Free Resource for Parents/Caretakers Sponsored by UACF

A UACF Parent Café is a family-run, family-led group in a local community that partners with the UACF organization to perform the main functions of membership, advocacy, education, training and information and support for parents, caregivers, and/or family members who have children… Continue Reading

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Spiders!

Arachnophobes beware! The Sacramento River has been taken over by big, black spiders. Well, not really. But, as almost everyone who walks the Sacramento River Trail has noticed, there has been a tremendous increase in both spiders and webs in… Continue Reading

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Mistress of the Mix: Running Late

People warned me this would happen. “Now that she’s getting ready to go off to university, prepare yourself,” they said. “She might get a little lippy with you. It’s just her way of starting to spread her wings before she… Continue Reading

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Becoming East Porterville

East Porterville is a small community south-east of Fresno. It sits nestled against its bigger sister, Porterville, amid orange groves, alfalfa fields and a growing number of fields that go unplanted. East Porterville might have gone unnoticed, if not for… Continue Reading

North State Live Music and Open Mics: July 15–July 21

Wednesday, July 15 Lisha and Friends at the Round Up Saloon in Red Bluff at 8 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 527-9901. The Old Kennett String Band performs at the California Brewing Company in Palo Cedro at 6:30 p.m. All ages. (530) 222-2739. Mumblefinger at the Post Office Saloon in… Continue Reading

Lassen Volcanic National Park Summer Programs Highlight the Night Sky

Lassen Volcanic National Park’s summer programs explore the rich volcanic landscape and celebrate an explosive history and wondrous night sky.  Summertime visitors have the opportunity to join in on nature walks, talks, living history and junior ranger programs by day… Continue Reading

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A Youthful Cast Lends Some Pizazz to Shasta College’s ‘Guys and Dolls’

On-stage chemistry can be an elusive element in musicals, and especially in student productions. Happily, both the guys and the dolls have it in abundance in the Shasta College production of “Guys and Dolls.” There is a lot to enjoy… Continue Reading

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Friday Food Day: Summer Pasta Stacks Stacked up to the Competition

Food rarely photographs as well as I’d like, which certainly is the case with this dish that I invented, Summer Pasta Stacks. I prepared it last month for a fundraiser to benefit Kids Turn Shasta Cascade, where about 140 guests… Continue Reading

The 2015 Riverfront Playhouse ARPEE Awards Celebrating the 2014 Season

The ARPEE ballots have been sent out to Riverfront Playhouse members to vote for their favorite performances staged in 2014. The plays along with the performers and directors will be recognized. The 2014 Season included 2 Across, Doubt: A Parable,… Continue Reading