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Editor’s note: To challenge
The spark for this month’s “Summer checklist” cover feature was a series of social media posts by Chicoan Sharon DeMeyer: “Inspired by a young woman who tried 365 new things last year to help manage […]
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Second & Flume: New oldies
When I was in high school and started seeing bell-bottoms in fashion magazines, I realized some of my mom’s old clothes were actually cool. I would’ve cringed had she actually worn them, but of course […]
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Letters to the editor: June 1, 2023
Parking meter fiasco Dear City of Chico (City Manager Mark Sorensen, Chico City Council, et al.), We the undersigned business owners of Downtown Chico are writing in response to the new kiosk parking system installed […]
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Second & Flume: Thanks, Roger
Twenty years ago this month, I graduated from Chico State and started my first journalism job. It was an internship at the Enterprise-Record, where I joined a team of nine news reporters. There was Ari, […]
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Guest Comment: Gun culture
The other day I woke up with a Carpenters moldy-oldy ear-worming through my brain: We’ve only just begun … Except the words were something like “we only just be guns” because it was the day […]
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Editor’s note: Let’s do our Best work
Wait a minute. It’s not already Best of Chico time again, is it? The Chico News & Review’s annual celebration of all of Chico’s good stuff is back. Voting started May 3, the day this […]
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Editorial: The double-edged sword of AI in journalism
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a popular topic in the field of journalism. While it can bring numerous benefits, it can also have negative impacts if not implemented appropriately. One of the most significant positive […]
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Streetalk: What are you planting in your garden?
Asked in downtown Chico. Stephanie Roseuniversity employee Right now? Green beans, zuchinni and maybe some tomatoes [in my] back yard—up in Paradise. Claire Renarphotographer/student Well, I rent and my back yard’s a mess. We do […]
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Letters to the editor: May 2, 2023
Charity with justice Re: Editor’s Note: “Commitment” (By Jason Cassidy, April 6, 2023) Editor Jason Cassidy lauds the Chico Housing Action Team (CHAT) program and quotes founder Bob Trausch: “If you see a problem, you […]
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Editorial: Unsafe politics
In this week’s news feature (“A home for drag”), Ashiah Bird shines a light on Chico’s vibrant drag scene. The performers interviewed share how this inclusive, supportive community offers a safe forum for self-expression and […]
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Streetalk: Do you remember your first bike?
Asked in downtown Chico. Hannah Rott, college student I think it was a purple Trek bike? It was a mountain bike. We would go sometimes on the trails around Chico and ride around, but nothing […]
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Guest Comment: Bully on the trail
“Would you please restrain your dog?” my husband asks. “My dog just wants to play with your dog! Leave him alone, you geezer!” is her response. Red-faced with seeming rage, she grabs her dog’s collar, […]
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Letters to the editor: April 6, 2023
No military equipment A new law, AB 481 requires California police departments hold a yearly public meeting about “military equipment,” including what they have and how they use it. Our Chico Police Department’s presentation to […]
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Editor’s Note: Commitment
For 38 years, the Pancakes for Peace fundraiser put on by the Chico Peace & Justice Center (CPJC) was one of our community’s signature spring events. The popular all-you-can-eat organic breakfast and Easter egg hunt […]
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Editor’s note: Connection
As troubling as it might be to hear the recent grandstanding by U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene advocating for a “national divorce”—splitting up America into separate red and blue countries—the truth is she’s not alone […]