October 2009

Strokes

Do you know the symptoms of stroke? If you answered no, you are not alone. According to area experts, most of us are uninformed about stroke and the warning signs. It is imperative that everyone...

by LeeAnn Dickson

Game Night

Each week, my parents, my brother and I would gather around the game table to play favorites such as Monopoly, Score Four or Sorry!

by Lynn Machon

A New Hue

Abstract Expressionist painter Hans Hofmann once said, “It is not the form that dictates the color, but the color that brings out theform.” While Mr. Hofmann was likely referring to art with...

by Darren Elms

Point Reyes

At Point Reyes National Seashore you can step off the mainland of modern California onto a remote land that nothing has ever seemed to tame.

by Judy M. Zimmerman

Easy as 1-2-3

However, we certainly are not immune to wildfires, severe winter storms, or unforeseen man-made catastrophes that could threaten the safety of our families and property.

by Lynn Machon

Scared Silly

So, what is it with our love of being scared? I mean, seriously.

by Tom Mailey

Then & Now

Reviews of CDs, Books and DVDs.

The Vine

Wine Selections from Local Connoisseurs: Boeger Winery Real Deal Red, Mollydooker 2007 The Maitre D’, & Man Vintners 2008 Chenin Blanc.

The Categories

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

Snapshots from Local Area Happenings

Snapshots from Local Area Happenings in and around Roseville Granite Bay & Rocklin areas.

Introducing...TruFitness

TruFitness is a full-service health and fitness facility, built upon the belief in high-quality customer service and connecting with our members.

Introducing...Salon 51

Salon 51 is a full service hair salon in Rocklin.

Introducing...Johnson Ranch Dental

Dr. Wong at Johnson Ranch Dental feels really good about giving people beautiful, natural smiles.

Introducing...BOHO Boutique & Consignment

BOHO Boutique & Consignment specializes in fashionable clothing, accessories, jewelry and unique furniture at great prices, all while working with and supporting the local community.

In the Pantry

Local Cooks Share their Secrets

Get to Know...Judy McCoy

Talk to Judy McCoy and the first thing that hits you is her passion for her profession in education.

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!

Art, Verse & Vines

In keeping with long loved traditions, three individual events joined together a few years ago to bring Art, Verse & Vines to Placer County.

by LeeAnn Dickson

Cool Stuff We've Found in Roseville, Granite Bay and Rocklin areas.

We scour the area for cool stuff for you, your family, your home and more! Check out our SWAG column!

Independent Women

Based in rural Placer County, KISS, a local nonprofit that operates under the banner “Keep It Simple Sisters,” provides transitional housing for abused women and those in various forms of...

by Jenn Thornton

Tres Agaves

A relatively new and welcome addition to the area, Tres Agaves at the Fountains, fits the bill with traditional Jaliscan menu items and glass cases full of tequila.

by Jenn Talley