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What started as a week-long celebration in 1968, morphed into a month-long celebration 20 years later. Since then, “America celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America,” - National Hispanic Heritage Month.While most month-long celebrations begin...Continue Reading

Farmers markets are a community staple, and since 1634, American farmers markets have been selling farm-fresh produce and more. Dating back to 1730, Lancaster, PA, holds the record for having America’s oldest and continuously public farmers market still going strong. California’s first farmers market, originally called “Village,” opened in Los...Continue Reading

Economic development corporations are tasked with growing the local economy which requires strategic thinking. Two major parts of economic growth and sustainability are local businesses and the individual communities. Assisting in the success of local businesses and community bonding is where chambers of commerce aid in local economic growth and...Continue Reading

As the nation acknowledges the second week of May as Economic Development Week and National Travel and Tourism Week, it’s important to focus on how cultural tourism stimulates Tehama County’s economy.  “Cultural tourism is a type of tourism activity in which the visitor’s essential motivation is to learn, discover,...Continue Reading

This year marks the 125th anniversary of Red Bluff’s Chinese American history. Chinese immigrants called Red Bluff home as early as 1852 during the Gold Rush era. By 1875, there were 2K Chinese living in what is now known as Red Bluff’s Historic District. Back then, due to segregation, it...Continue Reading

SIP Coffee Bar, Boar Hunter BBQ and The Shabby Cafe have found a cost effective way to launch their brick and mortar businesses and they are embracing the co-operating concept.  If you haven’t tasted the deliciousness coming from 723 Walnut Street, you’ve got to check it out. Between SIP’s...Continue Reading

After we found the best craft beer spots in Tehama County we set our sights on what naturally pairs with a good beer...burgers! We talked to locals and tried many burgers to find the best of the best and found many Tehama County restaurants are doing it right. There were...Continue Reading

What started as training athletes in a home gym is now a dream come true for Competitive Edge Athletics Owner, Gary Moniz. Gary has been involved in weight training and athletics for over 30 years and has coached youth, high school and collegiate athletes for over 12 years. After a...Continue Reading

MoonBeam Farm is a small organic family farm nestled on ten acres in the fertile valley of Northern California, just outside the town of Corning. This chemical and pesticide free farm specializes in Loofah Sponge and Lavender crops and uses organic and non-GMO seeds and plant stock. When we...Continue Reading

Written By: Kelley Dolling We don’t know about you, but we’ve been absolutely enamored with the Field to Fork Tehama, LLC for quite some time. We’ve watched from a distance and have always wanted to try their subscription service. Well, some fierce silent auction bidding helped us turn this long-distance love affair...Continue Reading

Have you taken an art class with Lacy Wilson at From the Hearth or Cedar Crest Brewing? Well now you can visit her studio in Downtown Red Bluff!  With Paint and Sips becoming the norm in the artist community, Lacy knew she wanted to do something more. She wanted to...Continue Reading

Written By: Kelley Dolling   When I was asked to tag along on Bruce Geveden’s private tour of St. Elizabeth Community Hospital’s new Oncology and Infusion Center, I didn’t quite realize what I was walking into that day. What I thought was going to be a quick glimpse at...Continue Reading

A four-generation raw milk dairy and cookie business have found a great way to invite people onto their farm to get an educational glimpse of farm life for a day while sampling their products.  On Sunday, October 6th, the public is invited to Duivenvoorden Farms for Raw Milk and...Continue Reading

Can you feel it? It’s coming. The weather is changing ever so slightly and the sun is sitting just a little differently in the sky. Did you guess where we were going yet? Um . . . it’s almost FALL, Y’ALL.    I don’t know about you, but we can’t think of a better...Continue Reading

Written By: Kelley Dolling Dolling Insurance Marketing & Client Outreach Local Loudmouth Contract Marketing & Social Stuff   As we cruise into wedding season, I can’t help but think about the struggles we faced while trying to come up with a viable venue for the June 2010 Dolling...Continue Reading

It’s that time of the year when we welcome in another issue of “Supervisors Corner”.  As we make our way through another Tehama County summer, even though the weather has been hot, hot, hot, our Economic Development team has been hard at work looking at ways to improve our local...Continue Reading

We're excited to introduce our first guest writer, the ever-so-talented, Kelly Dolling! Kelly is a writer, marketer and loves promoting local. We're excited to feature her community-focused articles on our blog!  Written By: Kelley Dolling There is a hidden gem tucked just blocks away from downtown Red Bluff. It has been...Continue Reading

While you're driving down Highway 99E in Tehama County, through some of the most beautiful orchards in the Northstate, you will want to stop at these unique roadside farm stands.  Bianchi Orchard’s Walnut Shop Bianchi Orchards in an 80-acre farm in Northern California, owned and operated by the...Continue Reading

The Camp Fire was the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California history to date, the deadliest wildfire in the United States since 1918, and is the sixth-deadliest U.S. wildfire overall. It was the world's costliest natural disaster in 2018. These are the stories of Paradise residents and business...Continue Reading

Greetings and welcome to another issue of “Supervisors Corner”.  As we write this issue, it’s rodeo week in Tehama County with the annual Red Bluff Round-Up.  This event, one of the largest three-day rodeos in the world, attracts competitors and visitors from all over the globe to our beautiful rural...Continue Reading

A lease has been signed by Grocery Outlet to fill the vacant Staples building on South Main Street. The building, which has been vacant since February, will allow Grocery Outlet to double in square footage. “Everything will be brand new including registers, products, fixtures, and coolers,” said David Talley, owner...Continue Reading

April 3rd was a proud day for Tehama County at the State Capitol. Tehama County Supervisors Bob Williams and Steve Chamblin and the Economic Development team were joined by North Valley Services, Rural County Representatives of California and representatives from Senator Jim Nielsen’s Office and Assemblyman James Gallagher Office to...Continue Reading