October 2011

Man's Best Friend

You’re a police officer and your job is to enter an abandoned building and look for a person that may be hiding inside; unknown dangers could be around every corner. All of your senses are on...

by LeeAnn Dickson

Retreat and Heal

Envision serene beauty near ritual temples Mt. Shasta and Burney Falls. Imagine, too, being presented a weekend retreat at a historic lodge near rushing rivers and world-class fly-fishing,...

by Barbara L. Steinberg

It's Showtime!

Some people attack home projects with a DIY (do it yourself) mentality…others get some help from the DIY Network!

by Darren Elms

The Hidden Epidemic

According to the “Lock Your Meds” campaign, prescription drug abuse is the fastest-growing drug problem among 12- to 17-year-olds. That’s right – I said “prescription” drugs.

by Melisa Giordano Roden

Fright Night

Then & Now

Album, Book & Film reviews

Dinner Date

Sushi Kuma

I’m a sushi newbie, which means I can count on one hand how many times I’ve had it. So when I ventured to Sushi Kuma in El Dorado Hills recently, I took my self-identified “sushi...

by Kourtney Jason

Keys to Fitness

Personal training found me. I studied bio-behavioral health in college and from there on out I knew I had to help people prevent the development of the diseases and conditions I learned about. An...

The Birthday Bash

We provide themed parties for boys and girls ages 4-16. My daughter and I were discussing my grandson’s upcoming 10th birthday and wondering where to have it. We had already exhausted all the...

The Painted Cork

At The Painted Cork, our motto is “Art is Entertainment” and our initiative is to take the fear out of painting by creating a comfortable, fun, hip and exciting atmosphere where you and your...

Cynthia Renaud

Cynthia Renaud may be Folsom’s first female police chief, but she doesn’t take reaching this landmark too seriously.

Past Habit

In a sea of somber praise and worship songs, the jaunty music of local Folsom band, Past Habit, shines like a beacon to those in search of good times.

by Abigail Blank

Retro Fitness

Fitness is essential to our health, but it can seem rather intense to the casual onlooker. And pricey. And Lycra-y. Remember when exercise was fun? Tetherball in the backyard; riding your bike...

by Sharon Penny