Issue: September 04, 2014
Good morning, faithful readers,
Break out the popcorn! For all you movie buffs out there, we've got the
rundown on fall releases for you. Three of the N&R's critics offer a
glimpse at some exciting upcoming openings, including potential Oscar
contenders, and they also break down their favorite films of 2014 thus
far. So if you're in the mood to head to the cinema, be sure to consult
this week's feature package first.
In other news: Staff writer Ken Smith investigates the weekend's
7-Eleven parking lot murder; contributor Claire Hutkins-Seda looks into
plans to create an elephant preserve in Tehama County; Arts Devo gets
down and dirty with local art; and Editor Melissa Daugherty takes issue
with the Enterprise-Record's editorials.
Keep on reading on,
Meredith J. Graham, associate editor
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Up and autumn
News & Review film critics share their most anticipated films of fall.
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Handicapping Oscar
N&R film critic makes some not-so-crazy predictions about the race for the 2015 Academy Awards.
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Before the fall
N&R film critics’ favorite films of 2014 (so far).
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Still to come
A (snarky) look ahead at 2014’s fall film offerings.
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Council points fingers
Council blames prior city governments for city’s fiscal woes.
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Murder on Main Street
Chico police are investigating whether prior contact between two murder suspects and their victim led to the crime.
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Candidates face off
Forum marks the beginning of City Council election season.
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Car thief returns to scene, jail
Homeless man leads police on chase in stolen car.
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Groundwater rules on tap
Legislature advances two bills aimed at sustainable groundwater use.
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Bags get sacked
Statewide ban of single-use plastic bags awaits Gov. Jerry Brown’s approval.
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Working 9 to 6? … 7? … 9?!
For American workers, full-time is often more than 40 hours a week.
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Where the elephants roam
Tehama County could be home to a new preserve for the large creatures.
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Herbal remedy, cosmic energy
Herbalist Harry Chrissakis’ healing philosophy draws from range of disciplines.
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Up your fatty acid intake
Eating seafood may relieve dry eyes and ease depression.
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Teen snorts rat poison, dies
Three Anderson teenagers mistake strychnine for cocaine.
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Disarming the mentally ill
Isla Vista tragedy prompts state gun legislation.
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Of mother’s milk
Exclusive breastfeeding rates in California’s hospitals on the rise.
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Don’t abandon downtown
Now’s the time to show your support for the city center.
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Vindication from the state
California Legislature follows Chico’s lead in passing plastic-bag ordinance.
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We’re not that special
Humans have placed themselves above all other things and the result is catastrophic.
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LaMalfa’s fanboy
It only took a town hall event to get Chico E-R Editor David Little swooning over Doug LaMalfa.
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Bonkers for ball
Coach Tom Stevens is riding high on local youth team’s trip to the World Series.
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Crash course in customer service
How a couple of businesses gained the author’s business.
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Art in the yard
It’s a garden-art party, with local artists showcasing their outdoor works at Magnolia Gift & Garden.
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Ill Mind of Hopsin 7
“My ideas are what get me through the pain.”
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Very loud and proud
Metal trio Gaythiest is the toast of Portland’s metal scene.
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‘Hay queso aquí?’
Bringing Hispanic varieties to the cheese counter.
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Charlie Chaplin of Mexico
Bio-pic revisits legendary Mexican comedian/movie star, Cantiflas.
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