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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 […]
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 […]
