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‘Farm to glass’
This feature is part of the CN&R’s 2023 Entrepreneur Issue. When Bill Weller crafts a new beer recipe, he has an unofficial litmus test for its success. If his wife, Kristin, takes a sip, tilts […]
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Ice cream dreams
This feature is part of the CN&R’s 2023 Entrepreneur Issue. In 2013, Shenlyn and Martin Svec’s lives were changed by, of all things, a few scoops of ice cream. The couple were vacationing in Texas […]
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Building a ‘destination spot’
This feature is part of the CN&R’s 2023 Entrepreneur Issue. “Are you aware of the old children’s book with Ferdinand the bull?” It’s a sunny January afternoon, and Scott Barwick is talking as he walks […]
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A big screen for all
Three-year-old Charlie Iverson-Flournoy stood up in the movie theater, exclaiming “Oh no! Oh no!” Hero Girl’s golden round-trip ticket to ride The Polar Express had just been whisked away by the snowy winter winds and […]
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No food-assistance for immigrants … for now
By Mark Kreidler This story is produced by the award-winning journalism nonprofit Capital & Main, and co-published here with permission. Inflation bore down hard on Californians in 2022, but the effect was especially toxic at the lower reaches […]
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Drowned out
By Mark Kreidler This story is produced by the award-winning journalism nonprofit Capital & Main, and co-published here with permission. California’s vulnerability to destructive flooding is anything but a secret. Meteorologists and climatologists have been warning of the […]
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Saving salmon
This story was produced by CalMatters, an independent public journalism venture covering California state politics and government. For more info, visit calmatters.org. Chinook salmon haven’t spawned in the McCloud River for more than 80 years. But […]
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California water update
This story was produced by CalMatters, an independent public journalism venture covering California state politics and government. For more info, visit calmatters.org. The year 2023 began with a historic bang—record precipitation and disastrous flooding throughout much […]
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Whom to watch in 2023
With pandemic restrictions and midterm election campaigns behind us, the year ahead feels a bit like a blank slate. What stories will the Chico News & Review tell, and who will be making the news, […]
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For the love of the neighborhood
Twice a month, struggling families, college students, seniors and unhoused folks browse the South Chico Community Assistance Center’s free neighborhood pantry at 1805 Park Ave. There, they can fill up a bag or two with […]
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Mission of mercy
A few pieces of clothing; family pictures; important documents. A reality of living in Northern California, especially in recent years, is that most residents have a mental list of what to grab in case of […]
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City promotes interim chief
Staying in-house, Chico city leaders elevated Billy Aldridge to chief of police. Aldridge (pictured), who served as interim chief following the August retirement of Matt Madden, topped two other finalists for the job. The Chico […]
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Is California’s drought over?
By Alastair Bland CalMatters is an independent public journalism venture covering California state politics and government. For more info, visit calmatters.org. December delivered a powerful punch of storms to California. But the wet weather comes with a […]
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Arts DEVO: Goodbye to our friends
It has been a challenging holiday season for the greater Chico family. In just one month, the community has lost so many of its guiding lights. The word is just getting out about the passing […]
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Ill Harvest: Plan B
By David Bacon This story is produced by the award-winning journalism nonprofit Capital & Main, as part of its Ill Harvest series, and co-published here with permission. For Maria Zavala’s family, there are no easy years. But last year brought […]