Village Voices

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Candidate Faulkner: Your County Auditor Should Be a CPA

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I am not a politician. I am a professional Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a BS in Accounting and 30 years experience, including over 6 years auditing and managing audit teams looking for fraud and erroneous payments for the Department of Defense.

I’ve spent most of my life passionately striving to make government more effective, efficient and responsible to the people. That’s why I’m running for Shasta County Auditor.

So what can I bring … Continue Reading →

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DA Candidate Carlton: Benito Lost the Public’s Trust

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The most powerful person in our criminal justice system is the District Attorney. Due to the great power and responsibility entrusted to the District Attorney, it is imperative for the District Attorney to possess integrity and judgment. If the District Attorney does not possess these qualities, serious problems will exist in the criminal justice system and public trust will be lost.

Shasta County has serious problems … Continue Reading →

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DA Benito: I’m Tough on Crime, Mindful of Money

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I am proud to have served as your District Attorney for the past 7 years. With nearly 20 years of current prosecution experience in Shasta County, I am dedicated to ensuring our families are safe and protected.

I am tough on crime. My aggressive prosecution of drunk drivers helped us achieve California’s second highest DUI conviction rate (96.9%). (State of California DMV). More importantly, these efforts have saved lives … Continue Reading →

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A Cheap Broad’s Travel Tips: Why Do I Need a Visa? I’ve Got a MasterCard

Posted on by Barbara Rice

WHAT IS A PASSPORT AND HOW DO I GET ONE? A passport is a document issued by a government which certifies the carrier’s identity and nationality. There are two kinds of passports available for U.S. citizens: a passport book and… Continue Reading →

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Letter: Dealerships Don’t Belong on N. Market

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Letter to the Editor: Dear Redding City Council Members, I am writing to you to voice my concern and disagreement with the proposed changes to the zoning of North Market Street. Zoning was changed for this essential corridor because the City… Continue Reading →

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Project Iceland, Part 2

Posted on by Brian Rueb

I have many fears when it comes to my summer project, rational and irrational … although they lean toward mostly irrational. In fact, when I began planning this trip I made a list, to convince myself first before taking the jouney. I titled that list something very manly, like … Continue Reading →

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In Fitbit v. Fatso Gene, Another ‘Bit Bites the Dust

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I read in the paper yesterday about the FTO gene, nicknamed the “fatso” gene.  (Ha-ha, aren’t those scientists cute and zany? Not. ) One in six adults carry two copies of the gene variant; they weigh on the average seven… Continue Reading →

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2010 Nor-Cal Energy Use Guide – Save Money and the Planet

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Energy is great stuff, and in Northern California we use a lot of it to get around, power our homes, and produce the goods and services that make up our economy. Many people think of energy efficiency and renewable energy as expensive. In fact, they can save you money. The purpose of this guide is to help you decide what kind of energy to use to get the most power for your dollar … Continue Reading →