entrepreneur with a sweet tooth
Oliver Wong has a new treat for Chico.
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A chance for redemption
Should child murderers be sentenced to death in prison? In most cases, no, the Supreme Court rules.
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Under a wizard’s spell
Bay Area fantasy-metal crew slays all players.
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‘Return to magic’
Butte County’s homegrown music fest celebrates spirit of Concow community.
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Century mark
Henri celebrates the 100th anniversary of Tong Fong Low.
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