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Harvest Happenings 2025

Harvest Happenings 2025 Autumn is a wonderful time to celebrate the end of summer. All around the North State this month, families can enjoy fall season events and family farms […]

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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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Perfect Pairings to Make Your Holidays Sweeter

Three area bakeries, with husband-and-wife teams, are serving up baked perfection for the holidays – Visit their websites for your seasonal orders When Pie Meets Bread, Redding – Nathan and […]

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Tutor Doctor in the North State: Ten Steps Toward Building Your Child’s Strong Academic Future

Tutor Doctor in the North State Ten Steps Toward Building Your Child’s Strong Academic Future It’s that time of day again. The kids are home from school, backpacks bulging with […]

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Rare Air Trampoline Park: A North State Gem for Birthday Fun

Rare Air Trampoline Park A North State Gem for Birthday Fun Whether your child is a tiny tot or a teenager, Rare Air Trampoline Park is sure to turn your […]

Gratitude from a Successful Local Mom

Amy Lacey of Cali’flour Foods is grateful to her community, family and business team for exponential growth. Her success has allowed her to give back to causes she is passionate […]

Taxes for Success: Advice for Business Owners and Entrepreneurs

When considering the venture of starting a business, people are often curious about the tax advantages and disadvantages. There are several options that business owners can take advantage of when […]

Empowering Women: North State Resources for Women

Good news for female entrepreneurs: according to Jefferson Economic Development Institute Executive Director Nancy Swift, “Women-owned and small businesses are the fastest-growing part of our country’s economy.” And even better […]

Perfect Plank – From Father’s Business to Family Business

“Dad certainly had a sense of the right way to do things,” Jim Horne says. “He had the audacity to name his business ‘Perfect.’ I would have called it ‘Imperfect […]

A New Twist on Horseback Riding: Orland Sisters Teach Equestrian Vaulting

Once a week, Amy Tomczak and her 13-year-old daughter, April, climb on the back of a trotting horse and do handstands, somersaults and leaps, “painting pictures” with their bodies and […]

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Localicious: Valentine Honey for Your Sweetie

Few people can resist a little sweet something from someone special when Valentine’s Day arrives. The neat trick is to find something healthful in that treat. Honey’s wonderful flavor and […]

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Can’t We All Play in Tune? Violin Teacher Arlene Gattuso: Changing The World One Note At A Time

Nearly all children love music. “But to learn to handle a musical instrument with the proper skill,” says Arlene Gattuso of Redding’s Gattuso Violin Studio, “to be capable of making […]