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The Kraft in Red Bluff…Real estate broker Nels Leen has been buying property and managing buildings for decades now and has a decidedly businesslike take on the ventures. “Most ofRead More

Q & A with Norcal Wedding Creator Paul David…For the better part of a decade, NorCal Weddings has connected local wedding vendors with to-be-weds. Free to use, the online weddingRead More

Marlene Woodard | President, A Planned Affair & A Planned Affair Event RentalsWhat I enjoy most about the North State and why: The community and their ability to get involvedRead More

Trinity County Brewery in Weaverville…A chance encounter during a walk in the woods led to a partnership that continues to brew up good times and community spirit in Weaverville.Neil PetersenRead More

Fashion with Passion at Katwalk Consignment Shop…Donating to charitable organizations after my semi-annual closet cleanout has been a long-standing practice. However, with gas and consumer prices soaring this past summer,Read More

Finding Connection with The Adventure Challenge Books…As I sat down to interview Ben Day, CEO genius of Redding’s rockstar start-up company, The Adventure Challenge, I expected to talk about itsRead More

Diamond in the Rough: Coppervale Ski Area…Between Westwood and Susanville, a little-known ski area called Coppervale sits on a plot of land at a 5,200-foot base elevation. Its peak elevationRead More

45 Years of Christmas Cheer: Celebrating Country Lane Antiques…In 1977, Judith and David Klages started Country Lane Antiques, now located in historic downtown Cottonwood, out of their home. When askedRead More

Artist Cathy McCall’s Holiday Figures…‘Tis the season for holiday spirit. From ornaments to quaint figurines to throw pillows, folks are decking the halls and feeling festive. Holidays often bring merriment,Read More

90 Years of Caring for Others with Lim’s Restaurant…Chicken, rice, and a small vegetable scoop – you know how it is. The new chef filled only half the plate. “No!”Read More

A Little History with Etna Brewing Company…With archaeological evidence dating back to perhaps more than 13,000 years ago, beer is one of humanity’s oldest drinks. It’s also one of itsRead More

Redding Chess Club…Just as the Pandemic changed the way we interact with one another, the 2020 Netflix series “The Queen’s Gambit” changed the world of chess. And now businesses areRead More

Something Unique With Anime Teahouse in Yreka…“I’ve always thought Yreka could use something a little different,” explains Andrea Weary, the owner and visionary behind the Anime Teahouse, a relatively newRead More

A.J. Young Outfits the North State…On an early summer evening, local designer A.J. Young’s first line of swimwear kicked off Redding Fashion Alliance’s DamGood Summer fashion show. The models –Read More

All Things Pumpkin with Catherine Hunt…Visiting Enjoy the Store on an early fall afternoon, my mom at once spots a beautiful stuffed fabric pumpkin that would look perfect amongst allRead More

Unique N’ Shabby Chic Boutique…One of the best compliments Michele Brown has received – and there have been many – for her large and eclectic shop, Unique ‘N Shabby ChicRead More

Clary Rose Farms in Fort Jones…At Clary Rose Farms in Fort Jones, the mother-daughter duo of Katherine and Monica Chaplin have spent the last decade building a truly unique businessRead More

Iruai Winery in Scott Valley…“Bacchus Amat Colles,” goes the Latin saying. Or, to put it in English: “Bacchus loves the hills.” Undoubtedly the Roman god of wine knew a thingRead More

The New Buzz in Weaverville…The last two pandemic years have wreaked havoc on most California communities, with many local counties still trying to get back to 2019 economic levels. ExceptRead More

Riding the Siskiyou Transit and General Express…Why do people ride the bus up here in Siskiyou County?• A woman whose car was totaled by an 18-wheeler is taking the busRead More