Issue: October 29, 2015
Morning, readers!
Have you ever wondered if our methods of tackling the homeless problem
were actually working? Well, Michael Madieros has. His organization,
Stairways Programming, is currently the only one locally that's adopted
the Housing First model. That means offering help to those in need
immediately, rather than waiting for them to get sober or seek mental
health treatment. It appears to be working. Read on.
In other news: It's Halloween weekend! So, why not start you off right
with a good, old-fashioned (literally) ghost story? This one includes a
prostitute, a poisoning and a haunted Chico home. We've also got an
update on leadership at the Jesus Center; we check the pulse of farming
in Butte County with a sixth-generation farmer; and we go see The
Elephant Man.
There's always more ...
Before I sign off, I want to remind everyone that we are seeking
nominations for our annual Local Heroes issue. Nominees should go above
and beyond on a regular basis to improve our communities. The key is
they're volunteers, paid for their good deeds in smiles and thanks, not
paychecks earned. Send nominations to chiconewstips@newsreview.com by 9
a.m. next Wednesday, Nov. 4.
Until next time,
Meredith Cooper, associate editor
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Street warrior
Michael Madieros' guerrilla tactics offer a unique take on solving Chico's homeless problem.
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Spooked in Chico
Local author investigates history behind hauntings.
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On a mission
Consultant Laura Cootsona is the new executive director of the Jesus Center.
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Religion forgives
Panel discusses justice and mercy through lens of Book in Common.
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A pretty penny
Caretaker accused of stealing gold, silver coins from elderly man.
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Murder case revived
Man convicted of 1987 double-murder in Chico set for retrial.
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Americans back the NRA
Organization maintains support, despite criticism.
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Generation to generation
Local farmer shares family history on the land, visions of the future.
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Twice as stoney
The number of weed users in the U.S. has doubled.
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Meat is dangerous? Duh!
Curbing consumption is good for our bodies and the Earth.
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Where’s the intelligence and vision?
Chico's leaders are kicking the can down the road when it comes to homelessness.
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More compassion
City leaders should not expand law that punishes people for being homeless.
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I call Bullshirt
Local T-shirt company pokes fun, gives back.
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The elephant in the Blue Room
Aiming for the heart of humanity's freak show.
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Black Licorice
New York singer/songwriter's sophomore album shines.
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Street-corner soul
Boston-born pop/jazz four piece records new album on the road.
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A look that kills
Visuals are chief rewards in latest from Hou Hsiao-Hsien.
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Farm City Celebration
The official guide to the Farm City Celebration.
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