Issue: April 16, 2015
Mornin', readers!
As a wise old frog once said, "It ain't easy being green." Well, this
week, for our Green Issue in the run-up to Earth Day, we highlight a few
folks who make being green look easy. Check out our feature package for
profiles on four notable locals who are particularly dedicated to the
Earth (and the sky ... and the water ...).
In other news: Howard Hardee finds out just what the heck the upcoming
Toptional bike ride is all about (yes, part of the answer is boobs); Ken
Smith gets to the bottom of Empire Coffee's unrenewed lease; and I
introduce y'all to the North Valley Housing Trust, which has the
potential to do some real good for the homeless community. We also have
features on the Chico Breaks the Record endeavor at the Tackle Box, Lyon
Books' final farewell and much, much more.
Don't forget to come out to the CAMMIES Finale and Awards Show, 2-7 p.m. I'll be there pouring beer--stop by and say hi!
Until next week,
Meredith J. Cooper, associate editor
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Green spaces, fresh faces
Meet a few of the folks making a splash in the local environmental realm.
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Local exposure
Demonstration over the arrest of topless Chico woman highlights women’s movements, kicks off annual Take Back the Night event.
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Train car troubles
Chico Art Center board members say bad tenant relations and a need to become self-sufficient are real reasons for the end of Empire Coffee.
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Finding a solution
Housing trust offers funding for very low-income housing in Chico.
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Going with the flow
Volunteer efforts to monitor the health of Big Chico Creek and other watersheds continue.
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Teachers approve contract
After lengthy negotiations, teachers and school district avoid strike.
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Cop beating video goes national
Video of Chico police officer clubbing man picked up by celebrity news website TMZ.com.
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Environmental defense
Roughly half of Americans believe the government doesn’t do enough to protect the environment.
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Moving down stream
Effort to allow long-term state water transfer from the north to the south moves ahead.
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Walking for progress
Walk benefiting multiple sclerosis research returns to Chico for first time in 13 years.
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Approved for green audiences
Some documentaries that may make you rethink dinner plans.
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Tobacco bills hit floor
Democrats announce package of bills to curb use of tobacco in California. Tobacco bills hit floor.
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Getting old costs a fortune
The costs of long-term care for the elderly are enormous.
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Conversion therapy called out
White House decries therapies attempting to ‘convert’ LGBTQ youth.
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Coming together for Earth
Let’s get past the partisanship in a common goal to protect the environment.
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Action on the homeless front
Kudos to the North Valley Housing Trust for making real progress on helping local unsheltered individuals.
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Mentoring makes a difference
Community members can help students on to post-secondary education by being there for them, or supporting this worthy program.
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Baking with heart (not wheat)
Jennifer Coles turns her home gluten-free bakery into a mobile enterprise.
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Lyon Books’ final chapter
Beloved downtown shop to close its doors after a dozen years in business.
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Bringing the funny
Former local impresario launches comedy festival to Chico.
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Life in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina
Learning lessons in dance and life.
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Tackling a world record
CN&R contributor jumps on stage and on the bandwagon for month-long concert attempt.
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Meat of the season
Henri drinks to spring and grills a little lamb.
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Fading glory
A fairly formulaic, overly sentimental story of rock-star redemption.
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The war on pain: Medical cannabis vs. ‘traditional’ medicine
No pain, all gain.
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