Issue: May 09, 2013
Good morning, readers:
In this week's cover story, our annual Family Issue, you'll meet three very different families, all of whom are extremely inspiring. You'll read about Randy and Samantha Eitel, a young couple with twin toddlers who were separated just a few days after the birth of the children when Randy was deployed to Afghanistan. You'll also meet Anna Binyon, a Chico mom who is helping her young boys engage in the world by limiting their exposure to screens (as in TV, computer, tablet, etc). And you'll also meet the Garcias, Domingo and Irene, who love children so much that they've taken in through foster care--and adoption--many, many children in need of a loving, structured home.
Speaking of foster care, in Newslines this week, staff writer Ken Smith interviews two 20-year-old former foster kids who are working through Youth for Change to better the lives of the foster youths currently in the system and those to come. News Editor Tom Gascoyne has a story about the forthcoming construction in Chico of a new Butte County courthouse. Contributor Jesse Mills has a write-up on a talk by federal officials on keeping kids safe from cyber predators. And Editor Robert Speer headed to a very long Chico City Council meeting, during which talks about the future of the Chico Certified Farmers' Market petered out without a solution.
In Healthlines, there's a piece by Evan Tuchinsky on a local woman who specializes in placenta encapsulation, a service she admits has a "squeamish factor." And in Greenways, gardening pro Carla Resnick provides some tips for natural pest control in the garden.
In Arts this week, check out Ken Smith's feature on a new Chico music venue called Dex that does a lot more than offer a space to play. Calendar Editor Howard Hardee reviews Nicki Bluhm's performance at the Big Room. Food critic Henri heads to Gogi's for some Indian grub. And film critic Craig Blamer gives us his take on the third Iron Man installment.
Enjoy!
-Melissa Daugherty, managing editor
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The greatest blessing
Inspiring locals spotlighted in annual Family Issue.
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Love during war time
How a Chico family—newly wed and with newborns—faced Dad’s deployment to Afghanistan.
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A chance at life
Meet the Garcias, who have dedicated their lives to rescuing children.
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Reclaiming precious moments
Chico mom nurtures her kids’ imaginations by nixing their screen time.
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Fostering change
Current and former local foster kids help change the system through the California Youth Connection.
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Opening statements
New Chico courthouse receives groundbreaking ceremony.
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Online dangers
Government agents tell Chicoans how to keep kids safe on the Internet.
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Exercise in futility
For more than 20 years, downtown businesses have been complaining about the Saturday farmers’ market. Once again, the City Council has failed to resolve the issue.
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Toot, toot!
CN&R picks up three first-place awards: two for writing and one for design in annual statewide contest.
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Frats suspended for brewing, partying
Chico State hands down two- and three-year suspensions to two Greek chapters.
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Firing the big talent?
Chico’s huggable weatherman, Rob Blair, is let go by the new owners of stations KHSL and KNVN.
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No place like home
Survey shows most adult children don’t want Mom or Dad moving in with them.
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Pest patrol
Environmentally friendly ways to control garden pests.
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Weigh in on Aerojet cleanup
EPA accepting public comment for proposed Aerojet Superfund-site cleanup.
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Climate-deniers mocked
Obama administration pinpoints Republicans famous for climate denial.
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Delta can’t be saved?
State official allegedly says Delta tunnel project will not save the estuary.
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All about the Land Trust
The Northern California Regional Land Trust hires a new executive director, John W. Hunt; plus, Take a Hike! 2013.
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Hybrid scorecard
The best and worst of hybrid vehicles (and everything in between).
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Placenta power
Local doula AmyBeth Ahl-Wright helps new mothers deal with postpartum healing via her placenta-encapsulation expertise.
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Another plus for fiber
New study shows it decreases risk of first-time strokes.
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BPA removed from toxins list
State court issues injunction to remove BPA from Prop 65 toxins list.
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Cali sues over lead in candy
State sues major retailers for exposing consumers to illegal lead levels.
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Deadly disease breaks out in prisons
Dozens of inmates dead at two state prisons in San Joaquin Valley.
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Fairness on taxes
Current law gives online retailers an unfair price advantage over brick-and-mortar stores. The Marketplace Fairness Act would equalize the competition.
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Fairness for tenants
A renter’s security deposit is his or her money, but landlords don’t treat it that way. That needs to change.
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Students saving themselves
Convinced that only they can change their behavior, these students have organized to increase accountability and safety on and off campus.
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Kettle mettle
There’s more to peddling kettle corn than meets the eye.
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Two sides of tools
Electronic devices are powerful, but they can also colonize your mind.
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First Bluhm
A newbie’s take on the Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers phenomenon.
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Making a scene
One-stop rock shop greets local music community with open arms.
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The iron is still hot
Latest Marvel Universe installment is more of the same big, dumb fun.
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