Finance + Legal Services

The Road to Financial Freedom

How behavioral finance shapes a path to stability, growth, and success Article by Todd Murdoch | Photography by Charlene Taylor and Joelle Smith Investing isn’t just about picking the right stocks or timing the market—it’s about managing emotions and staying disciplined. Many investors let fear, greed, or overconfidence influence their decisions, leading to costly mistakes. “The biggest risk to investing success is our own behavior,” says David Waldrop, a Certified Financial Planner® and owner...

Life + Culture

Let's Celebrate Earth Day

The history, impact, and simple ways to contribute Article by Kristy Murdoch Every year on April 22, people around the world come together to celebrate Earth Day, a global movement dedicated to environmental awareness and action. Since its founding 55 years ago, Earth Day has grown into the largest civic observance in the world, inspiring millions to take steps—big and small—to protect our planet for future generations. The idea for Earth Day came from Senator Gaylord Nelson, who wanted to...

Home Services

A Fresh Coat

Bayshore Painters’ work appears throughout El Dorado Hills and beyond Article by Krista Minard | Photography by Ken Mahar “Painting is not rocket science,” says Brent Lockwood, president of Bayshore Painters. “You just have to focus on preparation and good-quality primers and paints.” He makes it sound so simple, but anyone who has attempted a paint project on their own knows it’s anything but. A successful paint job includes appropriate equipment (ladders, scaffolding, sanders, brushes...

Sports + Recreation

Wildflowers and Waterfalls

Local trails provide views of native blooms and rushing water Article by Krista Minard | Photography by Various Local Photographers Spring has sprung, and Sierra snowmelt and (March and) April showers are working magic in and around the region. As rivers surge and Folsom Lake fills, the sun shines on grassy banks and rippling meadows, coaxing wildflowers into bloom. Warmer days also mean waterfalls! Now is the time to hit the trail to catch nature at its most beautiful. We share some favorite...