Issue: July 30, 2015
Good morning!
Music is in the air. At least it was for Stephen Metzger while he was
attending songwriting camp with accomplished singer-songwriter John
McCutcheon. The campers learned how to pen some great lyrics while
simultaneously uncovering the history of folk music, which has an
undeniable link to social justice causes.
In other news: We catch up on water transfers that earned farmers in the
Glenn-Colusa Irrigation District millions this year; we sit down with a
bartending magician; we hear from a dedicated high school student who's
raising money for the orangutans; and one writer tries acupuncture for
the first time.
Read on, faithful readers!
Until next time,
Meredith Cooper, associate editor
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Ain’t you gotta write?
Songwriting from deep in the heart of the civil rights movement.
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The green print
What does road map for legalizing pot mean for recreational weed on the 2016 ballot?
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Follow the water
Plan to pump groundwater amid drought criticized by farmers, environmentalists.
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To the finish line
BMX racers of all ages flood the fairgrounds for national battle.
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Tomorrow land
Tom Tomorrow is a syndicated cartoonist who has long been a fixture in the Chico News & Review.
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Drought emergency declared
Due to increased reports of dry wells, Butte County makes emergency proclamation.
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Vandals get copped
Five arrested after vandalism spree in south Chico.
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Chico rallies for Mike G
Social media aids in return of pedi-cab driver's truck, dog.
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Pass (on) the fries
Burger chains fare worst in fast-food rankings.
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Saving the apes
Local teenager's decade-long effort to help the endangered orangutan take flight.
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Healing in a pin-prick
Writer seeks stress relief through acupuncture.
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Jam for brain function
Playing a musical instrument is a mind-sharpening mental exercise.
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First West Nile death
Senior in Nevada County is first WNV fatality in the state this year.
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Identifying homeless people
California's counties must provide homeless people with birth certificates, IDs for free.
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Killer robots?
Technical difficulties during robotic surgery can be fatal for patients.
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The tragedy of Cecil
We must put a stop to this American arrogance that says killing majestic animals is OK for the right price.
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There’s a place for kids
We applaud plan to open children's museum and help revitalize Main Street.
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Why not Medicare for all
Local physician talks about the government program's success on its 50th anniversary, lobbies for expanding it.
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Buzz-cut barbecue
Sean Morgan's re-election kick-off, as seen on Facebook.
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Wandering magic man
Dean Waters is Chico's strolling, bartending magician.
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An I-5 olive oasis
From muffaletta spread to a blood orange olive oil milkshake, Corning's Olive Pit has it all.
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Fright night
Blue Room horror-comedy stirs up haunted memories.
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Like a heat wave
Young S.F. quartet channels the spirit of summer and 1960s girl groups.
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That fuzzy feeling
Henri gets his hands on some sweet, ripe peaches.
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Back on the case
An old mystery invades the twilight years of world's greatest detective.
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The next fix
On the streets with New York's homeless addicts.
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