Merrygold

Fittingly, local stories find themselves in nearly every song Merrygold produces. Secor, the main songwriter, has a degree in musical theater and admits she is obsessed with telling stories within...

by Heather L. Becker

Olivia Kaufmann

On rare occasion, some people are born with gifts that transcend their years and lead them to their calling at an early age...

by Abigail Blank

Fred Ekman

In his 75 years, Fred Ekman has created more than 4,000 paintings.

by LeeAnn Dickson

God’s Work for Man

Robert Thresher and his wife Mary set about building an organization that would teach woodworking skills to the unemployed – primarily parolees, veterans and the homeless – and empower them...

by Bill Romanelli

Fat Kitty City

If a cat is not healthy enough or able to live in a home, Fat Kitty City provides lifetime care.

by LeeAnn Dickson

Pay it Forward

Active Job Seekers of America (AJSA) was born. It began with a group of two, meeting regularly at a local coffee house, and now it boasts over 700 members (many who are now employed) with five...

by Mary Shull

Jenny Weast

Jenny Weast was your average 16-year-old girl, until a tragic skiing accident left her paraplegic with only limited use of her arms and upper body.

by Amber Foster

John Bertsch, D.D.S.

Dr. John Bertsch now volunteers for Be Change (givingcompany.com), an organization that helps provide for and teach important life skills to underprivileged children in the Sacramento area. He...

by Amber Foster

John Adams

Although John Adams had a successful 30-year career as a corporate executive, his son’s autism diagnosis completely changed his perspective on life.

by Amber Foster

Show Me the Money

Even if you end up owing money to the government, there are ways to reduce your liability.

by Brandon Darnell

Financial Freedom?

The worst thing you can do is put off a bankruptcy that, in the end, was inevitable. “As soon as someone realizes they can’t pay their debts, they need to act,” says Sarah Litchney, CEO of...

by Bill Romanelli

Retirement

Are You Ready? Whether you plan to retire tomorrow or in 30 years, you can never be too prepared for your life after work.

by Kourtney Jason and Jacqueline Renfrow

Michael Vey – The Prisoner of Cell 25

The Style monthly online book club.

by Shelby Miller

The Man Who Cycled The World

The Style monthly online book club.

by Shelby Miller

Summer and the City

The Style monthly online book club.

by Shelby Miller

Too Much of a Good Thing?

However, just like in adults, it is possible for a child to have too much self-esteem, resulting in them being too self-assured to the point where it may cause problems for them and those around...

by Corrie Pelc

Mission Accomplished

My mission was to complete a 30-day fitness challenge consisting of intense cross training to achieve a stronger, better body. The question was, “Can I really make a difference in my body in 30...

by Desiree Patterson

David Girard Vineyards

We found each other. Robert Mondavi Winery was looking for growers so we signed up, put in vines, and initially sold grapes. When our 10-year contract expired, we started making our own wine.

Placerville Natural Foods Co-op

We offer organic produce, additive-free supplements and hard-to-find specialty foods.

Answers by Melisa Clark

Bella Cosa

I’ve done crafts all of my life, and a business associate invited a friend and I to a “stamping party.” The rest is history! I became an Independent Demonstrator for Stampin’ Up in 2003.

Oozing with Cheese

I asked a Nashville songwriter and friend, Brett Warren, what makes a good love song: “A good love song better have an amazing melody, because the content is usually very similar.” What ruins...

by Tom Mailey

Then & Now

Album, Book & DVD reviews

by Sharon Penny

Bedtime Bliss

Instead of being happy that they want to be with me more, I tend to feel like they are manipulating the situation in order to avoid bed.

by Lance Hahn

Just Breathe

How do I prevent being maxed out, stressed out, freaked out and bummed out? Living without worry and anxiety is hard work. Living with worry and anxiety is even harder. If you insist on letting...

by Tim Blackmon

Family Date Night

You hear it pretty much everywhere in one form or another, “Dinnertime should be family time.”

by Melisa Giordano Roden

Trading Places

There comes a time when children swap roles with their parents, and for many this can be extremely stressful.

by LeeAnn Dickson