Valentine cards, cute little teddy bears and aisles upon aisles of chocolates and candies in the shape of hearts in every store. Colorful hearts are seen everywhere, some with arrows […]
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This is Tehama: Dr. Deborah Sutcliffe, Tehama County’s Direct Primary Care Provider, Has “Time in Her Schedule for Compassion”
The ancient word “Tehama” once meant a place where rivers could be crossed. With our county’s rich currents of history, happenings and hope, this is our crossing place today — […]
Be the Change: Ann Dickman – Paving The Way To Public Health In Butte County
Ann Dickman and her husband, Mark, have three children and seven grandchildren, each of whom is represented by a charm on Ann’s favorite necklace. “I am a doting grandma,” she […]
Supporting Siblings of Special Needs Kids: Uniquely Us
As every parent of multiple children knows, one of the biggest struggles is making sure all the kids get the attention that they need and deserve. It can be a […]
Barry Kirshner Wildlife Sanctuary & Educational Center
Ten years ago, Dana arrived at the Barry Kirshner Wildlife Sanctuary and Educational Center in Oroville, CA, severely malnourished and underweight. The year-old white Bengal tiger should have weighed well […]
College OPTIONS Inc.
Free College & Career Planning for North State Students College OPTIONS Inc. began more than 15 years ago, with a mission to make college and career information and opportunities more […]
Breakfast Lattes: Localicious
Heading into the day with a cup of Dutch Bros or Starbucks in hand seems to be synonymous with teenagers and mornings. It got me thinking about sparking our kids’ […]
Music and the Arts for the Teen Mind
Like many music teachers, Judi Richins has witnessed how learning an instrument helps teens “figure out who they are and what their place in this big world is.” Over her […]
Turtle Bay Exploration Park Teen Volunteer Program
Turtle Bay Exploration Park, located in Redding, has long been a favorite family destination in the North State. The non-profit’s 300-acre campus features the world-famous Sundial Bridge, forestry and wildlife […]
The Family Place: After The Camp Fire
In early November, North State Parent interviewed Kelly Doty, director of the Youth for Change Strengthening Families program that operated out of The Family Place on Bille Road, in Paradise. […]
North State Symphony: Healing Hearts through Music
In the summer of 2018, when the Carr Fire ravaged communities around Redding, CA, North State Symphony (NSS) musicians immediately got on the road. Driving through miles of ash and […]
Liz Churchill: Be the Change
In fifth grade, Liz Churchill lifted a trumpet to her lips for the first time. Whether or not those initial brassy notes sounded sweet to anyone listening, they heralded a […]
Chico’s Apple Blossom Baby Launches New Toy Tester Program
For those looking for a unique and educational gift idea for a little one, Apple Blossom Baby in Chico has rolled out its new Toy Tester program just in time […]
