January 2010

Simi Valley

Even if you’ve never been to Simi Valley – the sprawling suburb in Ventura County just north of Los Angeles – chances are you’ve experienced it one time or another on both the big and small...

by Darren Elms

Open a New Window

There are several ways to upgrade a window, from more efficient glass with Low-E 3 coatings to spacers to injecting a heavier gas, like argon, between two panes.

by Darren Elms

Language Barrier

Babies: Can they really understand us? Could they communicate with us if we were equipped to interpret their babble or cries?

by Melisa Giordano Roden

Social Networking

At the time, I found myself wanting to criticize it, but I couldn’t. And now, months later, I still can’t. Not without being a hypocrite anyway.

by Tom Mailey

Then & Now

CD Book DVD Reviews Pirate Latitudes by Michael Crichton, Under the Black Flag by David Cordingly, Serge Gainsbourg, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Cloudy with the Chance of Meatballs, Absent Minded Professor

by Sharron Penny

Dinner Date

Bucket List

If you're a crossword lover, then you'll love our WordPlay!

by Gail Beckman

Seasonal Speedbumps

Q&A with Therapist Bob

by Bob Parkins, LMFT

Acorn Café & Coffee House

The fairly new Acorn Café, located just across from City Hall on Natoma Street, is convenient for both a morning coffee stop, as well as a place to dine in for scratch-made, deli-style fare.

by Desiree Patterson

Introducing...Shure Pets

Shure Pets is the nation’s leader in the distribution of pet products through independent sales representatives known as Pet Consultants.

Introducing...Sunshine Clothing Co.

Sunshine Clothing Company is a “go green” clothing store. We buy, sell and trade high-end clothing for teens and young adults.

Introducing...Cartridge World

Cartridge World is the world’s largest franchise specializing in refilling and remanufacturing ink and toner cartridges.

Introducing...In Bloom Hair & Makeup

In Bloom is a hair and makeup studio located inside Sola Salon in Folsom. We specialize in custom hair design and makeup for clients in an extremely private setting.

Get to Know...Brig. Gen. Donald J. Currier

Currently, his role in Iraq is to train local law enforcement authorities in modern and appropriate law enforcement techniques. Back home, General Currier is a lawyer in the service of the State of...

by Greg Walker

Caught on Canvas

From the time she was a child, Christina Floy Petersen loved capturing special moments on canvas.

by Bill Romanelli

Basic Training

Beginning a new year, fitness and healthy living are at the forefront of the minds of many. But where do you start? Hire a personal trainer? Join a gym, a cycling or running club? Whether the goal...

by Jenn Talley

What's Happening in Folsom and El Dorado Hills!

We keep our ears to the ground to find out what's going on in the local area...our What's Up? Column!

Horse Haven

The horses need you and they do something for you. You don’t need to be horse person to help.

by Chloe Daley

Snapshots from Local Area Happenings

Snapshots from Local Area Happenings in and around Folsom and El Dorado Hills