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William Wong Foey Shares Red Bluff Stories… For William Wong Foey, most days start with a seven-mile walk around his hometown of Red Bluff. “I don’t feel 75,” he says.Read More

Trent Menard Turns Scrap into Craft… Trent Menard will be the first to tell you he had no plan. Growing up in Redding, the kid who would one day craftRead More

Q&A with Sharon Roberts, Newcomers & Friends Club… When was the Redding Newcomers & Friends Club established?  Redding Newcomers was established in 1954 when Maxine Thurman moved here from UkiahRead More

Inspiring Quotes from Remarkable Women… “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”— Eleanor Roosevelt “I raise up my voice—not so that I can shout, but so thatRead More

Exploring Tauhindauli Park in Dunsmuir… Tauhindauli Park is a hidden gem of a park in north Dunsmuir. With more than a half-mile of direct public access to the Upper SacramentoRead More

Midwife Nora McNeill Celebrated in Redding… On March 21, the Shasta District Fairgrounds will transform into a celebration half a century in the making. From 4 to 8 p.m., familiesRead More

Margaret Leard’s Century of Living… At the start of the historic era of flapper culture, the year Babe Ruth joined the New York Yankees, and a month before women officiallyRead More

Little Moments to Enjoy This Spring… Open the windows and let the house breathe Eat at least one meal outside Take a walk just to notice what’s blooming Clean outRead More

Q&A with Sarah Roth, Redding Fire, and Jennifer Thomas, JL Thomas Construction… Redding Fire Department Fire Prevention Specialist Sarah Roth and Heavy Equipment Operator Jennifer Thomas of JL Thomas Construction spokeRead More

Inside Palo Cedro’s Blue Iris Quilt Shoppe…t’s Wednesday morning at Blue Iris Quilt Shoppe in Palo Cedro. The ladies have returned to Open Sew, to stitch and chat and enjoy eachRead More

Aimée Sunseri’s winemaking journey to New Clairvaux… Walking into Aimée Sunseri’s office is like entering a world of alchemy. A wondrous place full of test tubes and mixers. A placeRead More

Claudia Licata’s Road from Kitchen to Catering… If you ask Claudia Licata when she first learned to cook, she’ll tell you it started at birth.  Her grandmother, an Italian immigrant whoRead More

Lynnann Foster – Marketing Director at Shasta Regional Medical Center… Family: Husband Keith, four fabulous grown kids,  an incredible son-in-law, two beautiful daughters-in-law, four spectacular grandbabies! Our fourth arrives in June.  How longRead More

Valentine Fun Facts… Valentine’s Day may be known for roses, chocolates and heartfelt cards, but there’s a lot more to this love-filled holiday than meets the eye. From its surprisingRead More

How to Stay Present on your Wedding Day… Weddings move fast. One moment you’re getting dressed, the next you’re cutting the cake, and before you know it, the day youRead More

2026 Wedding Trends… As couples plan weddings in 2026, celebrations are becoming more intentional, customized and emotionally meaningful. From intimate gatherings to bold design choices, this year’s trends reflect personalRead More

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, sheRead More

Massage As A Meaningful Way to Reconnect… For many couples, Valentine’s Day raises a familiar question: How do we truly connect, rather than simply go through the motions?  Dinners areRead More

Ladle Full of Love Brings Comfort, Nutrition and Connection… An early childhood experience turned out to be a harbinger of great things to come for Kristina Pollycutt, founder of Ladle FullRead More

High Mountain Flowers at the Farmers Markets… As clearer skies and sunshine become more frequent in the North State, the Shasta farmers markets start taking off with the vendor/consumer relationshipRead More