As we approach the end of 2026, we here at North State Parent are mindful of the challenges we have collectively faced this year, and we especially admire how our […]
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North State Parent Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that North State Parent Magazine headquarters is situated on, and the magazine is distributed throughout, territory occupied by many Native tribes. This land has been stewarded by Indigenous […]
Dear Readers
Welcome to our comprehensive Fall/Winter Family Resource Guide! One of my favorite parts of publishing a resource magazine is meeting the public at the many events we attend each year. […]
Dear Readers
August is fast approaching, with thoughts of getting back in the routine for school. But a few weekends remain before class begins and the summer lingers through August and early September, […]
Christoph Henseleit N Zone Sports in business since 2023
We realized that there could and should be more youth sport programs available in Redding. My goal in starting N Zone was to make our kids better on and off […]
David Jespersen Northern Star Mills owned since 2024
Some businesses you start. Others you’re trusted to carry forward. Northern Star Mills has been a cornerstone of this community since 1898. I purchased Northern Star Mills in 2024 from […]
Thomas Harpham Bricks & Minifigs Redding in business since 2024
I was inspired to start Bricks & Minifigs by LEGO® lovers in the North State. There was nothing like Bricks & Minifigs north of Chico before I opened my store […]
Matt Carton Beyond Golf Chico in business since 2025
After 10 years as an engineer in the aerospace industry and growing up watching my dad impact so many lives as a teacher and a coach, I was inspired to […]
Mark Reiser Explore California Outdoors in business since 2001
We are fortunate to live in one of the most beautiful and biologically diverse areas in the US. From the Cascade mountains to the Redwood Coast, Northern California’s unique geography […]
