December 2009

Sober Driving

From office parties to lively dinner gatherings to New Year’s toasts, there’s plenty to celebrate during this exciting season. Sadly, some of these joyous occasions will likely lead to...

by Darren Elms

The Family Tree

The Importance of Genealogy Genealogy isn’t simply connecting the dots between distant relatives, the process can be a fascinating look at where and how family members lived, your kinship’s...

by Lynn Machon

Deck the Walls

Exterior Holiday Décor

by Jenn Talley

Bishop

The area of Bishop and the spectacular Owens Valley in the eastern Sierra Mountains is one of California’s hidden gems.

by Judy M. Zimmerman

Game On

Strategic Thinking Versus Virtual Gaming

by Vivian Gundestrup

Holiday Cards

I love Christmas letters. Seriously I do. They’re generic, impersonal gifts wrapped in the glossy paper of self-absorption. I look forward to them as much as I do It’s A Wonderful Life.

by Tom Mailey

Then & Now

Reviews of CDs, Books and DVDs.

The Vine

Wine Selections from Local Connoisseurs: 2006 Boekenhoutskloof Syrah & Deseado De Familia Schroeder Sparkling Torrontés

Wintery

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

by Gail Beckman

Introducing...PCG Jiu-Jitsu

The main goal of PCG Jiu-Jitsu consists of teaching and training people in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, in order to enhance their lives with invigorating exercise and provide the gift of safety and...

Introducing...Verdeo Funding

Helping people become more educated about buying homes is something that Verdeo Funding has a passion for. Verdeo Funding wants to help people understand the basics of purchasing a home and make...

Introducing...Atelier

Atelier teachs people how to make their own beautiful area rugs, tapestries, table runners and pillows, using an old world technique of cross-stitching on painted canvas with 100-percent virgin...

Introducing... GraniteBayExchange.com

GraniteBayExchange.com is a local on-line marketplace where you can buy, sell and trade just about anything.

Get to Know...Robin Trimble

Robin is a matchmaker. No, you can’t go to her to help find your slacker son a good wife.

by Greg Walker

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!

Shane Grammer

Shane Grammer a self-described “urban modern artist” who has turned his art into his business or, is it the other way around?

by LeeAnn Dickson

Waste Management

reCREATE is helping to bridge the rather large gap between local business and education by uniting the two worlds.

by Jenn Thornton

Noodles & Co.

One of the best places to shop in Roseville is fast becoming the go-to spot for great eats. Noodles & Company, a fast-casual dining establishment offers endless combinations of noodle dishes that...

by Jenn Talley