Harsh Realities

It''s the happiest time of the year in a small town in the USA--Ripon, California. Its annual Almond Blossom Festival offers a carnival, a parade, bake sales, farm shows, spaghetti feeds, and fashion shows among many other festivities.

However, tragedy is around the corner. Life in Ripon will be impacted forever, and the lives of several citizens teeter between life and death.

Forced to face the hyp...