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When fish are free: Hundreds of salmon are now spawning in Klamath River and tributaries after dam removal completed

November 19, 2024 CN&R 1

By Dan Bacher Hundreds of fall-run Chinook salmon are now spawning on the Klamath River and its tributaries both above and below the former sites of the four PacifiCorp dams – now that the removal […]

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The region’s freshwater ecosystems are in urgent peril: report suggests a portfolio of tools may help 

November 14, 2024 CN&R 0

By Jennifer Junghans In California, nearly 4,000 native plant and animal species depend on the state’s freshwater ecosystems.  Trout, salmon and smelt run the rivers and carry nutrients to and from the oceans. Nutrients feed the invertebrates […]

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Climate advocates dismayed by Trump victory; buoyed by state results

November 14, 2024 Capital & Main 0

Voters backed a $10 billion climate bond in California, rejected an anti-climate initiative in Washington By Marcus Baram, Capital & Main This story is produced by the award-winning journalism nonprofit Capital & Main and co-published […]

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What’s going on? November 14-November 20

November 13, 2024 Julian Mendoza 0

What’s happening this week? Chico News & Review has you covered with highlights of what’s on tap at local clubs, theaters, galleries and performance venues. Visit the CN&R’s FREE online calendar for all of the […]

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Why Californians got tougher on crime: Bleak downtowns and attention-getting retail thefts

November 8, 2024 CalMatters 1

By Nigel Duara and Joe Garcia for CalMatters From their phones and their television screens and sometimes out their windows, Californians saw their state change quickly in the pandemic. Homelessness grew then and continued to grow. Fatal fentanyl […]

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What’s going on? November 7-November 13

November 6, 2024 Julian Mendoza 0

What’s happening this week? Chico News & Review has you covered with highlights of what’s on tap at local clubs, theaters, galleries and performance venues. Visit the CN&R’s FREE online calendar for all of the […]

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Federal firefighters say their pay is on the line in 2024 Election

November 5, 2024 Capital & Main 0

As wildfires worsen, some federal firefighters fear Republican control of Congress and the White House could accelerate their exit from the workforce, leaving critical gaps in fire response. By Jeremy Lindenfeld, Capital & Main This […]

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Chico State’s Forensic Anthropology department is helping solve baffling homicides across the West and getting unknown remains brought home 

November 1, 2024 CN&R 0

By Samin Vafaee From “CSI” to murder podcasts, stories of true crime are on the rise in popularity. But before these cases turn into Netflix documentaries, an immense amount of forensic work goes into identifying […]

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‘Notoriously slow:’ Lengthy investigations into California politicians leave voters in the dark

November 1, 2024 CalMatters 0

By Yue Stella Yu and Jeremia Kimelman for CalMatters A $1,044 outing at a glitzy Hollywood nightclub. A $1,316 meal at a Los Angeles steak and seafood restaurant. A $4,500 experience to see the L.A. […]

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What’s going on? October 31-November 6

October 30, 2024 Julian Mendoza 0

What’s happening this week? Chico News & Review has you covered with highlights of what’s on tap at local clubs, theaters, galleries and performance venues. Visit the CN&R’s FREE online calendar for all of the […]

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October 29, 2024 CN&R 0

In the meantime, voters who are unsure of the district in which they reside can click here for an interactive map.

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Raised in Butte County, District 3 Assembly Candidate Aaron Draper discusses the region’s biggest issues

October 25, 2024 CN&R 4

By Ken Magri “I am not a politician,” says Aaron Draper, taking his first dive into electoral politics by challenging Assemblymember James Gallagher. He knows he has a mighty uphill climb ahead of him. Trying […]

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Proposition confusion: Rent control, affordable housing and AIDS drugs intertwine in Propositions 33 and 34

October 25, 2024 CN&R 0

By Ken Magri By the middle of October Californians start feeling the agony of frequent mailers and political advertisements for ballot propositions. But even the sharpest voter can get confused by the way these voter […]

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New study indicates raising California’s minimum wage has not cost jobs

October 25, 2024 Capital & Main 0

Ahead of a ballot measure to add $2 to the hourly minimum wage, studies show fast food jobs increased after the state bumped hourly pay to $20 in that sector. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & […]

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What’s going on? October 24–October 30

October 23, 2024 Julian Mendoza 0

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