Local Services

Sierra Wildlife Rescue: Protecting Native Species

How they support our community through education, and the rehabilitation and release of native wildlife Article by Matt Clark | Photography by Sierra Wildlife Rescue After catching a movie in Town Center, you head back to your car, chatting with friends and family about the film you just watched. Conversation comes to a halt, however, when the shrill scream of a wild animal cuts through the night air in EDH. You look up to see a magnificent creature dive off the top of the theater, its...

Life + Culture

Sealed With Love

A heartfelt, handmade gift for someone special Photography by Janie Jones There is a lost art in letter writing that deserves to be preserved. In a world where anything can be done with a click of a button, a handwritten letter takes time and shows true thoughtfulness. Much like a fingerprint, a person's handwriting—whether elegant or clumsy—is as much a part of them as the color of their eyes or the sound of their voice. The handwriting of a loved one who has passed, or the writing of a child...

Arts + Culture

Artist Spotlight

Jennifer Peart: Painting the natural world Article by Krista Minard | Photography by Noël Russell From a tiny studio in her backyard—a space she describes as her sanctuary—Jennifer Peart creates visionary landscape paintings that capture the beauty and tranquility of nature while reimagining reality and the future. She takes inspiration from the region’s mountains and waterways, her community, and the larger planet—and shares a simple truth about success as an artist: You’ve got to put...

Fitness

Stress Less, Stretch More

Simple at-home stretches to relax your mind and body Article by Matt Clark | Photography by Stephanie Birch The holidays can be stressful, and with the new year here, it’s the perfect time to adopt healthy habits. Stretching and yoga are powerful ways to reduce stress by promoting relaxation and improving well-being. These practices release muscle tension while encouraging mindful breathing and body awareness. Yoga, in particular, combines gentle movements with deep breathing to activate the...