April 2010

Best Foot Forward

Many health disorders, like arthritis, diabetes, and nerve and circulatory problems, first reveal themselves through symptoms in the feet. We only add to the suffering by sporting uncomfortable or...

by Darren Elms

Read On

Books keep us awake. They can be like an ice pick, breaking up the frozen sea within us. Books can help little ones step through the looking glass.

by Tim Blackmon

10 Spot Trivia

Earth Day Trivia Questions

by Jenn Talley

Let it Shine

While our energy needs have outpaced some of these earliest technologies, advancements in alternative energy seek to change the ways we power up in the future.

by Darren Elms

Amador County

From the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountain range on the county’s east side, to rolling foothills and sprawling ranch lands near its western end, Amador County occupies a rather expansive 570 square...

by Desiree Patterson

Take Care

You might be shocked to learn that just locking up those chemical products and prescription drugs might not always be enough.

by Melisa Giordano Roden

College Days

It was four years of finding out who I was, surrounded by friends, good times and so, so much learning.

by Tom Mailey

Then & Now

Album, Book and Film reviews

Dinner Date

Food and Wine for the Season

Get Outside

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

by Gail Beckman

Simple Pleasures Restaurant & Catering

Simple Pleasures Restaurant and Catering is situated on the quaint historic streets of Lincoln’s downtown area, providing delicious breakfast and lunch fare for anyone who enjoys fresh food and...

by Jenn Talley

Introducing...Sierra Nursery

Sierra Nursery has been serving the local community as a small, retail family-oriented business for the past 34 years.

Introducing... OC Diva

I have always been an extremely organized individual and get a lot of satisfaction from organizing, restructuring, remodeling and redesigning something. In looking at my passions, it seemed natural...

Introducing... Consign & Design Furniture

My shop is designed to be a neighborhood boutique where you get to talk to the owner and discuss what you may be looking for.

Introducing... Rock Hill Lavender

We founded Rock Hill Lavender to promote beauty, health and well-being by creating the purest and most natural essentials for you and your home, using the finest and most versatile herb – lavender.

Get to Know...Ann Diamondstone

It seems obvious that Ann Diamondstone doesn’t believe in just living or working somewhere. Instead, she is fully committed to becoming a part of the place in which she resides.

by Melisa Giordano Roden

Goings on in the Roseville, Granite Bay & Rocklin areas.

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

Fred Morgan Big Band

Old School That's Way Cool“It’s not Rock and Roll,” Big Band leader Fred Morgan says, “It’s good swinging ballroom dancing music.”

by LeeAnn Dickson

Operation Rescue

Helping restore a sense of much-needed equilibrium is Placer County’s Gold Country Wildlife Rescue (GCWR).

by Jenn Thornton

Natural Rhythm

I think that every human being has a built-in, natural rhythm by which they live healthiest.

by Lance Hahn