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Repeat Offenders: What is Shasta County’s Recidivism Rate?

When California’s state legislators passed AB 109, the Public Safety Realignment Act of 2011, their backs were against the wall. The U.S. Supreme Court had declared overcrowding in the state prison system constituted cruel and unusual punishment, and voters were… Continue Reading →

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Hiking the 4 Lakes Loop: Rain, Snow, Bear and Ibuprofen

June 6 OK, this is a pretty casual way to start a backpacking trip. No early morning alarm. A cup of coffee in the garden with my wife, Darlene, watching the sun rise. A big, leisurely breakfast. If I were… Continue Reading →