From Ranch to Table at Mount Shasta Craft House… When Bobby Malanga and Alyssa Williams bought a longtime Mount Shasta staple known as Sparky’s, they knew one thing immediately: they …
Gold Standard
Handcrafted hats at Simon and Company, Dunsmuir… Tucked into downtown Dunsmuir, Simon and Company is equal parts workshop and curated space. “My wife, Chelsea Simon and I, are equal partners and owners …
Curious by Nature
Jayme Castro’s Foraging Tours in Mount Shasta… Jayme Castro has spent more than two decades studying fungi in the Mount Shasta area. “I’ve been studying mushrooms for 23 years. When …
One More Dance
Reimagining McCloud’s Historic Dance Hall… Kristin Cunningham never planned on owning a historic dance hall in a small mountain town. But when the opportunity to purchase an inexpensive 14,000-square-foot building …
Pretty with Purpose
Bainbridge and Renger’s Window Gems Save Birds… What if a cleverly-made, aesthetically-pleasing decal had the potential to save hundreds—if not thousands—of birds? Turns out, such a product exists, and it’s …
Seasoned for Success
Chef Bob Fleener Crafts Acme Salt Company… As the owner and culinary director of Acme Salt Company, Bob Fleener knows more about salt than most people. “The spirit of our …
The 600 Foot Legend
Babe Ruth’s legendary Siskiyou County Visit… Local history often survives by being told and retold, eventually teetering on the brink of folklore. In Siskiyou County, one of those enduring stories revolves …
To Listen Within
Anca Marissa Sira’s Integrative Approach… At heart of my work is listening to not only words or symptoms, but to the quiet intelligence that moves through the body,” explains Anca …
Supporting Women Entrepreneurs
Nancy Swift Leads JEDI’s Economic Mission in Northern California… As the chair of the statewide California Women’s Business Center Network and the founding director of the Jefferson Economic Development Institute …
A Pop of Magic
Mamma Events Brings Celebrations to Life… What began as a casual experiment quickly sparked a passion in Justine Lawson. After seeing some examples and watching a few online videos, she …


