Just when I think I’ve heard the last of my former last name, someone at a July 4th party asked one of my least favorite questions: “Didn’t you used to be Doni Greenberg?” Arrggh. Yes. At this point I’ve been… Continue Reading
If I could only keep a handful of cookbooks, “The Silver Palate Cookbook” and “The Silver Palate Good Times Cookbook” would be among them. Continue Reading
It was barely 24 hours before Mary Trevor’s deadline to drop off a carload of Shasta District Fair entries, yet she had the non-plussed, unhurried air of someone who’d done this a few times — or 40 — before. The… Continue Reading
My backyard is filled with bulbs I planted in the fall of 2021; a way for my family to remember me in the event I died before the following spring. The symptoms began with a sudden, persistent cough. To make… Continue Reading
The North Valley Art League will host acclaimed artist Derek Grinnell at his Retrospective Exhibition presented from June 3 to June 27 at the League’s Carter House Gallery at 48 Quartz Hill Road in Redding. The NVAL gallery is located… Continue Reading
On Saturday, June 6, at 7 p.m., The North State Jazz Orchestra will host its Spring concert, A Night in Full Swing, at the Shasta College Theater. This 40-piece ensemble brings big band energy, the nuance of dynamics, and immense… Continue Reading
There has been considerable recent discussion about the County partnering with Simpson University to bring a medical school to Shasta County. I wanted to share where I stand on this issue. Continue Reading
Editor’s note: The following post was written by Dawn Duckett of Cottonwood, scheduled for presentation during today’s Shasta County Board of Supervisor’s public comment period. Good morning Board. With the election coming up in two weeks, I want to address… Continue Reading
The word “addiction” might be a tad strong when it comes to describing Teresa Moravec’s obsession with irises, but just barely. Moravec traces her love of all flowers to her mother and grandmother. “I’ve always loved gardening,” Moravec said as… Continue Reading
The phone call was from a lovely woman I’d not seen in a while. It was good to hear her voice. She cut to the chase. “You wrote recently that you collect dishes, and silver serving pieces, too, right?” A… Continue Reading
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