Issue: December 25, 2014
Good morning, readers, and Merry Christmas!
To celebrate the holiday, we're bringing you our annual Christmas
fiction, a touching story written by local author Zu Vincent. (We also
have an interview with Santa--check it out!)
In other news, you'll find an update on the county's lawsuit against
polluters Covanta, a rundown of what happened when law enforcement
caught a man looting Lake Oroville, and a cool feature on how one Chico
State student is working to crowdfund her research, which could help two
endangered species in Hawaii.
Until next week,
Meredith J. Graham, associate editor
PROMOTION
We’ve teamed up with some of the best businesses in Chico to offer you gift certificates, at up to 50% off, all day, every day! Until January 11th, there is ice skating at the Terry Ashe Community Center! Bring your family and friends to experience the one of the best parts of the season at Paradise Ice Rink - 40% Off $12 gift certificate for $7.20. Deals that support your mind, body and spirit at sweetdeals.
-
Settlement reached in POPI case
Butte County’s effort to clean up cogeneration power plant pays off.
This article was published on 12.25.14
-
Age of discovery
After 55 years of operation in Chico, the Discovery Shoppe stays true to mission.
This article was published on 12.25.14
-
Tribute to his honor
Denny Forland was both a prosecutor and defender before becoming Butte County judge.
This article was published on 12.25.14
-
Decades’ worth of loot
Officials find thousands of artifacts thought to have been illegally excavated from Lake Oroville.
This article was published on 12.25.14
-
Lost in migration
Salmon swimming up the Sacramento River are taking a wrong turn.
This article was published on 12.25.14
-
Deaths in the foothills
Plumas County couple discovered dead in a vehicle in Berry Creek.
This article was published on 12.25.14
-
Help with a homicide
Website aims to glean information regarding the death of Chico State student Marc Thompson.
This article was published on 12.25.14
-
The honesty factor
Nurses rank highest, Congress members lowest.
This article was published on 12.25.14
-
The proof’s in the poop
Chico State grad student crowdfunds research in the emerging science of environmental DNA.
This article was published on 12.25.14
-
Spreading ideas, not disease
Local videographers traveling to heart of Ebola outbreak to help Africans create their own informational videos.
This article was published on 12.25.14
-
No pop by default
Davis may make milk and water standard beverages for kids’ meals.
This article was published on 12.25.14
-
Falls dire for elderly
Falling is No. 1 injury-related cause of death for elderly in California.
This article was published on 12.25.14
-
Obamacare, round two
The numbers are strong a month into the second Covered CA enrollment period.
This article was published on 12.25.14
-
Take back the Internet
The recent Sony cyber-attack should remind us all that our online lives are vulnerable.
This article was published on 12.25.14
-
Short-sighted on the arts
Art is an economic driver, so further diminishing the city Arts Commission was a bad move.
This article was published on 12.25.14
-
Why the Arts Commission matters
The myriad reasons the city should keep its ties to this group.
This article was published on 12.25.14
-
Poker, SF and Mom
Chico’s provincialism, San Francisco during the holidays, and a shout out to my mom.
This article was published on 12.25.14
-
Jolly old St. Nick
Santa visits the good little boys and girls of Butte County.
This article was published on 12.25.14
-
Home for the holidays
After five years in town, CN&R writer finds a new home in Chico.
This article was published on 12.25.14
-
Jugology—Greatest Near Misses
The best ’jugband-infused revelry' of the season.
This article was published on 12.25.14
-
2014: Year in music
Three old-school critics with an eye on the new school share their Top 10 lists.
This article was published on 12.25.14
-
A Midwestern Christmas
Henri shares Ole Oleson’s wife’s lefse recipe.
This article was published on 12.25.14
-
From lost to found
A rigorous journey to rediscovery along the Pacific Coast Trail.
This article was published on 12.25.14