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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Great Performances: Driving Miss Daisy Airs Tonight on KIXE

It’s 1948 and an old woman backs her car through a neighbor’s garage. Her son, rightfully, decides that she’s no longer able to drive and means to hire her a driver, but Daisy Werthan is having none of it. 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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How To Clean Up A Methamphetamine Lab

Pity the poor tweaker! I know I do. It’s hard not to feel at least some sympathy for your average methamphetamine addict, what with the missing teeth and all. There but for the grace of God go I, and according… 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 →

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 →

Riverfront Playhouse Presents “The Gin Game”

Riverfront Playhouse presents “The Gin Game” Weekends July 11 to August 8 By Donald L. Coburn Directed by Elsie Ritchie Starring Victoria Graham and Bob Koroluck “A thoroughly entertaining lesson in the fine art of theatrical finesse. The closest thing… Continue Reading →

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Just Sayin’: As My Mother Used to Say …

Any of you who have spoken with me for more than two minutes know that my conversations are liberally sprinkled with “ . . . as my mother used to say. . .” My mother was a very wise woman,… Continue Reading →