Issue: July 17, 2014
Good morning!
When was the last time you had an adventure? For Allan Stellar, who
penned our feature story this week, the answer is very recently. He
writes about a large chunk of wilderness that straddles the
California-Oregon border and why an environmental group led a (wildly
unpopular) movement to turn it into a national monument. He hikes the
trails and cowboy camps, and shares the experience with all of us. Judge
for yourself (and let us know what you think about it in a letter to the
editor--chicoletters@newsreview.com).
In other news: I get to the bottom of a water issue troubling some local
residents--the ever-receding water table that's leaving some wells dry;
Arts Devo gets elbow-deep in the craft-beer movement; Ken Smith heads up
to Red Bluff to find out what happens when a 350-year-old tree falls on
a 150-year-old house; and Melissa Daugherty gets in on some early City
Council campaign filings.
Naturally, there's more as well. Please Like us on Facebook and check
out our pet photo contests! Submissions are closed for the Cutest Pet
... but there is still a little bit of time to submit lookalike photos
of you and your pet. www.facebook.com/ChicoNewsandReview
Until next week,
Meredith J. Graham, associate editor
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Monumental myth
Lamenting the demise of a plan for a new national monument in the North State.
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When wells run dry
Chico ahead of the state curve on conservation, but some on the outskirts are without water nonetheless.
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AquAlliance injunction tossed
Anglers and environmentalists lament a federal judge’s ruling that tosses a water-transfer injunction.
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Tree tragedy
Fallen limbs from 350-plus-year-old oak tree damage buildings at Ide Adobe State Historic Park.
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Fracking fray heats up
Judge will hear arguments to save a fracking-ban petition, but allows involvement from high-powered opposition.
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Hand gun arrest
Man arrested after reporting he’d been shot by a stranger.
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Mosquito tax’s timely approval
Butte County property owners approve mosquito-abatement tax.
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Supremely divided
Following Hobby Lobby decision, Republican support of U.S. Supreme Court surges.
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Hemp in our future
California and federal laws pave the way for research growing while advocates push for looser restrictions.
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No longer in between
Before Obamacare, purchasing individual health care coverage was too expensive for many older adults.
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Safely study the wildlife
California Department of Fish and Wildlife offers family safety tips.
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Medi-Cal for parolees hits snags
Bureaucratic, technical issues block health care coverage for ex-inmates.
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Cali businesses get ACA extension
Bill allows small businesses more time to meet health coverage standards.
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Foster Farms in trouble, again
More tainted chicken distributed by California-based processor.
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Penny wise, pound foolish
Gov. Jerry Brown is undermining Obamacare by not restoring Medi-Cal reimbursement rates.
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Fine the water-wasters
County and municipal agencies should partner with water providers to punish egregious cases of overconsumption.
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Healing and hope
Mental illness affects all of us in one way or another, and we should recognize that and be compassionate.
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Election and protections
Early City Council candidates emerge, and contributor Allan Stellar goes on another adventure.
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Booking it
Local artist set to publish three children’s books.
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Cottage inspiration
Javi’s Homemade Granola is a shining example of how the Homemade Food Act helps locals get a leg up.
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Have bike, will party
Enjoying the night with Chico Bike Party.
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The Leftovers
After the Rapture, what happens to the rest of us?
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The Planetary Omnibus
“It’s a strange world. Let’s keep it that way …”
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Sons of Jefferson
Redding-Chico hardcore syndicate promoting the positive side of punk.
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Stir up the season
Henri shares his favorite summer stir-fry dressings.
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Monkey see, monkey you
Action meets allegory in lively Planet of the Apes update.
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Life is funny
A romantic comedy about growing … up in front of an audience.
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