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Papa Citrus Finds Success in Oroville Soil… When Chelsea and Leland Papa sold the Oroville home where they had spent five years living while doing a complete renovation, they wereRead More

From Architect to Author: James Theimer’s “77 Days”… James Theimer has long been fascinated with real-life politics and fictional depictions of post-apocalyptic worlds. With “77 Days,” the well-known architect’s debutRead More

A Half Century of Pottery with Olsons Stoneware… When Greg and Susie Olson first rolled into Trinity County in the summer of 1975, they weren’t thinking about a legacy. TheyRead More

Sam and Wendy Van Kirk Revive a 1931 Downtown Redding Home with Heart… If the walls of your home could talk, what tales of joy, adventure, mystery, hardship and transitionRead More

Karate Instructor Bernie Kelly Trains Mind and Body… Just off Gas Point Road in Cottonwood, there’s a dojo where conflict is not feared but embraced – a space where kindergartners,Read More

Kelly Ramsey Chronicles Firefighting Years in Debut Book… The answer to Kelly Ramsey’s mid-30s employment conundrum came in the form of an ad for a volunteer position on public lands inRead More

Meaningful Ways to Bring Calm and Clarity… In the uncertain, perilous times that are sure to come in life, the ability to reclaim peace isn’t just a critical life skillRead More

Pastures of Grace in Gazelle Helps Women Heal Through Ranch Life… When it comes to dahlias, the more you prune, the more they bloom. And in life, God works theRead More

Christian Taylor Transforms Historic Ski Lodge Into Modern Retreat… Formerly known as the Der Wedelin Inn, the recently renovated Basecamp Lodge continues the property’s storied legacy of hospitality, offering MountRead More

Capturing the Spirit of Beautiful Places. Maria Miller Brings Nature into Focus… From Open Space studio in Mount Shasta, Maria Miller wants to bring the beauty of the outdoors inside.Read More

Justin Bond’s Mission to Heal America’s Heroes… On Good Friday in April 2004, Sergeant Justin Bond’s life changed in an instant. In the chaos of Fallujah, Iraq, the young combatRead More

Mentor, Educator, Leader: The Legacy of Charlie Menoher… Being an educator isn’t just a profession. It’s a mindset, a state of being, a passion and a lifelong commitment to buildingRead More

Hands-on Learning Comes to Life at Chico Children’s Museum… he doors to imagination are wide open at the Chico Children’s Museum, where children can engage in a wide variety ofRead More

Junior Drag Racing Creates Family Connections… The racer grips the wheel with anticipation, his focus on the lights that tell him when to go. Any moment they will flash toRead More

How Matthew Alleva Built Patriot Glove Company From Scratch… Matthew Alleva has a habit of turning his hobbies into thriving businesses. When he moved to Cottonwood 18 years ago, heRead More

Nancy Shelton Transforms Fleece into Art at Alpaca On The Rocks… It was around 6,000 years ago that the Andean peoples of Peru, Chile and Bolivia began domesticating alpacas. TheRead More

Gus the Terrier Proves that Sniffing is Serious Business… Like a private eye straight from a ’50s noir flick, Gus is pretty sure he can smell a rat. In Gus’sRead More

A Place of Friendship and Discovery at Camp Unalayee… Tucked away in the Trinity Mountains, just a few miles from Scott Mountain summit, sits a picturesque basin and a summerRead More

Red Bank Outdoor Academy Keeps Outdoor Heritage Alive in Tehama County… Imagine a place where young people trade in their phones and tech devices for fishing lures and duck calls.Read More

Your Guide to a fabulous Family Reunion – Planning Tips and Top Venues… Few events are as enjoyable and meaningful as a family reunion. It’s a chance to reconnect, reminisceRead More