Almanac of Absurdities 1/14

On this date in 1847, the Mexican War in Alta California came to an informal end with the signing of the Treaty of Cahuenga, which sent the rebellious “Californios” back to their ranchos and property after giving up armed insurrection, and, not incidentally, their collection of Artillery. And you thought it was just an offramp. 1968, Johnny Cash plays Folsom Prison. “...shot a man in Reno...”