Issue: May 14, 2015
Morning, readers!
Let's see, what's on tap this week: Our feature story checks in with a
Chico nurse-midwife (the only one who does home births locally) who is
fighting for the right to continue on her professional path.
In other news: Gov. Brown steps back on the environmental portion of his
pipeline project; longtime local David Guzzetti gets a liver transplant;
and the Blue Room heads to Casablanca.
Read on--and congratulations, grads!
Meredith J. Cooper, associate editor
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Delivery dilemma
Home-birth advocates gush about their experiences as Chico's only nurse-midwife specializing in these deliveries prepares to fight for her livelihood.
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Twist in the tunnels
Gov. Brown’s new Delta plan has critics up in arms.
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Racial tensions
Local NAACP responds to deputy’s workplace lawsuit.
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Cycling protection
Two state bike laws draw very different responses from bikers.
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Western poison
Visiting journalist, humanitarian decries Western influence around the world.
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Child targeted in fire
Suspect arrested, charged with arson, attempted murder.
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Toot, toot
CN&R picks up a slew of awards, including five honorable mentions.
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Measure A stands strong
Lawsuit seeking to block marijuana cultivation ordinance thrown out.
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The cost of new growth
A look at the cost of local developer impact fees.
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Eat me or I go extinct
Rare breeds of livestock are dying off simply because they’re no longer bred for food.
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New liver, new life
Two-decade wait for organ transplant ends for longtime Chicoan.
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Baby and vitamin D
Nursing moms should give their babies a vitamin D supplement.
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Clear the medicine cabinet
Annual dumping of drugs set for this weekend.
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Benefit of breastfeeding
Women who nurse their babies fare better with breast cancer diagnosis, reseachers find.
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New name, expanded vision
Chico State’s research- and services-based program grows out of shell.
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Go forth, prosper
Congratulations to the graduates in our midst, but don’t forget about us.
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Get on your bike
Chico gets in on National Bike Month action with local events.
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A final grade
Class assignment prompts professor to imagine judgment at the hands of his students.
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Bragging rights
CN&R picked up nine awards in the California Newspaper Publishers Association’s statewide journalism contest.
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Painting a new life
A passion for art helps in recovery from addiction.
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Well-made in Chico
Help fund a company’s efforts to do local manufacturing; plus, an update on Panera.
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Moroccan roll
Great cast of Chico characters inhabits iconic Casablanca bar.
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Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck
An intimate look at the backstory of reluctant rock star Kurt Cobain.
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The Firewatcher’s Daughter
A solid, if predictable, slice of Americana from Brandi Carlile.
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Conductor con brio
Peter Jaffe brings humor, showmanship to his audition.
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I’ll bring the clafouti
A new sweet dish to add your potluck arsenal.
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A story in pictures
A striking portrait of the art of Brazilian photographer.
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