Shasta College will launch its new Community Speaker Series on Wednesday. This joint effort between the Shasta College Foundation and the McConnell Foundation is designed to inspire, educate and challenge participants with fresh ideas / perspectives on education, our community… Continue Reading
Governor Brown’s recently announced plan to have California derive 50 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2020 has opened the door for bold ideas to help achieve this. Carl Weidert, a retired, self-employed biologist who lives in Shingletown,… Continue Reading
It’s tough to write about something you’ve never seen. When I decided to write about landfills, I realized I’d never been to one. So I arranged to visit Shasta County’s West Central Landfill, which lies about 9 miles west on… Continue Reading
The topic was how to stay safe, a serious subject when you’re talking about flying. Those gathered had plenty of experience – some well over 50 years – and amidst the comraderie and fun, everyone gave their full attention. A… Continue Reading
Life can get in the way of achieving our dreams. After a certain point, or age, many of us figure it’s too late to grasp that brass ring. But after speaking to a few octogenarian pilots at a FAA Safety… Continue Reading
Men’s fashion, especially men’s shirts, has evolved more slowly than the eclectic, often frenetic world of women’s fashion. Chico-based company Parallel Revolution is leading the way with changes men can feel good about. Jake Wade and Andrew Schrage co-founded the… Continue Reading
With summer’s blistering ever-present heat, northstate residents are facing serious water issues. Since the California State Water Resources Control Board implemented its new drought emergency water conservation measures on July 29th, many cities have implemented water use restrictions. The City implemented Stage… Continue Reading
It’s easy to get skeptical when you hear words like making a difference and changemaker used to describe corporations and their sustainability efforts. Wonder what it all means and if the high praise is deserved? A company in Chico is… Continue Reading
Ordinary people who give back to their communities make towns attractive and economically viable. Small communities couldn’t survive, much less thrive, without them. Steve Woodrum, whose family has been a part of Redding’s history and culture for over a century,… Continue Reading
Throughout our local waterways – from the ACID canal to the Sacramento River – you’ll see ducks. North American Wood Ducks to be exact. The only North American waterfowl that breed twice in the same season. over the years these… Continue Reading
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