Issue: July 19, 2012
It's Thursday already, so you know what that means ....
Fresh off the presses this week, our cover story is a special issue about the Greenline, the boundary that separates Chico's urban area from its prime farmlands just to the west in unincorporated Butte County. This zoning restriction designed to protect those agricultural areas from sprawl was adopted by the Butte County Board of Supervisors on July 21, 1982. Today, the demarcation remains exactly as it was when that historic vote was taken. On the eve of the 30th anniversary, we talk to former District 2 Supervisor Jane Dolan, and others, about the history of the line and its future moving forward.
In Newslines this week, our lead story reveals some interesting details about the conduct of a Marsh Junior High School teacher, whose teaching credential was taken from him ... even though he was exonerated of molestation charges. There's a write up about a local couple struggling with the loss of their toddler son and the financial ramifications of being medically uninsured. We have a feature about local environmentalist John Merz, who is retiring from his post as president of the Sacramento River Preservation Trust. And we also have a write up on a longtime Chico man and business owner who's in trouble for withholding federal taxes.
In the Arts, there's a Q&A with garage-popster King Tuff, who's playing a show in Sacramento. We check in with a couple of dudes who are distributing anarchist and other types of interesting 'zines under the moniker 530 DIY. And for lovers of grape, check out our story about "noble rot," a wine made from some funky (moldy) grapes.
There's plenty more in this great issue.
Happy reading,
-Melissa Daugherty, managing editor
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The Greenline at 30
A special issue on the eve of its 30th anniversary.
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Holding the line
Decades after helping establish the Greenline, Jane Dolan says the zoning boundary should remain intact.
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Greenline glitch?
Most of the owners of 55 acres in south Chico want to come inside the Greenline but politics, they say, is keeping them out.
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From Greenline to greenbelt
One of the primary missions of the Northern California Regional Land Trust is to forever protect southwest-Chico farming properties along the Greenline from subdivision and development.
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The Bell-Muir quandary
Everybody agrees it should be developed. They just can’t agree on how to do that.
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Acquitted but punished anyway
Former Marsh Junior High teacher agrees to have his teaching credential revoked after being acquitted of misdemeanor charge of annoying or molesting a teenage student.
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Health-care heartbreak
A Chico toddler’s death brings home the cost of health care in America.
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The flower tax
Chico businessman indicted on federal tax-evasion charges.
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Sacramento Riverkeeper
John Merz has done more to protect the Sacramento River than anyone in modern history.
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Water rates likely to rise
Cal Water is seeking approval from the California Public Utilities Commission to charge Chico customers increased fees.
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Man arraigned in hit-and-run
Man arraigned in hit-and-run case allegedly purposely mowed down a rival gang member and dumped his car in the Sacramento River.
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Private questioning
City Council interviews city manager candidates behind closed doors.
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GOP turns on judge
Justice John Roberts’ popularity has plummeted since he voted to uphold Obamacare.
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Hanging out
How one Chico woman is living without a clothes dryer (and loving it).
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S.F. gives Apple the boot
City no longer using Macs after Apple drops off green-certification registry.
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Plastic bags get sacked?
A bill to ban plastic bags in California moves forward in Sacramento.
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Heat wave of the century
The past 12 months are the hottest ever recorded in the United States.
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Ridin’ the range with Monsanto
Monsanto rider, if passed, will give the biotech-chemical giant immunity from federal law when it comes to potentially harmful GMO crops.
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Camping made greener
Five tips for camping in an environmentally responsible fashion.
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Bracing for 2014
California is poised to have even more physician shortages when the Affordable Care Act is fully implemented in 2014.
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Bone up, gentlemen!
What men can do to help avoid getting osteoporosis.
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Many Californians went hungry
Millions across the state couldn’t afford adequate food during the recession.
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Health reform to hurt economy?
Nearly half of Americans believe the health-reform law will hurt the economy.
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Pets make for healthy baby
A study links the presence of a dog or cat in a home to healthier children.
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Push-back on Citizens United
As millions pour into super-PACs, opposition to the Supreme Court’s decision grows.
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The pain of extreme solitude
The isolation and sensory deprivation of solitary confinement drive people mad. This is torture.
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When Maria said good-bye
She’s got a 3.4 GPA, plays sports and is the lead in the school musical. So why is she being deported?
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She loves computer guts
Nicolette Battenfield enjoys the computer-repair work she does at her Chico business.
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Damage control
The financial situation at Chico State keeps getting worse.
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This copy machine kills fascists
DIY ’zine distro sets up shop in the 530.
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Every Night the Trees Disappear
The trees speak to Werner Herzog.
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Now streaming through Chico: A few noteworthy recent releases which are (so far) available on-demand only
A mid-summer look at the noteworthy films of the year that haven’t made it to local theaters.
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