Facebook Photo Contest “A Child’s Best Friend”

Audrey and Buck from Orland, CA, are the winners of our first-ever Facebook Photo Submission Contest!

Winning photo by: Kelly Mora

Photo by: Rachel White

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Photo by: Shannon Shaver

Photo by: Holly Stock

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The Gateway Science Museum – Building a Bridge Between Community, Education & Nature

By North State Parent | March 30, 2015

At the heart of Chico, nestled between the university, Bidwell Park, and the town’s downtown area, lays a local gem, the Gateway Science Museum. The museum stands out for its […]

The men of Junto have formed a close-knit group that challenges and supports each individual.

Standing, left to right: Matthew Heath, Grant Sautner, Samuel Hess and Philip Bedford. Seated, left to right: Dustin Holley and Karim Lofty.

Junto — Men Meeting to Share Growth & Mutual Improvement

By Nourah Al Anbar | October 30, 2022

Over two hundred years ago Benjamin Franklin gathered friends from various backgrounds and occupations and put together a “Junto,” named from the Spanish word junta, meaning a group of men […]

Foster Care & Adoption

By North State Parent | October 24, 2016

There are disadvantaged children and youth in our Upper California community that need the help of loving and supportive families. Thousands of children in the state are waiting for adoptive […]

"Sean is a brilliant musician, but more importantly I believe he understands the true value of music," says Dustin Breshears (left), Sean's piano teacher. "I can't think of a more deserving student to receive this award." Also pictured with Sean are Sally Long, owner of The Music Connection, and her daughter Mary Lou.

North State Parent 2015 Music Essay Contest Winner: Sean Bostrom

By North State Parent | May 26, 2015

Sean Bostrom, age 16, started playing piano at age 8, and more recently started playing violin. He currently studies piano with Dustin Breshears, and violin with Carla Shryock at the […]

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Family New Year’s Resolutions With Big Rewards

By Shannon M. Dean | November 30, 2020

Six easy, enjoyable family resolutions As this year ends, the promise of new possibilities emerges with the coming of a new year. In addition to personal goals, many parents set […]

Real Fruit Popsicles

By Erin Bianchi | July 31, 2017

The recipe for these delicious and dietitian-approved frozen treats was adapted from the blog “All Things Green” by Maria Baath. I took her advice to make them a little sweeter […]