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Golden Circle of Champions… We asked JB Stacy, General Manager of the Red Bluff Round-Up, a few questions about Golden Circle of Champions. Enjoy: Tell us about Golden Circle ofRead More

The Wild Art Horses of Red Bluff… Downtown Red Bluff is a riot of color and public art these days thanks to the energy and determination of a small groupRead More

Rhonda Hanson… Married for 20+ years, six kids (married into five), five grandkids with one on the way. Duel Director of Sales for the TownePlace Suites and Hampton Inn Co-ownerRead More

Empower Tehama Builds Hope and Transforms Lives… While we pay special attention to women’s issues in March, a North State nonprofit keeps itself focused on empowerment and healing throughout theRead More

Downtown Redding’s Bike Depot… Can you envision Redding transformed into a cyclist’s haven, linked to a network of trails that provide safe, easy access to your job downtown? You couldRead More

Alisha Simpkins Launches Single Moms to Homeowners… Alisha Simpkins, a Chico real estate agent, has a story that embodies resilience, compassion and the power of second chances. Her life’s journeyRead More

Liz Suetta Barker – Chief Operations Officer at Empire Drywall, Inc. HOW DID YOU GET INVOLVED IN YOUR BUSINESSES? In 2008, my husband and I started Empire Drywall, Inc. However,Read More

Lunar New Year in Red Bluff… On February 4, an event the likes of which hasn’t been seen since 1908 is returning to Red Bluff in honor of Lunar NewRead More

Jason Odell, OwnerOdell Craft Barbecue WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO DO THE WORK YOU DO? Passion. I wanted to do work that I deeply enjoyed and cared about. I do notRead More

Cascade Curations in Downtown Redding… Hours before Nashville-based touring artist Molly Tuttle performed on the Cascade Theatre stage, she stopped in at a downtown boutique. An upscaled pair of jeans,Read More

Sip Coffee Bar in Red Bluff… For Michelle McNeal, sophomore year at Red Bluff High held a little more anxiety than for the average young person entering a new yearRead More

Dr. Ron Zufall, D.D.S. Caring Family Dentistry WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE DENTAL STORY? Most of my favorites are funny things that have happened with my staff. I have a wonderfulRead More

Active 20-30 Club of Redding… Kelsi Sprague is past president of Active 20-30 Club of Redding #143 and treasurer for Active 20-30 U.S. and Canada. Enjoy: Tell us a bitRead More

Pedal Press of Chico… In 2016, Julia Murphy and Cathryn Carkhuff met while working at the now-closed Chico Peace and Justice Center. They became friends, and over a pizza atRead More

Christmas Bikes for Kids… Redding paramedic Ted Blankenheim noticed a lot of Shasta County kids in need, and a donation box to help “kids be kids” was placed at theRead More

Fun Holiday Party Ideas… The true magic of the holiday season has nothing to do with fancy gifts in elaborate packaging. Perfectly wrapped presents are wonderful to give and receive,Read More

Jonathan AndersonCEO, Good News Rescue Mission If you weren’t in your current job, what career role would you envision yourself in? It would be something centered around both leadership andRead More

10 Ways to Make a Difference… Showing gratitude and giving back are great ways to express appreciation for people and experiences in your life. It doesn’t always have to involveRead More

Moments of Gratefulness… Life is strung together by a million tiny moments. Some of them fly under the radar, lost in the businessof the day. Others are quiet, preferring toRead More

Putty Putt at Whit Hall Fire Station… Red Bluff has long been known for its commitment to preserving its history and traditions. From its world-renowned three-day rodeo that’s more thanRead More