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Homemade Granola: Eat a Better Breakfast …

My mother – who was not kitchen-friendly – never prepared such delightful breakfast treats as pancakes, waffles or French toast. Even so, she was ahead of her time when it came to making healthy, simple breakfasts. She served things like… Continue Reading

17th Annual Shasta County Sheriff’s Office Staff Recognition Ceremony

  The Shasta County Sheriff’s Office will hold its 17th Annual Staff Recognition Ceremony at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday January 29, 2015 at the Shasta County Board of Supervisors Chambers. At this ceremony, new and promoted employees will be recognized… Continue Reading

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Downton Abbey Episode 4: Rejection, Dining Drama and the Promise, Loss of Love

This is a recap. There are major spoilers here. It’s been a few days, and Thomas is returning from his mystery trip. He arrives at luncheon and tells Carson that his father has turned a corner and is doing much… Continue Reading

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Matt’s Chats with Shelley Ridgley: The Low Down from the Woman Down Under

Meet my friend Shelley Ridgley, tucked away Down Under in Australia.  I like to think of her as my Friend From the Future because she’s in a time zone 18 hours ahead of me, which means just as I’m starting… Continue Reading

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North State Live Music and Open Mics: January 27 – February 1

Tuesday, January 27 Jimmy Limo performs at the Mount Shasta Resort in Mount Shasta at 5:30 p.m. (800) 958-3363. In Chico, Shenanigan’s has an open mic beginning at 7 pm. Hosted by Brad Peterson. (530) 809-1088. In Chico, Madison Bear Garden’s open jam begins at 9 pm. (530) 891-1639. —– Wednesday, January 28… Continue Reading

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Writers Forum February 14 Meeting: Marketing and the Modern Author

On Saturday, February 14, Writers Forum presents a comprehensive six-hour seminar for published and pre-published authors. The event is designed to help writers focus on their potential readers and engage with them by establishing a platform. Award-winning thriller writer Simon Wood will… Continue Reading

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Trinity Co, Safe Joins Big Lawsuit Against Ca Dept. Of Food and Agriculture

Eleven groups and the city of Berkeley sued the California Department of Food and Agriculture today over the agency’s approval of a statewide “pest management” plan that allows pesticide spraying on schools, organic farms and residential yards, including aerial spraying… Continue Reading

North State Schools and Dignity Health Hospitals take the Great Kindness Challenge

Mercy Medical Center Redding, St. Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff, and Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta encourage schools and community members to come together and participate in The Great Kindness Challenge, January 26-30. Dignity Health is partnering with Kids… Continue Reading

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Shasta Genealogical Society Presents “Who Do You Think You Are?” Jan. 31

Shasta Genealogical Society is proud and excited to offer this new event, “Who Do You Think You Are?” to our community. Our members have knowledge and enthusiasm for researching family history that we are eager to share. “Who Do You… Continue Reading