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Q&A WITH Lee Karp, Northern Valley Catholic Social Service… What is Northern Valley Catholic Social Service all about? Northern Valley Catholic Social Service (NVCSS) is a community-focused nonprofit dedicated toRead More

Three North State Artists Share Why They Create… Whether it’s painting, music, film, dance, the culinary arts, or any of a number of other mediums, the North State has an abundanceRead More

How First Fridays brings Redding Together… For five years now, the First Fridays of every month in downtown Redding have filled the streets with vibrant community. Dozens of participating locations,Read More

Inside Fairchild’s New Senior Life Solutions program… According to the National Council on Aging, nearly a quarter of adults age 65 and older are living with mental health conditions likeRead More

Dr. Chegini Transforms Adversity into Service… Dr. Farnaz Chegini, owner of Chegini Family Dentistry, has been through much adversity, but you wouldn’t know it from her beautiful smile and friendly,Read More

January 2026… Matthew Allen, MDOccupation: Oncologist, Valor Oncology What do you enjoy most about living in the North State?The good people, community and the outdoors. Family: Wife – Janet Carter, PharmD,Read More

Q&A with Dave Backues, Redding Sundial Kiwanis Club… What is Kiwanis all about?Kiwanis is a global service organization dedicated to improving the lives of youth. Our projects address food insecurity,Read More

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