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4.3 quake hits Morgan Hill Posted: 30 Mar 2009 11:11 AM PDT A 4.3-magnitude earthquake, centered 11 miles north of Morgan Hill, was reported at 10:40 a.m. today.

All Section: Cahee named Northern Section's best; Simmons wins coaching award Posted: 30 Mar 2009 10:39 PM PDT CHICO — What was appearing to be a dream season for the Las Plumas High girls basketball team ended in a nightmare when the Thunderbirds were bounced from the Northern Section Division III playoffs by Paradise.

Authorities hope tickets, education etches train safety in peoples' minds Posted: 31 Mar 2009 12:08 AM PDT CHICO — More than a dozen people have been struck and killed by trains in Chico since 1999. Victims run the gamut from Chico State University students to homeless drug addicts.

Campus clips Posted: 31 Mar 2009 12:08 AM PDT Here are some brief happenings at Chico State University and Butte College: Gospel Fest, free performance The Third Annual Chico State Gospel Fest will be at 2:30 p.

Caper Acres may host new disc golf course Posted: 31 Mar 2009 12:08 AM PDT Keeping on a time schedule directed by the City Council, the Bidwell Park and Playground Commission narrowed its choice for a new short disc golf course to an 11-acre site in lower Bidwell Park between Caper Acres and Highway 99.

Chico State students push for buying local to fill food-service needs Posted: 31 Mar 2009 12:08 AM PDT CHICO — Students at Chico State University will be asked to vote this April 21-23 on whether the Associated Students food service should buy a third of its food and beverages locally.

Daily Planner: April 1 Posted: 31 Mar 2009 12:09 AM PDT Events Blood & Marrow Registry Drive for local patient: 12:30-5:30 p.m. Hosted by Paradise community and Butte Community Bank at Veterans Memorial Hall, 6550 Skyway, Paradise.

Daily Planner: March 31 Posted: 31 Mar 2009 12:09 AM PDT Events Paradise High School Cafeteria: 7:30 p.m. Premiere of three short silent films, accompanied by live music, that were shot in Hollywood by Paradise High senior Kelsey Gillespie.

Ed Anderson's column 'Tee to Green': Local teams qualify for NCGA four ball Posted: 30 Mar 2009 10:39 PM PDT The team of Scott Hanosh and Eric Barron, and the team of Carl Pelletier and Patrick Campbell will be representing Canyon Oaks in the NCGA Two-Man Qualifying Tournament.

Editorial: California can't count on bailout Posted: 31 Mar 2009 12:08 AM PDT Our view: There's no easy avenue to solving the state's budget problem, but lying about the numbers certainly isn't the answer.

Enloe event focuses on diabetes Posted: 31 Mar 2009 12:08 AM PDT CHICO — With diabetes cases rising, Enloe Medical Center joined a national effort to make people aware of the disease and ways of preventing it.

In Fargo, goodwill runs as deep as the Red River Posted: 30 Mar 2009 10:02 PM PDT FARGO, N.D. -- One family offered their home to anyone left homeless by flooding, even sharing their security entry code.

Letter: Don't let Met get our water Posted: 31 Mar 2009 12:08 AM PDT Please don't allow Metropolitan Water District to take any of our water ever. They are greedy. Once they have our water they will never let it go.

Letter: Federal agency not shooting straight Posted: 31 Mar 2009 12:08 AM PDT I just called my insurance company and learned that as of today I am not in a flood plain and my one-year additional premium would be $1,332 if I chose to add flood insurance today.

Letter: Give no rewards for mismanagement Posted: 31 Mar 2009 12:08 AM PDT It's been reported that part of the bailout money that AIG is receiving from the government is being doled out as bonuses to their top executives.

Letter: Internet scam could save government Posted: 31 Mar 2009 12:08 AM PDT I want to warn people from Nigeria who might be watching America's president, his staff and Congress: If you get any e-mails from Washington asking for money, it's a scam.

Letter: Market would be beneficial Posted: 31 Mar 2009 12:08 AM PDT At the Network for a Healthy California, Sierra Cascade Region, we believe Enloe's farmers market would be a beneficial addition to our community.

Liquidators may be Gottschalks' auction winner Posted: 31 Mar 2009 12:08 AM PDT A group of liquidators are reportedly the auction winner in the bid for Fresno-based Gottschalks. Reuters news agency reported that an offer made by a group of liquidators was selected over a competing liquidation group, and a Chinese company that

Local Roundup: Wildcat golfers tied for third Posted: 30 Mar 2009 10:39 PM PDT Chico State's Eric Frazzetta shot a 2-under 70 and followed up with a second-round 68 Monday to finish alone in eighth place and three shots off the lead on the first day of the Grand Canyon Thunderbird Invitational at Palm Valley Golf Club in

Local briefs Posted: 31 Mar 2009 12:08 AM PDT Campsites open for season at Black Butte Lake ORLAND — Campsites in the Buckhorn Recreation Area and the Orland Buttes Campground will re-open on Wednesday at Black Butte Lake, west of Orland.

Man arrested, accused of trying to throw his wife off patio boat Posted: 31 Mar 2009 12:08 AM PDT BUTTE CITY — A Chico man who allegedly attempted to throw his wife off a patio boat into the Sacramento River Sunday during a physical fight was arrested by Glenn County authorities.

Native Plant Society to hear about bear grass supplies Posted: 31 Mar 2009 12:09 AM PDT Staff Reports CHICO — Chris Christofferson of Feather River Ranger District will discuss a native grass that is an important component to American Indians in their basket-making during a meeting Thursday of the California Native Plant Society.

No leads in rest stop assault of Susanville prison guard Posted: 31 Mar 2009 12:08 AM PDT CHESTER — A corrections officer at High Desert State Prison who was beaten and stabbed on his way to work Friday morning is recovering from his injuries, as officials continue to hunt his assailants.

Obama puts GM, Chrysler on short leash Posted: 30 Mar 2009 10:03 PM PDT WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama asserted unprecedented government control over the auto industry Monday, bluntly rejecting turnaround plans by General Motors Corp.

Pickup being warmed up catches fire, ignites house Posted: 31 Mar 2009 12:08 AM PDT PARADISE — A car fire quickly spread into a Paradise man's home Monday afternoon, damaging both the pickup truck that started the fire and the garage it jumped to.

Prehistoric remains discovered at Sacramento River excavation site Posted: 31 Mar 2009 12:08 AM PDT HAMILTON CITY — Human remains of an American Indian man dating back thousands of years were discovered early Monday afternoon at an excavation site on the Sacramento River north of Hamilton City.

Sidelines: Outlaws to host player tryout Posted: 30 Mar 2009 10:39 PM PDT The Chico Outlaws announced that they have scheduled a one-day player tryout beginning at 10 a.m. this Sunday at the University of the Pacific baseball field, 3601 Pacific Ave.

Six killed in apparent murder-suicide in Santa Clara Posted: 30 Mar 2009 10:03 PM PDT SANTA CLARA -- An apparent murder-suicide in an upscale neighborhood of Silicon Valley that left three children and three adults dead had police searching Monday for a possible motive and sorting out the relationships between the alleged gunman and

Solar panel theft may shut down observatory Posted: 31 Mar 2009 12:08 AM PDT CHICO — The observatory in upper Bidwell Park is off the grid, and may soon be out of commission due to the theft of solar panels that provide all its operating power.

Stocks tumble as automaker plans are rejected Posted: 30 Mar 2009 02:37 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street's March rally is on hold after the White House rejected turnaround plans from General Motors Corp.

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Arrests made in strong-arm robbery Posted: 28 Mar 2009 12:10 AM PDT CHICO -- A man and woman suspected of robbing the Tower Mart Thursday on West East Avenue were arrested minutes after they fled the business.

Becker wins main event at speedway Posted: 28 Mar 2009 12:09 AM PDT Oroville native Sean Becker dominated 20 laps for the 360 winged sprints main event victory Friday night at Silver Dollar Speedway in the first night of the 28th annual Silver Cup Race of Champions.

Briefs Posted: 28 Mar 2009 12:09 AM PDT Arrests made in strong-arm robbery CHICO — A man and woman suspected of robbing the Tower Mart Thursday on West East Avenue were arrested minutes after they fled the business.

Buried drums found near river had contained oil Posted: 27 Mar 2009 09:54 PM PDT CHICO -- Officials with the Butte County District Attorney's Office and state Department of Fish and Game unearthed at least 30 plastic drums near the Sacramento River Friday that contained or once contained oil.

Capay students look back on their history Posted: 28 Mar 2009 12:09 AM PDT CAPAY — Hula Hoops, tiddlywinks, pickup sticks and stilts were among the activities students at Capay Elementary School enjoyed with enthusiasm Friday as the school celebrated its 50th anniversary.

Consumer spending up, but income sags on job cuts Posted: 27 Mar 2009 09:57 PM PDT WASHINGTON -- After a half year of declines, consumer spending edged up for a second month in February even though incomes sagged under the weight of further job losses.

Correction for March 28 Posted: 28 Mar 2009 12:09 AM PDT An article in Friday's Home and Garden section had an error in an article about an upcoming series of gardening classes at the Chico Grange Hall.

Developmentally disabled woman testifies at rape trial Posted: 28 Mar 2009 12:09 AM PDT OROVILLE — A developmentally disabled woman Friday identified a previously convicted rapist in court as the man who sexually assaulted her in Gridley last summer.

Disc golf issues back before Park Commission Posted: 28 Mar 2009 12:09 AM PDT CHICO — -Several issues at the upcoming Bidwell Park and Playground Commission meeting Monday focus on disc golf.

Drums buried at river under investigation Posted: 27 Mar 2009 01:24 PM PDT A hazardous materials investigation is under way after at least 15 five-gallon plastic drums filled with an unknown substance were found buried just 80 feet from the Sacramento River.

Emotional tributes honor fallen Oakland officers Posted: 27 Mar 2009 09:57 PM PDT OAKLAND -- The city virtually halted Friday for the funeral of four slain police officers, with a populace still in shock jamming a large sports arena, spilling into an overflow stadium and filling the streets to pay their last respects.

Everything works for Panthers in rout Posted: 28 Mar 2009 12:09 AM PDT CHICO — Enterprise High baseball coach Dave O'Ravez saw his team fall on a no-hitter in its last effort.

From The Pulpit Posted: 28 Mar 2009 12:09 AM PDT Chico services today: Calvary Chapel of Chico, 1888 Springfield Drive: "The Spirit and the Bride say, "Come!

Fruitful endeavor Posted: 28 Mar 2009 12:09 AM PDT Nayeli Delgado, 8 (kneeling), Angelica Delgado, 10 (standing) and Dominina Tuitele, 8 (with shovel), plant a fruit tree at the Dorothy Johnson Center in Chico, in conjunction with a visit by a group called "Common Vision.

Glenn County sheriff gives his thoughts on attending Friday's ceremony Posted: 28 Mar 2009 12:09 AM PDT OAKLAND — For one 36-year veteran of law enforcement, Friday's funeral for the four Oakland police officers who were gunned down in the line of duty March 21 was a somber, humbling and emotional reminder of how dangerous the job can be.

Hits and misses:Our take on the week in news Posted: 28 Mar 2009 12:10 AM PDT HIT — After sitting vacant for more than two years, a prominent building on a busy corner in Chico will spring back to life soon.

Letters: City shouldn't ignore constituents Posted: 28 Mar 2009 12:10 AM PDT With all the political issues in the news today, sometimes you may feel like writing your elected officials to lodge a complaint or to clarify a concern.

Letters: Nothing funny about pope outfit Posted: 28 Mar 2009 12:10 AM PDT I am not religious and certainly not Catholic, but when you first ran the bit about Ed McLaughlin dressed as pope and blessing the cyclists, I thought it to be in bad taste.

Letters: Predators play role in salmon decline Posted: 28 Mar 2009 12:10 AM PDT I couldn't help but respond to Steve Carson's March 20 column, "Legislation for war on stripers," expressing concern over legislation to address impacts of striped bass predation on native species.

Letters: School funding cuts bound to get worse Posted: 28 Mar 2009 12:10 AM PDT In the last 10 days there have been several articles and editorials about school funding, and the impending layoff of teachers and administrators.

Local Roundup: Chico State baseball sweeps doubleheader Posted: 28 Mar 2009 12:09 AM PDT Josh Meagher's home run tear continued, Joel Garcia and Jordan Lindebaum tossed back-to-back complete games and the Chico State baseball team won its third straight game against non-conference opponent Hawaii Pacific, 11-1 and 8-2 Friday at

Natural Wonders: Memory of simple log bridge stirs imagination Posted: 27 Mar 2009 09:57 PM PDT Although there is myriad of marvelous bridges in America, it was a simple log bridge over a narrow Feather River lagoon that stirred my imagination.

Pair arrested for alleged robbery at Chico convenience mart Posted: 27 Mar 2009 11:07 AM PDT CHICO — A man and woman suspected of robbing the Tower Mart Thursday on West East Avenue were arrested minutes after they fled the business.

Peg Taylor Center has a mad, mad hat day Posted: 27 Mar 2009 09:56 PM PDT CHICO — Clients at Peg Taylor Center for Adult Day Health Care spent Thursday morning wearing hats — homemade hats, dressy hats, sporty hats.

Religion Briefs Posted: 28 Mar 2009 12:09 AM PDT Mafia-inspired benefit set CHICO — St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center will host its 43rd annual spring fundraiser, "Un Affare Di Famiglia," an evening of elegance and mischievous happenings, on Saturday, April 18.

Senior Planner Posted: 27 Mar 2009 09:57 PM PDT Paradise programs: Paradise Senior Center, 877 Nunneley Road, 877-1733; Terry Ashe Recreation Center, 6626 Skyway, 872-6393.

Sidelines: Wildcat women grab No. 23 ranking Posted: 28 Mar 2009 12:09 AM PDT The Chico State women's golf team jumped one spot to No. 23 in the nation in the latest Golf World/NGCA Coaches' Poll.

Stimulus funds to fix Skyway-99 interchange Posted: 27 Mar 2009 09:54 PM PDT CHICO -- Changes to the Skyway interchange on Highway 99 will get the biggest share of the federal stimulus money coming to Butte County for roadwork.

Susanville prison guard attacked at rest stop Posted: 27 Mar 2009 12:01 PM PDT CHESTER — A corrections officer driving to work at High Desert State Prison this morning was reportedly assaulted by up to three men as he paused at a rest stop on Highway 147, near Lake Almanor.

Susanville prison guard stabbed, beaten at rest stop Posted: 28 Mar 2009 12:09 AM PDT CHESTER — A corrections officer driving to work at Susanville's High Desert State Prison on Friday morning was reportedly stabbed and beaten by up to three men at a rest stop on Highway 147, near Canyon Dam.

Table Mountain awash in color Posted: 28 Mar 2009 12:09 AM PDT OROVILLE -- With the season of spring upon Butte County, one of the most majestic displays of natural beauty is in full bloom.

Today: March 28 Posted: 27 Mar 2009 09:57 PM PDT Events Farmers Market: 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., rain or shine year-round. East Second and Wall streets, Chico.

Tragedy points out the importance of family Posted: 27 Mar 2009 09:54 PM PDT PARADISE -- The Mautz family hopes their personal tragedy will encourage others to remember what's important — family.

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Assessor resigns, hopes to save staff job Posted: 26 Mar 2009 10:40 PM PDT OROVILLE -- Butte County's elected Assessor Ken Reimers hopes his leaving might save a job or more in his office.

Bike tunnel work gearing up again Posted: 26 Mar 2009 10:41 PM PDT CHICO -- Work on a new bike tunnel closed for the winter months should begin again as the weather warms up.

Butte County's elected assessor to resign Posted: 26 Mar 2009 11:47 AM PDT OROVILLE — Butte County Assessor Kenneth O. Reimers has announced he will be leaving his elective office effective April 30.

Butte's most wanted for March 27 Posted: 26 Mar 2009 10:40 PM PDT Here are several people being sought by Butte County law enforcement agencies: Peter Junior Mathis The Butte County Sheriff's Office is seeking Peter Junior Mathis for a felony warrant charging him with forgery and grand theft.

Corrections for March 27 Posted: 26 Mar 2009 10:40 PM PDT The principal of the Oroville Adult School was misnamed in Thursday's story on school spending flexibility.

Daily Planner: March 27 Posted: 26 Mar 2009 10:39 PM PDT Events Chico Art Center: 7:30-9 p.m. Third annual "Artist Lecture Series" last Friday of each month, at 450 Orange St.

Editorial: Enloe needs to find a good fit Posted: 26 Mar 2009 10:39 PM PDT Our view: Constant turnover at the top hurts any organization. Enloe needs stability after four CEOs in four years.

Final Four figures to feature favorites: E-R staff makes NCAA picks Posted: 26 Mar 2009 11:53 AM PDT Only four teams will be left in the world-famous NCAA men's basketball tournament after the regional semifinal and final rounds, which begin today, wrap up this weekend.

First detoxification center in local area now open in Chico Posted: 26 Mar 2009 10:41 PM PDT CHICO -- The Skyway House has opened the Higgins House detoxification facility in Chico for men with chemical dependency.

Garden posture is among meeting topics Posted: 26 Mar 2009 10:39 PM PDT The Butte Rose Society will meet Tuesday, March 31 at the Chico library, Sherman and East First avenues.

Huge railroad project brings swarm of crossing guards to Chico Posted: 26 Mar 2009 10:40 PM PDT CHICO -- A massive maintenance project on Union Pacific Railroad tracks brought an army of orange-vested workers to Butte County Thursday.

Letters: Disc golf conflicts too numerous in park Posted: 26 Mar 2009 10:39 PM PDT Does the city of Chico really have an obligation to force the square peg of disc golf into the round hole of Bidwell Park?

Letters: Don't question the Park Commission Posted: 26 Mar 2009 10:39 PM PDT The hippies used to decry "little ticky tacky houses" and now that is what they are attempting to require.

Letters: Inclusionary zoning will create problems Posted: 26 Mar 2009 10:39 PM PDT Indeed. This plan will add additional complexity and cost to the development process. If the economic viability of inclusionary zoning is lacking, banks will not loan on the project.

Local Roundup: Biggs competes in MVL meet Posted: 26 Mar 2009 11:54 AM PDT Emilio Marquez won the 800-meter race in 2 minutes, 15 seconds for the Biggs boys at the Mid-Valley League meet held at University Prep in Redding.

Local Roundup: Panther boys crush Hornets Posted: 26 Mar 2009 10:30 PM PDT With the help of a perfect 6-0, 6-0 win at No. 4 singles from Cody Conway, the Chico High boys tennis team rolled to a 9-0 sweep of Enterprise without dropping a set on Thursday.

Local Roundup: Wildcats split with Argonauts Posted: 26 Mar 2009 11:54 AM PDT The Chico State softball team split its doubleheader with Notre Dame de Namur, winning 8-1 before falling 9-6, on Wednesday in Belmont.

Noon Exchange Club fetes officers of the year Posted: 26 Mar 2009 10:40 PM PDT CHICO — On Thursday, for the 63rd year in a row, the Chico Noon Exchange Club honored officers of the year from law enforcement agencies throughout Butte County.

Obama seizes bully pulpit online to pitch budget Posted: 26 Mar 2009 10:39 PM PDT WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama seized the bully pulpit Thursday and reprised the best of his acclaimed campaign skills in an unprecedented Internet town hall from the White House — a direct sales pitch for Americans to get behind

Old time fiddlers start fiddlin' around in Oroville Posted: 26 Mar 2009 10:40 PM PDT OROVILLE — Old time fiddlers from around the state played in impromptu groups in downtown Oroville Thursday, beginning a three-day event.

Organic gardening classes begin April 19 in Chico Posted: 26 Mar 2009 10:39 PM PDT CHICO -- After a very successful debut, David Grau is again organizing a series of organic gardening classes at the Chico Grange.

Police report for March 27 Posted: 26 Mar 2009 10:39 PM PDT The following property crimes were reported recently to the Chico Police Department: RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES March 19 — 700 block of Nord Avenue.

Six-year sentence given in Oroville killing Posted: 26 Mar 2009 10:40 PM PDT OROVILLE — To the dismay of the victim's friends and family, a transient drew a modest six-year prison term for a 2005 killing at a railway hobo encampment in Oroville.

State lawmakers extend unemployment benefits Posted: 26 Mar 2009 02:30 PM PDT SACRAMENTO (AP) — The state Senate today passed legislation that will extend benefits to the unemployed by 20 weeks, sending Gov.

The Nosebleed Section: Show pride when locals go big time Posted: 26 Mar 2009 11:53 AM PDT You've probably hit the big-time when ESPN shows highlights of you and the Associated Press is distributing photos of you all around the world.

Tough financial rules proposed — will they work? Posted: 26 Mar 2009 10:39 PM PDT WASHINGTON — Tough as they seem, will the Obama administration's strict new Wall Street rules really work?

Trial begins in rape, escape case Posted: 26 Mar 2009 10:40 PM PDT OROVILLE — A Butte County jury Thursday began hearing evidence in the trial of an accused rapist who escaped from custody last month from an Oroville hospital.

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'The Learned Ladies' take the stage at Wismer Theatre Posted: 25 Mar 2009 03:07 PM PDT CHICO -- Chico State University's department of theatre's production of "The Learned Ladies" will be presented April 1-5.

Art briefs Posted: 25 Mar 2009 03:07 PM PDT Chico Art Center hosts artist lectures CHICO -- Chico Art Center is hosting the third annual "Artist Lecture Series" the last Friday of each month from March through August.

Avenue 9 Gallery receives Turner award; reception today Posted: 25 Mar 2009 03:07 PM PDT CHICO -- Avenue 9 Gallery has won this year's Turner Prize for Excellence in Visual Art, which is awarded by the Janet Turner Print Museum at Chico State University each year.

Biblio File: Book on slide presentations has Chico connection Posted: 25 Mar 2009 03:07 PM PDT The speaker looks out at the assembled audience and, like magic, the first PowerPoint slide appears on the nearby screen.

Butte College buys former Austin's site Posted: 25 Mar 2009 09:51 PM PDT BUTTE VALLEY-- Butte College just got bigger. Wednesday, the college board of trustees voted to purchase the former Austin's Home Furnishers building at the Skyway and Notre Dame Boulevard in Chico.

Buzz Art Gallery Listings: March 26, 2009 Posted: 25 Mar 2009 03:07 PM PDT Here is a list of local galleries, museums and other art displays. (The listings reflect galleries and studios that have reported participation in Art First Saturday, which takes place 4-8 p.

CSUC student on trial in pot-cookie case Posted: 25 Mar 2009 09:52 PM PDT OROVILLE -- A Chico State University student accused of failing to heed orders to disperse during a recent street riot, went on trial Wednesday on unrelated charges of selling marijuana cookies on campus more than two years ago.

Calendar highlight: Natalya Shkoda Posted: 25 Mar 2009 03:07 PM PDT Chico State University's School of the Arts presents a piano recital featuring Natalya Shkoda at 7:30 p.

Calendar highlight: Strix Vega Posted: 25 Mar 2009 03:07 PM PDT Strix Vega will play Friday at Cafe Coda, along with Bear Hunter and Casual Fog. Strix Vega will be touring in support of its upcoming album, and playing in Austin during the SXSW Music Festival.

Chico Science Fair marks 25th year Posted: 25 Mar 2009 09:52 PM PDT CHICO — Next week, Chico Science Fair will head into its 25th year with some 800 to 900 students from public and private schools within Chico Unified School District exhibiting their science projects.

Chico girls honored at duck stamp competition Posted: 25 Mar 2009 10:35 PM PDT SACRAMENTO — Two Chico girls took home honors for their artwork Wednesday at the 19th annual California Federal Junior Duck Stamp Competition held in Sacramento.

Chico school board makes layoffs, cuts programs Posted: 26 Mar 2009 12:12 AM PDT CHICO -- Facing the possibility of running out of available money this fall, the Chico Unified School District board ordered a round of layoffs and cuts Wednesday.

Cover story: Dancers raise funds with 'Rhythm 'n Motion VII' Posted: 25 Mar 2009 03:09 PM PDT PARADISE -- When Don Wolheim opened his Paradise Dancers studio in 1998, hopes were high and cash was low.

Daily Planner: March 26 Posted: 25 Mar 2009 09:52 PM PDT Events Anthropology Forum, Chico State: 4-5 p.m. "If It's Friday, This Must Be Fiji: Sustainable Tourism in the South Pacific.

Daily Planner: March 27 Posted: 25 Mar 2009 09:52 PM PDT Events Chico Art Center: 7:30-9 p.m. Third annual "Artist Lecture Series" last Friday of each month, at 450 Orange St.

Editorial: Potential disaster's cure is certain disaster Posted: 25 Mar 2009 10:34 PM PDT Our view: FEMA should do its job, rather than dumping it on citizens. The Federal Emergency Management Agency hasn't had a very good reputation since Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans back in 2005.

Entertainment Calendar for March 26-April 1 Posted: 25 Mar 2009 03:07 PM PDT Thursday, MARCH 26 MUSIC/NIGHTCLUBS CAFE CODA: The Shimmies, Smile Brigade. 8 p.m. $5. All ages. COPA DEL ORO, Oroville: Feather River Gypsies.

Five Eyed Hand shares original tunes at Lost on Main Posted: 25 Mar 2009 03:07 PM PDT CHICO -- Whistling? An electric violin? A mandolin? Playing rock 'n' roll and making it all work so well?

Flood insurance requirements coming Posted: 26 Mar 2009 01:29 AM PDT OROVILLE -- Sometime in June 2010, many property owners in much of north and east Chico, and around Gridley and Biggs, will be forced to buy federal flood insurance.

He Said, She Said movie review: 'Duplicity' creates a fun ride with great actors Posted: 25 Mar 2009 03:07 PM PDT "Duplicity" stars Clive Owen and Julia Roberts as corporate spies playing a high-stakes game designed to make them both rich, and perhaps, end up together.

Hopeful signs, but economy not out of the woods Posted: 25 Mar 2009 09:52 PM PDT WASHINGTON -- Glimmers of hope for the economy — better home sales and higher demand for goods, plus optimism from the White House and a nearly 20 percent rally in stocks — have some people wondering if the worst is over.

Letter: Firefighting staffing saves city money Posted: 25 Mar 2009 10:34 PM PDT After reading Richard Ek's letter to the editor, I finally realize the extreme ignorance a very few people carry upon their shoulders daily concerning emergency service delivery.

Letter: Midwives still welcome at Enloe Posted: 25 Mar 2009 10:34 PM PDT We have heard from community members regarding the loss of a local certified nurse midwifery practice.

Letter: Ridge fire district begs many questions Posted: 25 Mar 2009 10:34 PM PDT Can we have some answers for the people on the ridge who are going to be taxed in the name of fire safety?

Local briefs Posted: 25 Mar 2009 10:35 PM PDT Historical society to host Sutter Buttes walks this weekend GRIDLEY — The Yuba Historical Society will host two moderate walks in the Sutter Buttes Saturday and Sunday.

Massive search planned for Oakland men missin in forest Posted: 25 Mar 2009 10:35 PM PDT DEER CREEK CANYON — A massive search using sheriff's teams from Butte and Tehama counties is planned Sunday for two Oakland men last seen Feb.

More good news than bad in 2008 Chico crime stats Posted: 25 Mar 2009 09:51 PM PDT CHICO -- Burglaries in Chico hit a seven-year high in 2008, but the latest crime statistics from police contain more good news than bad.

North state voices: Loving Haiti, one child at a time Posted: 25 Mar 2009 10:34 PM PDT Colorful, charming, passionate, resilient ... Gladys Thomas and her Caribbean island home have much in common.

Old time fiddlers to perform in Oroville Posted: 25 Mar 2009 10:34 PM PDT OROVILLE — The old time fiddlers are in Oroville again this week for the 43rd year, with formal events starting today.

Orland gallery steers western, southwest art lovers to exhibit Posted: 25 Mar 2009 03:07 PM PDT ORLAND -- The Orland Center for the Arts & Gallery will display the work of Santa Cruz artist Gerry Bartlett from April 1-18.

Postal Service to host passport event Saturday in Williams Posted: 25 Mar 2009 10:35 PM PDT WILLIAMS — With a change in travel requirements into the United States coming soon, several U.S.

School time Posted: 25 Mar 2009 10:35 PM PDT Announcements Laurie Waring's and Christine William's fourth-grade classes from Ponderosa School in Paradise, will travel to Sacramento today to visit Sutter's Fort and return Friday.

Small eruptions occur at Alaska volcano Posted: 25 Mar 2009 09:51 PM PDT ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Alaska's Mount Redoubt erupted at least twice Wednesday as officials from a pipeline company assessed conditions at a nearby oil storage facility to determine whether to remove its contents.

State gives school districts flexibility in spending Posted: 25 Mar 2009 10:35 PM PDT OROVILLE — Although school districts around the state are faced with reduced state funding, the state Legislature may have provided a glimmer of hope in the midst of the financial crisis.

Students raising funds for African shipment Posted: 25 Mar 2009 09:52 PM PDT CHICO — Although the morning was still chilly and the skies threatened some rain, students of Globally Conscious Youth at Pleasant Valley High School were at Bidwell Park early to garner attention for their cause.

Sweet Basil and the Bee: Breaking ground — Teaching gardens give students a closer look at real food Posted: 25 Mar 2009 01:44 PM PDT CHICO — Michelle Obama broke ground on a patch of lawn at the White House on Friday, the first day of spring.

Theater briefs Posted: 25 Mar 2009 03:07 PM PDT Theatre ETC nurtures children's imaginations with activities CHICO -- Theatre ETC is offering "Discovery Space" for children the first Friday of every month beginning April 3.

Trial starts for student accused of selling marijuana cookies on campus Posted: 25 Mar 2009 10:35 PM PDT OROVILLE — A Chico State University student accused of failing to heed orders to disperse during a recent street riot, went on trial Wednesday on unrelated charges of selling marijuana cookies on campus more than two years ago.

Vandalism along tracks looks like attempt to cause train accident Posted: 26 Mar 2009 12:13 AM PDT BAYLISS -- Glenn County sheriff's deputies are investigating the removal of copper bonds from railroad tracks near Blue Gum Road and Walker Creek.

Vandalism looks like attempt to cause train accident Posted: 25 Mar 2009 10:35 PM PDT BAYLISS — Glenn County sheriff's deputies are investigating the removal of copper bonds from railroad tracks near Blue Gum Road and Walker Creek.

Wake the Dead resurrects the '60s with a Celtic twist Posted: 25 Mar 2009 03:08 PM PDT CHICO -- In case you don't know the name, Bob Littell is the guy who books the shows at the Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

What you need to know about the Humane Society Posted: 25 Mar 2009 09:52 PM PDT To search for a lost pet after-hours or view animals up for adoption, you can check the society's Web site at www.

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All About Us: Bath time is family time Posted: 21 Mar 2009 09:47 PM PDT DURHAM — I saw my son as an old man once. He was six and taking a bubble bath. He lurched through the water and emerged with a bubble beard covering his chin and mustache on his upper lip.

Charter school's start date derailed Posted: 21 Mar 2009 09:43 PM PDT WILLOWS — For the Glenn County Board of Education, a little technicality is causing worry over the pending approval of the new document that governs and defines William Finch Charter School.

Daily Planner: March 22 Posted: 21 Mar 2009 09:47 PM PDT Events NVADG training: 9a.m.-4:30 p.m. North Valley Animal Disaster Group trains new volunteers to shelter and evacuate animals during disasters.

Daily Planner: March 23 Posted: 21 Mar 2009 09:46 PM PDT Community Blood Drive: Donor hours 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday. BloodSource, 555 Rio Lindo Ave., Chico. Must be in generally good health, weigh 110 pounds or more (under 17 years old must have parental consent.

Eagles earn split, Butte slips in GVC Posted: 21 Mar 2009 10:36 PM PDT BUTTE VALLEY — Against the Butte College baseball team in a Golden Valley Conference doubleheader on Saturday afternoon, College of the Siskiyous managed to move ahead on the scoreboard.

Editorial: Read Chiang's lips: Cut spending? Posted: 21 Mar 2009 09:43 PM PDT Our View: We hope State Controller John Chiang wasn't playing to his audience during his recent north state trip.

Fire destroys north-Chico home Posted: 21 Mar 2009 09:43 PM PDT A 2,600-square-foot house in north Chico burned to the ground Saturday after catching fire at 1:45 p.

Justice, recovery sluggish for tour bus crash victims Posted: 21 Mar 2009 09:43 PM PDT SACRAMENTO -- As survivors attempt to recover mentally and physically from a horrific tour bus crash in Colusa County last October, an assemblyman is promoting a bill that may prevent a similar tragedy in the future.

Letter: Elect your school's principal Posted: 21 Mar 2009 09:43 PM PDT Education happens in the classroom, not the district office.So, let's unite to save our teachers and push for one big school district to govern all of Butte County, but at the same time enhance local control.

Letter: Just make pot less illegal Posted: 21 Mar 2009 09:44 PM PDT I propose that marijuana not be "legalized." Instead, I favor making it slightly less illegal in a specific way.

Letter: Remember firefighter's death Posted: 21 Mar 2009 09:43 PM PDT A date and a man this city should not forget. Richard Ek, you were wrong in your letter stating that, "No firefighter has ever died fighting a fire in Chico.

Letter: Take drunken driving seriously Posted: 21 Mar 2009 09:44 PM PDT It is beyond dispute that on the average someone is killed by a drunken driver every 40 minutes. Our family was devastated when on Jan.

Letter: Who benefits from water policy? Posted: 21 Mar 2009 09:44 PM PDT Heather Hacking's recent article on the Drought Water Bank and the state's policy of facilitating willing buyers and willing sellers was a good start in educating readers on the process by which additional Butte County groundwater might be pumped in

Letters: An unnecessary requirement Posted: 21 Mar 2009 09:43 PM PDT It would seem that Chico is considering a requirement that builders include homes for affordable housing mixed into new developments.

Letters: Bush's White House reign Posted: 21 Mar 2009 09:43 PM PDT The March 10 editorial on torture strategies engaged in by the Bush administration ends by referring to the Bush administration's "penchant for secrecy.

Letters: Firefighters risk lives every day Posted: 21 Mar 2009 09:43 PM PDT In response to Richard Ek's Letter to the Editor on March 17 who believes that Chico firefighters ride a "rich gravy train.

Letters: Herger appears to be confused Posted: 21 Mar 2009 09:43 PM PDT I notice that Congressman Wally Herger is a public servant who is against including "earmarks" in legislation.

Letters: More local sports needed Posted: 21 Mar 2009 09:43 PM PDT I thought the E-R was a local newspaper. Chico High wins a state championship in skiing/snowboarding and there's no word about it in the hard copy (paper) or Web site about it?

Local Roundup: Pitching fails 'Cats again in doubleheader sweep by Toros Posted: 21 Mar 2009 10:36 PM PDT With two more pitching letdowns, the Chico State baseball team suffered a doubleheader sweep to Cal State Dominguez Hills in Carson, 8-0 and 10-8 Saturday.

Locals pitch in to help developing nations Posted: 21 Mar 2009 09:43 PM PDT CHICO -- About 300 people lugged buckets of water around lower Bidwell Park Saturday to help raise $35,000 to provide clean water in developing nations.

Man suffers serious injury in ATV accident Posted: 21 Mar 2009 09:41 PM PDT OROVILLE -- A 28-year-old Gridley man driving a three-wheel all-terrain vehicle suffered major injuries after he failed to stop at a stop sign and collided with a pickup truck Friday night, according to a release from the California Highway Patrol.

Mechanics and doctors make me nervous for same reason Posted: 21 Mar 2009 09:43 PM PDT It is going to sound a little cowardly, and probably foolish to boot, but I tend to avoid "routine maintenance" for both my best vehicular buddy — Ma Truck — and my own all-too fragile flesh for exactly the same reason.

On Foot: Signs of buds along Rio Lindo Channel Posted: 21 Mar 2009 09:46 PM PDT CHICO — February and March rains were promising, not the answer from the heavens we were hoping for, but promising for a green spring.

On the Bookshelf: "Knock, knock" Posted: 21 Mar 2009 09:47 PM PDT "Knock, knock." "Who's there?" "Lionel." "Lionel who?" "Lion-el eat me if you don't open that door!

People on the Street Posted: 21 Mar 2009 09:43 PM PDT What do you think ought to happen to those giving and receiving the bonuses at AIG? Asked Thursday in downtown Chico.

Police shot, suspect killed after Oakland traffic stop Posted: 22 Mar 2009 02:59 AM PDT OAKLAND -- Four officers were in critical condition and a suspect dead on Saturday after two related shootings, the first after a traffic stop and the second after a massive manhunt ended in gunfire, police said.

Protesters visit AIG officials' lavish homes Posted: 21 Mar 2009 09:41 PM PDT FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- A busload of activists representing working- and middle-class families paid visits Saturday to the lavish homes of American International Group executives to protest the tens of millions of dollars in bonuses awarded by the

Railroad work to close roads Posted: 21 Mar 2009 09:43 PM PDT A series of road closures will begin Monday and last until late April, as the Union Pacific Railroad works on track crossings through Butte County.

Shelter expects to see more homeless Posted: 21 Mar 2009 09:43 PM PDT CHICO — The Torres Shelter, which houses homeless people, seems to be part of a growth industry these days.

Spring is in full bloom Posted: 21 Mar 2009 09:43 PM PDT Barb Ober of Chico browses plants from the Little Red Hen booth during the Soroptimist Home, Garden and Antique Show at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds.

Suicide car bomber kills 6 in Afghanistan Posted: 21 Mar 2009 09:41 PM PDT KABUL -- A suicide car bomber attacked a police checkpoint in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday, killing six people, police said, as the American envoy to the country said the U.

Travis Souders: Runner's biggest footsteps are for his family Posted: 21 Mar 2009 10:36 PM PDT Being a former reporter, Sean Murphy's first instinct when his father Harry told him of his prostate cancer — after fear — was to research it.

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Chico State nutrition, activity program gets Korten award Posted: 20 Mar 2009 10:15 PM PDT SACRAMENTO — A Chico State University-based center that works with children to show them how to live healthful lives received the 2009 Nonnie Korten Champion for Children Award during a conference March 5 at Sacramento Convention Center.

Correction for March 21 Posted: 20 Mar 2009 10:15 PM PDT Thursday's story about Glenn County landfill fees had an incorrect name of the Waste Management, Inc.

Daily Planner: March 21 Posted: 20 Mar 2009 10:15 PM PDT Events Farmers Market: 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., rain or shine year round. East Second and Wall streets, Chico.

Day on the ranch enriches kids Posted: 20 Mar 2009 10:15 PM PDT DURHAM -- Surrounded by orange trees, orchards and a historic agriculture landmark, students from Oroville and Paradise took a hands-on approach to learning about Butte County's agriculture industry Friday morning.

Editorial: Hits and misses - Our take on the week in news Posted: 20 Mar 2009 10:16 PM PDT HIT — Chico State University has long had a towering reputation in the computer science industry, with companies coming a long way to woo graduates and even start conversations with undergraduates.

First Christian offers mix of old and new Posted: 20 Mar 2009 10:15 PM PDT CHICO -- If you attend the second service at First Christian Church, you'll encounter some traditional liturgy but not the Apostle's Creed, nor any other creed.

Four teens hurt in I-5 crash near Willows Posted: 20 Mar 2009 10:16 PM PDT WILLOWS — Four teenagers from out of the area received minor to moderate injuries Friday when the car they were riding in overturned on southbound Interstate 5, about 8:20 a.

From the Pulpit Posted: 20 Mar 2009 10:15 PM PDT Chico services today: Calvary Chapel of Chico, 1888 Springfield Drive: "God with Us," from Pastor Sam Allen; 6 p.

Glenn judge sends teen to adult jail Posted: 20 Mar 2009 10:15 PM PDT WILLOWS — An 18-year-old homicide suspect housed at a juvenile hall in Willows for more than a year was ordered by a judge to be transferred to the adult jail Friday.

Gridley man killed walking on Highway 99 Posted: 20 Mar 2009 11:24 AM PDT GRIDLEY — A 54-year-old Gridley man was killed just after 10 p.m. Thursday when struck by a car on Highway 99 near South Avenue.

Letter: Don't cut library more than others Posted: 20 Mar 2009 10:16 PM PDT All Butte County Department budgets will be cut approximately 23 percent for 2009-10, including the library.

Letter: Equally amazing performances Posted: 20 Mar 2009 10:16 PM PDT Why is it in this Age of Supposed Enlightenment that a fantastically trained and rehearsed team of 20 Chico State University musicstudents who perform extremely difficult feats of agility requiring amazing amounts of mental and physical precision

Letter: Women choose delivery option Posted: 20 Mar 2009 10:16 PM PDT The free market works. There have been a number of front-page stories followed by negative reaction in this letters column regarding the midwife situation at Enloe Medical Center.

Local Briefs Posted: 20 Mar 2009 10:15 PM PDT Cal Fire grant will boost efficiency A grant announced Friday will leave more than a dozen Cal Fire-Butte County fire stations better prepared to deal with rescues at vehicle crashes.

Local Roundup: Tigers rolling in Lassen tourney Posted: 21 Mar 2009 12:04 AM PDT The Oroville High softball team is today's No. 1 seed in the Lassen tournament in Susanville after the Tigers turned in a perfect 3-0 day on Friday.

Local unemployment crept up in February Posted: 20 Mar 2009 10:16 PM PDT About 300 more people in Butte County were unemployed in February compared to January, according to preliminary monthly unemployment rates released by the state on Friday.

Man walking in middle of Highway 99 hit by car, killed Posted: 20 Mar 2009 10:15 PM PDT BIGGS -- A 54-year-old man was killed Thursday night when he was struck by a vehicle traveling on Highway 99 between Biggs and Gridley.

Men arrested on pot charges Posted: 20 Mar 2009 10:15 PM PDT CHICO — Surveillance led to the arrest of two Red Bluff men and a man from Chico Thursday on marijuana violations.

PV talks the talk in shutout of Red Bluff Posted: 21 Mar 2009 12:04 AM PDT CHICO — A horde of angry Red Bluff High parents literally rattled the cages over two disputed calls against Pleasant Valley's baseball team Friday afternoon.

Parolees arrested after chase through north Chico neighborhood Posted: 20 Mar 2009 10:16 PM PDT CHICO — Two men on active parole were taken into custody by police Thursday night, though one of them temporarily eluded officers during a foot pursuit.

Pot-case attorney requests probation report Posted: 20 Mar 2009 10:16 PM PDT WILLOWS — A possible plea change was postponed at a hearing Friday in the case of an Oakland man charged last January with growing two indoor marijuana gardens in Glenn County.

Religious Briefs Posted: 20 Mar 2009 10:15 PM PDT Choral Evensongs begin this Sunday CHICO — Organist Jeff Cooper will be featured during the traditional Choral Evensongs presented each Sunday at 5 p.

Senior Planner Posted: 20 Mar 2009 10:15 PM PDT CARD Senior Programs: Community Center, 545 Vallombrosa Ave., 895-4711; Dorothy Johnson Center, 775 E.

Sidelines: All-Star game to be held at PV Posted: 21 Mar 2009 12:04 AM PDT The Northern Section All-Star Basketball game — All the Best All-Stars — will be held Sunday at Pleasant Valley High School.

Sports in Paradise schools may depend on fundraiser Posted: 20 Mar 2009 10:15 PM PDT PARADISE -- Currently there are no funds earmarked for athletics in the Paradise Unified School District's developing budget, other than the athletic director's stipend.

Wii tournament to be tradition Posted: 20 Mar 2009 10:16 PM PDT CHICO — The Terraces Senior Living hosted its first Wii Bowling Tournament March 12, with four teams of four older folks.

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AgriBee tests students' knowledge of ag terms Posted: 19 Mar 2009 10:43 PM PDT DURHAM -- Anyone who thought childhood was stress-free never attended an AgriBee. With competition against excellent spellers from schools in Butte and Glenn counties, third- and fourth-graders faced off at the Patrick Ranch Thursday morning for the

Austria's Fritzl gets life in psychiatric prison Posted: 19 Mar 2009 10:43 PM PDT ST. POELTEN, Austria — Josef Fritzl was sentenced to life in a psychiatric ward Thursday for one of Austria's most notorious crimes: Locking his daughter in a dungeon for 24 years, fathering her seven children and letting one die in captivity

Butte's most wanted for March 20 Posted: 20 Mar 2009 12:03 AM PDT Here are several people being sought by Butte County law enforcement agencies: Matthew Michael Derr The Butte County Sheriff's Office is seeking Matthew Michael Derr for a felony warrant charging him with failing to appear, violation of probation

CARD ready to start next phase of DeGarmo's expansion Posted: 20 Mar 2009 12:03 AM PDT CHICO — The expansion of DeGarmo Park in north Chico continues as Chico's recreation district prepares to move forward with the next phase of construction.

Chico softball shows no mercy in mercy-rule triumph Posted: 20 Mar 2009 12:03 AM PDT CHICO — Every Chico High softball player played a role in singing the national anthem Thursday afternoon at Haines Field.

Chico woman hurt in motorcycle crash on Highway 70, flown out of canyon Posted: 19 Mar 2009 02:00 PM PDT BELDEN — A Chico woman was hurt when she crashed her motorcycle on Highway 70 near Rogers Flat Wednesday.

Daily Planner: March 20 Posted: 19 Mar 2009 10:43 PM PDT Events Harlen Adams Theatre, Chico State: Instrumental music festival. Chico Junior High Band at 8 a.

Daily Planner: March 21 Posted: 19 Mar 2009 10:43 PM PDT Events Farmers Market: 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., rain or shine year round. East Second and Wall streets, Chico.

Editorial: Pull out the checkbook Posted: 20 Mar 2009 12:01 AM PDT Our View: Economic woes are pummeling nonprofit organizations, which need our help right now. Ends aren't meeting for a lot of families and households around the region, and that's not a surprise.

Head-on crash near Williams closes I-5 north for hours Posted: 19 Mar 2009 01:22 PM PDT WILLIAMS — A head-on collision today between a passenger car and a tractor-trailer hauling potato chips left a southern California man with major injuries and closed northbound Interstate 5 for more than three hours.

Head-on crash near Willows closes I-5 north for hours Posted: 20 Mar 2009 12:03 AM PDT WILLIAMS — A head-on collision Thursday between a passenger car and a tractor-trailer hauling potato chips left a southern California man with major injuries and closed northbound Interstate 5 for more than three hours.

Juvenile suspect in gang beating, robbery to be tried as an adult Posted: 20 Mar 2009 12:03 AM PDT OROVILLE — A 17-year-old Chico boy was arraigned in Butte County Superior Court Wednesday for his part in a robbery disguised as a gang initiation beating.

Killer claims defense knew about victimized juror Posted: 20 Mar 2009 12:03 AM PDT SAN QUENTIN — A twice-convicted wife killer who has revealed where he says he buried a missing third spouse's body nearly 30 years ago, has now made another startling claim from his Death Row prison cell.

Letter: Fundraiser support appreciated Posted: 20 Mar 2009 12:01 AM PDT I am writing because we put on a "Murder Mystery Dinner" fundraiser recently and wish to thank the community and businesses that helped support us.

Letter: Herger doesn't care for constituents Posted: 20 Mar 2009 12:01 AM PDT As a concerned citizen, I always like to keep up on how our elected representatives vote with regard to the public interest.

Letter: Place honesty above politics Posted: 20 Mar 2009 12:01 AM PDT This from a longtime conservative who believes that honesty is much more important than money or politics.

Letter: Unnecessary police expense Posted: 20 Mar 2009 12:01 AM PDT There has been much discussion about the sad state of the city's financial situation. However, the Chico Police Department seemed to have the money to have all personnel report for a department wide uniform inspection.

Local Roundup: Chico boys win first 2008-09 EAL golf meet Posted: 20 Mar 2009 12:03 AM PDT The Chico High boys golf team, last year's Eastern Athletic League champions, won the league opener at Table Mountain Golf Course.

Local briefs Posted: 20 Mar 2009 12:03 AM PDT Second Oroville area fire fatality identified THERMALITO — A woman who perished in a blaze early Saturday morning in her Thermalito home has been identified as 68-year-old Caroline Teglovic.

No. 1s look Sweet through two rounds: E-R sports staff's predictions Posted: 19 Mar 2009 11:14 AM PDT All this March Madness stuff has consumed three more victims inside the Enterprise-Record newsroom. Sports writers Patrick Kinmartin, Travis Souders and Leland Gordon never feel that they work hard enough, so they accepted an invitation to publish

Obama tells Leno he was stunned by AIG bonuses Posted: 19 Mar 2009 10:43 PM PDT BURBANK (AP) — President Barack Obama told Jay Leno on Thurday that he was stunned when he learned of the bonuses that bailed-out insurance giant AIG was paying its employees.

Police report Posted: 20 Mar 2009 12:03 AM PDT The following property crimes were reported recently to the Chico Police Department: RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES March 11 — 1000 block of Columbus Avenue.

Sidelines: Gutierrez's first pro fight set Posted: 20 Mar 2009 12:03 AM PDT Claudia Gutierrez, a Chico Boxing For Fitness member, will make her professional debut on Saturday, March 28, in Denver.

Steve Carson's 'Outdoors': Posted: 20 Mar 2009 12:03 AM PDT A new State Assembly bill introduced by Assemblymember Jean Fuller (R-Bakersfield) has stuck the latest blow in the war on striped bass.

Yancer steps down as Enloe CEO Posted: 19 Mar 2009 12:03 PM PDT CHICO — Enloe Medical Center's chief executive officer, Debi Yancer, will resign as of April 3, it was announced today.

Yancer to resign as Enloe's CEO Posted: 19 Mar 2009 10:43 PM PDT CHICO -- Saying she wanted to spend more time with her family, Debi Yancer announced her resignation Thursday as chief executive officer of Enloe Medical Center.

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'The Nosebleed Section': Sports in the spring bring out the best Posted: 19 Mar 2009 12:13 AM PDT Bring on the sunburn, with all of its stinging goodness. I'm so ecstatic about my skin turning red that I'm red in the face.

AIG bonuses: Some repaid, Congress to vote on tax Posted: 18 Mar 2009 09:45 PM PDT WASHINGTON -- Under intense pressure from the Obama administration and Congress, the head of bailed-out insurance giant AIG declared Wednesday that some of the firm's executives have begun returning all or part of bonuses totaling $165 million.

Art briefs Posted: 18 Mar 2009 04:03 PM PDT Heise's spring time art is on display CHICO -- Ellen Heise's new body of work, "Springtime in Northern California," is gracing the windows of Chico Paper Company this month.

Biblio File: Noted author to speak at Jesus Center benefit Posted: 18 Mar 2009 04:03 PM PDT Mark Scandrette, the co-founder of ReIMAGINE ministry in San Francisco, brings readers into a gritty, street-level Christianity with "Soul Graffiti: Making a Life In The Way of Jesus" ($14.

Buzz Art Gallery Listings: March 19, 2009 Posted: 18 Mar 2009 04:03 PM PDT Here is a list of local galleries, museums and other art displays. (The listings reflect galleries and studios that have reported participation in Art First Saturday, which takes place 4-8 p.

CARD's future plans could include serving Cohasset and Forest Ranch Posted: 18 Mar 2009 10:25 PM PDT CHICO -- Conceptual plans to make Forest Ranch and Cohasset part of Chico's recreation district could provide recreation opportunities for those communities, but may also potentially raise their property taxes.

Calendar highlight: Luke Bryan Posted: 18 Mar 2009 04:03 PM PDT Singer and songwriter Luke Bryan will perform at 9 p.m. on March 26 at the Crazy Horse Saloon in Chico.

Calendar higlight: Swamp Zen Posted: 18 Mar 2009 04:03 PM PDT Swamp Zen is opening for Five Eyed Hand at 9 p.m. Saturday at Lost on Main in Chico. Swamp Zen features (left to right) Saul Henson (guitar), Doug Stein (vocals) and Steve Hoffman (percussion).

Concrete program at Chico State passes million-dollar donation mark Posted: 18 Mar 2009 09:45 PM PDT CHICO -- After just a few years in the works, the concrete industry management (CIM) program at Chico State University is gaining momentum, sending its first graduates off to the work force and continuing to build the number of students interested

Cover story: Theatre on the Ridge explores family values Posted: 18 Mar 2009 04:03 PM PDT PARADISE -- Theatre on the Ridge opened the second play of its 2009 season last week with a comedy/drama by Joe DiPietro, "Over the River and Through the Woods.

Crash on I-5 kills motorcyclist in Tehama County Posted: 18 Mar 2009 03:52 PM PDT ORLAND — A motorcycle rider died shortly before 2:30 p.m. when he lost control of the bike on Interstate 5 just north of the Glenn-Tehama County line.

Daily Planner: March 19 Posted: 18 Mar 2009 09:46 PM PDT Events Sixth anniversary of war in Iraq: 6:30 p.m. Candlelight vigil in City Plaza. Remembering those who have died, and emphasizing opposition to the war.

Daily Planner: March 20 Posted: 18 Mar 2009 09:46 PM PDT Events Harlen Adams Theatre, Chico State: Instrumental music festival. Chico Junior High Band at 8 a.

Disc golf course choices narrowed a bit Posted: 19 Mar 2009 12:12 AM PDT CHICO -- In Round 2 of where to put the disc golf short course, the Bidwell Park and Playground Commission Wednesday made some decisions, but not the big one.

Editorial: Verbena Fields park a-comin' Posted: 18 Mar 2009 09:45 PM PDT Our View: A more nature-like park at Verbena Fields will be a boon to the neighborhood and community.

Entertainment calendar for March 19-25 Posted: 18 Mar 2009 04:03 PM PDT Thursday, MARCH 19 MUSIC/NIGHTCLUBS CAFE CODA: North Cedar, Ashes to Empire, Bob Howard and Filthy Luke.

Glenn County to spend $410,000 to replace vehicles Posted: 18 Mar 2009 10:25 PM PDT WILLOWS — Glenn County Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved the purchase of 20 new vehicles at a total cost of $410,000.

Glenn supervisors raise landfill fee Posted: 18 Mar 2009 10:25 PM PDT WILLOWS — An proposal to require garbage pickup throughout Glenn County was tabled for a year by the Board of Supervisors Tuesday, but a landfill fee increase of $70 per ton was approved.

Gridley man to stand trial on separate rape, escape charges Posted: 18 Mar 2009 10:25 PM PDT OROVILLE — A judge Wednesday ordered a Gridley man to stand trial next week on separate rape and escape charges.

He Said, She Said movie review: 'Frost/Nixon' provides a good show of history Posted: 18 Mar 2009 04:03 PM PDT "Frost/Nixon" tells about a crucial post-resignation interview of President Richard Nixon by talk show host David Frost.

He's a different guy today: In InnerView, Johnny Cazares makes changes; Boys & Girls Club takes notice Posted: 18 Mar 2009 09:45 PM PDT CHICO — Jonathan Cazares was a little overwhelmed when he got the news he was named Youth of the Year for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the North Valley.

Local Briefs Posted: 18 Mar 2009 10:25 PM PDT Paradise police seek slashing suspect reported Tuesday PARADISE -- Police are looking for a suspect in a stabbing reported Tuesday afternoon.

Local Roundup: Chico High girls track destroys Yuba City in dual meet Posted: 19 Mar 2009 12:13 AM PDT The Chico High girls track team was victorious in all but two events Wednesday at home for a 98-18 nonleague win over Yuba City to open the season.

Motorcycle rider dies on I-5 north of Tehama County line Posted: 18 Mar 2009 10:25 PM PDT ORLAND -- A motorcycle rider died shortly before 2:30 p.m. Wednesday when he lost control of the bike on Interstate 5 just north of the Glenn-Tehama County line.

Muralist, apprentice of John Pugh returns to Chico Posted: 18 Mar 2009 04:03 PM PDT CHICO -- Three years after branching out on his own, a Bay Area muralist returned to the area that first commissioned his mentor, John Pugh.

Music preview: Laurie Lewis, Tom Rozum create vocal harmonies Posted: 18 Mar 2009 04:03 PM PDT CHICO -- Some of the most angelic voices around these days are singing bluegrass. Dolly Parton's bluegrass CDs are among her best, and the voice of Alison Krauss seems to be on loan from some more celestial sphere.

Music preview: SFJAZZ Collective comes to Laxson Auditorium Posted: 18 Mar 2009 04:03 PM PDT CHICO -- The highly acclaimed SFJAZZ Collective will be performing at Laxson Auditorium at Chico State University on Friday.

Music review: Paradise Symphony celebrates youth, 50th anniversary Posted: 18 Mar 2009 04:02 PM PDT PARADISE -- It was a dark and stormy night last Sunday when an audience of a few hundred music lovers turned out to hear Lloyd Roby conduct the Paradise Symphony in the premiere performances of commissioned pieces by two local composers, Leonard

Natasha Richardson dies after fall on ski slope Posted: 18 Mar 2009 09:45 PM PDT NEW YORK -- Natasha Richardson, a gifted and precocious heiress to acting royalty whose career highlights included the film "Patty Hearst" and a Tony-winning performance in a stage revival of "Cabaret," died Wednesday at age 45 after suffering a

North State Voices: Doctors, patients losing faith in system Posted: 18 Mar 2009 09:45 PM PDT A recent news item caught my eye. It focused on the rise in the popularity of psychics. As the economy continues to tumble, people are seeking advice on their now shaky futures and spending up to $100 for a half-hour session with a psychic.

Obama says immigration overhaul still needed Posted: 18 Mar 2009 09:44 PM PDT COSTA MESA -- President Barack Obama said Wednesday he still supports "comprehensive immigration reform," even though he rarely mentions it anymore.

Prep Athlete of the Week: Conroy zips off to state for Panthers Posted: 19 Mar 2009 12:13 AM PDT Ryan Conroy got caught with pants around his knees yet still made the all-state snowboarding team. The Chico High senior survived a bizarre incident during the California-Nevada Interscholastic Ski Snowboard Federation state meet and in the end,

Prep Athlete of the Week: Tigers' Andoe makes jump to varsity a successful one Posted: 19 Mar 2009 12:13 AM PDT Alex Andoe seems to have this varsity softball thing figured out. Quickly. She's only a freshman at Oroville High School but is having big-time success early in the Tigers' season.

Reptilian reproof Posted: 18 Mar 2009 10:25 PM PDT Members of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals protest the use of alligators as clothing Wednesday at City Plaza.

School time Posted: 18 Mar 2009 10:25 PM PDT Announcements A meeting for parents only of eight-grade students headed to Pleasant Valley High School in the fall will be at 7 p.

Solid foundation: Concrete program at Chico State passes million-dollar donation mark Posted: 18 Mar 2009 10:24 PM PDT CHICO -- After just a few years in the works, the concrete industry management (CIM) program at Chico State University is gaining momentum, sending its first graduates off to the work force and continuing to build the number of students interested

St. Paddy's Day arrests go up dramatically after nightfall Posted: 18 Mar 2009 10:25 PM PDT CHICO -- Arrests went up dramatically after the sun went down Tuesday, with police taking 70 St. Patrick's Day revelers into custody, mostly on suspicion of public drunkenness.

St. Paddy's arrests shoot up after dark Posted: 18 Mar 2009 02:15 PM PDT CHICO — Arrests went up dramatically after the sun went down Tuesday, with police taking 70 St.

Stocks jump after Fed says it will buy Treasurys Posted: 18 Mar 2009 02:37 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — The Federal Reserve is keeping Wall Street's big rally alive — and giving the Treasury market a boost as well.

Theater briefs Posted: 18 Mar 2009 04:03 PM PDT Singers compete in Paradise Idol Finals PARADISE -- The Paradise Performing Arts Center is presenting the "Paradise Idol 2009 Finals" at 7 p.

Theater preview: Shakespeare's 'Comedy of Errors' still enchanting audiences Posted: 18 Mar 2009 04:03 PM PDT CHICO -- Chico Performances promises a laugh-a-minute evening when it presents "Aquila Theatre: Comedy of Errors" on Tuesday at Chico State University's Laxson Auditorium.

Theater review: Dark humor invades Blue Room with 'Inishmore' Posted: 18 Mar 2009 04:02 PM PDT CHICO -- The Blue Room Theatre, noted for avant-garde theatrical concepts, is now presenting "The Lieutenant of Inishmore," a black comedy likely to shock the unsuspecting theatergoer.

What you need to know about the Humane Society Posted: 18 Mar 2009 09:46 PM PDT To search for a lost pet after-hours or view animals up for adoption, you can check the society's Web site at www.

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2 p.m.: St. Patrick's celebrations begin to gear up in Chico Posted: 17 Mar 2009 04:25 PM PDT CHICO — St. Patrick's Day activity is starting to pick up in Chico after a quiet morning. People wearing green walking about downtown, reported Enterprise-Record photographer Ty Barbour.

Animal shelter makes the cut in $1 million makeover contests Posted: 17 Mar 2009 10:39 PM PDT CHICO — It's official. According to Heather Schoeppach, executive director at Butte Humane Society, the shelter has been named a semi-finalist in a $1 million animal shelter makeover contest through Zootoo.

Chico's St. Patrick's Day fairly tame Posted: 17 Mar 2009 10:38 PM PDT CHICO -- Police responded to sporadic reports of fights and public drunkenness throughout Tuesday afternoon, as Chico celebrated a more-or-less calm St.

Community Roundup: Marsh wrestler Rios takes second at NorCal TOC Posted: 17 Mar 2009 10:50 PM PDT The Marsh Gator Wrestling Club competed at the Nor Cal Tournament of Champions in Loomis, and Cordero Rios captured second place.

Controller: "Fiscal mismanagement" led to state crisis Posted: 17 Mar 2009 10:38 PM PDT CHICO -- State Controller John Chiang, a Democrat, sounded like a Republican Tuesday as he talked about how to fix California's budgetary problems.

Council expresses support for making builders include affordable housing Posted: 18 Mar 2009 12:04 AM PDT CHICO -- The concept of requiring builders to include affordable housing within new projects gained support Tuesday night as city leaders expressed a desire to implement a requirement within five years.

Daily Planner: March 18 Posted: 17 Mar 2009 10:38 PM PDT Events Kolbret Book Club: 7 p.m. Christina Archer from Geological and Environmental Sciences to lead discussion on "Field Notes from a Catastrophe — Man, Nature, Climate Change.

Daily Planner: March 19 Posted: 17 Mar 2009 10:38 PM PDT Events Sixth anniversary of war in Iraq: 6:30 p.m. Candlelight vigil in City Plaza. Remembering those who have died, and emphasizing opposition to the war.

Deputies pull stabbed man from home, arrest his son Posted: 17 Mar 2009 09:55 AM PDT OROVILLE— A man is listed in stable condition at a local hospital after being stabbed early this morning, allegedly by his adult son.

Editorial: Cutting pork some slack Posted: 17 Mar 2009 10:38 PM PDT Our view: In light of the economy, we're not complaining about earmarks. The federal government has turned on the money spigot the last few months.

Entries sought for anti-tobacco film contest Posted: 17 Mar 2009 10:39 PM PDT OROVILLE — The third annual Anti-Tobacco Film Festival, to be held in May, will feature short films and commercials produced by Butte County middle and high school students.

Glenn County's most wanted Posted: 17 Mar 2009 10:38 PM PDT Here are several people being sought by the Glenn County Sheriff's Office. Anyone with information can call the Sheriff's Office at 934-6627.

Lawmakers want AIG to give back bonuses Posted: 17 Mar 2009 10:39 PM PDT WASHINGTON — Talking tougher by the hour, livid Democrats confronted beleaguered insurance giant AIG with an ultimatum Tuesday: Give back $165 million in post-bailout bonuses or watch Congress tax it away with emergency legislation.

Letter: Keep Station 23 open Posted: 17 Mar 2009 10:38 PM PDT I live on Platt Mountain Road in Forest Ranch. On the evening of Nov. 21 my husband suffered a near fatal heart attack and cardiac arrest.

Letter: Take back public education for our kids Posted: 17 Mar 2009 10:38 PM PDT While our public schools are going to lose staff, programs and the 20 to 1 class ratio in elementary grades due to lack of funding, millions of dollars will still be poured into the STAR testing that will take place in April.

Letter: Thanks for support for fundraiser Posted: 17 Mar 2009 10:38 PM PDT I am writing because we put on a "Murder Mystery Dinner" fund raiser recently and wish to thank the community and business's that helped support us.

Letter: Thanks to a caring community Posted: 17 Mar 2009 10:38 PM PDT Sunday, March 8, the second Tour de Ed once again proved what a wonderful community we share. What with 336 paid participates, generous sponsors, and helpful volunteers the Chico Cyclists Care Fund can undertake its mission to care for injured

Local Roundup: Paradise baseball team powers past Chico for 12-2 win Posted: 17 Mar 2009 10:50 PM PDT Starter Dustin Porter and reliever Garret Rice combined on a five-inning three-hitter as the Paradise High baseball team beat Chico 12-2 Tuesday in an Eastern Athletic League game finished early on the 10-run rule at Skip McDonald Field.

Local briefs Posted: 17 Mar 2009 10:39 PM PDT Willows man barricades himself, takes family hostage WILLOWS — A Willows man police attempted to arrest on a felony warrant Friday night was eventually captured, but only after he barricaded himself inside his Wood Street apartment and

Obama heads to California for short trip Posted: 17 Mar 2009 10:39 PM PDT LOS ANGELES — California was a refuge for Richard Nixon, a ranch for Ronald Reagan, and a playground for Bill Clinton.

Officials expect Hamilton levee design completion by June Posted: 17 Mar 2009 10:38 PM PDT WILLOWS -- After design of a new levee is completed this summer, the last hurdle in a decades-long race to replace the aging J Levee in Hamilton City will nearly be here.

Oroville man stable after stabbing Posted: 17 Mar 2009 10:39 PM PDT OROVILLE — A man is listed in stable condition at a local hospital after being stabbed early this morning, allegedly by his adult son.

Sidelines: Jarvis garners CCAA honors Posted: 17 Mar 2009 10:50 PM PDT Chico State's Matt Jarvis was named California Collegiate Athletic Association Track and Field Athlete of the Week for the week of March 9-15.

Suspect in nonprofit burglary fingered for solar panel thefts Posted: 17 Mar 2009 10:39 PM PDT CHICO — A man arrested Feb. 21 as a suspect in a burglary at Caring Veterans, Inc., on Rio Lindo Avenue, was arrested at the Butte County Jail in Oroville Tuesday on suspicion of also stealing solar panels from Little Chico Creek School.

Sweet Basil and the Bee: Tin Roof Bakery is getting a new roof in downtown Posted: 17 Mar 2009 10:38 PM PDT CHICO — Economic optimism abounds at TIn Roof Bakery, as Brandon Siewert and Rosie Compton unveil plans for their new bakery and cafe in the 600 block of Broadway.

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Au naturel: Verbena Fields nature park nearly done Posted: 17 Mar 2009 02:02 AM PDT CHICO -- The city's newest park -- Verbena Fields -- looked like a giant dirt field last week. But greenery is on the way.

Campus clips Posted: 16 Mar 2009 09:55 PM PDT Here are some brief happenings at Chico State University and Butte College: Doug Lansky tickets Author and adventurer Doug Lansky will speak at 7:30 p.

Chico man pleads guilty in tortoise smuggling conspiracy Posted: 16 Mar 2009 09:55 PM PDT SACRAMENTO — A Chico man plead guilty last month in federal court to charges of money laundering and smuggling protected tortoises into the United States.

College cuts, fee increases, layoffs protested Posted: 16 Mar 2009 09:55 PM PDT SACRAMENTO — A rally and march at the state capitol in Sacramento was held Monday to protest budget cutback, fee increases and layoffs.

Daily Planner: March 18 Posted: 16 Mar 2009 09:54 PM PDT Kolbret Book Club: 7 p.m. Christina Archer from Geological and Environmental Sciences to lead discussion on "Field Notes from a Catastrophe — Man, Nature, Climate Change.

Daily Planner: Tuesday Posted: 16 Mar 2009 09:54 PM PDT Events Events Corned beef and cabbage dinner: 4:30-8 p.m. All-you-cat-eat dinner, $12.50 adults, $6 children under 10.

Defense asks complaint against Szendrey to be tossed Posted: 16 Mar 2009 09:55 PM PDT OROVILLE — A former Butte County grand juror accused of disclosing confidential information is asking a judge to toss out the misdemeanor complaint because the allegations are too ambiguous too defend against.

Disc gold discussion continues Wednesday Posted: 16 Mar 2009 09:55 PM PDT CHICO — The second meeting on the future of a disc golf short course in Chico is planned at 6 p.

Disc golf discussion continues Wednesday Posted: 17 Mar 2009 12:31 AM PDT CHICO — The second meeting on the future of a disc golf short course in Chico is planned at 6 p.

Ed Anderson's column 'Tee to Green': Bidwell holds past presidents luncheon Posted: 16 Mar 2009 10:31 PM PDT The Bidwell Park Women's Golf Club recently held its 59th annual past presidents luncheon. Twenty past presidents including the current president, Cathy Crowder, attended.

Editorial: Keep it safe on St. Patrick's Day Posted: 16 Mar 2009 09:54 PM PDT It's St. Patrick's Day today. Today's about wearing green, shamrocks, leprechauns and the like. But not so long ago, there was a less savory side of the day in Chico.

Firefighters compete against each other in ridge event Posted: 16 Mar 2009 09:55 PM PDT PARADISE — A fitness club in Paradise cheered on area firefighters Sunday morning watching them tug, swim and run in a friendly competition.

Groups for March 17 Posted: 16 Mar 2009 09:54 PM PDT Legion marks Saint Pat's dinner DURHAM — Durham American Legion will host its 52nd St. Patrick's Day all-you-can-eat corned beef and cabbage dinner Tuesday at Durham Memorial Hall.

L.A. suburbs become foot massage mecca Posted: 16 Mar 2009 09:54 PM PDT SAN GABRIEL — Ching Lau is already the sole man of Southern California, but he won't be satisfied until every American has beaten a path to the door of a foot massage parlor.

Letter: Committee just following the rules Posted: 16 Mar 2009 09:54 PM PDT The E-R's editorial board was obviously misinformed regarding the Supplemental Benefit Fund Steering Committee's role in denying funding for this year's fireworks display on Lake Oroville.

Letter: Government must get out of way Posted: 16 Mar 2009 09:54 PM PDT Would somebody please tell Barack Obama that he has won the election and can quit campaigning. It seems the more he talks, the more the markets go down.

Letter: Money to save in fire department Posted: 16 Mar 2009 09:54 PM PDT An item in Tell It To The E-R (Feb. 16) said we shouldn't "gripe" about a raise for police and firefighters because they put their lives on the line for us all every day.

Local Roundup: Willows defeats Sutter in tennis Posted: 16 Mar 2009 10:31 PM PDT The Willows High boys tennis team defeated Sutter 7-2 on Monday. The Huskies won at No. 1 singles and No.

Local briefs Posted: 16 Mar 2009 09:55 PM PDT Human foot found in shoe at Dog Island Park in Red Bluff RED BLUFF — A human foot was found Friday in a shoe at Dog Island Park, on the Sacramento River in Red Bluff.

One of two Oroville fire fatalities identified Posted: 16 Mar 2009 09:55 PM PDT OROVILLE — A bedridden woman who died in her burning Palermo home Thursday was identified Monday as 60-year-old Linda Rocksted.

Portion of stolen solar panels found Posted: 16 Mar 2009 01:28 PM PDT CHICO — Seventeen of 46 solar panels stolen from the roof of Little Chico Creek Elementary in mid-February have been recovered, Chico police announced today.

Primping Posted: 16 Mar 2009 09:55 PM PDT A blackbird sunning itself at Horseshoe Lake in upper Bidwell Park Friday fluffs up its feathers while getting its picture taken.

Redding hammered by freak rainstorm Posted: 16 Mar 2009 09:56 PM PDT REDDING -- Redding was battered Monday afternoon by an intense, but very localized downpour. A narrow stream of rain clouds lined up across the city and dumped more than four inches of rain in some places, in just a few hours.

Running free and easy Posted: 16 Mar 2009 09:55 PM PDT On spring break, Butte College students Kris Weber (left), 19, and Kelly Skinner, 18, walk through fields of colorful flowers in upper Bidwell Park near Horseshoe Lake with their dogs Monday.

Sidelines: PRPD softball meeting slated Posted: 16 Mar 2009 10:31 PM PDT All teams interested in playing in the Paradise Recreation and Park District's 2009 summer slow pitch softball leagues should have a representative at the manager's meeting on Thursday, April 2, at the Recreation Center.

Stolen solar panels found: Some are located in same storage facility as items taken from vets charity Posted: 16 Mar 2009 09:56 PM PDT CHICO -- Police said some of the solar panels stolen from the roof of Little Chico Creek School in February have turned up in the same storage facility that held items recently taken from a nonprofit group.

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Aanestad no friend of single-payer health care Posted: 15 Mar 2009 10:44 PM PDT SACRAMENTO — A new proposal for a single-payer health care system was made in the Legislature last week, and state Sen.

Anonymous tip leads to arrests Posted: 15 Mar 2009 10:44 PM PDT OROVILLE — An anonymous tip led to the arrest of Oroville resident Johnny Bell, 29 on warrants from Yuba County and the California Department of Correction as a parolee at large.

Bernanke: Recession could end this year Posted: 15 Mar 2009 10:18 PM PDT WASHINGTON — America's recession "probably" will end this year if the government succeeds in bolstering the banking system, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Sunday in a rare television interview.

Blog Log Posted: 15 Mar 2009 10:44 PM PDT Here are snippets from some of our blogs last week. The blogs, and others, can be seen in their entirety at www.

Bomb kills four U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan Posted: 15 Mar 2009 10:18 PM PDT KABUL — A roadside bomb killed four American soldiers in eastern Afghanistan on Sunday — new evidence of rising violence in a region where clashes and attacks in the first two months of 2009 more than doubled from the same period a year

Chico police plan St. Patrick's Day enforcement Posted: 15 Mar 2009 10:44 PM PDT CHICO — Police will increase staffing on St. Patrick's Day and get help from other agencies, to combat drunken driving and public drunkenness in downtown Chico and student neighborhoods.

Council, commission to look at new housing plan proposal Posted: 15 Mar 2009 10:44 PM PDT CHICO — Potential changes to the city's housing policies could include a "trust fund" for housing donations and a requirement that builders include homes for affordable housing in new developments.

Daily Planner: March 16 Posted: 15 Mar 2009 10:18 PM PDT Community Blood Drive: Donor hours 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday. BloodSource, 555 Rio Lindo Ave., Chico. Must be in generally good health, weigh 110 pounds or more (under 17 years old must have parental consent.

Editorial: School focus a welcome change Posted: 15 Mar 2009 10:18 PM PDT Our view: The president's ideas on charter schools and tying merit pay to achievement are good ones, but we need to see the details.

Food makers, retailers at odds over costs Posted: 15 Mar 2009 10:18 PM PDT Retailers, who begrudgingly went along when food makers pushed up prices to recoup record-high costs, are flexing newfound muscle and demanding price cuts to match the recent steep retreat in ingredient costs.

Go fly a kite, kid Posted: 15 Mar 2009 10:44 PM PDT On a day when the weather cast its gloomy pall over Chico, ready to drop rain, 7-year-old Alondra Araiza (forefront) and her brother, Christian, found a reason to keep their spirits afloat — chasing a kite tail.

Letter: Phony pope stunt a religious mockery Posted: 15 Mar 2009 10:18 PM PDT We have a comment on the March 9 front-page photo of the blessing of the cyclists by an artificial pope and nun.

Letter: Republican lazy affair comes to fruition Posted: 15 Mar 2009 10:18 PM PDT The political term laissez faire, generally meaning little government involvement, has been well illustrated in the last two Republican presidential administrations, as well as locally in Chico.

Letter: State tests a waste of students' time Posted: 15 Mar 2009 10:18 PM PDT Elementary-school "benchmark" testing took place in Chico schools Feb. 17-29. These are the individual assessments that are recorded on each student's report card.

Letter: prison release will be orderly Posted: 15 Mar 2009 10:18 PM PDT It's true, California may have to release 50,000 to 60,000 inmates to comply with the federal court's order to substantially reduce its grossly overcrowded prisons.

Local Roundup: Wildcats give up lead, drop series finale against Gators Posted: 15 Mar 2009 10:10 PM PDT The Chico State baseball team let a one-run lead slip away Sunday and San Francisco State won the finale of a four-game weekend series, 6-5 in San Francisco.

News from our past Posted: 15 Mar 2009 10:18 PM PDT Here are some newspaper stories published this week in years past: 25 years ago 'Jeffery Brothers landmark steel plant, to close' Jeffery Brothers, a .

Rollover causes minor injuries Posted: 15 Mar 2009 10:44 PM PDT PARADISE — Plans for a Sunday shopping trip ended up in a rollover accident that banged and bruised two teens and a baby, but thanks to seatbelts, air bags and a child seat, all survived with minor injuries.

Space shuttle Discovery blasts off with crew of seven Posted: 15 Mar 2009 10:18 PM PDT CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Space shuttle Discovery and its crew of seven rocketed into orbit Sunday evening, setting off on a space station construction mission cut short by launch delays that dragged on for more than a month.

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All About Us: Learning a life lesson from my little sister Posted: 14 Mar 2009 10:04 PM PDT CHICO — My little sister will turn 20 this month. She claims it's a "nothing" year, meaning it's not getting your driver's license at 16 or being able to legally drink at 21.

Big Brothers/Big Sisters announces $50,000 needed to keep doors open Posted: 14 Mar 2009 10:05 PM PDT CHICO — With the sagging economy, charitible organizations are finding themselves short on operating funds this spring, which may affect the vital services they provide to the area.

Boom-years borrowing hits churches Posted: 14 Mar 2009 10:03 PM PDT Metropolitan Baptist Church was bursting out of its home. From a group of freed slaves in Civil War-era Washington, Metropolitan Baptist had grown into a modern-day megachurch and community service powerhouse.

Briefs Posted: 14 Mar 2009 10:05 PM PDT Toddler escapes injury after fall CHICO — A toddler who fell out of the second-story window of an apartment Friday night was later sent home from the hospital uninjured, police reported.

Daily Planner: March 15 Posted: 14 Mar 2009 10:04 PM PDT Events 15th Annual Portuguese Festa: Seatings 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; 4-7 p.m. Willows Knights of Columbus Council No.

Daily Planner: March 16 Posted: 14 Mar 2009 10:04 PM PDT Community Blood Drive: Donor hours 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday. BloodSource, 555 Rio Lindo Ave., Chico. Must be in generally good health, weigh 110 pounds or more (under 17 years old must have parental consent.

Editorial: Education faces tough questions Posted: 14 Mar 2009 10:03 PM PDT Our view: A difficult economy forces businesses to rethink how they do things. Schools should be no exception.

Farm Briefs Posted: 14 Mar 2009 10:06 PM PDT Rangeland camp set for high schools Range Camp, a week-long program for students age 15-18, will include topics related to science and management for conservation of rangelands, forests and riparian areas, conducted by the California-Pacific section

Few sellers lining up for Drought Water Bank Posted: 14 Mar 2009 10:05 PM PDT The state is shopping for water for the Drought Water Bank, but a variety of factors has supplies drying up.

Fire claims life of Oroville resident days after fatal fire in Palermo Posted: 14 Mar 2009 03:09 PM PDT OROVILLE— A house fire early Saturday morning claimed the life of one Oroville resident, just three days after a Palermo woman died in her burning home.

Flashbacks from Here and There: Terrifying night in a rainstorm Posted: 14 Mar 2009 10:04 PM PDT BLOODY NOSE CREEK -- Told to me by Dale Wisser, whose wife, Tammy, and their five children family was almost killed by a freak, rampaging storm: March 1965 — It was a terrible night for my family.

In D.C. this weekend Posted: 14 Mar 2009 10:04 PM PDT Children's Choir of Chico members David Luther, Lillian Graham, Emma Luther, Eloise Graham and Sara Luther (left to right) take a break from preparing music they are performing this weekend at the national Organization of American Kodály

Insurance giant AIG to pay $165 million in bonuses Posted: 14 Mar 2009 10:03 PM PDT WASHINGTON — American International Group is giving its executives tens of millions of dollars in new bonuses even though it received a taxpayer bailout of more than $170 billion dollars.

It's in the cards — Chico group pegs winnings at cribbage tourney Posted: 14 Mar 2009 10:04 PM PDT GRASS VALLEY — Youth from five Chico schools attended the 15th annual Sierra Youth Cribbage Tournament on Feb.

Letter: America becoming socialist country Posted: 14 Mar 2009 10:03 PM PDT I promised myself that after the November elections, I was through beating my head against the wall attempting to convince people to vote conservative.

Letter: Caller ignorant about Oklahoma Posted: 14 Mar 2009 10:03 PM PDT While visiting Chico last week I noticed a comment in "Tell It to the E-R" from someone criticizing those who leave their Christmas lights up after the Christmas season.

Letter: City can back up talk with action Posted: 14 Mar 2009 10:03 PM PDT What a breath of fresh air coming from the city of Chico with the announcement that it is going to usher in a new approach to approving business expansion by providing a clear path through the regulatory process ("City aims to cut business delays").

Letter: County supervisor out of touch Posted: 14 Mar 2009 10:03 PM PDT I am always amazed at county Supervisor Jane Dolan's lack of touch with reality. In the March 6 newspaper she was quoted as saying, "County departments that charge fees for services should raise those fees until they cover 100 percent of the

Letter: Cutting county workers' hours will work Posted: 14 Mar 2009 10:03 PM PDT I agree with Dennis Swaney's March 3 letter, "Cut hours to save county jobs," concerning cutting back to a 36-hour work week.

Letter: Reader saves a million dollars Posted: 14 Mar 2009 10:03 PM PDT Most Americans are very concerned over the dollars allocated for earmarks this year. I'd like to save the country some money by solving the mystery of why pigs stink.

Letter: Special days for seniors are helpful Posted: 14 Mar 2009 10:03 PM PDT Chico Cinemark theater now offers a specific day for senior citizens to see the latest movies at a discounted rate.

Local Roundup: Wildcats go deep in doubleheader sweep Posted: 14 Mar 2009 10:46 PM PDT The Chico State baseball team hit four home runs to sweep a doubleheader Saturday over San Francisco State in San Francisco, winning 12-3 and 7-1.

Mini Gold Cup: Meyers holds off Lasoski's charge Posted: 14 Mar 2009 10:46 PM PDT CHICO — Danny Lasoski made a stirring comeback to end up second place in Saturday's Mini Gold Cup finale.

NIreland riots after police arrest 3 over killings Posted: 14 Mar 2009 10:03 PM PDT LURGAN, Northern Ireland — Irish nationalist gangs hurled gasoline bombs at police Saturday after three alleged IRA dissidents were arrested on suspicion of killing two British soldiers in an attack designed to trigger wider violence in

New maps will ignore levees when drawing flood plain Posted: 14 Mar 2009 10:05 PM PDT CHICO -- Parts of Butte County, including much of Chico, are about to be officially designated as flood plain — and residents will pay for it.

Olympian visits Chico Posted: 14 Mar 2009 10:46 PM PDT U.S. softball Olympian Alicia Hollowell (left) signs her autograph on a softball for Sydney Mt. Joy, 6, after Hollowell spoke at the opening ceremonies Saturday at DeGarmo Park for the new CARD softball leagues.

On the Bookshelf: "Louise, the Adventures of a Chicken" Posted: 14 Mar 2009 10:04 PM PDT Louise is no ordinary farmyard chicken. Louise longs for adventure. So she leaves the safety and boredom of the chicken coop and sets out to find it.

Oroville resident dies in blaze Posted: 14 Mar 2009 10:05 PM PDT OROVILLE -- A house fire early Saturday morning claimed the life of an Oroville resident, just three days after a Palermo woman died in her burning home.

Overcoming obstacles: 400 teens face challenges Posted: 14 Mar 2009 10:05 PM PDT RICHARDSON SPRINGS -- In a secluded corner of countryside outside of Chico, 400 teens from all over California spent three days cut off from TV and cell phones and learned to overcome their fears and work in harmony with others.

Rice commodity adviser opens Chico office Posted: 14 Mar 2009 10:05 PM PDT CHICO -- Butte and Colusa County rice growers have a new resource for market and commodity advice with the opening of the Farm and Trade, Inc.

Sometimes just staying calm amid bedlam can be a heroic act Posted: 14 Mar 2009 10:03 PM PDT For the better part of four decades, I've had the great — glorious, fabulous, wildly wonderful — good fortune to be married to my dear bride, the saintly Susan.

Teachers make a difference Posted: 14 Mar 2009 10:03 PM PDT It has been a rough week for schoolteachers. More than 26,000 teachers statewide and more than 400 locally received preliminary layoff notices.

The Litter Box: Apathy for CSUC sports is ridiculous Posted: 14 Mar 2009 10:46 PM PDT Last Sunday screamed baseball, the kind of warm, cloudless Chico spring day that begs for you to drop your remote control — or, heaven forbid, your rake — and relocate to the sunshine of Nettleton Stadium for at least a few innings.

United Way seeing more people in need Posted: 14 Mar 2009 10:05 PM PDT CHICO — United Way has seen a sharp increase in the number of people seeking help, according to Jay Coughlin, executive director of the agency, which serves Butte, Glenn and Colusa counties.

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Ancient story retelling Posted: 13 Mar 2009 10:20 PM PDT Rabbi Mendy Zwiebel reads from the scroll of Esther (the Megilla) during a Purim party at the Chabad Jewish Center in Chico Tuesday.

Blossoms love sunshine Posted: 13 Mar 2009 10:21 PM PDT Dick Meyer takes advantage of the pleasant weather Friday to work in his garden at his home along Cypress Street in Chico.

Centerville Road blocked by fallen tree Posted: 13 Mar 2009 05:35 PM PDT CENTERVILLE — The California Highway Patrol reports that a fallen tree is blocking the entire southbound lane of Centerville Road, just north of the Honey Run Covered Bridge.

Daily Planner: March 14 Posted: 13 Mar 2009 09:45 PM PDT Events Farmers Market: 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Rain or shine year-round. East Second and Wall streets, Chico.

Daily Planner: March 15 Posted: 13 Mar 2009 09:45 PM PDT Events 15th Annual Portuguese Festa: Seatings 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; 4-7 p.m. Willows Knights of Columbus Council No.

Editorial: Hits and Misses - Our take on the week in news Posted: 13 Mar 2009 09:44 PM PDT HIT — Sam Simmons and the Chico High School boys basketball team couldn't have dreamed up a better ending.

Financials lead stocks to best week since November Posted: 13 Mar 2009 01:41 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — A stunning about-face in bank shares handed the stock market its best week since November.

Fish screen study included in spending bill Posted: 13 Mar 2009 10:20 PM PDT WASHINGTON -- A $410 billion spending package approved by the Senate Tuesday included $600,000 for a study of Glenn-Colusa Irrigation District fish screens.

From the Pulpit Posted: 13 Mar 2009 10:20 PM PDT Chico services today: Almond Blossom Fellowship, 2540 Zanella Way, Suite 20: Worship service; 10 a.

General Plan completion postponed Posted: 13 Mar 2009 10:21 PM PDT CHICO -- The completion of the update to Chico's General Plan will take six months longer than originally planned.

Italy dig unearths female 'vampire' in Venice Posted: 13 Mar 2009 09:45 PM PDT ROME — An archaeological dig near Venice has unearthed the 16th-century remains of a woman with a brick stuck between her jaws — evidence, experts say, that she was believed to be a vampire.

Lawsuit filed to save disabled Chicoan's home Posted: 13 Mar 2009 10:21 PM PDT CHICO -- To prevent a Chico woman from losing her home, several lawyers filed suit against three firms they accused of engaging in a "predatory lending scheme.

Letter: Make Limbaugh run for office Posted: 13 Mar 2009 09:44 PM PDT I'm excited by the prospect of Rush Limbaugh for president. — Larry Phipps, Paradise

Letter: Stance on drunk driving contemptible Posted: 13 Mar 2009 09:44 PM PDT The statement, "We don't care how the cops came to pull you over" in the March 7 "Hits and misses" editorial could not have been more wrong.

Letter: Stand up for constitutional violations Posted: 13 Mar 2009 09:44 PM PDT In my 30 some years of reading the E-R, never would I have thought I'd see the day that you blatantly condoned the right of police to violate the United States Constitution, all in the name of getting "those DUI drivers.

Letter: Third-party review could help crisis Posted: 13 Mar 2009 09:44 PM PDT I would agree with you that the courts don't need to get involved with mortgages. But. Last year a good friend of mine on the East Coast lost her mother and got hit with a large hospital bill and a demand to pay it immediately.

Local Briefs Posted: 13 Mar 2009 10:20 PM PDT Sexual assault investigation suspended PARADISE -- Paradise police announced Thursday that the department has suspended the investigation into the alleged rape of a 27-year-old woman, who claimed a few weeks ago she was assaulted by three suspects

Local Roundup: Wildcats knock off Gators for 12-inning win Posted: 14 Mar 2009 12:07 AM PDT Desperately needing a win to snap out of an early-season slump, the Chico State baseball team got it thanks to six innings of scoreless bullpen work in a 6-5 road victory over San Francisco State in 12 innings Friday.

Local group supports event honoring military Posted: 13 Mar 2009 10:20 PM PDT OROVILLE -- Butte County residents participated in a United States Marine Corps event at the Rose Bowl last month.

Los Molinos Chamber: Proposed Highway 99 upgrades 'too drastic' Posted: 13 Mar 2009 10:20 PM PDT LOS MOLINOS -- The Los Molinos Chamber of Commerce is concerned about some of the improvements Caltrans wants to make to the portion of Highway 99 running through its downtown.

Making rounds: Delgado's name heard among best Posted: 14 Mar 2009 12:07 AM PDT CHICO — For most of his one-year-plus Chico State career, Lucas Delgado has played good golf. Now, the reigning California Collegiate Athletic Association Newcomer of the Year feels he's closing in on playing winning golf.

Obama abandons term 'enemy combatant' Posted: 13 Mar 2009 08:08 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration said today that it is abandoning one of President George W.

Plea deal under negotiation in store marijuana grow Posted: 13 Mar 2009 10:20 PM PDT WILLOWS -- Court proceedings against an Oakland man accused of growing marijuana in a bargain store basement and a home in Glenn County were continued another week Friday, with hints the case may soon be resolved.

Reigious briefs Posted: 13 Mar 2009 10:20 PM PDT School, church partner for facility ORLAND — Orland Evangelical Free Church and North Valley Christian Schools have announced their partnership in a major expansion and relocation project, which will establish all facilities for both the

Relay rally is Monday Posted: 13 Mar 2009 09:45 PM PDT OROVILLE— Although she loves the Oroville community, Heidi Burns believed the town was missing something crucial to lives of its residents: a Relay for Life event.

Ridge gas leak Posted: 13 Mar 2009 10:20 PM PDT Paradise firefighters use special equipment to detect natural gas leaking from a broken line Friday morning at Blue Spruce Mobile Home Park, 7303 Pentz Road.

Saldana takes advantage to win first night of Mini Gold Cup Posted: 14 Mar 2009 12:07 AM PDT CHICO — Talk about perks of winning. Joey Saldana got to drink a free Budweiser after winning $10,000.

Second rollover this week Posted: 13 Mar 2009 10:20 PM PDT Alexander Mikhaylouskiy talks on a cell phone after rolling over his van on westbound Skyway Friday morning near the Tuscan Ridge Golf Club.

Senior Planner Posted: 13 Mar 2009 09:45 PM PDT CARD Senior Programs: Community Center, 545 Vallombrosa Ave., 895-4711; Dorothy Johnson Center, 775 E.

Sidelines: Sheley, Lane win NWAACC title Posted: 14 Mar 2009 12:07 AM PDT Coach Greg Sheley's Lane College women's basketball team from Eugene, Ore., won its third Northwest community college championship in the last four years Sunday with an 81-54 win over top-seeded Skagit Valley from Washington.

Tax help available through April 12 Posted: 13 Mar 2009 09:45 PM PDT In cooperation with Volunteers In Tax Assistance, Chico Area Recreation District is offering income tax assistance to the elderly, disabled, and people living on limited incomes.

Teacher layoffs in Butte, Glenn top 400 Posted: 13 Mar 2009 10:21 PM PDT By Sunday, about 332 teachers in Butte County will have received notice they might not have a job when the 2009-10 school year begins in August or September.

Teachers see red over mass pink slips Posted: 13 Mar 2009 09:45 PM PDT SAN JOSE — In a spring rite that has become as predictable as cherry blossoms in the nation's capital, public school employees throughout California warned of wrenching classroom cuts Friday as local officials faced a deadline for issuing

UPDATE: Nord Avenue reopened after truck rollover Posted: 13 Mar 2009 12:48 PM PDT CHICO — Nord Avenue has reopened after a pickup rolled over in the intersection with West Sacramento Avenue at about 11:15 a.

UPDATE: Residents return to ridge mobile home park after gas leak Posted: 13 Mar 2009 01:28 PM PDT PARADISE — Several residents of the Blue Spruce Mobile Home Park on Pentz Road have returned home after a natural gas line rupture forced them to evacuate this morning.

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Ala. gunman left list of those who wronged him Posted: 11 Mar 2009 03:42 PM PDT SAMSON, Ala. (AP) — The gunman who killed 10 people and committed suicide in a rampage across the Alabama countryside had struggled to keep a job and left behind a list of employers and co-workers he believed had wronged him, authorities said

Alabama gunman left list of those who wronged him Posted: 11 Mar 2009 09:19 PM PDT SAMSON, Ala. -- The gunman who killed 10 people and committed suicide in a rampage across the Alabama countryside had struggled to keep a job and left behind lists of employers and co-workers he believed had wronged him, authorities said Wednesday.

Arson drill helps investigators hone skills Posted: 11 Mar 2009 09:21 PM PDT CHICO -- A small abandoned structure at the former Pear Grove Mobile Home Park on East Eighth Street was set ablaze Wednesday, so arson investigators could practice their investigative skills.

Art briefs Posted: 11 Mar 2009 05:07 PM PDT Local art on display at Sally Dimas Gallery CHICO -- The Sally Dimas Art Gallery Annex is exhibiting a collection of art works by local artists in the lobby of Chico Theater Company.

Art feature: Lori Stevens unveils blackboard art at All Fired Up Posted: 11 Mar 2009 05:08 PM PDT CHICO -- What do you get when you put together a retired teacher and a paintbrush? Blackboard art, that's what.

Biblio File: Chico's Clark Brown shares tales of 'Yana City' Posted: 11 Mar 2009 05:07 PM PDT Clark Brown's "Down in the Valley" ($11.95 in paperback from Stansbury Publishing) is billed as "a collection of four stories and a novella set in a small college town.

Buzz Art Gallery Listings: March 12, 2009 Posted: 11 Mar 2009 05:07 PM PDT Here is a list of local galleries, museums and other art displays. (The listings reflect galleries and studios that have reported participation in Art First Saturday, which takes place 4-8 p.

Calendar highlight: Ailey II Posted: 11 Mar 2009 05:07 PM PDT Ailey II will perform innovative and contemporary dance at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Chico State University's Laxson Auditorium.

Calendar highlight: The Touques Posted: 11 Mar 2009 05:07 PM PDT The Touques (pronounced two-ks) will play at 8 p.m. Saturday at Cafe Coda, along with The Red Ribbon Brigade, Wicked Honey and Bells & Whistles.

Cattle and Shooting Stars: Time proves ranchers and ecologists can agree on the Vina Plains Posted: 11 Mar 2009 09:21 PM PDT VINA — "In the 22 years I've been with the Nature Conservancy, I've seen a lot of change," Rich Reiner said Monday, as he tucked his hands into the pockets of his heavy jacket.

Chico State students warned about spring break in Mexico Posted: 11 Mar 2009 09:21 PM PDT CHICO -- Students across the country, including at Chico State University, have been warned that travel to Mexico this year is riskier than it has been in the past.

Claims photographer touched school girls under investigation Posted: 11 Mar 2009 09:21 PM PDT WILLOWS -- A photographer for Lifetouch National School Studios, Inc. has been suspended amid allegations he inappropriately touched eight girls he was photographing on March 5.

Correction Posted: 11 Mar 2009 09:21 PM PDT Rep. Wally Herger's claim that Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi earmarked $30 million in federal spending for a variety of mouse, as reported in Wednesday's newspaper, is incorrect.

Cover story: Cabaret throws 'Wild Party' in 'Roaring Twenties' Posted: 11 Mar 2009 05:07 PM PDT CHICO -- It was the "Roaring Twenties." It was a time of free-spirited life when anything goes! It was wild party time!

Daily Planner: March 12 Posted: 11 Mar 2009 09:20 PM PDT Events ARTIST RECEPTION: 5-8 p.m. for artist Lois Cohen. James Snidle Fine Arts Gallery, 254 E. Fourth St.

Daily Planner: March 13 Posted: 11 Mar 2009 09:20 PM PDT Events 43RD ANTIQUE BOTTLE SHOW: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Bidwell Bottle Club of Chico hosts 60 plus dealers at 43rd annual Antique Bottle, Jar, Insulator and Collectibles show and sale.

Discovery Shoppe disburses $80,000 Posted: 11 Mar 2009 09:20 PM PDT CHICO — For the women who volunteer at the Discovery Shoppe in Chico, it pays to recycle. In this case, the recycled items are gently used clothing, accessories and household items that are resold in their resale shop at 315 Flume St.

Economy stalls Meriam Park construction Posted: 11 Mar 2009 09:22 PM PDT CHICO -- A sour economy and weak housing market have delayed construction of the largest development in Chico in decades.

Editorial: Salmon decline bad for economy Posted: 11 Mar 2009 09:20 PM PDT Our view: Expect more salmon fishing restrictions this fall, but anglers aren't the big problem, just an easy scapegoat.

Entertainment calendar for March 12-18 Posted: 11 Mar 2009 05:07 PM PDT Thursday, MARCH 12 MUSIC/NIGHTCLUBS CAFE CODA: Regina Terry with Mill Creek Blues Band. 8 p.m. COPA DEL ORO, Oroville: Feather River Gypsies.

Fifth annual Celebration of Abraham friendship dinner on Sunday Posted: 11 Mar 2009 09:21 PM PDT CHICO — The fifth annual Celebration of Abraham will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at First Christian Church, 295 E.

Gas leak postpones space shuttle Discovery launch Posted: 11 Mar 2009 01:11 PM PDT CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA postponed the launch of space shuttle Discovery just hours before it was to head to the international space station today because of a hydrogen gas leak that could have been catastrophic at liftoff.

Glenn County projects $2.3 million deficit for next year Posted: 11 Mar 2009 09:21 PM PDT WILLOWS -- Around it goes. Glenn County Board of Supervisors began a fresh round of budget talks Tuesday, with a summary of initial requests for the next fiscal year that would plunge the county into a $2.

Great comes late in Butte victory Posted: 12 Mar 2009 12:09 AM PDT OROVILLE — Jake Gill's best at-bat Wednesday was not glorious. It was not even the Butte College baseball team's most productive.

He Said, She Said movie review: 'Watchmen' balances on thin line of love, hate Posted: 11 Mar 2009 05:07 PM PDT "Watchmen" is Zack Snyder's ("300") adaptation of Alan Moore's classic graphic novel of the same name.

Layoffs, deficits hit Hamilton City schools Posted: 12 Mar 2009 12:09 AM PDT HAMILTON CITY -- Ripples from the recently approved state budget reached Hamilton City school districts this week, indicating increased belt-tightening, deficits and possible program and teacher reductions.

Letter: County manages sick leave well Posted: 11 Mar 2009 09:21 PM PDT Roger Aylworth's article about the Grand Jury report concerned me. I am a retired Butte County employee.

Letter: Entire midwives story not getting told Posted: 11 Mar 2009 09:21 PM PDT I too was pretty surprised that the only midwife at Enloe was "fired" while the eight obstetricians were kept.

Letter: Letter writer should probe deeper Posted: 11 Mar 2009 09:21 PM PDT A letter writer Friday says he has yet to hear any Muslim cleric condemn the 9/11 attackers ("Muslims need to denounce radicals").

Letter: Street names, numbers get confusing Posted: 11 Mar 2009 09:21 PM PDT So now the Oroville City Council is thinking of changing the name of Wyandotte Avenue to Martin Luther King Boulevard.

Local Briefs Posted: 11 Mar 2009 09:21 PM PDT Girl arrested for assault on teacher ORLAND — A teacher for the Eagles Program was allegedly assaulted Tuesday by a female student, 15.

Local Roundup: Only mercy rule can halt PV's batting barrage Posted: 12 Mar 2009 12:08 AM PDT An offensive storm rolled through Doryland Field on Wednesday afternoon and the Pleasant Valley baseball team thoroughly enjoyed it.

Music preview: Paradise Symphony's 50th anniversary concert series continues Posted: 11 Mar 2009 05:07 PM PDT PARADISE -- The Paradise Symphony continues to celebrate its 50th Anniversary on Sunday at the Paradise Performing Arts Center.

Music preview: Robert Earl Keen hits the El Rey stage next week Posted: 11 Mar 2009 05:07 PM PDT CHICO -- Robert Earl Keen has used his laidback voice, witty lyrics and everyman storytelling to create songs you can't help but love.

Music review: Big Brother & The Holding Company rocks the ridge Posted: 11 Mar 2009 05:07 PM PDT PARADISE -- Janis Joplin's original band, Big Brother & The Holding Company, rocked the ridge last Saturday, transporting the audience to a musical paradise of blues, hard and psychedelic rock.

North State Voices: Plenty of prey may be too much Posted: 11 Mar 2009 09:21 PM PDT My family lived in a small town in rural Hungary during World War II. We raised our own poultry and pig in our backyard and kept the animal feed in a storage shed.

Oroville cancer cluster study is inconclusive Posted: 11 Mar 2009 09:22 PM PDT OROVILLE -- After an extensive study, state health officials can't say why the rate for pancreatic cancer in Oroville doubled during 2004 and 2005.

Performing arts review: 'Keeping Dance Alive!' shows power of dance Posted: 11 Mar 2009 05:07 PM PDT CHICO -- Dance takes many forms. It is a multicultural feast of international influences which contribute to an inspiring mix.

Prep Athlete of the Week: Rees' call-up meant title for Bobcats Posted: 12 Mar 2009 12:08 AM PDT In a two-week span, Paradise High's Catharine Rees went from a junior varsity player to a varsity standout.

Prep Athlete of the Week: Rios shoulders sports success Posted: 12 Mar 2009 12:08 AM PDT Pleasant Valley High wrestler Desmond Rios paid the price for his injury problems all season long. On Saturday's "walk of the champions" after the CIF State Championships, he got what he paid for.

Review: Gallery hosts Sea Shepherds fundraiser Posted: 11 Mar 2009 05:07 PM PDT CHICO -- When times are hard -- as they surely are now -- discretionary spending is the first place people look to cut expenses.

School time Posted: 11 Mar 2009 09:21 PM PDT Announcements Citrus School will have its spelling bee today. Paradise Charter Middle School will have "Community Night" at 6:30 p.

Suspect arrested in '03 Gridley double murder Posted: 11 Mar 2009 09:22 PM PDT OROVILLE -- A Gridley man about to be released from Folsom Prison after doing time for his part in a jail gang fight was taken into custody by Butte County officials Tuesday and charged in connection with a five-year-old double murder.

Teen kills 15 in Germany before taking own life Posted: 11 Mar 2009 09:19 PM PDT WINNENDEN, Germany -- A 17-year-old wielding a Beretta 9 mm pistol burst into classrooms at his former high school Wednesday and gunned down students — some of whom died with their pencils still in hand — in a rampage that ended with 15

The Nosebleed Section: Some press is in order for boarders Posted: 12 Mar 2009 12:08 AM PDT Today's column idea just had to be altered to give some attention to a local team that won a state title.

Theater briefs Posted: 11 Mar 2009 05:07 PM PDT Kids star in Blue Room production CHICO -- The Blue Room Young Company presents "Doc, Doc ... Goose!" at 2 p.

What you need to know about the Humane Society Posted: 11 Mar 2009 09:20 PM PDT The shelter's information number is 343-7917. Details about shelter activities can be obtained, or callers can leave a message.

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'Evening with the Bidwells' tickets on sale Posted: 10 Mar 2009 10:12 PM PDT CHICO — A chance to dine Victorian style inside Bidwell Mansion is available again this year during Bidwell Mansion Association and California State Parks' annual "Evening with the Bidwells" fundraiser.

Communication differs between generations and can cause workplace issues Posted: 10 Mar 2009 10:14 PM PDT Today's workplace is affected by what might be a unique influence that comes from people working later in life, and the major differences among the generations.

Community Roundup: Chico Junior takes trophies at Jaycees Posted: 11 Mar 2009 12:09 AM PDT The Chico Junior High eighth-grade blue boys basketball team won the AAA division in the Crescent City Jaycees 41st annual tournament and finished the season 31-4.

County reimbursed $300,000 for courthouse addition repairs Posted: 10 Mar 2009 10:14 PM PDT OROVILLE -- With the settlement of a final lawsuit, Butte County has been reimbursed nearly $300,000 for construction problems associated with an addition to the Superior Court in Oroville a few years ago.

DUSD approves layoffs that may not happen Posted: 10 Mar 2009 10:14 PM PDT DURHAM — Bad news that may never come to pass was launched Tuesday night when the Durham Unified School District approved layoff notices for the equivalent of just more than 10 full-time faculty positions.

Daily Planner: March 11 Posted: 10 Mar 2009 10:12 PM PDT Events KOLBERT BOOK CLUB: 7 p.m. Bill Collins, Chico State University department of anthropology leads discussion on "Field Notes from a Catastrophe — Man, Nature, Climate Change.

Daily Planner: March 12 Posted: 10 Mar 2009 10:12 PM PDT Events ARTIST RECEPTION: 5-8 p.m. for artist Lois Cohen. James Snidle Fine Arts Gallery, 254 E. Fourth St.

Editorial: Residents paying for a water park? Posted: 10 Mar 2009 10:11 PM PDT Our view: Let's hope the city of Chico has learned that parks and detention basins don't mix. Residents of a southeast Chico neighborhood have voted to tax themselves to pay for a better neighborhood park.

Gottschalks receives extension in auction date Posted: 10 Mar 2009 10:13 PM PDT CHICO -- Gottschalks has until the end of the month to find a buyer or it faces liquidation. The company received an extension from the bankruptcy court to push back its auction date two weeks, which will allow it more time to search for a buyer in

Hamilton girls fall in state playoffs Posted: 11 Mar 2009 12:09 AM PDT PALO ALTO — If fans came late to Tuesday night's CIF State NorCal Division V first round girls basketball playoff game between host Pinewood and Hamilton-Hamilton City, they missed a telling Panthers blitz in the Panther Pit.

Instructor pleads not guilty to rape charges Posted: 10 Mar 2009 10:14 PM PDT OROVILLE — After pleading not guilty to charges of statutory rape, Glenn Bruce Blakey was taken back into custody after a motion filed by the District Attorney's Office to increase the Las Plumas High School instructor's bail was granted.

Letter: Code enforcement officer goes too far Posted: 10 Mar 2009 10:11 PM PDT We think David Goyer, the city's code enforcement officer, is out of control. His power has totally gone to his head.

Letter: Letter wrong on some key points Posted: 10 Mar 2009 10:11 PM PDT A Feb. 13 letter to the E-R from Dennis Anderson, critical of County Assessor Ken Reimers, says the job of his office "is to get as much property tax monies as possible.

Letter: Native plants best for landscaping Posted: 10 Mar 2009 10:11 PM PDT Richard McGaugh's column on Chico becoming forested by landscaping reminded me of "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.

Letter: Thank you to Caring Veterans Posted: 10 Mar 2009 10:11 PM PDT The community of Concow would like to thank Richard Snow for providing army gear to veterans and many desperate people who are surviving the winter after the summer fires.

Local Briefs Posted: 10 Mar 2009 10:14 PM PDT Group readying for creek monitoring season CHICO — The Big Chico Creek Watershed citizen monitoring program is gearing up for a sixth monitoring season.

Local Roundup: Chico boys snowboarders win state title Posted: 11 Mar 2009 12:09 AM PDT The Chico High boys snowboarding team won the CNISSF state championship after the second day of competition Tuesday at Mammoth Mountain Resort.

Madoff's lawyer says client will plead guilty Posted: 10 Mar 2009 02:03 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Bernard Madoff will plead guilty Thursday to 11 criminal counts including money laundering, perjury and securities, mail and wire fraud and will do so without a plea deal, knowing it carries a potential prison term of 150

Millions coming to area with passage of spending bill Posted: 10 Mar 2009 10:14 PM PDT WASHINGTON -- Federal money will be flowing to the upper ridge escape route, Hamilton City's J Levee and dozens of other north-valley projects, thanks to passage of a massive federal spending bill.

PV girls fall under the Gunn Posted: 11 Mar 2009 12:09 AM PDT CHICO — If there's one thing Pleasant Valley High coach Bob Paddock would have liked before facing Gunn High of Palo Alto, it was another day of practice.

Proposed design standards have builders concerned Posted: 10 Mar 2009 10:14 PM PDT CHICO -- Builders are concerned the city is developing guidelines that give it too much say over the design of single-family homes, down to dictating the doorknobs on front doors.

Sacramento's zone puts away Paradise girls Posted: 11 Mar 2009 12:09 AM PDT PARADISE — The crowd was screaming, the Paradise players were clicking and the Sacramento players were struggling after the Paradise High girls basketball team trailed Sacramento by one point at halftime of Tuesday's Northern California

Sidelines: All-Academic team includes Wildcats Posted: 11 Mar 2009 12:09 AM PDT Five Chico State cross country runners were among the 381 Division II athletes earning recognition as the U.

Starving Student: Common food, drinks offered at Common Grounds Posted: 10 Mar 2009 10:12 PM PDT CHICO — Caffeine and sandwiches seem to be staples in the lives of many a college student. Sandwiches are easy.

Stocks shoot higher on Citigroup profit news Posted: 10 Mar 2009 01:48 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street has had its best day of the year, storming higher after some good news from Citigroup.

Sweet Basil and the Bee: Go savory with Goat Cheese Tart with leeks Posted: 10 Mar 2009 10:12 PM PDT CHICO — This recipe is inspired by Alice Waters from Chez Panisse, who often made a goat cheese tart for lunch.

Valiant effort: Chico boys fall to Fairfield in Simmons' final game Posted: 11 Mar 2009 12:09 AM PDT CHICO — It's been an emotional and adversity-filled season for the Chico High boys basketball team, and it all came to an end Tuesday night in the Panthers' home gym with a 56-53 loss to Fairfield in the opening round of the Northern

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Blog Log for March 9 Posted: 08 Mar 2009 10:41 PM PDT Here are snippets from some of our blogs last week. The blogs, and others, can be seen in their entirety at www.

Concow man fighting Yankee Hill Cemetery over refused burial Posted: 08 Mar 2009 10:40 PM PDT CONCOW -- When Kerry Rush's wife died, he planned to bury her in Yankee Hill Cemetery where he said they had bought a plot.

Daily Planner: March 9 Posted: 08 Mar 2009 10:39 PM PDT Community BLOOD DRIVE: Donor hours 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday. BloodSource, 555 Rio Lindo Ave., Chico. Must be in generally good health, weigh 110 pounds or more (under 17 years old must have parental consent.

Even those with jobs lose pay Posted: 08 Mar 2009 10:39 PM PDT In cubicles, factories and stores these days, anxious workers are trying to ease each other's economic fears with something akin to, "Well, at least we still have a job.

Former Bidwell Park ranger to get state award Posted: 09 Mar 2009 01:58 AM PDT Bob Donohue, now retired from Chico's Park Division, will be honored Thursday by the Park Rangers Association of California.

Letter: Clean sweep needed in park district Posted: 08 Mar 2009 10:39 PM PDT I am writing this letter in support of Jill Andoe's recent letter concerning the Feather River Recreation and Park District board.

Letter: Credit card companies take advantage Posted: 08 Mar 2009 10:39 PM PDT I received a notice from my credit card company, saying as of January 2010 my interest rate will be 17.

Letter: Las Plumas' hard work pays off Posted: 08 Mar 2009 10:39 PM PDT I would like to congratulate the Las Plumas mock trial team. On Saturday, Feb. 28, they competed against the Pleasant Valley mock trial team.

Letter: Many chip in to help family Posted: 08 Mar 2009 10:39 PM PDT It's hard to express what goes through a parent's head when they get a call late at night from their son stating he and his brother have been in a car accident and he is in the Oroville hospital while his brother was flown to Enloe with a traumatic

Local Briefs Posted: 08 Mar 2009 10:41 PM PDT Hike of Sutter Buttes scheduled GRIDLEY — On March 21, a hike into Peace Valley in the Sutter Buttes is being offered by the Sacramento River Preservation Trust and Altacal Audubon Society, in cooperation with California State Parks.

Local Roundup: Chico boys, PV girls host NorCals Posted: 08 Mar 2009 09:57 PM PDT The Northern Section Division II champion Chico High boys basketball team, seeded No. 4, will host Sac-Joaquin Section runner-up Fairfield at 7 p.

Man suffers serious head injury in fall Posted: 08 Mar 2009 10:41 PM PDT CHICO — A 22-year-old man suffered major head injuries and is in critical condition at Enloe Medical Center after he fell from an indoor staircase Sunday.

News of Our Past Posted: 08 Mar 2009 10:41 PM PDT Here are some newspaper stories published this week in years past: 25 years ago 'State jobless rate dips again to 8% during February' The unemployment rate dipped slightly in California in February, following a national trend, as 62,000

Pastor killed during sermon Posted: 08 Mar 2009 10:39 PM PDT MARYVILLE, Ill. — A pastor shot and killed during his Sunday sermon deflected the first of the gunman's four rounds with a Bible, sending a confetti-like spray of paper into the air in a horrifying scene that congregants initially thought was

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All About Us: Mom's traits are lost on busy toddler Posted: 07 Mar 2009 09:51 PM PST As a child, I thought evolution was a thing that happened a long time ago. You know, back in the days of evolution.

Briefs Posted: 07 Mar 2009 09:48 PM PST Pianist competition on Wednesday CHICO — Chico State University's School of the Arts will present the 11th annual Earl R.

Center for autistics decorated for their needs Posted: 07 Mar 2009 09:48 PM PST PARADISE -- Surroundings matter. Whether it's the absence or presence of sound, the color of paint or the amount of clutter, our insides are affected by the things around us.

Commodity distribute dates, locations announced Posted: 07 Mar 2009 09:48 PM PST By Staff Reports This month's surplus government commodities to eligible families will start Tuesday.

Daily Planner: March 8 Posted: 07 Mar 2009 09:49 PM PST Events TOUR de ED: Second fundraising bike ride starts 10 a.m. at Chico City Hall parking lot; registration 8 a.

Daily Planner: March 9 Posted: 07 Mar 2009 09:49 PM PST Community BLOOD DRIVE: Donor hours 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday. BloodSource, 555 Rio Lindo Ave., Chico. Must be in generally good health, weigh 110 pounds or more (under 17 years old must have parental consent.

Digital dilemma: Solution for some TV viewers is better antenna Posted: 07 Mar 2009 09:48 PM PST CHICO -- There's no one-size-fits-all solution to the problems some Butte County residents have receiving KIXE (Channel 9), according to Tod Waite, an engineer at the Redding television station.

Discord likely over ratifying women's rights pact Posted: 07 Mar 2009 09:48 PM PST NEW YORK-- A global women's rights treaty completed 30 years ago has a better-than-ever chance for U.

Editorial: Retiree benefits need closer look Posted: 07 Mar 2009 09:48 PM PST Our view: The Grand Jury brought an important problem to light — generous retirement benefits that will become a future burden.

Experience with weddings doesn't make me a good adviser Posted: 07 Mar 2009 09:48 PM PST Over my 58 odd years of mortality, I have been closely and personally involved in eight weddings. The first was when I married my dear bride, the saintly Susan.

Farm Briefs Posted: 07 Mar 2009 09:48 PM PST Drought on ag video California Farm Bureau Federation has released a nine-minute video about the current drought on production agriculture.

Fraud Watch for March 8 Posted: 07 Mar 2009 09:48 PM PST By GREG WELTER Staff Writer This newspaper has recently been alerted by individuals or law enforcement agencies to the following alleged frauds and scams.

Letter: California needs coherent water policy Posted: 07 Mar 2009 09:48 PM PST The Feb. 24 editorial, "Water should be deemed a mirage," was right on. We Californians have to realize we live in a semi-desert environment and make long-term plans to live with it.

Letter: Christians portrayed in false light Posted: 07 Mar 2009 09:48 PM PST I don't know what church Jesus Center director Bill Such attends. In his Feb. 28 Perspective, Such says, "Christian communities seem self-preoccupied with such things as the latest Beth Moore study, or arguing whether hymns or praise songs should be

Letter: Corruption has imperiled our nation Posted: 07 Mar 2009 09:48 PM PST I was at a downtown bank the other day and mentioned to one of the clerks that we taxpayers now owned the bank he was working at (due to incompetence and corruption).

Letter: Embezzlement case has fitting ending Posted: 07 Mar 2009 09:48 PM PST Congratulations to everyone involved in the conviction of embezzler Shannon Hostetler, an event long overdue.

Letter: Midwife decision a loss to community Posted: 07 Mar 2009 09:48 PM PST As the mother of three beautiful children all born at Enloe Medical Center under the care of a certified nurse midwife, I am appalled by the news that midwife-assisted births are no longer an option at Enloe.

Letter: Short work week not equitable Posted: 07 Mar 2009 09:48 PM PST In reply to Dennis Swaney's letter suggesting cutting hours to save jobs, sorry but not all county employees were as thrilled about the 36-hour work week in 1993 as Swaney was — especially those who worked for agencies that are required to

Letter: World needs more Alyssas Posted: 07 Mar 2009 09:48 PM PST There was an article March 1 about the Oroville Adult Education Center and the good it is doing with diminishing resources.

Nielsen can teach novices Posted: 07 Mar 2009 09:48 PM PST Jim Nielsen was first elected to the state Legislature 31 years ago. He's still in the Legislature. In the era of term limits, that makes Nielsen an oddity.

Obama: Time of crisis can be "great opportunity" Posted: 07 Mar 2009 09:48 PM PST WASHINGTON -- Trying to buck up a dispirited nation, President Barack Obama on Saturday promised that prosperous days will return and cast these bleak times as nothing less than a "great opportunity.

Odd charges on phone bill? Blame it on aggregators Posted: 07 Mar 2009 09:48 PM PST If you've noticed mysterious charges on the last page of your phone bill recently, you're not alone. For five months, Oroville resident Richard Michl said he paid a $9.

On Foot: Pipevine in the park mean swallowtails soon to follow Posted: 07 Mar 2009 09:49 PM PST CHICO — Thomas and I are feeling trapped these days. This trapped feeling is part our annual winter woes, induced from days of on-again, off-again rain.

Orland school district to give notice to 19 teachers Posted: 07 Mar 2009 09:48 PM PST ORLAND -- The Orland Unified School District will send layoff notices to 19 teachers to make a needed $1.

Paradise schools to send out 182 layoff notices Posted: 07 Mar 2009 09:48 PM PST PARADISE -- As many as 182 employees may get layoff notices from the Paradise Unified School District.

People on the Street Posted: 07 Mar 2009 09:48 PM PST Should marijuana be legalized and taxed? Asked Thursday in downtown Chico. Gina Henson Tropea Mom, Chico Yes, I think it should be legalized and taxed, including medical marijuana, because it could be a revenue source and boost our economy.

Roadwork Roundup for March 8 Posted: 07 Mar 2009 09:48 PM PST Here are some current north state road projects. New items are marked with bullets. Chico MANZANITA AVENUE — Construction is continuing throughout the winter on the project to rebuild the road between Centennial Avenue and East Avenue.

The Bookshelf: "The Mozart Question" Posted: 07 Mar 2009 09:49 PM PST A young boy named Paolo Levi sits listening at a window as violin music drifts over the canals of Venice, awakening his desire to play.

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Ag Day Posted: 06 Mar 2009 09:56 PM PST Students from local junior high schools visited Chico High School Friday to look at the school's agriculture offerings.

Back to Oleander Posted: 06 Mar 2009 09:55 PM PST Butte County's public health clinic re-opened Monday back at its 695 Oleander Ave. location, after a time at the Department of Employment and Social Services on Carmichael Drive.

Clark gives Chico fans a 'Thrill' with speech Posted: 07 Mar 2009 12:05 AM PST CHICO — Iconic San Francisco Giants player Will Clark was one part motivational speaker and one part stand-up comedian as he discussed everything from his early career to Barry Bonds at the annual American Legion fundraiser dinner Friday.

Corning girls defeat Central Valley to capture section title Posted: 07 Mar 2009 12:05 AM PST CHICO — With a series of backdoor cuts and opportunistic 3-pointers, the Corning High girls basketball team delivered 20 points in the third quarter en route to a 56-45 victory over Central Valley in the Northern Section Division IV

Daily Planner: March 7 Posted: 06 Mar 2009 09:55 PM PST Events FARMERS MARKET: 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., rain or shine year-round. East Second and Wall streets, Chico.

Daily Planner: March 8 Posted: 06 Mar 2009 09:55 PM PST Events TOUR de ED: Second fundraising bike ride starts 10 a.m. at Chico City Hall parking lot; registration 8 a.

Eagles get title win over rival Mustangs Posted: 07 Mar 2009 12:05 AM PST CHICO — From start to finish, the Princeton High boys basketball team put forth a strong effort to earn Friday evening's momentous victory in the Northern Section Division VI championship game.

Editorial: Hits and misses - Our take on the week in news Posted: 06 Mar 2009 09:55 PM PST HIT — Among Chico's abundance of flags, banners and light pole decorations, the Earth Day flags have stood out in a simple statement.

Education Hall of Fame dinner tickets still available Posted: 06 Mar 2009 09:56 PM PST CHICO -- Tickets are still available for Wednesday's Chico Public Education Hall of Fame dinner. Chico High School alumnus Mike Sherrard and Pleasant Valley High School graduate Bill Carter will be added to the hall of fame.

Ex-Oroville mayor challenges his removal from cemetery district Posted: 06 Mar 2009 09:56 PM PST OROVILLE -- Hostility and an accusation of political "payback" bubbled to the surface over a Butte County supervisor's decision to remove a member of the Oroville Cemetery District board of trustees.

Hanoch McCarty: Family stories more than 'frivolous entertainment,' Posted: 06 Mar 2009 09:55 PM PST CHICO — Dr. Hanoch McCarty is a retired professor who in recent years has become engrossed in the idea that families benefit from sharing experiences and memories.

Injury crash shuts southbound I-5 Posted: 06 Mar 2009 06:27 PM PST WILLOWS — A single-vehicle rollover on southbound Interstate 5 at Highway 162 closed one lane of traffic at 5:55 p.

Instructor arraigned on statutory rape charges Posted: 06 Mar 2009 09:56 PM PST OROVILL -- A Las Plumas High School instructor, accused of having a sexual relationship with one of his students, made his first court appearance Friday morning on charges of statutory rape.

Letter: Disc golf could be self-sustaining Posted: 06 Mar 2009 09:55 PM PST Here's how to help eliminate some of the public's concern with disc golf in Bidwell Park. Disc golf can help offset cost factors.

Letter: Libraries need more friends Posted: 06 Mar 2009 09:55 PM PST Our public libraries, their staff and services once again on the chopping block. Please consider joining the Friends of the Library.

Letter: Marriage more than just a formality Posted: 06 Mar 2009 09:55 PM PST On Valentine's Day you had a story on various older couples in Chico who have found romance together at Sycamore Glen Retirement Center.

Letter: University should establish Honor Code Posted: 06 Mar 2009 09:55 PM PST The university being dubbed a "party school" has been around for years and the administration has done little to curb it.

Lifestyle Rx: Eat breakfast and jumpstart your day Posted: 06 Mar 2009 09:55 PM PST CHICO — Many people can't face food when they first crawl out of bed. A quick cup of coffee has become standard.

Local Briefs Posted: 06 Mar 2009 09:56 PM PST $100,000 given to Boys & Girls Club OROVILLE — A donation of $100,000 to the Boys & Girls Club's Oroville Teen Center was announced at the recent grand opening for the facility in the Southside Community Center.

Local Roundup: Wildcats fall short in CCAA semifinals Posted: 07 Mar 2009 12:05 AM PST The Chico State women's basketball team trailed from the start and never led as Cal State Dominguez Hills won their California Collegiate Athletic Association tournament semifinal game Friday in San Bernardino, 74-61.

Logue vows to fight for business Posted: 06 Mar 2009 09:56 PM PST OROVILLE -- A hostile regulatory environment is driving businesses out of the state, said Assemblyman Dan Logue, R-Marysville, during a Friday visit to Oroville.

Man allegedly looking for pills knocks on wrong door Posted: 06 Mar 2009 09:56 PM PST BUTTE CITY — Former Glenn County supervisor Keith Hansen said a young man showed up at his door about 8:50 a.

Neighborhood park to gain playground Posted: 06 Mar 2009 09:56 PM PST CHICO -- Work will begin this spring to add a playground to an existing neighborhood park in east Chico.

Rear-end crash Posted: 06 Mar 2009 09:56 PM PST A Toyota Yaris, driven by Jessie Alexander of Oroville, crashed into the back of a parked truck on East Eight and Alder streets Friday.

Search on for man who allegedly shot brother Posted: 06 Mar 2009 02:01 PM PST BIGGS — Butte County sheriff's deputies and Gridley-Biggs police are searching for a man who allegedly fired a shotgun at his brother shortly before 1 p.

Senior Planner Posted: 06 Mar 2009 09:55 PM PST Paradise programs: Paradise Senior Center, 877 Nunneley Road, 877-1733; Terry Ashe Recreation Center, 6626 Skyway, 872-6393.

Sharing fun — and cheer Posted: 06 Mar 2009 09:55 PM PST Janelle DeMartino (right) and the Pleasant Valley High School cheerleaders visit WindChime Assisted Living Thursday to spread a little cheer — literally — and Bessie Searing, Thelma Van Bronkhorst and Lois Gilchrist (left to right)

Sutter beats Corning boys at buzzer for section title Posted: 07 Mar 2009 12:05 AM PST CHICO — The buzzer-beater basket can be as equally debilitating as it is exhilarating, and the top-seeded Corning High boys basketball team found it out the hard way Friday night at Acker Gym in the Northern Section Division IV title game.

The power of three: Developing Wildcat trio capable of leading turnaround Posted: 06 Mar 2009 12:29 PM PST CHICO — The fourth straight losing season for Chico State men's basketball wasn't without its positive moments.

Time to change batteries in smoke alarms, replace older devices with new ones Posted: 06 Mar 2009 09:56 PM PST With Daylight Saving Time beginning Sunday morning, fire officials are reminding residents this weekend is a good time to change the batteries in their smoke alarms.

Two-hour search locates man who allegedly shot his brother Posted: 06 Mar 2009 09:56 PM PST BIGGS -- Police spent two hours Friday looking for a man who allegedly fired a shotgun at his half-brother just before 1 p.

Wildcats' late rally falls short Posted: 07 Mar 2009 12:05 AM PST CHICO — Before packing his bags to enjoy his promotion to head coach of the Chico State baseball team, then-Cal State L.

With "mayonnaise," 4th-grader wins Sierra View spelling duel Posted: 06 Mar 2009 09:55 PM PST CHICO -- Schools around the county have been holding spelling bees leading to the countywide bee. This year's contest at Sierra View Elementary School turned into a seemingly endless duel between a fourth-grader and a fifth-grader.

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Arbor Day focus: Care instead of planting trees Posted: 05 Mar 2009 10:53 PM PST CHICO -- Some Chico students had a lesson in tree care Thursday as the city celebrated Arbor Day a new way.

Butte January unemployment worst in 15 years Posted: 05 Mar 2009 10:53 PM PST More than 13,000 Butte County residents were out of work in January, a 15-year high, according to unemployment figures released Thursday by the state.

Butte unemployment rate highest in 15 years Posted: 05 Mar 2009 03:28 PM PST More than 13,000 Butte County residents were out of work in January, as 15-year-high unemployment figures were released today by the state.

Calif justices weigh gay marriage ban Posted: 05 Mar 2009 03:17 PM PST SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — As thousands demonstrated outside today, California Supreme Court justices weighed whether the electorate's decision to ban same-sex marriage was a denial of fundamental rights or within what one justice called the

DUSD may not hire permanent superintendent Posted: 05 Mar 2009 10:53 PM PST DURHAM — A meeting about budget cuts that almost certainly will result in people being laid off doesn't usually lead to applause.

Daily Planner: March 6 Posted: 05 Mar 2009 10:52 PM PST Events FIRST FRIDAY A.R.T. WALK: 4-7 p.m. Features 21 artists and 20 businesses in downtown Oroville.

Daily Planner: March 7 Posted: 05 Mar 2009 10:52 PM PST Events FARMERS MARKET: 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., rain or shine year-round. East Second and Wall streets, Chico.

Dolan utters 'T' word; says taxes and fee hikes must be on table Posted: 05 Mar 2009 10:53 PM PST OROVILLE -- For the first time since the catastrophic nature of Butte County's budget predicament became evident, the "T" word — taxes — has been uttered by a member of the Board of Supervisors.

E-R exposure leads to arrest in fishing reel theft Posted: 05 Mar 2009 10:52 PM PST CHICO — Police said a photo and cutline in the Enterprise-Record Thursday led to the identity of a burglary victim, which in turn led to the identity and arrest of a suspect.

Editorial: Attorney general picks odd fight Posted: 05 Mar 2009 10:52 PM PST Our view: Georgie Szendrey does not deserve prosecution. Had she not come forward, two citizens would have been unjustly found guilty.

Family of shooting victim seeks help Posted: 05 Mar 2009 10:53 PM PST CHICO — The family of a young man shot and killed in Chico Sept. 27 is seeking help to cover funeral and memorial expenses.

Grand Jury report raps county retiree benefit package Posted: 05 Mar 2009 10:53 PM PST OROVILLE -- In an unusual move, the Butte County Grand Jury released a mid-term report Thursday that chides the county for spending too much on health insurance for its retired employees.

Herger attends White House health care conference Posted: 05 Mar 2009 10:52 PM PST WASHINGTON — There was broad agreement at a White House meeting Thursday that fixing the nation's health care system is essential, Congressman Wally Herger, R-Chico, said in a phone interview.

Letter: Bike route must address problems Posted: 05 Mar 2009 10:52 PM PST Developing a bike path adjacent to Highway 99 to facilitate bike usage and save energy is an idea that sounds good in the abstract.

Letter: Column full of propaganda Posted: 05 Mar 2009 10:52 PM PST Ad nauseam, disinformation, half-truth, repetition ... these are all techniques of propaganda that are contained in Thomas Sowell's Feb.

Letter: Don't complain about your furlough Posted: 05 Mar 2009 10:52 PM PST It is indeed sad to see people losing their jobs, and businesses trimming the payrolls or being padlocked entirely.

Letter: Eliminating Prop. 13 would be disaster Posted: 05 Mar 2009 10:52 PM PST There is a liberal element working diligently to find a way to overturn Proposition 13. I believe these tax and spenders are busy formulating a bill that would make it sound as though homeowners opposing said bill are greedy, uncaring and heartless

Letter: Fire assessment a good investment Posted: 05 Mar 2009 10:52 PM PST With visions of Australians burned alive in their homes and cars, with memories of fire ravaging the ridge area last summer still vivid, and knowing that another fire season lies just ahead, citizens and local officials are doing something to make

Letter: Hangover certain to cause a headache Posted: 05 Mar 2009 10:52 PM PST When the heroin dealer contacts his mark, the high is free for the next few samples. Try this you'll like it.

Letter: High school students need counselors Posted: 05 Mar 2009 10:52 PM PST I was disappointed to hear the Oroville Union High School District board voted to send layoff notices to 20 percent of its staff due to state budget deficits.

Letter: Let patients make health-care choices Posted: 05 Mar 2009 10:52 PM PST "After May 1, women who want their babies delivered by a midwife will be unable to do so at Enloe." When I read that, my grandmotherly blood began to boil.

Letter: Muslims need to denounce radicals Posted: 05 Mar 2009 10:52 PM PST One of the biggest obstacles to our war against terrorism is the Islam religion itself. I realize this subject is protected by "political correctness," but Americans and other coalition nations must face facts.

Letter: People's will should prevail in court Posted: 05 Mar 2009 10:52 PM PST The job of at least one AP writer could be hanging in the balance. In an article on Monday about how the California Supreme Court will be arguing why Proposition 8, prohibiting gay marriage, should stand or fail, the writer inadvertently said, "The

Letter: Public employees rule the state Posted: 05 Mar 2009 10:52 PM PST In the latest Newsweek article, "Death of the Dream," California does not have good odds at reinventing itself again.

Letter: Socialized medicine would be disastrous Posted: 05 Mar 2009 10:52 PM PST After 40 years of liberal indoctrination in the schools, is it any wonder that we have elected a socialist to the presidency?

Letter: Where are all the parents? Posted: 05 Mar 2009 10:52 PM PST Due to budget cuts, the Orland Unified School District board is considering increasing class sizes in kindergarten through third grade to 30 kids.

Local Roundup: Butte breaks Big 8 victory slump Posted: 06 Mar 2009 12:28 AM PST A five-year drought without a Big 8 Conference meet victory ended Thursday afternoon for the Butte College men's golf team, which picked up the jubilant triumph in clutch fashion at the Roseville stop on the conference schedule.

More without work means more in need Posted: 05 Mar 2009 10:53 PM PST How do months of economic battering look for local residents in search of jobs, money and assistance?

Police release photos in school solar panel theft Posted: 06 Mar 2009 01:33 AM PST CHICO — Police have released security camera photos and some additional information about the theft of nearly four dozen solar panels in mid-February from the roof of Little Chico Creek School.

Police report Posted: 05 Mar 2009 10:53 PM PST The following property crimes were reported recently to the Chico Police Department: RESIDENTIAL BURGLARIES Feb.

Sidelines: Smith, Goldoff get CCAA honors Posted: 06 Mar 2009 12:28 AM PST Natasha Smith of the Chico State women's basketball team run was named by the California Collegiate Athletic Association as one of 10 players on the All-CCAA first team.

State Supreme Court grills lawyers seeking to overturn gay marriage ban Posted: 05 Mar 2009 10:53 PM PST SAN FRANCISCO — As thousands of demonstrators chanted slogans and waved placards outside, California's highest court on Thursday skeptically grilled lawyers seeking to overturn the state's ban on gay marriage.

The man girdle: for the metrosexual belt-tightener Posted: 05 Mar 2009 10:53 PM PST LONDON — It's for the man who has a little too much of everything — the man girdle, or "mirdle.

Trivia challenge Posted: 05 Mar 2009 10:53 PM PST About 450 students in grades 4 through 7 from the Butte County After School Program gathered Thursday at Cowan Gym at Butte College for the second annual Trivia Challenge sponsored by the Butte County Office of Education, Butte College and Tri

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Art briefs Posted: 04 Mar 2009 03:43 PM PST Wood carvings on display in Orland ORLAND -- The Orland Gallery is featuring Glenn McCune, a Willows woodcarver through March 14.

Art feature: Coyote Gallery showcases contemporary prints Posted: 04 Mar 2009 03:43 PM PST BUTTE VALLEY -- Squirrel your way through the many construction fences encircling the main campus of Butte College to get to the vivid lime green-painted building with good art inside.

Artists of River Town host first Friday Art Walk in Oroville Posted: 04 Mar 2009 03:43 PM PST OROVILLE -- The Artists of River Town in conjunction with the Oroville Downtown Business Association will be hosting a First Friday Art Walk on Friday.

Asteroid came "pretty darn close" to Earth Posted: 04 Mar 2009 10:26 PM PST PASADENA -- An asteroid about the size of one that blasted Siberia a century ago just buzzed the Earth.

Biblio File: Pastor relates principles of jazz improvisation to life Posted: 04 Mar 2009 03:43 PM PST Greg Cootsona is not only Pastor of Adult Discipleship at Bidwell Presbyterian Church in Chico; he's also a drummer and jazz aficionado.

Big start sends PV toward title showdown Posted: 05 Mar 2009 12:09 AM PST CHICO — Just about every opportunity visiting Foothill could have asked for presented itself late in the Cougars' bid to upset top-ranked Pleasant Valley in the semifinal round of the Northern Section Division II playoffs Wednesday.

Butte County flu cases reportedly on the rise Posted: 04 Mar 2009 10:30 PM PST OROVILLE -- Flu cases seem to be on the rise locally, the Butte County Public Health Department reported Wednesday.

Buzz Art Gallery Listings: March 5, 2009 Posted: 04 Mar 2009 03:43 PM PST Here is a list of local galleries, museums and other art displays. (The listings reflect galleries and studios that have reported participation in Art First Saturday, which takes place 4-8 p.

Calendar highlight: Big Brother & The Holding Company Posted: 04 Mar 2009 03:43 PM PST Janis Joplin's original band, Big Brother & The Holding Company, will play American rock music at 7:30 p.

Calendar highlight: Eric Hutchinson Posted: 04 Mar 2009 03:43 PM PST VH1 "You Oughta Know" artist Eric Hutchinson will perform Wednesday at the Senator Theatre in Chico. Hutchinson will open for G.

Check It Out: Books, book and more books Posted: 04 Mar 2009 10:27 PM PST CHICO — When you buy a book at a library book sale, it helps the library. When you donate a book to a library book sale, it helps the library.

Chico tops Red Bluff in D-II semifinal Posted: 05 Mar 2009 12:09 AM PST When it counted most — Wednesday night with a championship game appearance on the line — the Chico High boys basketball managed to beat Red Bluff.

Council to halve parking requirements for new downtown developments Posted: 04 Mar 2009 10:40 PM PST CHICO — Hoping to spur investment in downtown, the city will cut its requirements for the number of spaces a new development has to provide by half.

Cover story: 'Keeping Dance Alive!' hits the stage with style Posted: 04 Mar 2009 03:43 PM PST CHICO -- More than 75 dancers of all ages, levels and disciplines will perform in 11 dance numbers at the upcoming 18th annual "Keeping Dance Alive!

Daily Planner: March 5 Posted: 04 Mar 2009 10:27 PM PST Events HUMANITIES CENTER GALLERY, CHICO STATE: 5-7 p.m. Reception for artists Lynn Criswell and Kathleen Nartuhi.

Durham defends its way to finals Posted: 05 Mar 2009 12:08 AM PST DURHAM — Man-to-man defense has been a trademark this season for the Durham High girls basketball team.

Entertainment calendar for March 5-11 Posted: 04 Mar 2009 03:43 PM PST Thursday, MARCH 5 MUSIC/NIGHTCLUBS CAFE CODA: Mammoth Torta, CJ Boyd, Cold Blue Mountain. 8 p.m. All ages.

He Said, She Said movie review: 'The Wrestler' portrays a touching performance Posted: 04 Mar 2009 03:43 PM PST "The Wrestler" stars Mickey Rourke as an aging wrestler unable to accept that his career is behind him.

Letter: Democrats' payback is expensive Posted: 04 Mar 2009 10:26 PM PST Wow. That's all a person can say regarding the breathtaking speed, and lack of bipartisan consideration or debate (Change we can believe in; new transparency, cooperation, and ethics as never seen before in government — right?

Letter: Library needs love and support Posted: 04 Mar 2009 10:26 PM PST Chico Friends of the Library declared February "Love Your Library" month. People must show love for the library now.

Letter: Park district had no right to threaten Posted: 04 Mar 2009 10:26 PM PST I am writing about the resignation of Jill Andoe from the Feather River Recreation and Park District board.

Local Roundup: Corning bound for D-IV title matchup Posted: 05 Mar 2009 12:08 AM PST The top-seeded Corning Cardinals boys basketball team is headed to the Northern Section Division IV title game against No.

Local briefs Posted: 04 Mar 2009 10:40 PM PST Quincy logging mill closes; environmental battles blamed QUINCY — Sierra Pacific Industries announced the closure of the company's small-log sawmill in Quincy Wednesday, which will result in the loss of 150 jobs.

Man pleads not guilty in vehicular manslaughter case Posted: 05 Mar 2009 12:11 AM PST WILLOWS -- An Elk Creek man accused of drunken driving and causing a November 2007 crash that killed a friend — who was then allegedly moved into the driver's seat — pled not guilty to gross vehicular manslaughter in Glenn County

Man pleads not guilty to gross vehicular manslaughter Posted: 04 Mar 2009 10:40 PM PST WILLOWS — An Elk Creek man accused of drunken driving and causing a November 2007 crash that killed a friend — who was then allegedly moved into the driver's seat — pled not guilty to gross vehicular manslaughter in Glenn County

Mom who gave 5-year-old pot brownie gets probation, ordered into parenting class Posted: 04 Mar 2009 10:31 PM PST OROVILLE -- A judge Wednesday scolded a Chico mother for giving a marijuana-laced brownie to her 5-year-old daughter and ordered her to complete a parenting class as a condition of probation.

Mother Nature shows off Posted: 04 Mar 2009 10:30 PM PST The weather couldn't seem to make up its mind in Butte County on Wednesday — one minute the sun was shining, and the next moment dark clouds were looming ominously.

Music feature: Pat Hull bares his heart on new CD 'Forever's Night' Posted: 04 Mar 2009 03:43 PM PST CHICO -- Pat Hull, the talented East Coast transplant who has called Chico home for the last two years, has once again opened up his heart musically and lyrically with "Forever's Night.

Music preview: G. Love & Special Sauce bring hip-hop blues to Senator Posted: 04 Mar 2009 03:43 PM PST CHICO -- G. Love & Special Sauce will be reintroducing their foot stomping music to Chico area folks who score a ticket to their Wednesday gig at the Senator Theatre.

Music preview: Wild Oak hosts rock concert, competition Posted: 04 Mar 2009 03:43 PM PST CHICO -- A rock concert titled "Rock Solid" will take place from 7-10 p.m. Friday at the 1078 Gallery, 820 Broadway.

Music review: Blondie creates feeling of rapture with hit songs Posted: 04 Mar 2009 03:43 PM PST OROVILLE -- The sounds of '70s rock 'n' roll filled the sold-out Feather Falls Casino showroom last Friday night as the band Blondie made a rare northern California appearance.

North State Voices: Chico becoming forested by landscaping Posted: 04 Mar 2009 10:26 PM PST Want to walk in a forest? Step outside, you may be living in one. I first came to Chico State University 40 years ago.

Obama tax plan meets Democratic resistance Posted: 04 Mar 2009 10:26 PM PST WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama's proposal to limit itemized tax deductions for high earners is running into opposition from key Democrats in Congress who worry that charities and the housing market would be hurt.

Oregon Cabaret Theatre kicks the clouds away Posted: 04 Mar 2009 03:43 PM PST ASHLAND -- "Kickin' the Clouds Away," created by John Stadelman and the cast, is the world premiere and season opener of the Oregon Cabaret Theatre.

Oregon Shakespeare Festival offers variety of shows Posted: 04 Mar 2009 03:43 PM PST ASHLAND -- MacBeth, music and the cell phone merge on stage at the 2009 season of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, Ore.

Panel likes two Bidwell Park sites for short course Posted: 05 Mar 2009 12:11 AM PST CHICO -- Tasked with finding a location for a disc golf short course, Bidwell Park and Playground Commissioners started weighing sites in Chico Wednesday night, favoring two sites over others.

Preliminary hearing waived in pot cultivation case Posted: 04 Mar 2009 10:40 PM PST ORLAND — A man facing charges for allegedly cultivating marijuana at two locations in Glenn County, including the basement of his Willows discount store, agreed to waive a preliminary hearing Wednesday.

Prep Athlete of the Week: Bekendam has first priority Posted: 05 Mar 2009 12:09 AM PST 4952 Aubrey Bekendam is hardly the average freshman basketball player. The Hamilton High forward is in her first year of high school and is proving that age doesn't matter when it comes to getting it done on the court.

Prep Athlete of the Week: Brown's big shot is coming Posted: 05 Mar 2009 12:09 AM PST Fast forward one year and a couple things have changed with Corning High wrestler Kodie Brown. He was a Prep Athlete of the Week last season after winning the 114-pound Northern Section Masters title and he holds that honor this year, which is the

Private search on for missing NFL players Posted: 04 Mar 2009 10:26 PM PST TAMPA, Fla. -- Family and friends refused to give up the search for two NFL players and a third man missing four days in the Gulf of Mexico, enlisting private boats and planes to comb the waters off the Florida coast.

Reels found Posted: 04 Mar 2009 10:40 PM PST Chico police detective Terry Moore looks over eight expensive deep-sea fishing reels found during the arrest of a parolee Feb.

Road-clearing robot could protect troops Posted: 05 Mar 2009 01:51 AM PST CHICO -- A machine aimed at going into harm's way so soldiers don't have to was rolled out for public viewing Wednesday.

School time Posted: 04 Mar 2009 10:40 PM PST Honors Two students at Las Plumas High School in Oroville performed in the California Band Director's Association All-State Band in Fresno recently.

Supporting the sound of music: Chico Symphony Guild notes its 50th anniversary Posted: 04 Mar 2009 10:28 PM PST CHICO — For members of Chico Guild — North State Symphony, the support of music goes hand in hand with the sound of music.

The Biblio File Short Notices: Books on family heritage, kids' imaginary adventures, guide to trout Posted: 04 Mar 2009 03:43 PM PST Dunnigan resident Cheryle J. Crockett writes that "it became my obsession" to understand her family heritage.

The Nosebleed Section: Cutting costs will help prep team budgets Posted: 05 Mar 2009 12:09 AM PST Desperate times call for measures that are just as desperate, and that train of thought can apply to prep sports teams as well as individuals battling the tough economy.

Theater briefs Posted: 04 Mar 2009 03:43 PM PST Auditions held for 'Lend Me a Tenor' PARADISE -- Auditions will take place at 1 p.m. Sunday at Theatre on the Ridge for Ken Ludwig's farce "Lend Me a Tenor.

Theater review: 'Once Upon a Mattress' is no sleeper at Chico Theater Company Posted: 04 Mar 2009 03:43 PM PST CHICO -- Qualities of freshness and imagination make "Once Upon a Mattress" an outstanding musical at Chico Theater Company.

Their off season Posted: 04 Mar 2009 10:30 PM PST Edgar Rodriguez feeds about 45 Shetland ponies and quarter horse yearlings at a Trails End Ranch pasture on Cherokee Road on Tuesday.

What you need to know about the Humane Society Posted: 04 Mar 2009 10:27 PM PST To search for a lost pet after-hours or view animals up for adoption, you can check the society's Web site at www.

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All About Us: Celebrating an amazing life partner Posted: 28 Feb 2009 09:47 PM PST My husband and I celebrated another wedding anniversary. We haven't been married for decades, but the things we have gone through together resemble a lifetime already.

Antiques turn out to be true treasures Posted: 28 Feb 2009 09:48 PM PST CHICO -- A Chinese vase originally purchased at a state sale for $10 was estimated to be worth $10,000 at an antique appraisal fair Saturday.

Briefs Posted: 28 Feb 2009 09:48 PM PST Water Commission to meet OROVILLE — The Butte County Water Commission will meet Wednesday at 1:30 p.

Chico captures section wrestling title Posted: 01 Mar 2009 12:02 AM PST REDDING — For 18 local wrestlers the Northern Section Masters tournament wasn't their last of the season.

Daily Planner: March 1 Posted: 28 Feb 2009 09:47 PM PST Events 44TH ANNUAL CAPAY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT DINNER: 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at Capay Elementary School, corner of Fourth and Cutting avenues.

Editorial: County afraid of commitment? Posted: 28 Feb 2009 09:46 PM PST Our view: Butte County leaders say they want job growth — and that's about where their commitment ends.

Firefighters quell carpet store fire Posted: 28 Feb 2009 09:48 PM PST CHICO — A man arrested for stolen property was also allegedly involved in starting a fire at Custom Carpet Install on the 2900 block of Highway 32 Friday night.

If it's fun, it's probably illegal Posted: 28 Feb 2009 09:46 PM PST Uh oh. I have become the person I used to criticize: the grouchy old guy who talks incessantly about the good ol' days.

Letter: Collections not deemed cost-effective Posted: 28 Feb 2009 09:47 PM PST As a retired county employee of more than 28 years, I feel obligated to respond to the incorrect statements in Thomas Sorenson's Feb.

Letter: Democrats the cause of state's disarray Posted: 28 Feb 2009 09:47 PM PST The budget passed by the state Legislature was one of the worst ever and contained the highest tax increase in our history.

Letter: Illegal immigrants immune from cuts Posted: 28 Feb 2009 09:47 PM PST Not wanting to seem uninformed, I have paid fairly close attention to our state budget battles waged in Sacramento since late last summer.

Letter: Political dogma gets us nowhere Posted: 28 Feb 2009 09:47 PM PST A letter in the Sunday E-R by Robert Woods struck me as being so steeped in political dogma that it begs a comment.

Letter: Right lessons aren't learned in school Posted: 28 Feb 2009 09:46 PM PST Now an 18-year-old woman at Chico State almost dies from drinking. I blame our entire educational system.

Letter: There but for the grace of God ... Posted: 28 Feb 2009 09:47 PM PST I was occasionally homeless during my losing battle with chemical dependency. Other mental health issues contribute to not being able to look a prospective landlord or employer in the eye.

Letter: Wal-Mart drives economic growth Posted: 28 Feb 2009 09:46 PM PST If anyone cares to take the time, try checking out Google Earth. Take a look at Green Valley, Ariz. Find their new Wal-Mart supercenter.

Letter: When Democrats rule, poor people pay Posted: 28 Feb 2009 09:46 PM PST Thanks Robert Woods for his Feb. 22 letter and coming out of the taxing closet. In his letter he whines that Republicans were holding up the California Democrats' spending bill.

Local Roundup: No. 19 Wildcats sweep twinbill over Pomona Posted: 01 Mar 2009 12:02 AM PST The No. 19 Chico State baseball team scored two runs in the top of the 10th inning to beat Cal Poly Pomona 12-10 in the first game of a California Collegiate Athletic Association doubleheader Saturday in Pomona, and Joel Garcia pitched a

Mystical child makes time stretch to fit texting demands Posted: 28 Feb 2009 09:47 PM PST As a sincerely addicted science fiction junkie, I long ago accepted the premise that time, rather than being a river that flows inexorably forward, is a wonderful Silly Putty-like blob that can be stretched and pulled in any direction.

Obama's budget: huge ambitions, huge obstacles Posted: 28 Feb 2009 09:46 PM PST WASHINGTON — Breathtaking in its scope and ambition, President Barack Obama's agenda for the economy, health care and energy now goes to a Congress unaccustomed to resolving knotty issues and buffeted by powerful interests that oppose parts of

On the Bookshelf Posted: 28 Feb 2009 09:48 PM PST The Year of the Rat is a year of changes for Pacy, and she doesn't like it. With her best friend Melody moving across the country, she will be the only Asian student at her school.

Oroville Adult Education: "a nugget of gold to a better life" Posted: 28 Feb 2009 09:48 PM PST OROVILLE -- Alyssa Nolan-Cain lost her job last year while pregnant with her son. Soon after, she lost her home in the Camp Fire.

Powering up: Machen hits home run in Butte victory Posted: 01 Mar 2009 12:02 AM PST OROVILLE — For the first Golden Valley Conference weekend game of the season at Cowan Park, some spectators were getting their first look at this year's Butte College baseball team on Saturday.

Some cases where Obama's policies are like Bush's Posted: 28 Feb 2009 09:46 PM PST Some cases in which actions by the Obama administration have tracked policies of former President George W.

Sunshine Kids Club finds new home Posted: 28 Feb 2009 09:47 PM PST CHICO — Chico's homegrown organization, Sunshine Kids Club, has received a capacity building grant for $96,000 from the Special Hope Foundation, located in Palo Alto.

Top Schwarzenegger staff travel on taxpayer's dime Posted: 28 Feb 2009 09:46 PM PST SACRAMENTO — Despite a ban on nonessential travel, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's top administrative officials charged taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars for airfare, hotel stays and meals with virtually no oversight, according to a

Wrestling has unique set of thrills Posted: 01 Mar 2009 12:02 AM PST It's championship season for high school wrestling, and I must admit I miss covering the Northern Section Masters tournament and even going to the state championships, which I did a couple of times when they were still held in Stockton at the

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