Author: Robert Speer
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Eco-group: Delta system ‘most endangered’
National conservation group American Rivers confirms what most Californians already have known: The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and its rivers are sick unto death.
This article was published on 04.09.09
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Flood of money, floods of water
Chico City Council members hear how government giveth and the government taketh away.
This article was published on 04.09.09
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County to shut two fire stations
Staring at a huge budget gap, a torn and divided Butte County Board of Supervisors makes a cut to public safety.
This article was published on 03.26.09
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How popular is the library?
Despite the Internet—or perhaps because of it—library use has been going up in Butte County.
This article was published on 03.26.09
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Chrisman’s crusade
Larry Chrisman is trying to put a stop to illegal off-roading, but it’s hard to go up against a multibillion-dollar industry and a culture of thrill seeking.
This article was published on 03.26.09
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Little libraries, big challenges
Despite their long histories, their importance to their communities, and their vital role supporting American democracy, the county’s small-town libraries are still fighting to survive.
This article was published on 03.26.09
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City to institute inclusionary zoning
Debate over updated housing element highlights philosophical differences.
This article was published on 03.19.09
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Wes Dempsey’s tree tales
If you want to expand your awareness of the natural world around you, there is no better way than to take a tour with the dean of Chico naturalists, Wes Dempsey.
This article was published on 03.12.09
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Down in the Valley
Clark Brown’s story collection is set in a mythical town that looks a lot like Chico, but it’s fun to read for reasons that transcend the familiar setting.
This article was published on 03.05.09
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