There’s nothing funny about cancer. As a small child only just coming to grips with the concept of mortality (the family cat got run over by a car) I remember huddling under the sheets at night, terrified that I’d soon… Continue Reading
In the Sierra Nevada foothills lies the county of Amador. Its rolling hills are dotted with oaks and vineyards. In the Autumn, shades of yellow, orange, and red smear together across the Shenandoah Valley like oils on a palette. Tiny, historic towns with storefronts reminiscent… Continue Reading
Dear readers, please join me in welcoming Kelly Frost, a new member of A News Cafe.com’s group of talented contributors. His monthly show, “Take 5 With Kelly Frost, will feature Frost’s 5-minute-long audio stories about various north state people and topics. This first audio clip divides the time between talking with his show’s two sponsors, Jay Edwards of Big O Tires, and Patrick Jones of Jones’ Fort, both in Redding. Continue Reading
Shasta County offers plenty of opportunities for enjoying the great outdoors. For easy day hiking, one of the most popular is the Sacramento River Trail which runs from the east side of Redding, around Turtle Bay, through Caldwell Park and… Continue Reading
My desk is a freaking mess. It’s covered with cds I haven’t opened,entertainment and trade magazines I haven’t read, scripts and underwriting contracts I need to file, checks I need to deposit, coffee mugs I need to wash, and underneath… Continue Reading
Caution: This column is a major personal TMI dump. If you’re not in the mood for that today, you may want to skip this one. I was 9 the first time anyone, let alone my mother, pointed out my weight… Continue Reading
Wednesday, December 2 The Shasta College Student Jazz Band performs at the Shasta College Theatre, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Directed by Chris Uchibori. (530) 242-7500. Mark McAbee at the Post Office Saloon in Redding, beginning at 6:30 p.m. 21 and over. (530) 246-2190.… Continue Reading
In a prior article about Redding’s economic foundation, I made a point that resource extraction historically provided the foundational stones for our economic wall, bringing in outside money. As these industries changed, no longer providing the jobs they once did,… Continue Reading
Do you ever look up? When you’re walking down the street do you ever look up at the sky and just take it in? Surprisingly, I find it to be one of the most grounding experiences, especially when I’m stuck… Continue Reading
I may have mentioned a time or 200 that Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. The flip side is that few things can make me feel more depressed than a Thanksgiving where I’m not cooking, something I’ve experienced a few times… Continue Reading
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