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A MAGAZINE SERVING FAMILIES IN BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES SINCE 1993

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Localicious: TBar Pairs Fusion Cuisine and Refreshing Drinks for Cool Results

I was in the mood for something quick and light, so I headed over to Tea Bar and Fusion Café, aka “TBar.” It was lunchtime and the place was hopping. The […]

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Repurposed: Bottles Take on a New Life

Like so many great endeavors, Andrea Baker’s hobby of making art out of wine bottles began with a question. The question wasn’t even related to art. In Baker’s job as […]

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Localicious: Shop Locally For Edible Holiday Gifts!

Does the idea of holiday shopping at a big-box store send you into a claustrophobic panic? Tired of giving “stuff” that will just get broken or re-gifted? Look no further […]

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Localicious: Sweet Cottage “Pie Lady” Serves Up Slices Of Handmade Goodness

Street vendors have become ubiquitous here in the upper North State; we’ve got our share of taco trucks, hot dog vendors, fresh bread, and even Italian food.  One vendor that […]

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Taking Care of Business: Teens Put Their Talents To Work

You needn’t be an adult to make an impact on the world. Encouraged and guided by parents and teachers, young people can use their education in creative ways: solving global […]

The Music Connection & North State Parent Teen Music Contest Winner

We are happy to announce that Jacob Dotson is the winner of a $400 gift certificate from The Music Connection for his winning essay on the contest theme “Why playing […]

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New Chico Business Offers Kids And Grownups A Rockin’ Good Time

As a parent, I’m always on the lookout for interesting birthday party ideas for my kids. We don’t do anything too over-the-top (no TLC reality show parties for me) but […]

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