As the daughter of a fourth-generation Modoc County cattle rancher, it was effortless to immerse myself in Tehama County and its western traditions when I married into a Flournoy ranching […]
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Thankful for Farmers
It’s a time to give thanks to the farmers and ranchers who provide great food in plenty at Thanksgiving and all through the year. From the bottom of our hearts […]
Fostering and Adopting
A Journey of a Lifetime November is National Adoption Awareness Month, intended to raise awareness of those children in foster care needing adoption into permanent homes. At any given time, […]
Aaron Hayes of Catalyst Mentoring
“Aaron has what we call a charismatic personality,” says Gil Moegerle, who met Aaron Hayes in 2015, after moving to Redding, CA. “Even if you have a heart of stone, […]
The Hawes Family Leaves Their Mark
An Influential Family in Agriculture & Education Twin boys Roy and Ray were the first of five children born in 1901 to Jacob and Lillian Hawes at the family ranch […]
Celebrating Those with Down Syndrome
Three-year-old Brooklynn Heberlein started preschool this year. She loves books, animals, her little sister Brylee and music—she is an especially big fan of heavy metal. She also “has a great […]
Working From Home
How to Manage Your Time When you work in an office, your gabby neighbor, needy family members, and others don’t expect you to be free during the day. Your inner […]
Freedom from Food
Living Life Unbinged “Mom, you always say we’re going to climb Lassen Peak, but are we ever actually going to do it?” Two years ago, those piercing words came from […]
Halloween Sweet Treats
Here’s a warm welcome to October, and the kick-off of the holiday season! I love entering these months of celebration with the added excitement from children in tow. Starting up […]
Firestorm Wildland Fire Suppression, Inc.
Helping Local Youth Find a Purpose Jim Wills is undoubtedly a man with a vision. He is the founder of Chico, CA’s Firestorm Wildland Fire Suppression, Inc., a private fire […]
The Redding Ducky Derby Becomes The Sundial Riffle Raffle
What happened to the Redding Ducky Derby? It has been reimagined as the Sundial Riffle Raffle taking place this year during the River Bowl, Friday, October 18. Since the inception […]
Paige Bush: Making a Difference from the Ground Up
“There are people in this world who offer suggestions,” says Colleen Cecil, executive director of Butte County Farm Bureau (BCFB), where Paige Bush sits as a board member. “And there […]
What’s Your Child’s Learning Style?
Does your child love reading and writing? Do they have a knack for music? When they tell a story, do they tend to use their whole body to describe what […]
