Issue: October 30, 2014
Good morning!
We've got a very special feature story for you this week, one that hits
close to home. In it, we dive into the story behind the current movie
"Kill the Messenger," about a reporter who broke a story about CIA
involvement in cocaine trafficking into the U.S. That reporter, Gary
Webb, worked for the News & Review for a short time after being
basically blacklisted by the mainstream media and before his suicide.
It's a great story and as an added bonus, the film is being shown at the
Pageant Theatre this week.
In other news: Is Chico becoming a City of Stumps? We try to get to the
bottom of it. Also, an inside look at Pumpkinhead (just in time for
Halloween!); we take a look at current elections contributions and
expenditures; and we head out to the river with TWIN.
Have a happy and safe Halloween, and don't forget to vote!
Until next week,
Meredith J. Graham, associate editor
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Return of the messenger
Nearly two decades after a reporter exposed a connection between the CIA and crack cocaine in America, Hollywood chimes in with a major movie.
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Strange standoff
Pumpkinhead 2014 contestants battle inclement weather, fatigue and nature’s call to win $1,000 and bragging rights.
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Of cash and campaigns
As police union finally files campaign contributions report, other PACs are spending big on the upcoming Chico City Council election.
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Fracking debate continues
Planning Commission kicks matter to its next meeting.
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Sparing no expense
A breakdown of City Council candidates’ expenditures leading up to the election.
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Chico State cops downtown?
Police chief urges collaboration between Chico State and city police.
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Dem seats on the line
Dismal congressional approval rating likely to translate into high seat turnover for Democrats.
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The big show
Local experts weigh in on the mysterious cause of a butterfly surge this summer.
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Stress buster
Fitness guru says stress is health enemy No. 1 and everyone should touch each other.
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Watch out this Halloween
Decorative eye lenses for Halloween costumes can cause damage.
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Change for your heart
Lifestyle changes can drastically reduce heart attack risk in men.
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Tobacco re-emerges in Cali
California’s long-effective anti-tobacco efforts are faltering.
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School cafeterias getting fresh
Statewide program brings local food to cafeterias in 15 school districts.
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Fashion in the family
Kelly Leser, new owner of iCandy Couture in the Chico Mall, shares her work with her three daughters.
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Manufacturing over masks
October is the time to celebrate an important business sector.
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Good, dirty fun
Better parties and wilder fantasies for big kids on Halloween in Chico.
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Back on the river
Canadian duo hits the water instead of the road, touring down the Sacramento River.
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B’s the buzz
New restaurant a lively, hip addition to downtown.
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Good-will matinee
Bill Murray and cast of lovable underdogs go through the paces in harmless feel-gooder.
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‘A savage ballet’
Keanu Reeves is good fit for revenge-seeking hitman in action-packed flick.
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