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Homeless in downtown Redding

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A distressing view from a downtown window: Drugs, booze, fights and filth

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Doni Chamberlain

I saw my first illegal drug sale last week. In broad daylight. It took place on a downtown Redding bench outside the Yuba Street side of the historic Lorenz building. Continue Reading →

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