In 1988, Yreka resident Bethany Elliott had a near-drowning accident which left her with cerebral palsy. To help her with daily tasks, she received a service dog in 2000 through […]
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Building Bridges: Listening to Community Voices
This past year, United Way of Northern California (UWNC) initiated Building Bridges, a community listening and engagement project. Its premise is simple: before we can have better conversations across differences, […]
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. […]
There’s No Place Like Pumpkinland
What does a former Harper’s Magazine model from the Bronx have in common with a Morton Salt traveling salesperson from California? The answer is the courage, heart and brains to […]
Turtle Bay’s Famous Artist Portfolio Program Inspires the Artist in All of Us
Artwork is meant to inspire, be shared and enjoyed as a community. Tucked upstairs in the Turtle Bay Museum at Turtle Bay Exploration Park, 844 Sundial Bridge Drive, Redding, is […]
Stargazing: Starry, Starry Nights in the North State
One of the best parts of camping is gazing up at the night sky filled with stars sparkling like diamonds, undimmed by ambient city lights. Keep an eye out for falling […]
Siskiyou Economic Development: Supporting Small Businesses Throughout the North State
Since 2020, small business has been driving the bulk of U.S. job growth, according to the US Census, employing 45.9% of Americans. By June 2025, there were 36.2 million small […]
First Campout with Your Family: Make it a Winner!
If your family has a long history of camping and is totally outdoor savvy, then you need read no further. But if your children haven’t been camping before and you’d […]
Camping Tips for First Timers
Avoid SNAFUs and smooth the way with these “campwise” tips from The Campout Card Deck by Marnie Hanel & Jen Sevenson. Pack Planning Prepare for the worst weather by choosing […]
Helping Students with Visual & Mobility Impairments Toward Greater Independence
What is worth stepping outside of your comfort zone? When the road diverges into a known and an unknown path, what makes the unfamiliar road worth the risk? For Rachel […]
Beyond the Screens: Boredom Busters for the Midsummer Slump
By the time July rolls around, the novelty of summer break has officially worn off. The pool passes are punched. The camps are finished. And somewhere around 10 am on […]
The “At a Glance” Document: One Page That Can Make a Huge Difference
It’s the beginning of a new school year, which for your child typically means a new teacher and maybe even a new school. For parents who have children with disabilities, […]
