Patti Furnari, director of Stellar Charter School in Redding, leads by modeling respectful behaviors that nurture positive relationships with parents, staff and students. “Patti is the ultimate team player who […]
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Red Bluff Playgroup Gives Kiddos (and their Parents) a Place to Make New Pals
Mojan Bailey’s son likes to tinker on toy cars with his plastic drill and wrench, but today the 3-year-old takes a break to sit at a toddler table and shape […]
Girl Scouts Of Northern California Helps Girls Find Their Wow!
Meet the new Girl Scout. She hasn’t joined yet but she’s ready for WOW! With 3.2 million members across the globe, Girl Scouts believes every experience should be wow-worthy. In […]
The Crash Reel: Kevin Pearce’s Journey To Recovery
With the rising expectations of sports and the public’s desire to see athletes perform the most daring, seemingly impossible feats, the rate of sports-related brain injuries is increasing. A traumatic […]
Halloween Candy: Beware What Lurks Inside
Every Halloween, you may marvel at the kaleidoscope of colorful candies your children collect when they go trick-or-treating. While you might assume these sweets are harmless, the scary truth is […]
Are You Playing With Fire? Plan Ahead To Protect Your Family Should Disaster Strike
When it comes to home disasters, children are most likely to experience a fire. Preparedness and planning saves lives, but nearly three-quarters of Americans have never developed or practiced a […]
Soroptimist International: Local Women Making a Difference in the North State
Valerie Sawyers-Stroud spent most of her life working things out on her own. For years, the single mom postponed the dream of pursuing her education so she could focus on […]
How Moms Can Succeed in Self-Employment and Self-Care
When you have a family, working from home or for yourself makes a lot of sense. A home-based or personal business may create the flexibility you want so you can […]
One Mamapreneur’s Story Reflects A National Trend
“I wasn’t doing this for others – I was starting a business for me and my family.” As the director of Jefferson Economic Development Institute (JEDI), I hear this often. A […]
Women Helping Women: Business Owners Find Value in Networking
In times of tragedy and opposition, like last month’s devastating fire in Weed, members of Siskiyou County’s two Women in Business Network (WIBN) chapters are there to encourage one another […]
Localicious: The Corn On Your Plate
Corn has been a staple grain of many cultures’ diets for centuries, with the earliest uses dating back to approximately 5000 B.C.E. Cultivated in an array of colors, yellow and […]
Be The Change: Tom Gunter – Volunteer Extraordinaire
Ask any classroom teacher about the value of a good volunteer, and they will say that it is a gift beyond measure. Bob Causey, fourth grade teacher at Sisson School […]
This Season’s Harvest Happenings
Autumn is a perfect time to begin or continue a traditional visit to harvest happenings in our region. Pumpkins, colorful gourds and winter squash all provide a cornucopia of color, […]
