Issue: February 07, 2013
It's Thursday, folks!
And love is in the air this week. Don't forget that Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Yep, it's time for our annual Love, Sex & Marriage issue, which, this year, includes four stories tied into a theme of love connections. We don't want to give too much away, but here are a few teasers: We talk to a former sex columnist who was, shall we say, very revealing in her work; we talk two married couples who met while working at a big-box store; a senior citizen opens up about heading online to find dates; and you'll learn about how important touch is to the well-being of the human spirit.
In Newslines, water is the big topic. In one story, a panel discussion tackles water issues from a religious viewpoint. In another, water advocates talk about their concerns related to the drying up of local monitoring wells. We've got a look into what the Chico City Council thinks about new City Manager Brian Nakamura's organizational restructuring plan. We've also got a write-up on the city's latest spate of stabbings.
In Greenways, check out how author Alicia Funk turns native plants into delicious desserts.
In Heathlines, Enloe CEO Mike Wiltermood weighs in on a report on California's health-care system and the health of its residents.
And in the Arts, check out the feature on Gridley resident Gabe Zanotto and his 7,000-pound dragon, Claude, an amazing fire-breathing sculpture. Chow is all about love and chocolate. Our Music feature is a review of a Café Coda show with headliner The Brothers Comatose, a S.F. quintet. And in Reel World, zombie flick Warm Bodies is on tap.
Happy reading,
-Melissa Daugherty, managing editor
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Special Issue: Love, Sex, Marriage
In celebration of Valentine’s Day, we present four very different stories revolving around love connections.
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The significance of ‘skinship’
When it comes to love nothing is more important than touching.
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Confessions of a sex columnist
Talking dirty with Audrey Crosby, former author of the O-Face.
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Sexy seniors on the Web
Online dating sites for the older set are booming.
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Holy water
Water forum at Chico State considers water issues from a spiritual angle.
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Council bolsters Nakamura’s plan
Its introduction may not have been “acceptable or smooth or appropriate,” as one council member put it, but City Manager Brian Nakamura’s reorganization plan is needed, council members agree.
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Troubled waters
Water advocates worry about the sustainability of the Tuscan aquifer following the discovery of dry monitoring wells.
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Two nights of terror
Police respond to another spate of stabbings, a continuing trend in recent months.
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Injured biker airlifted from park
Unidentified man takes two helicopter rides to get to Enloe after crashing hard on a remote trail.
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Greeks get new rules
University officials lay the groundwork for reinstatement.
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Linscheid heads to The City
Longtime Chico businessman will lead the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce.
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Wildly delicious
Author Alicia Funk, who lives off the grid in Nevada City, to host Wild Desserts workshop Feb. 9.
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Frogs vs. pesticide
Decline in amphibian populations could be linked to pesticide use.
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Aquifers abused
United States has long deemed water deep underground unworthy of protection.
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Beijing’s filthy air
China’s ‘showcase capital’ encased in hazardous smog.
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From frankenfoods to frankenfish?
Multiple petitions are circulating in light of the fact that the FDA is poised to approve GE salmon; RIP, Patrick Yang.
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Can your ashes!
Chico Fire Department offers tips for fireplace and woodstove users.
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Charting the course
A comprehensive look at report on the health of California’s health-care system and of the state’s residents.
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Safe sex is fun sex
New study shows sex with condoms is just as fun!
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Ridge cancer center honored
Feather River Cancer Center earns tops accreditation.
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Prison deadline extended
California granted six more months to comply with federal population cap.
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International mercury deal reached
Legally binding agreement aims to curb mercury emissions.
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Alternative to the tunnels
Gov. Jerry Brown continues to push for construction of two huge peripheral tunnels bypassing the Delta, but there’s another plan that is easier, cheaper and less destructive.
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Where’s the action?
Chico has a dandy Diversity Action Plan, but when it came to selecting people to serve on city commissions, a lack of action led to a lack of diversity.
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Students for single-payer
Why a large group of students is planning to descend on the State Capitol on Sunday and Monday.
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Peace signs
Artist Charles Withuhn puts his talent to work through his Peace Panel Project.
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The hatchet man
Events at City Hall since Brian Nakamura are reminiscent of what happened at Enloe Medical Center when Dan Neumeister became CEO there.
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Dragon maker
Gridley man’s three-decade labor of fire-breathing love.
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Hung at Heart
More sunshine than darkness for goth-surf garage rockers.
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Chocolate for all
Wishing for sweet equality for Valentine’s Day.
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The loving dead
Eat your heart and brains out Zombie Shakespeare.
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