Life + Leisure
Sisterly Harmony
Tiffany Rodrigues and Hillary Hess…A young Hillary Hurley Hess instantly fell in love with show choir when Parsons Junior High School’s Music in Motion performed at her elementary school. “TheyRead More
Education, Recreation + Outdoors
Burning Bright
Camp Cinder Helps Integrate Women Into the Fire Service…When Katie Mason went out to find a summer job in her hometown of Yreka, her stepmother encouraged her to apply toRead More
Life + Leisure
A Real Passion
Tracy Wilson’s Trillary Designs…Ask Tracy Wilson about art and she gets really animated. Like, what was the inspiration behind the large-scale black and white painting of a yeti-like creature inRead More
Community, Recreation + Outdoors
Cyclist’s Haven
Downtown Redding’s Bike Depot…Can you envision Redding transformed into a cyclist’s haven, linked to a network of trails that provide safe, easy access to your job downtown? You could rideRead More
Life + Leisure, Recreation + Outdoors
Limitless Potential
Girls on the Run…At a regional park on a warm spring day, hundreds of girls of all ages are pumping themselves up to run a 5K. For many, this isRead More
Food + Dining
A Feeling of Familiarity
Made to order with Karlene Niver…Déjà Vu, the popular Redding breakfast and lunch spot, has relocated from its longtime home in the Lorenz Hotel to new digs on Shasta Street,Read More
Life + Leisure, Recreation + Outdoors
Navigating the Nile of the West
Forging the Sacramento River from Mount Shasta to the Golden Gate Bridge…“When you find a good adventure buddy, it’s like hitting the jackpot,” says outdoor enthusiast and paddler Ari Kosel.Read More
Community, Life + Leisure
Building Independence
Alisha Simpkins Launches Single Moms to Homeowners…Alisha Simpkins, a Chico real estate agent, has a story that embodies resilience, compassion and the power of second chances. Her life’s journey hasRead More
Life + Leisure, Recreation + Outdoors
About the Journey
Reaching New Heights with Shasta Mountain Guides…In 1856, the Shasta Courier proclaimed: “September 16, the famous mountain Shasta Butte was ascended by a party of ladies, where they celebrated theRead More
Community
What I Enjoy – Liz Suetta Barker
Liz Suetta Barker – Chief Operations Officer at Empire Drywall, Inc.HOW DID YOU GET INVOLVED IN YOUR BUSINESSES? In 2008, my husband and I started Empire Drywall, Inc. However, atRead More
Arts
The Art of the City
Q&A with Shasta County Arts Council…We asked Nancy Hill, Executive Director of the Shasta County Arts Council, a few questions about the non-profit which was established in 1981.Enjoy: What areRead More
Food + Dining
Whats Cookin’ – Dibble Creek Outpost’s Smoked Prime Rib
February 2024 RecipeWhether you’re an experienced home cook or a culinary enthusiast seeking a remarkable dining adventure, this smoked prime rib recipe will undoubtedly become a cherished addition to yourRead More
Food + Dining
Take the Cannoli
Godfather Spaghetti Sauce…“Come over here, kid, learn something. You never know, you might have to cook for 20 guys someday. You see, you start out with a little bit ofRead More
Life + Leisure
I Will Survive
Plane Crash Survivor Nancy Dellamaria…Nancy Dellamaria wants to tell you about post- traumatic stress disorder.This 54-year-old Redding woman considers herself well- experienced in trauma after a 10-year series of nearRead More
Life + Leisure
An Elephant You Never Forget
Akili the Elephant…“I’ve been accused of being a dreamer. People will say, ‘Hey Ryan, you live in the clouds. Put your boots on the ground.’ And after you hear thatRead More
Arts + Entertainment, Community
Year of the Dragon
Lunar New Year in Red Bluff…On February 4, an event the likes of which hasn’t been seen since 1908 is returning to Red Bluff in honor of Lunar New Year.Read More
Food + Dining
Crafting Success
Inside the World of Fall River Brewing…When Fall River Brewing relocated from its cramped Intermountain facility to an expansive warehouse on Eastside Road in Redding, its owners had no ideaRead More
Health + Beauty
I Can Do That
Rebecca Weston, Owner of Sacred Mountain Spa…At the age of 50, Rebecca Weston had a revelation. “Up to that point, fear had kept me stuck. But when you turn 50,Read More
Arts + Entertainment
Sacred Spaces
Explore 15 Dreamy Wedding Venues in the North State…You’ve popped the question, she said “YES!” and now it’s time to tie the knot. But where? Well, the North State offersRead More
Arts + Entertainment
Wedded Bliss
Helpful Hints for Planning Your Wedding…Planning a wedding can be a daunting task. In the whirlwind of wedding planning, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement and overlookRead More
Arts + Entertainment
Take It Easy
Easy Events with Jake and Jenn Fontana…The love story between Jake and Jennifer Fontana started back in 2011 at the Red Lion in Redding. Jenn was working for United WayRead More
Life + Leisure, Recreation + Outdoors
Scenic Setting
Shasta View Lodge in McCloud…A fairytale mountain wedding requires the perfect blend of seclusion, serenity and scenery, and the newly renovated Shasta View Lodge in McCloud offers all of itRead More
Life + Leisure
Picture Perfect
10 Can’t-Miss Moments to Capture on your Wedding Day…Cloaked in a magical, dream-like aura, filled with pure love, laughter and hope is the day you’ve waited your whole life for:Read More