The second- and third-graders who visited Mary Powell's dog-training facility Thursday afternoon already knew a whole lot about dogs from some extensive studies they've been doing.   Full Story

Emily Drews gave Foothill the blues, Anna Becker played like a wrecker and Raquel Royers chalked up the blocks.   Full Story

Two work days have been scheduled in the Native Plant Garden at Chico Creek Nature Center. Gardeners may bring their favorite gardening tools at 9 a.   Full Story

Politicians from Gore to Bush and our own governator tout the benefits of using ethanol to reduce oil imports, help our balance of trade, improve the environment and save the planet.   Full Story

Sept. 28 -- "Value Stream Mapping" will be offered by Butte College's The Training Place. Details: 9 a.   Full Story

Jake McLaughlin, a 24-year-old construction worker who was raised in Chico before beginning a four-year tour of duty in the Army and getting critically injured in Iraq, has a prominent role in the new Tommy Lee Jones movie, "In the Valley of Elah.   Full Story

STANFORD, Calif.—Jim Harbaugh has coached two games in the Pac-10 for Stanford and has already learned a lesson about how the game is played in the high-scoring conference.   Full Story