Northstate Public Radio – KFPR 88.9 FM Redding, CA and KCHO 91.7 FM Chico, CA is in the midst of their Fall 2009 Membership Drive and the theme of the drive is: Branching Out! During the drive, regular programming is… Continue Reading
Every September the community of Paradise comes together to celebrate local history. “Days of Living History” is an annual two-day festival that raises funds for the Gold Nugget Museum. It also gives people a chance to learn something about the… Continue Reading
The Gateway Science Museum’s facilities are very close to complete. The building and the landscapes should be final within weeks, public school field trips and other public programming, including “Saturdays at the Gateway” open houses and tours, will begin this fall and the Grand Opening for daily ticketed visitors is set for early 2010. Continue Reading
This summer, I’ve explored Upper Bidwell Park and Big Chico Creek. For this computer geek, that’s a pretty big deal. I like the outdoors, but I don’t spend much time outside. I don’t own a bike, I haven’t gone camping… Continue Reading
What: Slow Food Shasta Cascade Olive Oil Tasting Workshop Details: Meet some of our north state olive oil producers, many of whom received rave reviews in “Cook’s Illustrated” magazine (September 2009). Learn the sensory techniques for tasting that include judging… Continue Reading
Yikes! Today is the last MarketFest. Whatta we gonna do after this, pay for music? Ouch. Anyway, the California Honeydrops from Oakland close out the summer series in downtown Redding’s Library Park from 5 to 9 p.m. Should be a… Continue Reading
Sometimes I stand at that magic circle near the center of my garden and admire the complex perennial borders overflowing with colorful, the glistening fruit and vegetables resplendent on their vines, and cooling sight of a lush well-managed lawn: I… Continue Reading
In Chico, the middle of May feels like summer. It is at least 100 degrees outside and there isn’t much wind. I needed to find water before I melted. My fiancé, Richard, and I opted for the 10-minute drive to… Continue Reading
After weeks of nervous indecision, 14-year-old Donovan Hanley decided to sign up for Chico’s annual spring yo-yo contest. “Just entering the contest, I feel like I’m achieving something,” he said. The contest was organized by Bob Malowney, owner of Bird… Continue Reading
The seedlings of the new Root Theatre Company in Redding are an intriging trio of men — an excellent director, actor and promoter. Robert Soffian, Dean Williams and Mike Flanagan share a passion for cutting-edge theater and they’re gathering others… Continue Reading
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