Life + Leisure
Simple Steps
Easy Holiday Planning… Holidays feel lighter when the plan is simple and visible. A countdown calendar turns two busy months into a calm rhythm of small wins. Tape this pageRead More
Life + Leisure
Dapper Sam
Sam Story is Red Bluff’s Modern Victorian… Style is something each of us already has, all we need to do is find it,” said renowned fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg.Read More
Community, Historical
Lakebed to Legacy
Tulelake Honors Veteran Homesteaders with Living Park… In the small hamlet of Tulelake, nestled in a remote part of Northern California, a memorial park in the center of town paysRead More
Community
What I Enjoy – Josh Barker
Josh Barker, Real Estate Broker… Family: 4 children, married to my beautiful wife for 28 years. How long have you lived in the North State? Moved to Redding in 1975. Read More
Community, Giving Back
Giving Back – Norcal Think Pink
Q&A with Lori Meadows From Norcal Think Pink… What is the mission of Think Pink? Nor-Cal Think Pink boosts awareness of breast cancer and enhances early detection through community collaboration.Read More
Food + Dining
What’s Cookin – Pumpkin Bread
October 2025 Recipe – Pumpkin Bread… This moist Pumpkin Bread is the perfect blend of sweet spices and tender pumpkin flavor—soft, comforting and ideal for fall (or any time you crave cozyRead More
Food + Dining
On the Menu – Monster Balls
No-Bake Fun: A Fall Treat Kids Will Love to Make… October weekends are made for slowing down—cooler mornings, a break from school-week routines, getting ready for Halloween festivities. For parents lookingRead More
Life + Leisure
Retro Rebel
Trina Fey Brings Creativity to Every Stage… Trina Fey (pronounced Fee) is not your typical Cottonwood cowgirl. Though she went to West Valley High School and still lives in theRead More
Food + Dining
World Class Eats
Ortega’s Restaurant in Palo Cedro… Have you ever had a bite of food so divine you were instantly rendered silent as your eyes slowly closed in a moment of savoryRead More
Community
Next Generation
Redding Rancheria Builds Legacy of Female Leadership… In the 1970s, workers at Labyris Bookstore in New York City coined the phrase “The Future is Female.” Around the same time onRead More
Food + Dining
Fifty Flippin’ Fabulous from Grill to Glory
Bartels Giant Burger Celebrates 50 Years… In 1975, Dennis and Carole Bartel opened a burger stand on Bechelli Lane in Redding with a simple mission: serve a really good, old-fashionedRead More
Food + Dining, Life + Leisure
Preserving the Moment
Jenny Gomes Inspires New Canners… There’s something magical about Jennifer Gomes. She manages to be both modern and classic all at the same time. She’s a youthful, busy mom, whoRead More
Historical
Echoes of the Past
Celebrating Heritage Days in Burney Falls… On October 12, McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park will fall back in time to the 1800s when the area’s inhabitants made their own candles,Read More
Life + Leisure, Recreation + Outdoors
Building Backyard Dreams
Guiton’s Pools, A North State Legacy… Swimming pools have come a long, long way since the days of Granny Clampett and her Beverly Hills “cee-ment” pond, and in the past 57Read More
Community, Health + Beauty
Sixty Years Sharp
Gene’s Barber Shop in Corning Celebrates 60 Years… Gene’s Barber Shop in Corning doesn’t look much different than when Gene Hutchens first owned the shop in 1965. The prices have goneRead More
Arts, Life + Leisure
Shaping Possibility Crafting a Vision
Brinkley Furniture Brings Custom Designs to Life… An easy riddle today: What do a 3D program, a computer-driven router and a small wood shop have in common? That, of course,Read More
Food + Dining, Life + Leisure
Abundance
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
Community
What I Enjoy – Corky Holden
Corky Holden… Retired. Former computer, printer and consumer market research analyst What do you enjoy most about living in the North State?The beauty and feeling of inner peace we seeRead More
Giving Back, Historical
Giving Back – Siskiyou Historical Society
ENJOY Q&A with Claudia East, Siskiyou Historical Society Board of Directors… What year was the Society founded?It was founded in 1945; however, there was organization going on in 1944. OurRead More
Food + Dining
What’s Cookin’ – Cinnamon Swirl Pie Crust Cookies
September 2025 Recipe… Flaky pie crust and sticky cinnamon sugar combine to make these irresistible cookies. These pie crust cookies are full of satisfying texture and visual detail, and areRead More
Food + Dining
Oh, Honey
In Honor of National Honey Month, Here Are a Few Sweet Facts About This Golden Treat…. A Long, Long Time AgoDue to its low moisture content and high sugar content,Read More
Food + Dining
Pacific Gold
Halibut Cheeks with Garlic Butter & Thyme… In small fishing communities that dot the Northern California coastline – from Bodega Bay to Crescent City – a not-so-secret treasure has longRead More
Arts, Recreation + Outdoors
Skies Wide Open
A Glimpse into Northern California’s Night Skies… Miles of wilderness marked by large swaths of forest, impressive peaks and lack of light pollution make Northern California the place to beRead More