Life + Culture

Eight Minutes for Life

While many conversations are surface-level, this practice provides a framework for deeper, more meaningful connections. Article by Brian McVey In today’s fast-paced world, finding meaningful moments to connect with friends and loved ones has become increasingly difficult. Too often, we communicate with our close friends via texting at red lights, school pick-up, or grocery store lines and assume that the person on the other end is doing fine. But beneath the surface, people often battle...

Health + Wellness

Always On Call

Fair Oaks Emergency Room is ready to serve our community. Meet the doctors who are dedicated to caring for you and your family! Photography by Vanessa Velazquez Name: Israel Tellez Years of Experience: 10 Why did you become a doctor? I became a doctor because I’ve always been driven by a desire to help others and make a real difference in people’s lives. Medicine is such a powerful way to do that. Being able to offer care, comfort, and support—especially during challenging times—is...

Sports + Recreation

Redefining Adventure & Revealing Superpowers

Disabled Outdoorsmen USA takes people with disabilities on adaptive outdoor adventures to build confidence, joy, and inclusivity Article by Rey Lopez | Photography by Nathaniel Muhleman "You don't inspire people by revealing your superpowers; you inspire people by helping them reveal their own superpowers." —Alexander den Heijer Ask Weston Jenkins what Disabled Outdoorsmen USA (DOUSA) is all about, and he might use a quote like this sometimes. But every time, he will definitely tell you...

Health + Wellness

Swing. Fix. Score.

How a Golf Swing Analysis Can Lead to Major Improvements—Both On and Off the Course Article by Daniel Gertson | Photography by Jessi Edison Golfers of all levels know the struggle: you hit the links hoping for your best round yet, only to be thwarted by inconsistent shots or nagging aches. But what if the problem isn’t your swing mechanics but your body? Tim Kudla, a Titleist Performance Institute-certified physical therapist at ECHO Physical Therapy and Athletics, is on a mission to bring...