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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) […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Happy Glamping

            Turn the lantern light low and tuck the children in for the night. Snuggle under layers of soft, warm bed linens and let the gentle sighing of the big […]

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LEARN ABOUT & CELEBRATE JUNETEENTH AS A FAMILY

The holiday popped up on the calendar almost as suddenly as my children asked what it was. I had that mom moment when I realized I had two choices: I […]

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Celebrate Mother’s Day Your Way

That one day a year set aside to honor moms seems simple enough, but it can get complicated. Some moms look forward to whatever surprises the family may plan. Other […]

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Celebrate Mother’s Day by Letting Go of Motherhood Myths

Motherhood is full of beautiful, messy, unforgettable moments. But along the way, many moms pick up beliefs—myths, really—that make their journey harder than it needs to be. This Mother’s Day, […]