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What Flock Cameras Mean for Colusa Residents
Flock Safety is one of the fastest-growing public safety technologies in the United States. More than 5,000 communities and 4,500 law enforcement agencies now use its automated license plate reader.

Colusa County Recovery
2 min read


Booze Industry Loses $830B as Gen Z and Millennials Go Zero-Proof
What began as a cultural attitude among younger Americans has become a measurable $830 billion earthquake across the global alcohol market.

Colusa County Recovery
1 min read


The Powerful Message of "Wicked" Through the Lens of a Recovering Addict
"Wicked" isn't just a story about witches and magic; it's a testament to the resilience of the spirit. Elphaba, despite being ostracized...

SM Wagenaar
2 min read


Fun Sober DATE Ideas
Dating in a world soaked in alcohol need not stop you from making a genuine connection with another person on a sober first date.

Colusa County Recovery
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A Cat Befriends a Cricket — And Something Beautiful Happens
Sometimes the music stays with us forever... This story was written by Susan Wagenaar in loving memory of Zipper, her beloved cat, who passed away in June 2026.

SM Wagenaar
2 min read


Exercise Options For Those In Recovery & Anyone Else Who Hates Gyms
Exercise is a life-altering addition to any treatment program. Exercise provides a “natural high” by flooding the body with endorphins.

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Is Swearing an Emotional Coping Tool?
Science says swearing can reduce stress, manage pain, and even make your brain feel slightly less like it’s being shredded alive. So yeah—sometimes yelling “holy shitballs” is literally therapeutic.

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2 min read


The Power Of Pets To Enhance Our Mental Health & Wellbeing
After a rough day at work there’s nothing like coming home a friendly tail wagging the moment you walk in the house. It’s enough to make ..

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A Burrito, Alcohol, and One Unlucky Gnome: How I Got Busted
I didn’t rob a bank. I didn’t fight anybody. I didn’t steal a car, a bike, or even a damn shopping cart. No. I got busted for something way dumber. . . .a grome that did not ask to be saved.

Humor Squad
2 min read


High Stakes, Big Rewards: How Successful Professionals Stay Sober
For many professionals in demanding careers, long-term recovery isn’t a spectacle or a struggle to broadcast. It’s quietly mastered, integrated into routines, personal relationships, and work rhythms

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Hanging Up Her Badge: Colusa County Says Thank You to Probation Officer Kimberly Oliva
Officer Kim arrived at Colusa County Probation in 2012 already knowing the work she wanted to do.
She had worked as a correctional counselor right out of college and earned her degree in social work with one clear intention: helping justice-involved people rebuild their lives. Probation wasn’t a detour. It was a return.

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Jason's Journey from Homeless Addict to Recovery Advocate
Methamphetamine had been a cruel thief, pilfering everything Jason held dear: his apartment, his steady job, close ties with his family and the love of his girlfriend . . .

Colusa County Recovery
2 min read


Weed Isn’t the Villain — But It’s Not Harmless Either
Let’s talk about marijuana without the propaganda… and without pretending it’s a magical herb that never hurts anyone. Because both of those takes are bullsh*t,

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HHS Intervention Saves Colusa Senior from Homelessness
The resident, who asked to remain anonymous, shared the depth of the crisis: "It was one of the most frightening times of my life. I felt totally powerless. Without HHS's help, my cat and I would have been living in my car."

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Romance. Relationships. Recovery. Advise for 'Normies' Dating a Sober Person
Dating someone sober? Have a conversation to set some ground rules. This is vital for any relationship in which one person is in recovery and the other is not.

Blogger
4 min read


Jules Recovery Story: I Came From a Normal Family
I wish I had some story to tell you about my horrible, abusive, and neglected childhood. But I don’t. I came from a normal family.

SM Wagenaar
4 min read


How to Stay Sober During a Zombie Apocalypse
2028: Zombies everywhere! Luckily, this guide covers the essentials — like outrunning your fittest friend, navagating support groups (and zombie sponsors), and keeping your home free of the walking dead.

Humor Squad
3 min read


Probation Officer Speaks Out On Addiction and Recovery Challenges
Dealing with clients addicted to substances is one of the most difficult tasks as an officer, as many substance users will resort to almost anything to get their next “fix.”

Blogger
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Ending Homelessness: Colusa County Board of Supervisors Boldly Lays the Groundwork
Colusa County's Board of Supervisors is tackling homelessness in all its forms — from people living in cars to families in motel rooms, with a focus on solutions that work.

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CLASH of the TITANS: Housing First vs. Treatment First
Colusa County is about to get slammed by a battle between two completely opposite ways of handling homeless funding.

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2 min read
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