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by Shannon Smith You may have heard the word before: DOULA. What is a doula? The Greek word, doula, means women’s caregiver. Nowadays, we use the word to describe a trained and experienced labor and or postpartum companion who provides…

Marc Schmatjen (pronounced ‘smidgen,’ as in, just a smidgen of this or that) was born and raised in Northern California, where he lives today with his wife Sandra, raising their three boys. Marc writes adventure books for children and family…

Margaret O’Hair Interviews Brittany Garner Brittany! Great to have you here! Can you introduce yourself to us? Thank you for having me! I’m a mom to two boys: Harrison is 6.5, Sullivan is 4. I’m married to Tyler, who is…

By Tricia Lewis, Executive Director of Roseville’s Sierra Pregnancy + Health We are almost never prepared to have a difficult conversation. The birds and the bees, finances, death and even, sometimes, life. How do you approach the subject of an…

Nudge kids to be their best selves by encouraging them to consume positive, inspiring media and online content. By Caroline Knorr, Common Sense Media Every parent wants to raise a kid with a conscience—someone who will do the right thing…

By Rob Baquera, Public Information Officer at Roseville Police Department It’s August and that means the start of another school year. Traffic can get a little hectic around schools during this time of the year. Buses are everywhere, kids on…

The Roseville City School District Board of Education voted to name its newest school, Riego Creek Elementary, which will serve transitional kindergarten through fifth grade students residing in the Fiddyment Farm neighborhood, which is part of the West Roseville Specific…

By Darcy Brewer On the wings of some of the most legendary aircraft, piloted by the best of the best, the 13th annual California Capital Airshow returns to Mather Airport to thrill audiences of all ages on September 21, 22,…

A giving circle is a powerful way to make a difference in Placer County. It is in the power of numbers that magnify and focus on an individual philanthropy by pooling funds with others and making a lasting impact. It’s…

RRUFF Healing Heroes By Victoria Bottini Curtis 22 veterans commit suicide every day. RRUFF Healing Heroes exists for the sole purpose of being a catalyst for hope and change. We do this 1 veteran and 1 dog at a time…