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North State Live Music & Open Mics August 12–August 18

Wednesday, August 12 Sami Jo at the Savory Spoon in Redding, beginning at 6 p.m. All ages. (530) 222-7200. Jimi Earl at the Post Office Saloon in Redding at 6:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 246-2190. Maxwell’s Eatery in Redding has an open mic starting at 7 p.m.… Continue Reading

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Peaches for you and me!

Did you know that the peach is a member of the rose family – cousin to apricots, cherries plums, and almonds? What a wonderfully happy family of fruit! Peaches are, of course, fantastic on their own. A warm juicy peach… Continue Reading

How Independent is Your Independent Contractor? DOL is Watching; Be Very Very Careful!

In the July 15th Department of Labor administrator’s interpretation the issue of independent contractors is explored further. This is part of an intensified effort to properly classify employees. This is very important to employers who think their obligation is met… Continue Reading

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Just Sayin’: It All Makes Scents, Cents, Sense…

Do you ever wonder about nonsensical stuff like: Why do we have five senses? Do you ever wonder if there is a possibility that there are other senses of which we are not aware just because, well, we’re not aware… Continue Reading

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Speaking of Dogs: Aggressive Behavior

My 3-year-old fox terrier (whom we have had since a puppy) bit my 9 year old daughter. My daughter simply walked near our dog as she was by the garbage. Normally you can approach or even take food from the… Continue Reading

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Mistress of the Mix: Smoke Gets In Your Eyes

My friend Cheryl had a couple of pretty anxious days earlier this week when her husband and eldest teenage son were gone, battling the fires raging across the dry plains of Millville, not far from their home. Every time her… Continue Reading