Health + Wellness

Putting Loved Ones First

Investing in Quality Senior Care for Your Loved Ones Article and Photography by Ashley Hathaway Finding the proper care for an aging loved one can be daunting. The search for appropriate senior living often involves navigating complex emotional, logistical, and financial challenges. After years of working in IT, finance, and management, Nick Ratiu noticed a significant gap in how families search for senior living options. Families often struggle to navigate a fragmented, outdated system...

Life + Culture

Investing in Those Who Serve

First-Page Organization Offers a New Beginning to Veterans, First Responders, and Children Article by Gretchen Pahia | Photography by Christopher Oshana There are countless ways people invest in their local community. Amanda Tallman founded First Page ( First-Page.org ) to invest in veterans, first responders, and children. Creating First Page was near and dear to Tallman’s heart. “The name First Page was inspired by a profound personal loss,” shares Tallman, a US Army veteran. “In the...

Travel

Live the SLO Life

Invest Time Away to Discover a Slower Pace of Life in San Luis Obispo Article and Photography by Susan Lanier-Graham San Luis Obispo ( VisitSLO.com )—SLO to the locals—is on California’s scenic Central Coast in a valley at the base of the Santa Lucia Mountain Range. While SLO is a playful acronym, I discovered it also embodies this charming city’s laid-back vibe, which allowed me to slow down and relax. SLO offers year-round sunshine and a warm Mediterranean marine climate. Best of all, you...

Auto + Marine

Rugged, Stylish SUV

2025 Chevrolet Equinox ACTIV AWD is a Smart Family Investment Article by Angel Fuchs | Photography by Chevrolet The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox ACTIV AWD compact SUV is a showstopper on the road. With its exclusive redesigned front grille, all-terrain tires, and slightly lifted suspension, it is designed for adventurous drivers who desire luxury, class, and practicality.  As a long-time Chevrolet owner, I was impressed with the aesthetics and upgrades offered in the 2025 Equinox. I drove a Reef...