Issue: January 30, 2014
Hello, CN&R readers!
Welcome to our annual Local Band Issue, feature a cover package of stories about new bands to take note of!
The latest on medical marijuana--that local-news mainstay--is looked at in Assistant News Editor Howard Hardee's lead Newslines piece, "Reefer rules reconsidered." Also in Newslines, take a look at Staff Writer Ken Smith's story, "Neighborhood rumblings," about some problems that have popped up concerning noise and dust emanating from the grounds of south-Chico recycler Basik Recycling. And News Editor Tom Gascoyne writes about the city of Chico's move toward contracting out city attorney duties in "Contracting out."
In A&C, contributor Emiliano Garcia-Sarnoff offers his (entertaining) take on the new movie I, Frankenstein (now playing at the Cinemark 14 and in Paradise at Feather River Cinemas) in "I, ay, ay." In that section as well, read contributor Laura Davis' preview, "North Shore jam," of the upcoming Dead Winter Carpenters show at Lost on Main, and contributor Matthew Craggs' "Intro to graphic novels." And Arts DEVO is decidedly craft-beer-centric this week--take a look.
Our Greenways feature story this week, "'You are what you eat,'" is an informative preview of the Jan. 30 (today/tonight) talks by Iowa pig farmer and anti-GMO activist Howard Vlieger; folks interested in healthy food will no doubt want to read it. Also in Greenways, my GreenHouse column is almost entirely devoted to the new rules (as of Jan. 1) regarding recycling in California.
A tiny bit of rain was better than none...
Christine G.K. LaPado-Breglia, associate editor
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Reefer rules reconsidered
As the Board of Supervisors moves forward on medi-pot restrictions, advocates promise a public vote.
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Quick silver
Researchers call fast-track approval of pesticide in kids’ products dangerous.
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Neighborhood rumblings
Recycling business in south Chico irks neighbors with its dust and noise.
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Contracting out
City of Chico to act on privatizing city attorney duties.
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White van exonerated
A white van is exonerated in recent dog-nappings.
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State picks up plastic slack
State legislature is to consider plastic-bag law.
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Free speech wins
A Chico man escapes a fine in a panhandling charge.
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Republicans: The poor are lazy
A majority of GOP respondents say a lack of effort leads to poverty.
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‘You are what you eat’
Third generation Iowa farmer and anti-GMO activist Howard Vlieger is coming to Butte County to deliver two informational talks on Jan. 30.
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Rail-car oil spills skyrocket
More crude oil was spilled from rail cars last year than in the previous 37 years combined.
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Global-warming deniers on the rise
A new study shows a rise in the number of Americans who do not believe in global warming.
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Outsourcing the mess
Increasingly, the U.S. and Europe are outsourcing carbon pollution to China and other rising economies.
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Recyclers feeling the squeeze
CalRecycle tightens the rules on recycling beverage containers.
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Rolling out Obamacare
Obamacare: It’s been rocky locally, but it’s also working.
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Cold misconceptions
Debunking common beliefs about the common cold.
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The state of tobacco
North State in need of tighter tobacco policies, report finds.
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Preventing student suicide
Chico State gets the nod for mental-health programs and suicide-prevention efforts.
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Contact lenses of the future
Google is developing contact lenses to monitor glucose levels for diabetes patients.
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Give America a raise
President Obama’s call to Congress during his State of the Union address to raise the minimum wage was right on the money.
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Take caution on outsourcing
The Chico City Council should retain an in-house City Attorney’s Office.
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Memories of ‘The Stick’
A baseball fanatic’s fond recollections of Candlestick Park.
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Mom and football
Waxing nostalgic on the run-up to the Super Bowl.
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Intro to graphic novels
Add some BAM!, BIFF!, POW! to your library with this friendly introduction to the world of comics.
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Rush: Clockworks Angels Tour
Still a rush, even if new concert DVD is lacking.
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True Detective
Southern boys Harrelson and McConaughey shine in this new HBO series.
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North Shore jam
Lake Tahoe quintet is on the road with a new show for every town.
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And a healthy new year
Henri looks to the “Skinny Bitch” for ideas on a healthier diet.
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