Sometimes, the mention of “winter sports” calls up visions of expensive equipment rental or purchase, pricy resort passes, half-a-day of driving to reach the best snowy trails and high skill […]
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Paradise Elementary School Rises from the Ashes of the Camp Fire to Welcome Students for the 2026/27 Academic Year
The Ridge continues to regrow after the devastation of the 2018 Camp Fire. A crucial element of restoring community services as well as lost structures is the rebuild of Paradise […]
TAG! This is it! How Local Libraries are Reading the Room on the Needs of the North State’s Youth
A love of community, learning and literature must be nurtured in encouraging environments to really thrive. And that is what lives at the heart of the TAG (Teen Advisory Group) […]
Growing Up on the Ridge after the Camp Fire
When the 2018 Camp Fire swept through the town of Paradise and across the Ridge, it reshaped the lives of thousands. Families returned to neighborhoods that were forever changed, schools […]
Dedicated Local Young Dancers Take to the Stage for Nutcracker Performances
‘Tis the season for dancing Sugar Plum Fairies and dramatic battles between toy soldiers and mice. Beautiful productions of “The Nutcracker” will take place across the North State from November […]
Celebrate the Holidays 2025
Celebrate the Holidays in the North State Family Style The North State is bursting with festivities, events and activities to ring in the holidays! We’ve compiled a list of the […]
Regional Women Business Centers: Impact with a Heart
Women make up nearly half of the U.S. workforce, accounting for 47% of all civilian workers as of March 2025. Despite this and the fact that women have been entering the […]
Beautiful Public Murals Revitalize Local Communities, Build Bridges
A vibrant new mural in Redding, “Bridges of Community,” is turning heads and inspiring minds. Local art teacher Lura Wilhelm won the commission to paint the mural for Shasta Community […]
North State Parent magazine’s comprehensive Family Resource Guide
Dear Readers, North State Parent magazine’s comprehensive Family Resource Guide is the premier source for everything and anything of interest to parents, families, educators and others who care about children […]
Kids Level Up at Athletic Horizons
When you think of gymnastics, maybe Olympians like Simone Biles, or for those of us from another generation, Cathy Rigby, come to mind – extraordinary young athletes that take gymnastics […]
