Issue: November 15, 2012
Good morning, CN&R readers:
This week, get ready for a really fun cover-story read in which Arts Editor Jason Cassidy takes us behind the scenes of the production of a local play at Blue Room Theatre. That play is The Little Prince and Jason spent hours and hours watching the production come together, from auditions to opening night, last Thursday (Nov. 8). After you read the story you're going to want to see the play ... but get tickets while you can. The short, two-week run closes tomorrow evening, Nov. 16.
In Newslines this week, CN&R's Howard Hardee checks in with the Chico Cat Coalition. The organization has come up against some obstacles during its recent move to a new locale within city limits. Staff writer Ken Smith has a write-up on how local folks are protesting the U.S. military's use of drones, a variety of which is flown out of nearby Beale Air Force Base. ChicoSol Editor Leslie Layton, a longtime CN&R contributor, has a story about the efforts of a local undocumented immigrant who is trying to get his license to practice law. Sergio Garcia graduated from Cal Northern School of Law in Chico a couple of years ago and was at the nation's capitol this week, lobbying lawmakers about this issue. Also, Tom Gascoyne has a story about the recent changes taking place at the Chico Police Department, including the dismantling of its gang unit.
In Greenways, check out what's happening with GRUB's CSA. Hint: It's on the move.
In Arts and Culture: Check out Chow to see what all the fuss is about when it comes to Beaujolais Nouveau, the first wine of the year. In Music, staff writer Ken Smith reviews a night of cowboy poetry and singing at the Paradise Performing Arts Center. And in Scene, new contributing writer MaryRose Lovgren reviews Butte College's production of Molière's Imaginary Invalid.
There's a lot more in this issue, too. Happy reading!
-Melissa Daugherty, managing editor
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From page to stage
One play’s journey from auditions to opening night.
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Chico’s new cat house
Chico Cat Coalition settles into new digs.
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Attacks from afar
Locals continue anti-drone protests outside of Beale Air Force Base.
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DREAMers unite
Undocumented law-school graduates and students lobby for licenses.
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Patrol needs, not politics
Chico police chief submits plan to reorganize department, says it’s not a political move.
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Students spared of new fees
CSU trustees drop plan to increase tuition for certain students.
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Box of trouble
Jack in the Box owner pleads to dodging state fees.
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Chico City Council update
Candidate Randall Stone tightens grip on final seat.
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Voting matters!
A majority of voters say this election was more important than those in previous years.
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Veggies on the move
GRUB CSA Farm splits off from GRUB Cooperative and moves to a new location.
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Freedom Stations get the go-ahead
Settlement results in improved electric-vehicle infrastructure in California.
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Climate change on the front burner?
Green groups hope for more progress during Obama’s second term.
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World’s rarest whale documented
First photos of spade-toothed beaked whales taken in New Zealand in 2010.
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’Twas the market before Thanksgiving
The last Wednesday farmers’ market of the year just happens to fall on Thanksgiving eve!
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The quest for coziness
Five energy-saving home-weatherization tips.
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To screen or not to screen?
Enloe Medical Center’s upcoming cancer-screening talks get to the bottom of the controversies over if and when to screen for cancer.
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Five uses for medical marijuana
Five proven uses of medical marijuana.
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Obamacare foes still vocal
Affordable Care Act still likely to face resistance in coming months.
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Exercising sweet spot?
Study suggests exercising too much can hinder weight loss.
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Wentz wows at EHR summit
Oroville Hospital CEO Robert Wentz speaks at first-ever Open Source EHR Summit.
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Bad timing on fees
Didn’t voters approve Gov. Jerry Brown’s tax measure to put a freeze on fees?
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Council’s lost opportunity
There was no reason not to give local business owners two weeks to study the city’s Climate Action Plan before voting on it.
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The progressive majority
A progressive majority has emerged in California, the nation and Chico, but it shouldn’t be taken for granted.
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‘The bacon’s been keeping you alive’
Butte College pulls off groovy adaptation of Molière’s wacky com"die-ballet.
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Matan Malit
Elina Duni returns to the Albanian music of her roots.
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Yodel-ay-hee yeah!
Good, clean nostalgia at cowboy poetry and music fest.
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It’s new-wine day!
Beaujolais Nouveau Day (Nov. 15) kicks off the holidays.
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Official portrait
A rich snapshot of defining moment in American history.
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Shaken, not deterred
Daniel Craig faces his demons and badass nemesis in latest Bond installment.
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