Issue: March 01, 2018
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Click-chasers
How media’s dependence on Facebook may spell their doom.
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Damages denied
Tyler Rushing’s family’s claim for damages was rejected by the city last week, and Desmond Phillips family is suing the city of Chico.
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Sheriff on ICE
State laws limiting cooperation with immigration officials put local safety in jeopardy, he says.
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Help in crisis
Laura’s Law allows for involuntary commitment, but many counties, including Butte, have yet to sign on.
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24-hour restroom requested
The Greater Chico Homeless Task Force is concerned about safety and sanitation downtown.
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Dam bill becomes law
Assembly Bill 1270, co-authored by Assemblyman James Gallagher and Sen. Jim Nielsen, requires routine safety inspections of the state’s dams.
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Election update
Larry Wahl wants a third term, and Randall Stone is seeking a county position.
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On ‘fake news’ and media trust
A majority of Americans consider ‘fake news’ a serious threat to democracy, but their definitions vary.
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Electric future
Chico will be adding electric car chargers downtown, and possibly a Tesla supercharger station.
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Finding dreamland
The author knew he had trouble sleeping, but didn’t realize the imminent danger it presented to his whole-body health.
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Cheers! Beers for a long life
Study indicates small doses of alcohol correlate with longevity.
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CN&R’s pledge
We’re going to continue to focus on the stories that inform readers and better the community.
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Celebrating the weird
To all the freaks and misfits out there: We salute you.
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The tyranny of the NRA
Wayne LaPierre is the ghoulish guest who shows up after each of America’s mass shootings.
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Open the gate
As the mom of a disabled kid, I say the city should allow vehicle access to the far reaches of Upper Park.
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The art of bonsai
The Chico Bonsai Society shares its love of ancient Japanese horticulture.
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Put your belly into it
Chico belly dance duo sets up a studio downtown; local shops on theft alert; open mic gets the boot; and eat a sub for kids.
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Good bad feelings
Radiolab’s Jad Abumrad digs deep for creativity.
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Hexadic III
More strange sounds from the Hexadic music-composition system.
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Music of the moment
Electro-acoustic introspection with Portland’s Cars & Trains.
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It’s just beer
Owners of The Chico Taproom support communal aspects of craft beer.
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