South Africa Wildlife Diversity

South Africa Wildlife Diversity by Dave Blottie The nation of South Africa is about half the size of the USA and it is blessed with a large variety of ecological systems, which support populations of the most interesting animals in the world. Kruger National Park is one of the largest in the world and was […]

Love Gives

Love Gives By Staff 5163 Center StreetParadise, CA 95969530 762 7232 Hours of OperationMonday: ClosedTuesday: ClosedWednesday: By Appointment OnlyThursday: 9 am – 3 pmFriday: ClosedSaturday: ClosedSunday; Closed Recommend:You make and appointment for Wednesday. New merchandise arrives on Tuesday and put on shelves. By Thursday much of the best has been claimed. Imagine a thrift store […]

Jane Dysert Nature Photos

Nature Photography: Good Morning Birds and Friends By Jane Dysert Editor’s note: “Here are some of the photographs that Jane has taken. We hope she will tell us more about her nature walks and photgraphy. For now here are a selection of her birds and some other friends.“

Become a Firewise USA Community Leader

On Becoming a Firewise USA Community Leader: Journal Entry 1 Wayne Angel Journal Entry 1, March 2024 There is a program for residents to take control of efforts to minimize the risk of wildfire in their community. This journal is my experience of volunteering to start such a group in my neighborhood. This journal is […]

The Lost Bobcat Kitten

The Lost Bobcat Kitten by Dave Blottie On a summer day, in Bodega Bay, a Mama Bobcat took her Bob Kittens for a lesson in hunting. There were several photographers in the area and she became nervous, so she decided to take the kittens back to their lair. I initially had followed this action from […]

Bolt’s Museum Appraiser Fund Raiser

Get It Appraised on April 6 Allen Young Hidden in the depths of our basement, nestled among forgotten relics, was an unassuming gallon oil can—a relic of yesteryears that nearly met its fate at the hands of neglect. Despite its unassuming appearance, its condition was pristine, as if frozen in time. Time and again, I […]

Francis Rolfson, Farewell

Honoring Francis Rolfson for Northern California Ballet We mourn the loss of a remarkable individual and celebrate the impact he had on us. Francis Rolfson was more than just a long term financial sponsor for Northern California Ballet; he was a cherished friend whose presence illuminated our lives in countless ways. Francis’s contributions to the […]

Paradise Citizen’s Alliance 240312

The Paradise Citizens’ AllianceUpdate March 12, 2024: The Book Member Organizatons of the PCA 3COREAchieve Charter SchoolBlue ZonesButte CollegeButte County Superintendent of SchoolsButte Fire Safe CouncilCalifornia VocationsCampfire Restoration ProjectCHIPCSUCFamily Emergency Resource NetworkFeather River Health FoundationGold Nugget MuseumHabitat for HumanityHope PlazaMagalia Community ParkNorth Star EngineeringNorth Valley Community FoundationNorthern California BalletNorton Buffalo HallParadise Alliance ChurchParadise Arts AllianceParadise […]

A Whale’s Tail by Dave Blottie

A Whale’s Tail by Dave Blottie Did you know that the markings on a whale’s tail are as unique as a finger print? Did you know there are many thousands of scientists, professional photographers, and amatuers photographers who send their photographs to HappyWhale.com. Happy Whale currently has over 110,000 whales tracked and registered, worldwide. Nearly […]