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Pawter in the Water Saves Lives by Teaching Kids Water Safety
Drowning is preventable, yet it remains the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4 and the second leading cause of accidental death for children ages 5-14. But how do […]
The Mother’s Day Truth What She Wants isn’t in a Store…
Ask any mom what she wants for Mother’s Day and she’ll usually offer something small and manageable. Perhaps she’ll mention flowers, brunch or maybe a card the kids made at […]
Redding Midwife Nora McNeill A 50 Year Legacy of Beautiful Birthing Experiences
“Nora is amazing. She knows just what to say to each person to comfort them and guide through the birth process.” This and many other similar glowing statements praising Nora […]
The Lao Community in Weed: Preserving a Local Cultural Treasure
The Lao community in Weed, consisting of 35-40 families, has been thriving since Lao refugees from the Vietnam War moved there in the 1970s.Sponsored by local families and churches, “they […]
The North State Equity Fund: Strengthening Our Community and Removing Barriers
It seems like it was just yesterday we were living in the uncertainty of the pandemic. We remember stocking up on soup cans and toilet paper, children running up and […]
Snowshoeing: A Family Winter Sport “Shoe-in”
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 […]
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 […]
