Historical
The Secret Castle
Exploring Julia Morgan’s Secluded Wyntoon Estate… By all accounts, Julia Morgan, the first woman to be licensed as an architect in California, was a quiet and unassuming person who steeredRead More
Community, Historical
Stories that Remain
Preserving the Legacy of Linden Avenue… Lori McNeill was in her doctor’s office in Redding when she made a fascinating, if unexpected, discovery that had nothing to do with herRead More
Community, Giving Back
A Legacy of Love
Wings of Angels Supports Local Families… Alyssa Araiza was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) at age 4. After chemotherapy, she went into remission before a recurrence brought further treatment,Read More
Life + Leisure
A Story of Home
Decorate with the Things You Love… Walk into almost any beautifully decorated home and you’ll notice something beyond the furniture, paint colors and perfectly placed pillows. The homes we rememberRead More
Community, Life + Leisure
More Than Neighbors
Community Flourishes at Redding Gardens Cooperative… The Redding Gardens Cooperative, or the Co-Op for short, is described by residents as peaceful, affordable, friendly and low maintenance. It’s one of theRead More
Life + Leisure
Made to Last
Shasta Woodworkers Club builds Community… Cregg Zehnle’s journey into woodworking and construction began with a love story.His father-in-law was building a house in Redding more than 60 years ago andRead More
Community
Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Four Generations Delivering Trinity County Mail… Every family decides what’s worth keeping. For the Contos family of Trinity County, it’s 122 miles of mountain road. Every weekday, someone drives theRead More
Community, Life + Leisure, Recreation + Outdoors
Up, Up & Away
Balloon Fair Returns to Montague Skies… “When you see them up in the air, you don’t really see the basket so much. You see the balloon itself, and it’s justRead More
Life + Leisure, Recreation + Outdoors
Counting Sheep
North America’s Best Sheepdogs Head to Alturas… Alturas typically doesn’t see much foot traffic. But for one week this fall, this remote Modoc County town becomes the center of theRead More
Recreation + Outdoors
Riding the Rails
Shasta Railbikes Celebrates McCloud’s Railroad Heritage… “We wanted to bring something new to McCloud that also pays homage to what this town was originally built on,” says Alayna Jones, operationsRead More
Community
What I Enjoy – Gail Fiorini-Jenner
Gail Fiorini-Jenner…Rancher’s wife; writer; teacher; partner, Jenner Family Beef Family: Doug Jenner (spouse); children Tricia (husband Cole), Nick (wife Jenny), and Matt; eight grandkids How long have you lived in theRead More
Community, Giving Back
Giving Back – Rescue Ranch Adoption Center
Q&A with Rescue Ranch Adoption Center… What is the mission of Rescue Ranch? To rescue and nurture homeless dogs of all breeds and help them find loving homes. How didRead More
Food + Dining
What’s Cookin’ – No-bake Chocolate Cheesecake Bars
August 2026 Recipe… No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake Bars are the perfect cool treat for hot summer days. These bars have a thick, buttery graham cracker crust that pairs perfectly with theRead More
Food + Dining
On the Menu – Catch of the Summer
Grilled Trout Almondine… Long before trout showed up on white-tablecloth menus with a sprig of dill and a price tag to match, trout was the fish you caught yourself —Read More
Life + Leisure
Spin Me Round
Mike Neasham Keeps Calling… A preschooler in tiny cowboy boots giggles as she spins herself into dizziness on the wooden dance floor. Beside her is her dad, who did theRead More
Life + Leisure, Recreation + Outdoors
Night Moves
Summer Full Moon Activities in Northern California… One of the best things about living or exploring Northern California is its endless miles of undisturbed rivers, mountains and forest. This environment—combined withRead More
Life + Leisure
All the Charm
The Boutique Mossbrae Hotel in Dunsmuir… Step into the Mossbrae Hotel in Dunsmuir and be prepared for a boutique experience that reflects the city’s eclectic charm and historic nature. “IRead More
Food + Dining
Mighty Mushrooms
Terrapin Mycology Cultivates Flavor… There’s an old joke about a person believing they must be a mushroom because they’re kept in the dark and, euphemistically speaking, fed a diet ofRead More
Community, Life + Leisure, Recreation + Outdoors
A Different Fight
Changing Lives at Los Mo Dojo… Josh Root knows that his journey into midlife could have come with a crisis and a sports car. Instead, he founded a dojo inRead More
Community, Giving Back
Honoring Tradition
Spirit of the Wind Serves Community… For Daniel Pruett, bringing new life to Spirit of the Wind began with a drum. “My main focus was the kids. Last year weRead More
Life + Leisure
On the Hunt
A Field Guide to Thrifting like a Pro… There is an art to second-hand shopping. It’s a delicate balance between instinct and skill, but the right combination can yield aRead More
Arts + Entertainment, Community
Mr. Clean
Redding-Based Comedian Dan McGowan… Stand-up comedy has a well-established tradition of shock, transgression and language that would make your grandmother quietly excuse herself. Dan McGowan is not that guy. McGowan,Read More
Recreation + Outdoors
A Good Place to Bee
How Redding Became Bee City USA… There are around 1,600 species of native bees in California alone (the United States has about 3,600 species of bees total), and out ofRead More