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Little League, Big Fun! – Red Bluff All-Stars Make It To State
While other 12-year-old boys were relaxing poolside this summer, the Red Bluff Little League All-Star baseball players were honing their skills, practicing six days a week and ending their season […]
Seussical Jr. Comes to Town!
The timeless stories of Dr. Seuss come to life on Friday, September 18, in Seussical Jr., a kids’ musical that’s great fun for the whole family. Watch as Horton the […]
Junior Giants Is About More Than Baseball
When asked who his favorite Giants baseball player is, 6-year-old Angelo Duran replies, “myself and Buster Posey.” Giving him the confidence to include himself with the major leaguers is an […]
Small Schools Offer Big Benefits
Bigger isn’t always better. With less than 100 students enrolled at their comfortably sized campuses, Bend Elementary School and Monarch Learning Center are proving that smaller schools are, in fact, […]
Tearing Up The Track: BMX Racing is Competitive Fun
When BMX racers Evan Enserro and Samantha Heil close their eyes, they dream of the roar of the crowd as they compete in worldwide events, such as the BMX World […]
Localicious: Bees, Bees, Honey & More
Bees have been performing their pollinating duties millions of years – the oldest recorded bee fossil, embedded in amber, is dated at 100 million years. Native to Europe, Asia, and […]
Tehama County Makerspace: A Sanctuary For Tech-Minded Children
Like most seniors, Red Bluff High School student Ericka Nabarrete, 17, had been pondering her future after graduation. With a passion for arts, she had little hope that she could […]
Serving Up Sleep – Nutrients That Support Healthy Rest
Between midnight feedings, bad dreams, and bouts with the flu, most parents are well acquainted with the wee hours. Familiar, too, is the groggy haze that lingers the morning after […]
Be the Change: Inspirational Volunteer, Leslie Johnson
Mount Shasta’s Leslie Johnson is a professional volunteer, throwing her energy and organizational talents into a variety of causes that help children in her community. For the past seven years, […]
25 Ways to Help Your Child Do Better in Math
Get a jumpstart on the new school year by thinking about ways to help your child incorporate math skills into their daily lives. These tips will help build a positive […]
10 (and Then Some) Family-Fun Things To Do in Sacramento
Whatever your family’s preference for fun, Sacramento offers an abundance of options sure to please even the most discriminating of visitors. Whether outdoor or indoor fun, historic or cultural treasure, […]
National Parks – American Treasures
Use your imagination … what if you and your family had the opportunity to: Hike or bike miles of trails that span rolling hills, flat lands, rugged terrain or steep […]
