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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

Buttercups and Brown Sugar blends Family and Tradition… For Carrie-Anne and Grace Crawford, the mother-daughter duo behind the cottage-based Buttercups and Brown Sugar Bakery in Lake Shastina, there’s a lot moreRead More

Grains of the Earth Wedding Jewelry Inspired by Mount Shasta… A special energy comes from the minerals/earth around the majestic Mt. Shasta, and Grains of the Earth has figured outRead More

Hearthmother Goods Created by Laurel Bettinger… The story behind Hearthmother Goods is really about my family’s health journey, figuring out how to Sabbath, how to rest and how to beRead 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

Finding the Benefits of Hypnotism with Katy Redmon… When people hear the word hypnosis, many picture a stage show — someone clucking like a chicken or falling asleep at theRead 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

Ritual Sauna Brings Heat, Healing to Community… Wellness doesn’t always require a spa visit or a drive out of town – it can come right where you are.  Ritual Sauna, aRead More

16 Life Hacks for 2026… The world is a complicated place. Between busy work and school schedules, extracurricular activities, increasing costs and a seemingly endless barrage of responsibilities, only theRead 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

Homemade Candles to Brighten the Season… There’s something about the glow of a candle that makes a room feel instantly warmer. Maybe it’s the flicker of light dancing on theRead More