Issue: May 02, 2013
Hello, CN&R friends. It's Thursday, the sun is out, and (hopefully)
the wind has died down. Time to pick up today's paper and see what
your community is up to and then get outside and join in the fun.
For this week's cover story, news editor Tom Gascoyne gives a
cops-eye view of the city of Chico. He went on two ride-alongs and
interviewed the chief of police and paints a picture of what it's like
to protect and serve at a time when diminishing budgets are making
covering the city increasingly difficult. And in other local news,
Howard Hardee reports on a huge pot bust in Butte County, and Vic
Cantu checks in on the "sit/lie" ordinance (which would outlaw
sitting or lying on public sidewalks) that the city council will be
debating at its upcoming meeting as part of its efforts to deal with
homeless transiency issues.
In the Greenways and Healthlines sections this week, Jesse Mills
uncovers the long farming history at the GRUB CSA Farm's new piece
of land, and Christine G.K. LaPado-Breglia talks to local
acupuncturist Adrian Baume about his microcurrent electroacupuncture
practice that uses low frequencies of electric current and no needles!
In Arts & Culture, California Regional Theater's production of
Seussical: The Musical gets a rave; arts editor Jason Cassidy
communes with local jammers for a gratifying weekend of music making
at The Convergence; and we take a look at the why Americans
categorize their wines by variety of grape instead of growing region.
Have a great week!
-Jason Cassidy, arts editor
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The cop beat
Two ride-alongs and an interview with the chief offer a take on the challenges facing the Chico Police Department.
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Stepping to stigma
A walk to help end the social stigma of mental illness.
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Pot bust for the ages
Thousands of plants seized from illegal commercial-sized marijuana farm.
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House of 100 cats
Local man hoards more than 100 cats in rented duplex, surrenders animals.
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Assembly required
Two-time Democratic congressional candidate Jim Reed to run for state Assembly.
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History of a farm
The GRUB CSA Farm property’s history goes back to the days of John Bidwell.
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No-fishing zones stay put
State appeals court rules marine reserves do not violate state law.
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Cali air not so fair
Annual air-quality report finds California cities among dirtiest in nation.
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Keystone XL review lacking?
EPA criticizes State Department review of controversial pipeline project.
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Kid fun: Baking 101 and anthro camp!
Baking 101 at Sherwood Montessori charter school; anthropology summer camp; and helping the less fortunate in Belize.
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Drive safely in Upper Park
City cautions drivers on recently reopened Upper Park Road.
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Conducting healing
Licensed acupuncturist Adrian Baume practices needleless, electronic acupuncture in addition to traditional Chinese-style acupuncture.
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Coping with allergies
Non-pharmaceutical ways to get relief from allergies.
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No more patient dumps?
Nevada health officials change psychiatric-patient discharge policy.
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Health insurance getting scarce?
California sees decade-long decline in employers offering health insurance.
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Drinking-water fund untapped
State fails to spend hundreds of millions set aside for water infrastructure.
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Avoiding a lawsuit
The City Council can easily avoid the lawsuit threatened by Save the Plastic Bag: Tweak the bag-ban ordinance.
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Closing Guantánamo
President Obama is right that the time has come to shut down this notorious prison.
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Conflict without end
Any time one religious group tries to force its beliefs on another, we’ve got trouble.
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Journey woman
Corla Bertrand has organized a program whose goal is to help girls transition into womanhood.
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‘Put your hands up!’
Tom Steele was “just a guy going home for lunch” when he suddenly found himself on the wrong end of a police officer’s Glock.
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Journey to Whoville
A lively and colorful musical tribute to the world of Dr. Seuss.
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Studio magic
An essay on the communal potential of Chico’s music scene.
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Grapes versus place
Why Americans are so concerned with grape varieties.
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Makes you wonder
Another cinematic challenge from Hollywood’s auteur.
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