Issue: July 10, 2014
Good morning, readers,
This week's feature story is all about overcoming life's obstacles. When
personal trainer Angelo Poli suffered a back injury nearly a decade ago, he
went from a picture of fitness to walking with a cane. But he fought
through the crippling pain, and today he's stronger than ever. Frequent
CN&R contributor Vic Cantu tells his story of triumph.
In other news: Staff writer Ken Smith checks in on the peaceful protesters
at Food Not Bombs; News Editor Tom Gascoyne gets into the nitty gritty of
the Grand Jury Report; CN&R intern Ashiah Scharaga learns a few lessons in
Slow Theatre with Amanda Detmer; and fellow intern Katherine Green does a
Q&A with a local woman who makes some very unique jewelry (hint: she gets
her supplies from local gun ranges).
Happy almost Fourth of July!
Meredith J. Graham, associate editor
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On track for disaster
Are the North State’s and other railway communities prepared for the hazards posed by millions of barrels of explosive oil heading into California?
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Off-balance?
Grand jury questions county support of public defenders vs. DA’s office.
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Crack law whacked?
Legislature to hear long overdue drug reform bill next month.
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The long road
After a decade of financial wrangling, the city of Chico has finally begun construction to widen Highway 32.
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From interim to permanent
City Council appoints Mark Orme as city manager.
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Butte Hall overhaul
Asbestos abatement begins at Chico State’s Butte Hall.
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Showdown in Berry Creek
SWAT team arrests 62-year-old man with long criminal history.
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Greenway gets love
Substantial grant will allow for improvements to Comanche Creek.
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A shifting workforce
Immigrants no longer make up majority of Hispanic workforce.
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Living tiny
Chico couple designed and built their 120-square-foot home for less than $10,000.
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Developing taste buds
Summer camp aims to turn kids into health-conscious chefs.
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Nature’s (healthy) butter
Avocados are tasty and good for you.
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Alzheimer’s drugs failing
More than 99 percent of drug trials for disease have failed in last decade.
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Cali docs stingy with opioids
Doctors in California prescribe pain pills at second-lowest rate in nation.
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‘Breakthrough’ study retracted
Stem cell researchers withdraw results after critical errors emerge.
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The Disaster Express
Flimsy tank cars carrying explosive crude oil are transiting our railways.
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Follow Colorado
California can learn from the mistakes—and successes—of Colorado’s legalized marijuana.
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An ill-conceived legacy project
Gov. Jerry Brown’s twin tunnels plan is no conservation project.
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Big mouths
On the grand jury report and the police union chief’s rhetoric.
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Making sawdust
Alan Holbrook creates custom cabinets as well as guitars.
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Number crunch
Nonprofits, like the Work Training Center, also feel the effects of a rise in minimum wage.
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Behind the barn
Despite obstacles, efforts to open new art center continue.
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Mountain high
High Sierra Music Fest lives up to reputation for exciting music and chill mood.
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You can Hass more
Believe it or not, there’s more than one avocado variety.
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Street-food redemption
Family and good eats come together on a feel-good food-truck road trip.
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