North State Parent magazine

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

This is Tehama

The ancient word “Tehama” once meant a place where rivers could be crossed. With our county’s rich currents of history, happenings and hope, this is our crossing place today — where we meet to celebrate our beautiful Tehama County.

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YOU MATTER Fernando Villegas Honors the Legacy of Kristina Chesterman in Tehama County

“One item on Kristina Chesterman’s bucket list was ‘to save a life,’” Fernando Villegas, a health educator for Tehama County Behavioral Health, says. “Kristina saved my life and, through her […]

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NURTURING YOUTH AND HORSES WITH MORRIS HOOF CARE

“Before you can shoe a horse, you must understand the horse,” Justin Morris says. “It’s the same with youth – before you build a relationship, you must get to know […]

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6 Twenty-Something Entrepreneurs are Getting Things Done in Tehama County

These six small-town, country-raised “kids” have matured into motivated and productive adults who are passionate about their calling to work with integrity, provide good service and make the world a […]

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Freewheel Connection—Getting Tehama County Rolling

It is safe to say that, once sparked, you can never extinguish the passion for bikes in a little kid’s or a big kid’s heart. This has been the case […]

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Tara Ellis: Helping People Find Their True Home

For Tara Ellis, “home” has never been just a structure. “It’s a feeling, a foundation and a place of belonging.” Tara shares. “A home is where you connect with your […]

Darla shares her joy of reading with children at the Bend School through specially themed-literacy nights, after-school activities and clubs.

Raising Pecans, Prunes and Library Patrons with Darla Lawrence

Darla Lawrence can relate to children who feel like their environment is out of control. Raised with a tumultuous home-life, Darla didn’t start to find order and balance until she […]

Story time at Turn the Page is a favorite time for Red Bluff families to gather, bond and dream.

Teaching Life At Turn The Page Book Shop In Red Bluff

“Again, again, again!” How many parents have heard this plea from their children after reading a book or reciting a rhyme? This might be the only stage of a child’s […]

From The Soil Up: Regenerative Education In Manton

Cultivating a culture of learning is much like cultivating soil. With the right season and tools, you dig in, refine and enrich. There are no limits to the possibilities when […]

Children and adults of all ages enjoy dressing in colorful costumes, learning fun traditional folk dances and performing with Corning Folklorico Ballet. Photos provided by Corning Folklorico Ballet.

Corning Ballet Folklorico – Dancing For Culture, Family And Community

A free, fun, flexible, physical, educational activity that all your children can do together? This sounds like the dream of any busy parent. Tehama County is fortunate to have that […]

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Kristi Steadman Puts Her Whole Heart into Making Memories on the Heart S Ranch

We are entering the season of keeping long-held traditions and embracing new ones. Hearts are deeply touched as family members and friends express gratitude over a shared meal. It is […]

The Paskenta quilters have reason to be proud of the beautiful quilts they pour their time, talents and love into. Photo credit Kate Hiller.

The Paskenta Quilters: A Community Stitched Together by Shared Life

Every Tuesday morning the cars slowly roll up to the Paskenta Community Hall, someone props open the dining hall door and before long the empty space is filled with colorful […]

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Celebrating Native American Culture Youth Style with Supaman September 7

To uplift is to inspire and, in early September, Tehama County Health Services Agency is partnering with Apsáalooke rapper and fancy dancer, Christian Parrish Takes the Gun, professionally known as Supaman, […]