Arts + Entertainment, Community
My Town: Agata Maruszewski
AGATA MARUSZEWSKI, Interim Director: Shasta County Arts Council…“Spontaneous” – that’s the word I’d use to describe my decision to move to Northern California. “Foolhardy” might perhaps be a better term.Read More
Arts + Entertainment
Mode of Expression
Finding Creativity in Everyday Life…Art isn’t reserved just for rectangular canvases, fancy matting and decadent frames. It stretches far beyond parallel lines, paint and brush strokes. Art has always imitatedRead More
Community, Life + Leisure
My Town: So Close
JENNA RYAN – M.A., BCBA Co-owner, Best Behavior…I moved to Redding from the Bay Area the summer before seventh grade and quickly fell in love with the North State. AfterRead More
Recreation + Outdoors
Summit Stop
Sierra Club Hut At Horse Camp…Built with volcanic rock and alpine timber, perched on the main route to Mt. Shasta’s summit, the Sierra Club’s venerable old Shasta Alpine Hut servesRead More
Community, Food + Dining
Seeds To Live By
Stewarding Well With Homeward Bounty Farms….. The seeds of farmer Kate O’Brien-Mann’s journey back to Siskiyou County were planted in her youth. “Probably like a lot of teenagers, I neverRead More
Recreation + Outdoors
Hit The Beach
Six Great Beaches To Explore In Northern California….Who doesn’t love the beach and the sound of the crashing waves? They symbolize peace and happiness, and an invitation to relax andRead More
Food + Dining
Sweet Nothings
Chocolate Fondue For Two…..It’s kitschy. It’s retro. It’s romantic. It’s delicious. And it’s so simple to prepare that it barely requires a recipe. We’re talking about chocolate fondue and FebruaryRead More
Recreation + Outdoors
Just Kidding Around
Vegetation Clean Up With Blue Tent Farms Goats…..There’s no doubt that goats have an “it” factor, and it’s been a grand curiosity for Tim Arrowsmith of Red Bluff ’s BlueRead More
Arts + Entertainment
Crafted With Purpose
Custom Woodcrafter Reclaims Native Tradition…The artist designs a space where people feel connected and heard. Woodworker Stephan Cheney selects his material with purpose, engraves it with symbols representing all threeRead More
Food + Dining
Leave It To Beaver
Golden Beaver Distillery in Chico…Chico’s Kris Koenig was one of millions of people worldwide who had their air travel schedules abruptly altered in 2010 by the volcano eruptions in Iceland.Read More
Life + Leisure, Recreation + Outdoors
Mega-Watts Heart
Larry Watts, a mended heart with help from above…Larry Watts was not alone when his heart stopped on that June day in 2018 while running a half-marathon near Bend, Ore.HeRead More
Life + Leisure
My Beloved
Beloved Soaps in Mt. Shasta…Corinna Chandler is a self-proclaimed dabbler who slowly migrated north from the Bay Area to Dunsmuir, finally finding her niche in soapmaking. Residing in the MountRead More
Life + Leisure
All For Love
Love is a Many-Splendored Thing…It takes all types of love to make the world go round. While our Februarys are often consumed with thoughts of romantic love, the happiest humansRead More
Food + Dining
Berry Delicious
DIY Strawberry Vinaigrette…This month, four out of every 10 Americans will make at least one New Year’s resolution. Losing weight, eating healthier and saving money are traditionally near the topRead More
Recreation + Outdoors
Always More
Some Great Things To Do In The California Adventure District…Adventure awaits in the California Adventure District. If you’re ready to explore, here are some top-notch options.1: Burney Falls – ThisRead More
Life + Leisure
Mr. Roboto
Meet Temi – The Employee Who Is Changing The Shopping Experience…At Enjoy The Store on Placer Street in Redding, a quiet yet intelligent staff member stands right inside the entrance.Read More
Community, Food + Dining, Life + Leisure
Safe & Tea
Dr. Richard Wickenheiser, Tehama County Health Officer…Hard to imagine, but there was a time when a county health officer could live and work in relative obscurity. “As long as we’reRead More
Life + Leisure, Recreation + Outdoors
Into Silence
Quiet Yourself in the Beauty of Mount Shasta…Some are called to Mount Shasta to summit the snow-capped volcano or explore its dense forests. Standing more than 14,000 feet and visibleRead More
Community, Food + Dining
Change Can Be Good
Molly Glenn’s Healthy Living Cookbook…Sometimes, it’s the little things. Just ask Molly and Carolyn Glenn, who have managed to become healthier and lose weight by making a few substitutions replacingRead More
Community
My Town: David Simmons
My Town: The Best of Everything… David Simmons, owner of Strong City Strength and Conditioning…I am a Northern California native who grew up around the east side of the SanRead More
Arts + Entertainment, Food + Dining, Life + Leisure, Recreation + Outdoors
Keep Moving Forward
Staying Active During COVID-19…It doesn’t take an infectious disease expert to determine that life during a pandemic is pretty darn challenging. But even while protecting your health and that ofRead More
Food + Dining, Life + Leisure
Bee Good
Olivarez Bee Company in Orland…There’s good news in the North State for anyone who has been concerned about declining bee populations. The Glenn County town of Orland, home to OlivarezRead More