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Education

Rally backs Butte Vista administrators on leave

By Ryan McCarthy/Appeal-Democrat

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Supporters of two Butte Vista School administrators placed on leave by the Yuba City Unified School District rallied Thursday in their support and said the district needs to inform the public about the pair's status. "When people don't have... Full story

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Business

Y.C. hotel trying to turn it around

The Palisade halts damage to reputation and defines place in local market

By Michael Hatamiya/Appeal-Democrat

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The Palisade Hotel in Yuba City is an impressive structure by local standards and it's new by industry standards, built in 2003 by a father-son duo. But, like many businesses, the two-story, 84-room hotel is struggling in the recessionary economy.... Full story

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Food

Foods that score

Here's a game plan for your Super Bowl party

By Bernie Betit/Freedom News Service

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So you've been roped into hosting a Super Bowl party. No worries. The big game is usually secondary to the commercials and the pounds of food we'll consume — almost 15,000 tons of chips, 4,000 tons of popcorn and 12 million pounds of avocado... Full story

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Lifestyles

First lady FASHION

A look at 40 years of White House styles

By Candice Shih/Freedom News Service

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As the nation prepares to pause to acknowledge Presidents Day on Feb. 15, let us pause to take a look at their better halves. One year after Michelle Obama became first lady, many Web sites and fashion critics avidly report on her style. A new book... Full story

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Faith & Family

A Test of Faith

Pancreatic cancer isn’t a trial he would have asked for

By Eric Gorski/Associated Press

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DALLAS — Matt Chandler doesn't feel anything when the radiation penetrates his brain. It could start to burn later in treatment. But it hasn't been bad, this time lying on the slab. Not yet, anyway. Chandler's lanky 6-foot-5-inch frame rests... Full story

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Drive

Prius brakes questioned; Toyota probe expands

Associated Press

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WASHINGTON — Americans should park their recalled Toyotas unless driving to dealers for accelerator repairs, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood warned Wednesday — then quickly took it back — as skepticism of company fixes grew and... Full story

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