Shasta County Citizens Against Racism (SCCAR) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the elimination of racism, prejudice and social injustice through education, cultural exchanges, and public advocacy. Its early years often found SCCAR seeking application of hate crime law (CA… Continue Reading
I wrote a blog about the “things my children won’t remember.” One of the products I mentioned was Bosco Chocolate syrup. To my great surprise there was a comment on the blog from Scott Sanders, who just happens to be… Continue Reading
 Update: Another Redding native, Clay Robeson of San Francisco, is also competing for this dream job. Click here to see Robeson’s video. —- Note from Kelly and Doni: You remember Rocky Slaughter, anewscafe.com contributor and photographer who lives in… Continue Reading
By Joel Stratte-McClure Marina del Cantone, Italy – I was 4,801 kilometers into my walk around the Mediterranean Sea before I began hearing things. It happened at 3 a.m. on Sunday morning (April 19) after a two-day, 40-mile trek from… Continue Reading
What is the difference between a will and a living trust? Why do I need one? Which one should I choose? These questions, and others like these, come across my desk almost daily. It can be a tricky choice, but… Continue Reading
It’s all over. I have finally graduated from high school, with a 3.8 GPA no less! During the commencement ceremony, I was so out of it. It hadn’t really sunk in yet. Even when the principal announced us as the… Continue Reading
Dear readers, Jacqueline Marcell will speak in Clearlake and Ukiah on June 24. Quite an opportunity to hear a nationally known caregiver advocate relatively close to home. Anyone who has attempted to navigate the eldercare maze in Northern California will… Continue Reading
To The Honorable Noreen Evans Chair, Budget Conference Committee State Capitol, Room 6026 Sacramento, CA 95814 RE: OPPOSE -Governor’s May Revision Proposal to Eliminate Domestic Violence Funding Dear Assembly Member Evans: Shasta Women’s Refuge’s mission is to end domestic violence… Continue Reading
YMCA staff photo taken prior to the budget cuts that affected some of the Y’s employees, including Staci Bertagna, former Director of Communication and Development, who was let go.  Doni’s note: I emailed Al Boren, director of the Shasta Family YMCA, some questions about recent… Continue Reading
Last Sunday, Julie Quillan hiked Mt. Shasta from Bunny Flat at 6,860 feet into Horse Camp at 7,950 feet, camped in the snow and continued on to Lake Helen at 10,450 feet on Monday. “I am glad I have another… Continue Reading
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