Issue: July 02, 2015
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Fare thee well
Longtime Grateful Dead fan reflects on decades of memories, says goodbye to the storied band.
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Cracks in the foundation
Oft-cited argument against fracking ban in Butte County based on misinformation.
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Behavioral Health gets a boost
Approved budget allows for 17 new hires while state funds will provide a new facility.
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Bear necessities
Drought conditions, lack of habitat may be driving bears into more urban areas.
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‘Freedom in all its dimensions’
Locals celebrate Supreme Court’s ruling on marriage equality.
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Musician goes to prison
Founder of Chico School of Rock gets two-year sentence for child molestation.
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Vaccination bill becomes law
Gov. Jerry Brown signs SB 277 in short order.
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That was fast
Former Chico city manager leaves top job in Rancho Cordova after just a year.
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Meager wages, anyone?
Chicoans definitively aren’t rolling in riches.
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Praise be to the planet
Local religious leaders sound off on Pope Francis' encyclical addressing climate change.
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From olives to all-purpose
Orland farmer's organic sanitizer has growing list of uses, from rinsing lettuce to killing warts.
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Water: no place for poop
A few tips for keeping diarrhea out of your summer plans.
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Obamacare still standing
The Affordable Care Act survives latest brush with Supreme Court.
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Not as knocked up
California's adolescent birth rate continues long decline.
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Medical marijuana reviewed
Researchers say medi-pot is hit-and-miss in treating conditions it's commonly prescribed for.
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We’ve come a long way
The high court’s ruling that legalizes gay marriage follows a swift evolution of the public’s views over the past five years.
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A big fracking error
County department’s statements that no gas well permits have been issued in 25 years were flat wrong.
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A legal and moral obligation
Twenty-five years after the Americans with Disabilities Act, many ignore the landmark law.
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Taking care
Pope Francis has made a powerful call to save the planet, but will people listen?
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Kisses and crêpes
Local food lover opens a sweet and savory food cart.
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Grillin' time
Marinated meats, veggies, bacon and salmon set for the ’cue.
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Surreal fun
Alternate universes at play inside Snidle gallery.
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The Art of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
I have the power!
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Before We Forgot How to Dream
Remembering to dream with 18-year-old Irish songstress.
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Music for the people
Local production crew debuts new PBS music series.
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Beyond the ale
Taste-testing pale lagers for your Independence Day festivities.
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Rom-com light
Memorable cast rises above thin story of golden-years romance.
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