Section: Local Stories
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Jeremy’s pills
OxyContin abuse is nothing new in the United States. But in California, many believe a prescription-drug epidemic is still getting started, especially among teenagers and young adults.
This article was published on 08.25.05
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The voles are coming!
Regarding the great meadow-mouse boom of 2005 and its grisly remainder.
This article was published on 08.25.05
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So long, Poverty Palace
Building restoration brings end of era for community of do-gooders.
This article was published on 08.25.05
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Hush money
R.H. Phillips paid $180,000 to make some “troublesome women” just go away.
This article was published on 08.25.05
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Making the scene
State-jobs digest morphs into news rag for political junkies.
This article was published on 08.18.05
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To Cuba with love
Sacramento midwife defies embargo to help Cuban mothers.
This article was published on 08.18.05
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A breach of trust
Critics say state law is too lenient on those who sexually abuse their own family.
This article was published on 08.18.05
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Drinking problem
Are we heading for corporate control of the world’s fresh water? At nearby Mount Shasta, a small-town conflict over a proposed water-bottling plant is as global as it is local.
This article was published on 08.18.05
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Deep in the heart of Houston
In an interview with author Pam Houston, SN&R learns what literary celebrity, a teaching career and the love of a good dog can do to a woman.
This article was published on 08.11.05
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Rockin’ the suburbs
Homeowners associations have the power of government—but what about the accountability?
This article was published on 08.11.05
August 25, 2005
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