Auburn is a delightful contrast of modern convenience and old town charm. This is the place where you go for boutique shopping to find that one-of-a-kind gift. Where Friday evenings buzz with live music and tap houses mixing up the best Moscow mules in town, chilled copper mugs included. And with the Sierra Nevada's in our backyard, this is the place where boundless adventure awaits.

Every industry has its experts, influencers and gatekeepers, and by allying with any number of these people much of the work of finding a target audience has already been done.

Grass Valley and Nevada City are postcard towns full of history, community, and outdoor adventure. It’s location at the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas means a river day or a picturesque hike is only a short drive away. This is a place where the arts thrive and the community is rich with local events like farmer’s markets, poetry workshops, and even an aerial circus class for the little athletes in your life.

Did you know: The risk of dying in a house fire drops by 50% in homes with a working smoke detector? Yet nearly 5 million houses across the United States do not have one installed. That’s the message Jim Horning, a 15-year Red Cross volunteer, would like you to know.

Four months after a 6.4 magnitude earthquake shook southwestern Puerto Rico, the U.S. territory continues to experience serious seismic activity – the latest a 4.2 magnitude quake on March 30.

California is great in so many ways. From the redwood coasts of Santa Cruz to the alpine majesty that is Lake Tahoe, our geography is world-class. With Gold Rush ghost towns and port cities built on the dreams of immigrants, our history is diverse and inspiring.

Selling your house is a BIG decision. Our home defines us and getting it show-ready for strangers to come and judge it can be downright scary. What’s more, these judgments mean the difference between a FOR SALE or a SOLD sign on your lawn.

Selling a home is a brave decision. You are essentially putting your life on display for strangers to judge your living space with the power of their pocketbooks. This can be absolutely nerve-wracking for sellers, first timers and seasoned pros alike.

“When you put shampoo or conditioner onto your scalp, the 20 blood vessels, 650 sweat glands, and 1,000 nerve endings soak in the toxins.” —Dr. Mercola