Lifestyles
- Program offers seniors $5 monthly bus pass
- Unlimited fixed-route rides for Yuba-Sutter Transit passengers 62 and older
- By Laura van der Meer/A-D Web Editor
- A promotional price for seniors is stepping up ridership for Yuba-Sutter Transit.
"I like it because I can ride it to work and take it home," weekday rider James Cameron, 67, said of his monthly pass.
In April, the transit system started issuing se... Full story
- Life Briefs: May 12, 2013
- Appeal-Democrat staff report
- Hallwood
Club hosts breakfast today
Sunday Breakfast is from 8 a.m.-11 a.m. today at the Hallwood Women's Club, 2629 Highway 20, Hallwood.
In honor of Mother's Day, the first 20 mothers will receive a gift. Baked goods will also be available for p... Full story
- Making fitness a family affair
- By Leticia Gutierrez/A-D Community Editor
- Shawna Wroten of Yuba City always thought of herself as "big and beautiful" no matter what her weight.
At more than 300 pounds on her 5-foot-6-inch frame, there was the occasional broken chair, she said, but she always laughingly answered that her w... Full story
- Classic tale shows importance of selflessness
- 'Elves and the Shoemaker' runs through May 18 in Yuba City
- By Josh Kendrix/A-D Copy Editor
- When a group of elves help a poor shoemaker, he and his wife have their lives turned around and learn a lesson along the way.
This is the story of "The Elves and the Shoemaker," the latest production at The Magic Theatre. The play begins its run on ... Full story
- Life Briefs: May 5, 2013
- Appeal-Democrat staff report
- Gridley
Montez retires from highway patrol
Former Gridley resident Elfido Montez retired from the California Highway Patrol Dec. 15 after 30 years of service.
A 1978 graduate of Gridley High School, he graduated from Butte College police academy i... Full story
- Life Briefs: April 28, 2013
- Appeal-Democrat staff report
- Yuba City
Gallery hosts artists reception
An artists reception for Marbo Barnard and Chris Thompson is from 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Thursday at the Theater Gallery, 752 Plumas St., Yuba City.
Barnard is a pastel and oil painter and has been featured in t... Full story
- 'Time Bandit' a new chapter in 'Robin Hood' saga
- Breakaway Theatre play runs through April 28 in Marysville
- By Leticia Gutierrez/A-D Community Editor
- The continuing adventures of Robin Hood, according to Yuba-Sutter writer-director John Trent, kick into gear this weekend at Art-O-Culture in Marysville.
"Robin Hood and The Time Bandit," set for the next two weekends, is about Prince John traveling... Full story
Straight Talk TNT: Tweens
- Should Mom share her prom-night story?
- By Lauren Forcella/For the Appeal-Democrat
- Dear Straight Talk: My daughter, 17, always attends prom. She is curious about my prom experience. I wasn't popular in high school, but right before graduating, a boy I'd just met asked me to his school's prom. I thought, wow — I was making pro... Full story
- How health insurance marketplaces may help early retirees
- By Jim Miller/For the Appeal-Democrat
- Dear Savvy Senior: What can you tell me about the new Obamacare health insurance exchanges that begin next year? I am interested in retiring early at age 61 but need to find some affordable health care until my Medicare benefits begin at 65. — ... Full story
- You can bounce back from bankruptcy
- By Mary Hunt/Creators Syndicate
- Dear Mary: Please give me some pointers about bouncing back from bankruptcy. Will this have any effect on future employment opportunities? — Henry, email
Dear Henry: Live on cash. Have only one credit card, and if you use it, pay it in full ev... Full story
- The Root: Thanks for your support
- By Kevin Cotter/For the Appeal-Democrat
- Thank you!
It's hard to believe that next weekend we will celebrate our second anniversary at New Earth Market. What an amazing adventure these past two years have been! This week I would like to reflect a bit about our journey and open up about som... Full story
- 'Patron Saint' delivers good novel about pets
- By Terri Schlichenmeyer /For the Appeal-Democrat
- The package was wrapped so nicely.
The paper was festive, the colors zesty with frou-frou ribbon and a shiny bow on top. Surely, if it was possible for someone to make a career out of wrapping gifts, it was such a person who wrapped this one.
Too b... Full story
