Local Life and Business

Wednesday, January 08, 2020

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 met with the owner, Caz, she explained that MoonBeam Farm is one of the few organic heirloom growers of loofah sponges in the United States and there is a significant difference between the organically farm grown loofah and store-bought loofah. Organically grown loofah is much softer and can actually be used o...

Herrick Grapevines Moves Operations to Tehama County

Monday, December 23, 2019

Tehama County is welcoming new and expanding businesses to the community regularly. Recently, in hopes of finding a better space, cleaner air and an area unaffected by pesticides, Herrick Grapevines moved operations from locations in Napa and Sacramento Counties to Tehama County. Herrick Grapevines was founded by Bob Herrick as a way to meet the demands of the Napa Valley vineyard and winery industry with higher quality grapevines. It succeeded and now supplies grapevines to the entire state of California and to all corners of North America, including Canada and Mexico. The company started as an extension of Cottage Gardens Nurser...

Tehama County Economic Development Supporting Small Businesses on Small Business Saturday and Beyond

Monday, November 18, 2019

In preparation for the 10th Annual Small Business Saturday on November 30, and as a regular service to county businesses, Tehama County Economic Development is raising awareness about area shops and local businesses. We are using the organization’s website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn pages to bring awareness to our incredible small business community, and opportunities to support them. These posts and articles are intended to encourage consumers to support small, local and independent businesses on this shopping holiday instead of spending money online or in big box stores. The simple act of contributing to these businesses stimulates the local economy...

Farm Fresh and Fabulous

Tuesday, November 12, 2019

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 into a full-on committed relationship. Yep. Our first produce box arrived last week and we were downright giddy over the contents. Just in case you are NOT familiar with Field to Fork Tehama, LLC, let us back up for a moment. FTFT is a multi-farm CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) that provides members with ...

Artist Opens Studio in Downtown Red Bluff

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

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 have her own space, a place to display and share her art with the community. It was scary, she knew it would be a lot of work and if she waited around for the “perfect time” it wouldn’t come. So she put aside her fears and opened her studio in April 2019...

A Local Resource Filled With Hope

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

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 a new hospital offering in Tehama County turned out to be so much more. From the moment I walked inside the newly re-furbished Outpatient Services Center, I was immediately drawn to the calm atmosphere. As our hospital staff tour guides continued to share information about the new space and services to be offered, ...

Tehama County Cookie Business Finds Success Internationally

Monday, September 30, 2019

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 Cookies Day. Raw milk and cookie samples are offered all day long, as well as a self-guided farm tour, kids activities, local vendors, pumpkins for purchase, a cookie contest, a surprise raffle, and exciting dairy news! The popular event that started as a 50-year celebration is now in its sixth year and i...

Get in the Fall Spirit

Monday, September 02, 2019

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 way to celebrate our favorite season than with a trip to one of our favorite roadside fruit stands during their BIG fall event. What event is this you ask? The Great Pumpkin Festival hosted by Julia’s Fruit Stand on September 29th. We had the opportunity to sit down with the owner of Julia’s, Kathy Brandt...

A Valley of Venues

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

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 nuptials. There only seemed to be a handful of ranches and large community halls available for Tehama County “I Do’s” and they booked out months in advance. Fast forward to 2019. Times have changed during the past decade and magical venues continue to pop up throughout our county. These dreamy locations not only showcase the beauty of ou...

Red Bluff's Hidden Gem

Tuesday, July 09, 2019

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 hiding in plain sight for more than a century, but is so often overlooked. I’m ashamed to say that it has taken me nearly 40 years to experience everything this perfect destination has to offer. Is your interest peaked? We sure hope so . . . as this magical house deserves a closer look. The Kelly-Grigg...

Paradise to Red Bluff, finding home again

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

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 owners who found home again in Red Bluff, California after the Camp Fire. Meet Jennifer Jurgenson and her team at Colours of Paradise. Colours started as a nail salon in Paradise before Jennifer bought the business and added a four-station hair salon. As a single mom, she worked three jobs to carry the loan...

The Talleys talk about Grocery Outlet expansion plans

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

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 of Grocery Outlet. Dave and Chrystal Talley took over ownership of the store in November of 2017. “The community has been very supportive since we took over and we love working with local organizations to give back.” David and Chrystal work with organizations such as Tehama Together, who distributes foo...

Haverton Hill Creamery now calls Tehama County home

Monday, March 11, 2019

Missy Adiego knew she wanted her farm right in her backyard so she and her husband could work and raise their three daughters in the country where they can keep the values of a simple and traditional life. So, after eight years in business in the Bay Area the Adiegos set out to find a property to move their dairy business that offered them this lifestyle. In 2018, they found their new home in Richfield, California. I found out about Haverton Hill Creamery through their Facebook and Instagram pages. After seeing the beauty of this farm through pictures, I could no...

Book Loft offers a new way to read

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Have you ever had a blind date with a book? You can at Turn the Page Book Loft! Books are beautifully wrapped in brown paper and twine with clues and descriptive words written in calligraphy as to the book's genre and story. Choose what you feel like reading with the clues and be surprised when you unwrap and read! It gives a literal meaning to “Don’t judge a book by its cover”. Author Riley Rose opened the book loft in downtown Red Bluff where she not only offers books but also a beautiful, cozy and peaceful place to read. Books ar...

Makery 1900, a Downtown Hub for Creativity

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Andrea Emerick has opened a new store downtown, Makery 1900, which has quickly become a place for makers to come together to work on crafty projects and socialize. Andrea has been working on her craft since high school with a senior project in antique restoration, keeping it as a hobby throughout the following years while she worked for the State of California. She took a job transfer to Tehama County in 2008 and has loved the small town feel. “I value tight-knit communities and like to know people in the places I frequent so calling Tehama County home just fits.” I...

Michelle Hickok: The New Face of Zelma’s

Monday, November 05, 2018

Zelma’s Awards and Laser Engraving, the amazing business that has supplied trophies, name tags, and custom engraving to the Red Bluff community for the last eight years, has a new face! Michelle Hickok, who specialized in graphic design for the last 15 years, purchased the business and has started serving the Red Bluff community. Michelle wanted to challenge herself, and owning her own business was a great way to do that. “The business being for sale was a great opportunity to challenge myself creatively and ensure that Zelma’s continues to offer the same great service to the community under the ne...

Vida Juice Bar Finds Success in Red Bluff

Monday, October 29, 2018

Red Bluff’s first juice bar has been a huge hit! Vida Juice Bar serves juices, smoothies, açaí bowls, apple nachos and more! Yesenia Zaragoza strives to provide healthy, nutritious food to the community. Her customers have been raving about her and here’s what a few of them have said: “FINALLY!!!! I’ve been talking about a juice bar since I moved here! I am so happy that one has finally come to Red Bluff! The juice is so yummy and the bowls are too! It’s clean and cute inside. You have to stop by!!! This little juice bar is a breath o...

Tehama Oaks Winery for Sale...and we’ve got the scoop!

Thursday, September 06, 2018

Who hasn’t dreamed of owning a winery and vineyard? Beautiful grapes on the vine, satisfying work and a country setting, life couldn’t get any better than that! In Tehama County, that dream could be a reality. Family owned and operated since 2008 and very well cared for, Tehama Oaks Vineyard and Winery is up for sale! We had the opportunity to talk with the current owner, Bob Douglas, about his experience owning this business in Tehama County. Bob values his community and says that Tehama County is an exceptional place to live and do business. When he started Tehama Oaks h...

Let's Talk Shipping with Kaci Blaser-Rianda

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Kaci Blaser-Rianda always knew she wanted to be a small business owner so she and her husband took the opportunity to purchase Overland Post in 2016. They love owning a small business in Red Bluff and expressed that the community has been very supportive of their dream. “Word-of-mouth referrals drive business here and being involved in our community is an important part of that.” Kaci is a member of the Downtown Business Association and loves participating in events like Beef N’ Brew. She also values giving back to the community by sponsoring Little League and helping with their children’s schoo...

A Chat with Fit Republic Manager, Brandon Berona

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Fit Republic opened its doors in Red Bluff on December 15th, 2017 after much anticipation and excitement from the community. They were drawn to Tehama County for the customer base, including our surrounding areas which totals 60,000+ in population. The Fit Republic team wanted to bring with them a new state of fitness and results, building value throughout Tehama County. Fit Republic created fourteen new jobs in Tehama County, looking for people with customer service and sales skills, professional, fitness-minded and driven. They had a great experience opening their business in Red Bluff with fast turnaround on permitting and they fel...

A Visit to Triple Creek Ranch

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Our visit to Triple Creek Ranch was wonderful! I’ve seen miniature horses many times but seeing them running free over a hillside in Tehama County along with their rescued friends, which included other horses and a friendly dog, was a wonderfully unique experience. Triple Creek Ranch is a non-profit ranch located in Tehama County and offers therapeutic riding and youth activities, including hosting field trips for local schools. They offer a calming space for wounded veterans and their families to heal and much more. We met with Ms. Reese, who runs the daily operations of the ranch as she took us o...

Sparrows Landing Opens in Dairyville with Big Dreams for Business

Monday, February 05, 2018

Larry and Rhonda Searcy have started a home business in Dairyville selling crafted furniture, art, plants and more! The store is open the first Friday through Saturday of each month and welcomes shoppers in for baked goodies and a friendly atmosphere. The Searcy’s have big dreams for their business! Read more from them below! "2018 sees us well on our way to building our dream... a business that not only promotes recycling and repurposing materials but also adds beauty and functionality to our lives." "Our resident wood artist, Larry, offers over 30 years of woodworking and ingenuity in every one of hi...

Red Bluff Welcomes Locally Sourced Food Truck

Friday, February 02, 2018

Yess B’s Curbside Diner opened in December and specializes in culinary options made with locally grown and sourced food from Tehama County and the surrounding area. Yess B’s offers comfort food with an always changing menu, all from a brand new ‘state of the art’ food trailer. This is one seriously outfitted food cart! Diane, a self-described foodie met Yess, a trained Chef who hailed from Canada before moving to Red Bluff, while volunteering for Tehama Together and organizing the first ‘Field to Fork’ event. The relationship blossomed from there. Buy a cart, design a menu, open and feed the masses...

Online Start-up Opens Store Front

Saturday, October 21, 2017

Since starting her online floral delivery business in April, Haley DiDio has been delivering her amazing flower arrangements to residents in our community and surrounding areas. With Haley's talent as a florist and her dedication to high-quality customer service, her business has grown and she found herself in need of a larger workspace. She recently opened her own flower shop in Frontier Village at 645 Antelope Blvd Suite #8. Haley started working in the floral industry at the age of 16 through an onsite learning program at Red Bluff High School. Haley’s dream was to provide great customer service and bring th...

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