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A California Magazine with a focus on the communities surrounding the Kings River of California;
a local focus with global appeal — including Teen Talk & Mysteryrat’s Maze.
Monday Movie Reviews at 7pm & Local Live feature Wednesdays at 7pm
with new articles every Saturday at 10am!

Public Protectors

Home: Local Serviceman Reflects On His Hometown

IN THE October 29 ISSUE

FROM THE :Contributors,
andPublic Protectors SECTIONS

by Brian Kuykendall

The smell of pollen in the air tells me that I am home. For six years, I served this nation as a member of the United States Air Force. As a veteran coming home I am filled with a new sense of pride as I walk through the streets of my hometown.

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FIRE! Part I: The Birth of a Volunteer Fire Department

IN THE September 3 ISSUE

FROM THE :Contributors,
andHometown History,
andJim Bulls,
andPublic Protectors SECTIONS

by Jim Bulls

In 1849, news of the California gold rush reaches the Portuguese Azores, original homeland of Manuel and Mary Enos. It isn’t long before the couple is on board a clipper ship, rounding the “Horn” and heading to San Francisco. The Enos’ will settle in the gold fields of Trinity County, where they raise a family of nine.

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‘Tis the Season, Holiday Safety Tips

IN THE December 11 ISSUE

FROM THE Behind the Badge,
andDowntown Doings,
andPublic Protectors,
andSteven Wright SECTIONS

by Steven Wright

The season of joy, forgiveness, thankfulness and hope is upon us. In a perfect world, we should celebrate the birth of our Lord every day, be ever mindful of his sacrifice and be generous with our giving.

Unfortunately, this is not a perfect world and very often we find ourselves in situations that cause just the opposite to happen. Sometimes no matter what we try to do things just do not go how we hope.

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Restore or Discard

IN THE September 4 ISSUE

FROM THE Behind the Badge,
andPublic Protectors,
andSteven Wright SECTIONS

by Steven Wright

Restore or discard— In today’s world we find that people are on two ends of this perspective. Goods and services, and the ability to obtain them, are at the tip of your fingers. We can shop on-line for food, clothes, furniture, cars, houses, and even a date or a life partner. Most of the things we obtain today are made to last as long as our desire to keep them, or until something else catches our eye. Use it once and throw away.

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My Top 10 Driving Don’ts

IN THE July 17 ISSUE

FROM THE Behind the Badge,
andPublic Protectors,
andSteven Wright SECTIONS

by Steven Wright

There are many Top 10 lists out there, for almost everything. Mine may not be as entertaining but it could save your life, especially if you drive in California. I did something this past Memorial Day weekend I don’t normally do: travel.

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TMI: Too Much Information

IN THE May 29 ISSUE

FROM THE Behind the Badge,
andPublic Protectors,
andSteven Wright SECTIONS

by Steven Wright

Not a day goes by that I don’t say “TMI” to myself several times. In this information age, it actually applies in many different areas of our society, impacting us from the time we get up until the time we turn the lights out.