Issue: March 22, 2018
Morning, readers,
If you're like me, you know that this country spends a lot on its military. But do you know how much, really? And on what, in particular? Me neither. Check out our feature story this week, which breaks down the history of our military spending as well as some of the things that money buys.
In other news: I take a look at a recent sentencing that upset many in the community because they felt it was too lenient; we also check in on the City Council, which approved a public art maintenance fund and heard from several members of the public upset with downtown feeding of homeless people; and Editor Melissa Daugherty tsks Chico's mayor for his comments on that very subject.
Read on!
Until next time,
Meredith J. Cooper, managing editor
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Punishment enough?
Young man sentenced to probation sparks conversation about dealing with criminals.
This article was published on 03.22.18
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Art of necessity
The City Council will direct $10,000 annually to the maintenance of public art, but it remains to be seen what will happen with its community grant program.
This article was published on 03.22.18
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Animal services remaining in-house
Chico will not outsource the management of its animal shelter and animal control services, according to the city manager.
This article was published on 03.22.18
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Meth dealer sentenced
Rafael Pahua Martinez, a Mexican national who was living in Orland, will serve 21 years in prison.
This article was published on 03.22.18
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Enloe gets the gold
The hospital was awarded a Planetree International gold certification for excellence in patient-centered care.
This article was published on 03.22.18
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Protesting violence
Local high school students hit the streets of Chico in wake of Parkland, Fla., shooting.
This article was published on 03.22.18
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Bearing no fruit
Studies point to climate change’s effect on local agriculture.
This article was published on 03.22.18
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Where the heart is
Services like Happy at Home help aging population maintain independence, connections.
This article was published on 03.22.18
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To the clinic or not
Misconceptions of walk-in and urgent care clinics.
This article was published on 03.22.18
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A chance for redemption
Sentencing a young man to probation versus prison was the right thing.
This article was published on 03.22.18
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GOP’s late to the game
High-ranking Republicans are standing up to Trump—finally.
This article was published on 03.22.18
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Can Generation Z save us?
Looking to our internet-savvy youth to clean up the mess we’ve left for them.
This article was published on 03.22.18
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Spot-on, Mr. Mayor
Chico leaders have a record of disenfranchising the poor, and now Sean Morgan wants to kick it up a notch.
This article was published on 03.22.18
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Worth the wait
After 2 1/2 years, LaSalles finally reopens (and it’s awesome)
This article was published on 03.22.18
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A stage for all the kingdom
Shakespeare fest continues to diversify.
This article was published on 03.22.18
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Muddy Gurdy
The left bank meets North Mississippi Hill Country.
This article was published on 03.22.18
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Better together
Local emo-rock outfit Citysick puts personal connections first.
This article was published on 03.22.18
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Taste of change
Pacific Culture is all about transforming food.
This article was published on 03.22.18
