Issue: July 23, 2015
Morning, readers!
If you're an animal lover like we are, you're gonna love this issue, our
annual ode to all things pet-related. Need I say more?
In other news: A local woman drums up support for a children's museum
downtown; Chico State Prez Paul Zingg is back in office and getting a
raise; Medicare turns 50 and a downtown hotspot prepares to shift gears.
Hug your pet!
Until next week,
Meredith J. Cooper, associate editor
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Our animal friends
The dogs and cats and horses that share our lives.
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Pet preschool
Butte Humane Society's foster program helps prepare dogs and cats for ’forever homes.'
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Looking for home
Wild horse sanctuary in need of a place of its own.
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A time for sadness
It's OK to weep when we lose our beloved pets.
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For the kids
Dana Leslie leads a group that wants to establish a children's museum in downtown Chico.
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Presidential wealth
Chico State leader Paul Zingg returns from surgery amid criticism of system-wide raises for executives.
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Sex crimes behind bars
Allegations against Butte County Jail deputy lead to changes at local facility.
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Off the streets
Homeless youth in Chico have a new place to turn.
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Booze-fueled crimes combated
Oroville police get grant to reduce alcohol-related crime.
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Shooter sentenced to life
Chico man sentenced to life for attempted murder.
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School, church burglar pleas
Man arrested for series of break-ins faces up to 14 years in jail.
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Reef responsibility
Chico Reef Club, local retailers urge would-be fish owners to learn proper care and of aquarium life.
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Medicare turns 50
Federal health insurance program reaches milestone anniversary, push continues for ’Medicare for All.'
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Pets for your health
A few reasons why pets are more than just furry pals.
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Syphilis on the rise
More women in California are contracting and passing the disease on to newborns.
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West Nile hits home
This year's first human cases of the virus detected in Butte County.
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Gun owners unchecked
Audit finds California isn't on top of potentially dangerous gun owners.
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Alternative to the tunnels
Water watchdogs call for retiring toxic farmland, eliminating the associated water rights.
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Stop breeding already
Adoption is a great way to find an awesome pet while cutting back on animal overpopulation.
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Cycling with Izzy
Biking with your dog can be dangerous—but it doesn't have to be.
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Horses and Puppers
Wild equines need help, and the world lost another good dog.
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In perfect balance
Mobile veterinarian specializes Eastern medicine.
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Carts, crepes and cavatappi
Food-cart couple open a brick-and-mortar, Crepeville really is coming to downtown, and then there's pasta.
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Breaks in the story
The fragmented visions of Rebecca Wallace’s paintings.
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Not foolin’ around
After half a century of playing music, Elvin Bishop is still tearin' it up.
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The other root beer
Home-brewed ginger beer to beat the heat.
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Small pleasures
A decent superhero blockbuster from the Marvel movie machine.
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Downtown Directory
In partnership with the Downtown Chico Business Association, this guide shows Downtown Chico to be the true cultural and business hub of Chico.
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