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Youth Options Shasta: Peer To Peer Support For Teens
Some people are like diamonds; under pressure, they become beautiful, molded by intense fire and pressure to reveal their brilliance. I believe everyone has the potential to become something extraordinary […]
North State Youth Become Resilient, Adaptable and Ready for Work and Life through Local 4-H Clubs
Every child is valuable and deserves the support and freedom to choose their own path. This is one of the core beliefs of 4-H, America’s largest youth development organization which […]
COMPASS Offers Innovative Services for Adults with Disabilities
Living independently presents numerous challenges for adults with disabilities, including the management of medications, therapies and medical equipment, as well as navigating limited mobility, transportation barriers and safety concerns. The […]
Understanding Neurodiversity
Neurodiversity is a term that has gained significant traction in recent years, but its meaning and implications are often misunderstood. At its core, neurodiversity refers to the natural variation in […]
Supporting Children’s Emotions Through Separation and Divorce
When families are restructuring, there are many important details that must be decided. Brains are working at answering questions about timelines, custody, homes, court dates and finances. For a while, […]
S.O.S. – How Butte Environmental Council is working with local families to Save Our Salmon!
Butte County’s own endangered species Did you know that Butte County is the ONLY home in the world for Spring Run Chinook salmon? The creeks and rivers in Butte County […]
Tips to Help Children Face Their Fears
It’s normal for children to have fears. They may have bad dreams, be frightened of the dark or find a movie scene scary. However, children can develop fears that interrupt […]
Building a Fire-Resilient North State
Wildfire and its aftermath are rapidly becoming a part of everyday life in the western United States. The 2018 Carr and Camp fires, the 2020 August Complex fire and the […]
The Benefits Of A Summer Swim Racing League In Northern California
For families in Shasta, Siskiyou, Trinity and Butte counties, summer is a time for adventure, challenge and fun in the water. One of the best ways for kids to make […]
North State Star Student Athletes
Across the North State, high school students are studying and working hard to play the sports they love – and their efforts are paying off. Here are some exemplary star […]
Spotlight on Karuk Tribe: Habitat Restoration on the Klamath River
The removal of four dams from the Klamath River has opened hundreds of miles of habitat for fish in California and Oregon. Already, salmon and steelhead have found their way […]
From Byproduct to Bio-product: Northern Californians are Making it Happen
Many of us have felt the satisfaction of keeping paper, cans and plastic out of landfills. But did you know that northern California businesses and programs are similarly keeping biomass […]
