Dip A Toe Into California Water Policy

There is no more vexing public policy subject in California than water. I’ve inched into the subject numerous times over the years for a variety of publications, and I’ve nearly drowned every time. Essentially, California’s human population and the ecosystem… Continue Reading

September ArtHop Featured Artist: Stephen Woolery

Growing up in Colorado, Stephen developed an enduring fascination with the incredible scenic beauty and the dramatic skies of the Rocky Mountains. His step mother’s father was a Russian immigrant who, as a successful, self-taught plein aire oil painter inspired… Continue Reading

4

Hundreds Compete at Tinman Triathlon

The Mount Shasta Tinman Triathlon at Lake Siskiyou has a lot going for it — gorgeous setting, friendly people and excellent course that’s short enough to tempt even non-hardcore endurance athletes to give it a try. Continue Reading

13

Exotic Beasts, Foreign Lands: Adventures of ‘Two Guys in a Minivan’

A vacation, by definition, should be a reprieve from the everyday, a time to refresh, recharge and have an adventure. It can be a time to repair loosened human connections, put the world back into perspective or recover gratitude for… Continue Reading

Party After ArtHop with Clearcut Unplugged

Join HawkMan Studios, anewscafe.com and Vintner’s Cellar for THE ARTHOP AFTER-PARTY!! LIVE MUSIC BY CLEARCUT THE ART OF WINEMAKING, GRAPE STOMPING, HOSTED APPETIZERS, WINE SPECIALS AND PRIZES   The ArtHop After-Party Sat., Sept. 11 – 9 p.m. to Late Vintner’s… Continue Reading

Budget Delay Could Impact Caltrans Projects

California is seven weeks into its new fiscal year without a budget passed. The Golden State is facing a $19 billion deficit.
But the longer the state legislature delays passing a budget, the bigger the problems become in many sectors. Continue Reading

4

Park Service Proposes Whiskeytown Road Closures

If you’ve ever spent time in the backcountry of Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, you’ve probably come across all sorts of service roads, old logging and mining roads, and features that look like they might have been roads or trails at… Continue Reading