Features

Education

Green hands and a warm welcome

Wheatland High FFA chapter greets its new members

By Ryan McCarthy/Appeal-Democrat

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They had green hands in Wheatland when the event was over — and a welcome from the organization with 506,199 national members. The Future Farmers of America's local chapter at the high school in Yuba County used green food coloring to coat... Full story

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Marketplace

TV, pizza sales soar for Super Bowl

Football fanatics splurge for parties held the day

Associated Press

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Super Bowl Sunday may be the biggest day of the year for football fans, but it's also a big day for people who sell big-screen TVs, recliners and pizza. Yes, some sports fans are willing to pay thousands of dollars for a TV just to watch the game.... Full story

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Lifestyles

An esophageal nightmare

An obscure food allergy forces a family to scramble for answers, then change their approach to eating

By Karen Kelso/Freedom News Service

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I thought my son was lying. He woke in the morning crying, pulling the sheets over his head and telling me he was going to throw up. I pulled him out of the bed by his feet and dragged him onto the hardwood floor. The crying continued through... Full story

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Faith & Family

Who let the dogs in?

Los Angeles church reaches out to pets

By Gillian Flaccus/Associated Press

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When the Rev. Tom Eggebeen took over as interim pastor at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles three years ago, he looked around and knew it needed a jump start. Most of his worshippers, though devoted, were in their 60s, attendance had... Full story

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Health

Health Briefs

Appeal-Democrat

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Yuba City Red Cross offers preparedness class The Three Rivers Chapter American Red Cross is offering a personal emergency preparedness class Wednesday. Free and open to the public, the class is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 2125 E. Onstott Road, Yuba... Full story

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Homes

Holiday Plants

How to care for your seasonal seedlings

Freedom News Service

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Many people connect poinsettias, holly and Christmas cactus with the holidays. These plants give color and flavor to the season. They also have a spiritual connection to both pagan and Christian holidays. Unfortunately, these plants, like most... Full story

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Drive

Car buffs, park it here

Automotive collections across the country showcase the historic, whimsical and obscure

By Kate Lucas/Freedom News Service

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Thought of as one of the greatest achievements of mankind, the automobile has transformed our nation. From the Model T to road trips of the '50s to the muscle cars of the '60s and on to today — this invention got us moving. Key in the... Full story

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Special Editions

Flood aware, flood prepare

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