The job market is shifting fast. Between mass layoffs, AI, automation and outsourcing, we’re not just seeing jobs cut – we’re seeing entire roles disappear. Unlike generations before us, parents […]
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YOU MATTER Fernando Villegas Honors the Legacy of Kristina Chesterman in Tehama County
“One item on Kristina Chesterman’s bucket list was ‘to save a life,’” Fernando Villegas, a health educator for Tehama County Behavioral Health, says. “Kristina saved my life and, through her […]
Teacher Retention: Does it Really Matter?
Much has changed in our world and yet our educational system, by and large, is based on a model created during the industrial revolution. Since then, the working environment and […]
Snowshoeing: A Family Winter Sport “Shoe-in”
Sometimes, the mention of “winter sports” calls up visions of expensive equipment rental or purchase, pricy resort passes, half-a-day of driving to reach the best snowy trails and high skill […]
DS LASER ENGRAVING: A SISKIYOU COUNTY GEM
Are you considering an exceptional engraved gift for a special someone? Do you need a thousand custom engraved items for a big event? Are you concerned about quality, durability and […]
Paradise Elementary School Rises from the Ashes of the Camp Fire to Welcome Students for the 2026/27 Academic Year
The Ridge continues to regrow after the devastation of the 2018 Camp Fire. A crucial element of restoring community services as well as lost structures is the rebuild of Paradise […]
Happy Lunar New Year 2026 the Year of the Horse
The Year of the Horse in the Chinese Zodiac begins Feb. 17, 2026, and this year is the year of the Fire Horse, bringing energy, freedom and transformation until Feb. […]
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Happy Lunar New Year! As we ease into 2026, many of us are considering how best to be happy and healthy this year. Simple strategies like getting out for a […]
Masking AND Cognitive Fatigue: Why After-School Meltdowns Happen
If your child seems to hold it together all day at school only to fall apart the moment they walk through the door, you’re not alone. Many parents of neurodivergent […]
Lori Woodward: Reaching Students through a Growth Mindset
The mission of our be the change column is to feature community members from the North State who are actively making a difference in community life. If you would like […]
NURTURING YOUTH AND HORSES WITH MORRIS HOOF CARE
“Before you can shoe a horse, you must understand the horse,” Justin Morris says. “It’s the same with youth – before you build a relationship, you must get to know […]
TAG! This is it! How Local Libraries are Reading the Room on the Needs of the North State’s Youth
A love of community, learning and literature must be nurtured in encouraging environments to really thrive. And that is what lives at the heart of the TAG (Teen Advisory Group) […]
New Lodge Welcomes Guests at Far Northern California’s only Cross-Country Ski Area
On the slopes of Mount Shasta – rising 14,162 feet into Far Northern California’s crisp alpine air – families have been enjoying world-class, meticulously groomed trails, peaceful mountain vibes and […]
