Category Archive

The Most Memorable Gifts…The holidays are a shiny time of year, marked by goodwill, grand gestures and those small, seemingly inconsequential kindnesses that have a way of staying with us.Read More

Focusing on Kids at Matrix Cards and Games…Within a scant year under new ownership, the popular Matrix Cards and Games in Redding rose to become one of the top PokemonRead More

Lorrayne Hurlburt’s Hurlbut Crafts…It’s amazing what can be created with a simple hook, some yarn and thread when they’re put in the hands of a talented crafter like Lorrayne Hurlbut,Read More

Dunsmuir’s Candles in the Canyon…Cate Clother, executive director of the Dunsmuir Chamber of Commerce, grew up in Dunsmuir and has fond memories of the town’s winter festivals.“I was a GirlRead More

Kimberly GaleOccupation: Accountant/Perfectly Festive Holiday Shoppe Co-OwnerFamily: Daughter Jessica, grandson A.J., granddaughter Callie, and twin granddaughters Heidi and Scarlett.Favorite place to visit in the north state and why? I’ve lovedRead More

ShiningCare: Helping People Live Out Their Golden Years…As a health and human services specialist who holds more than 25 years of experience in being an advocate for seniors and disabledRead More

Providing Comfort with Mercy Hospice…To most, the mention of hospice sends chills down the spine. We cringe, engulfed in visions of death and dying, of pain and loss. Few wishRead More

All Saints Thrift Store…he thrill of hunting for a unique find at a thrift store resonates with many. For families and individuals alike, this enjoyable activity combines the excitement ofRead More

Redding Native and Commis, Bradley Waddle…hile Bradley Waddle can laugh that most of us don’t watch the Olympics and think we can accomplish what we see, it didn’t stop himRead More

Horse Therapy with Stable Hands…Headquartered on a property in Siskiyou County, Stable Hands teaches people with disabilities adaptive horseback riding in a Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) Premier accreditedRead More

Tehama County Arts Council…ENJOY Q&A, with Tehama County Arts Council Board Member, Barbara LuzzadderTell us about the Tehama County Arts Council?The Tehama County Arts Council is a nonprofit that’s beenRead More

Why We Love Family-Owned, Family-Run Businesses…There’s something magical about family-run businesses that you just don’t find in big corporations. They’re more than just a way to make a living—they’re aRead More

Enjoying the Arts in Redding, California…The hallmark of a strong, well-rounded community doesn’t rest solely on its infrastructure, buildings, businesses and school system. It can’t be accounted for merely byRead More

Local Guitarist Sage Mitchell…When Sage Mitchell picked up his first guitar as a child, he realized something beyond a cool factor of being able to play Nirvana songs. “It wasRead More

Open Sky Art Gallery…The Open Sky Art Gallery in Montague is bold in its vision. Its mission is “to serve the healing of the world by expanding public awareness ofRead More

The 9th Annual NorCal Golden Palooza…Want to have some fun? We’re talking the kind of fun that tickles kids and grown-ups alike, the kind of fun that reaches into yourRead More

Mike Mercer, fly guy…As the longest-serving employee of The Fly Shop and a fly-fishing travel agent for the Redding-based business whose ports of call include Alaska, Chile, Russia, New ZealandRead More

Visiting Ashland, Oregon…Travel is a special kind of reset, one for the mind, body and soul. A welcome change of scene and scenery, by way of a short road tripRead More

4 Tips to Keep Comfy When the Temps Hit 100+…News flash! It gets hot in the North State in the summer. And it seems as if each year the temperaturesRead More

20 Things to Do to Care for Your Home…Caring for your home is essential for maintaining its value, functionality and aesthetic appeal. A well-maintained home not only provides a comfortableRead More