Life + Leisure

It Takes a Village

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 ShabbyRead More
Recreation + Outdoors

From the Ashes

Siskiyou County Lava Belt… From Redding, a straight shot up Interstate 5 into Siskiyou County reveals a geologic wonderland. “If you look at I-5 as being the dividing line, theRead More
Health + Beauty

Hair Apparent

All in the Family at Shasta School of Cosmetology… When DJ Hambelton’s grandfather injured his hip while working in a Colorado rock quarry in the 1950s, he landed on beautyRead More
Recreation + Outdoors

Biking the Bizz

Enjoy the Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail… On a sunny summer midweek afternoon, my boyfriend Jason and I are on the corner of Main Street and Gay in downtown Susanville,Read More
Community, Recreation + Outdoors

Past & Future

The Revitalization of Redding’s South City Park… With a firm handshake and warm look in his eye, John Tasello leaned in across the table. “I gotta tell ya.” I pulledRead More
Recreation + Outdoors

Environmental Education

When Learning Comes Naturally… Students at Dunsmuir Elementary School sometimes take detours from the normal classroom experience. For example, they might pretend they’re banana peels headed for the compost pileRead More
Arts + Entertainment

Back to Our Roots

Redding Roots Revival… Like the two dozen other artists who will be joining her for the third Redding Roots Revival festival, Megan Slankard can’t wait to take the stage andRead More
Community

My Town – Ashlee Smith

DO, Pediatrics Neonatal Intensive Care Mercy Medical Center my town: genuine Although I was neither born nor raised here, Redding is my town. I landed here by way of aRead More
Recreation + Outdoors

This Land

Shasta Land Trust… THIS MONTH, Enjoy spoke with Paul Vienneau, executive director of the Shasta Land Trust, about its role in environmental stewardship and land conservation within the region. ENJOY:Read More
Food + Dining

What’s Cookin’ – Cheesecakes Unlimited Feta Chicken Salad

August 2022 Recipe… One of the toughest decisions a person can make in the summer is which salad to enjoy at Cheesecakes Unlimited. Fortunately, their chefs have shared the recipeRead More
Community

Downtown Details – August 2022

Thank You for Supporting Downtown Redding Businesses! A pocket park is a small park accessible to the general public. While the locations, elements and uses of pocket parks vary considerably,Read More
Recreation + Outdoors

Playing it Cool

Cooling Off in the California Adventure District… With summer in full swing, the desire to cool down, especially in a body of water, becomes a natural draw. Luckily the CaliforniaRead More
Food + Dining

Soup’s Cold

No-Hassle, No-Cook Gazpacho… What do you do when it’s hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk and you are craving soup? The last thing you want to doRead More
Arts + Entertainment

Staging a Comeback

Take a Trip to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival… Driving up interstate 5 from Northern California, signs of resurgence abound after the past two years of wildfires and lockdowns: bright wildflowersRead More
Life + Leisure

Growing Naturally

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 uniqueRead More
Arts + Entertainment

A Fine Palette

Northern California Artist Lauren Forcella… Lauren Forcella was practically dragged into art at age 40, and nobody was more surprised than she was that a wealth of talent had beenRead More
Food + Dining

Vibrant Life

Vida Juice Bar in Red Bluff… There’s a vibe that Yesenia Zaragoza strives for in her Vida Juice Bar in Red Bluff. Vida means “life” in Spanish and she knewRead More
Arts + Entertainment

On the Wall

Butte Artists Mural Association Sheds Light on Public Art… While walking along the streets of any major city, you may notice a colorful mural, sculpture or interesting public artwork thatRead More
Food + Dining, Life + Leisure, Recreation + Outdoors

Elevated

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 aRead More
Food + Dining

Delizioso

Chef Pam’s Bella Cucina… By the age of 3, Pam Buono was “making cookies, raviolis – the whole bit” with her great aunt. “I grew up in a traditional SicilianRead More
Recreation + Outdoors

Fish Tale

McCloud River Redband Trout… One of the most famous fish in the world comes from Siskiyou County’s scenic McCloud River. Identified as the McCloud River Redband Trout, this subspecies ofRead More
Recreation + Outdoors

5K Finish

Three Shasta Wheelman Vie for Top Mileage… Late last spring, three competitive bicyclists rolled leisurely toward the finish line. Gary Nelson, Keith Elzner and Cindy Begbie took it easy becauseRead More
Community

My Town – Michele Goedert

Realtor my town: blessed with choices The My Town contributors who precede me no doubt called out the incredible number of amenities that the Redding area boasts: Excellent schools, littleRead More