Category Archive

Lura Wilhelm’s Mural Uplifts and Unites… The newest public artwork in downtown Redding is really something to see.A towering mural composed in vivid colors and depicting a series of scenesRead More

Debi Chimenti Brings Kid Klown Back to Life… Redding author Debi Chimenti recently launched the newest version of her children’s book, “Kid Klown and the Butterfly Adventures,” which has beenRead More

New RABA Trolleys Bring Fun to Your Ride… The jolly trolleys are here!The Redding Area Bus Authority (RABA) welcomed two trolleys to its fleet in October, much to the delightRead More

What I Enjoy – December 2025 – Karen Simmons… Occupation: Banking Family: Two boys, two daughters-in-law, and four grandchildren (a dog, cat and tortoise, because pets are family too!) HowRead More

Nation’s Finest Helps Veterans and Neighbors Thrive… he restoration of a 105-year-old home did more than create permanent supportive housing for four formerly homeless veterans: it signals the continuation ofRead More

Viva Downtown and John Truitt Lead Redding Revival… Downtown Redding hasn’t always looked as it does today, with new buildings, restored-to-former-glory ones, and an endless stream of exciting cultural andRead More

Tulelake Honors Veteran Homesteaders with Living Park… In the small hamlet of Tulelake, nestled in a remote part of Northern California, a memorial park in the center of town paysRead More

Josh Barker, Real Estate Broker… Family: 4 children, married to my beautiful wife for 28 years.  How long have you lived in the North State? Moved to Redding in 1975. Read More

Q&A with Lori Meadows From Norcal Think Pink… What is the mission of Think Pink? Nor-Cal Think Pink boosts awareness of breast cancer and enhances early detection through community collaboration.Read More

Redding Rancheria Builds Legacy of Female Leadership… In the 1970s, workers at Labyris Bookstore in New York City coined the phrase “The Future is Female.” Around the same time onRead More

Gene’s Barber Shop in Corning Celebrates 60 Years… Gene’s Barber Shop in Corning doesn’t look much different than when Gene Hutchens first owned the shop in 1965. The prices have goneRead More

Corky Holden… Retired. Former computer, printer and consumer market research analyst What do you enjoy most about living in the North State?The beauty and feeling of inner peace we seeRead More

Amber Shouse Brings Joyful Chaos to Redding’s Rage Room and Paint Space… This month sees the first anniversary of an entertainment destination like nothing Redding had ever seen before. ForRead More

Sam and Wendy Van Kirk Revive a 1931 Downtown Redding Home with Heart… If the walls of your home could talk, what tales of joy, adventure, mystery, hardship and transitionRead More

Occupation: Community Advocate Family: Husband Robert McCaughey; together, we have five grown children Years in the North State: I was raised here from 1970-1989 and moved south. I came back fourRead More

ENJOY Q&A with Paul Wolfe, Donations and Community Engagement Director of True North Housing Alliance What does True North Housing Alliance do?We offer a spectrum of services that move peopleRead More

Ferris Wheel Kids Joins Carousel at the Lorenz Hotel… Whimsical, playful and contemporary, the new Ferris Wheel Kids in downtown Redding’s historic Lorenz Hotel (named after original owner Susan Lorenz) is setRead More

What I Enjoy – August 2025 – Josh Littlefield… Occupation: Business Consultant, Professional Employer Organization Area Manager  Family: Wife, Kerry Greene; son, Fox Greene  Years in the North State: 7Read More

Mentor, Educator, Leader: The Legacy of Charlie Menoher… Being an educator isn’t just a profession. It’s a mindset, a state of being, a passion and a lifelong commitment to buildingRead More

What I Enjoy – July 2025 – Kathy Garcia Occupation: Executive Director, Expect More Tehama Family: Three best kids in the world, plus a few bonus ones. How Long inRead More