Issue: May 22, 2014
Good morning, readers!
We know many of you have been wondering if and when the CN&R would
deliver the goods on the upcoming primary election. Well, you're in
luck--today we unveil our Primary Issue. Our feature stories offer
insight into several of the more interesting local races, and also
include a rundown of the state campaigns. Then, if you're curious about
where we stand, be sure to check the Editorial space for our endorsements.
In other news, the farmers' market is still dominating local headlines,
this time because Chico's out-of-town city attorney held up the
signature count on a recent petition. If that seems fishy to you, check
out Tom Gascoyne's Newsline about it. I attended the county's Drought
Task Force meeting earlier this week in order to offer perspective on
local water issues. Hint: It's bad, but Butte County is avoiding the
worst of it. In arts, Jason Cassidy sits down with local screamers Teeph
to find out just what makes their, uh, teeth rattle. And in Healthlines,
Howard Hardee spends a day in high school interviewing some talented
Pleasant Valley students whose class video about mental health is making
some serious waves.
Until next time,
Meredith J. Graham, associate editor
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2014 primary primer
A rundown of the major local and statewide races as well as two ballot initiatives.
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FAQ: Frequent assessor questions
Five candidates—the most for any county office in the 2014 primary election—are vying for the position of Butte County assessor.
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You be the judge
Two able candidates vie for seat on the bench.
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A real race
Longtime County Clerk-Recorder Candace Grubbs faces a real challenge.
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Supes scoop
Two very different races on display during recent candidates’ forum.
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The other races
A mixed bag of candidates and two ballot initiatives.
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Water levels dip
Butte County feels effects of the drought, but is in relatively good shape.
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Foster flub
California is the only state to penalize relatives who take in foster kids.
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Signature stalemate
Farmers’ market petition process stalled.
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Money matters
City Council votes to fix fire station, ease up on nature center’s loan repayments.
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Testing grant
Group asks for grant to test for dioxin in Oroville.
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Animal violations
U.S. Department of Ag investigates wildlife foundation.
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Big problems
Americans named unemployment, bad government and the economy as the nation’s top problems of May 2014.
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Climate on the front burner
Locals weigh in on new national reports confirming change is upon us.
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Emotion capture
Pleasant Valley students highlight mental health stigma in statewide video contest.
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Clean and safe swimming
Safe handling of pool chemicals can save a trip to the ER.
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Poor form?
Some argue a new Medi-Cal form is too complicated.
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Teen drug use discussed
Area health officials to host forum on teen drug use.
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A purpose for a long life
Having a sense of purpose can add years to your life.
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Primary picks
The CN&R endorses these candidates in the June primary.
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‘Quality teaching supports quality learning’
Invest in our kids by investing in teachers.
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Backpedaling
Supervisor Bill Connelly wavers on pot on the lead-up to the election.
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Painted pony rides
Durham woman entertains with her Shetlands.
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The art of coffee
To make a cup of Joe: work, a good palate, creativity.
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Still standing up
Their comedy venue may have closed, but Chico comedians are still on local stages.
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Bark and bite
Five years of making noise and backing it up with Chico’s Teeph.
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Joy of cookbooks
Henri cleans the closet and outs his favorite cookbooks.
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Burn, Hollywood, burn
Godzilla update offers nothing new … or old.
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