In 1974 under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act women gained the opportunity to open a bank account under their own name without the permission of a man. Women, being the typical homemaker, have been the main consumer in America for generations. They make up around 80% of the buyers in all categories.
A degree doesn’t secure you a specific career. Over half of college graduates in the past decade are not currently using their degrees in their careers, according to The Burning Glass Institute. A recent article published by Georgetown University explains that oftentimes having a major does not determine or assure your career path in that specific field. However, many college students still believe they need to choose a major and are locked into a career only associated with their specific area of study.
College life has continued to evolve over the last few years with the introduction of online classes as part of many students’ academic experience. Although the move was prompted by an unfortunate necessity, the trend continues even after the reopening of in-person classes.
On a sunny afternoon, a group of kids runs across a playground, shoes thudding against the worn wooden bridge that connects the fort to the slide. A boy in faded denim overalls pauses just long enough to steady the sway beneath his feet before racing across, laughing, calling out to the others. They are present in the moment, immersed in play.
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Achieving higher education is a respectable feat. It marks hard work, dedication, and growth. In modern days, higher education has become a signifier of financial burden. For students struggling to pay their way through college, tuition and textbook fees can strain on budgets for basic needs items such as personal care and groceries.
Imagine losing your safe haven and cherished memories in the blink of an eye. That is exactly what happened to Victoria Lombard, 32, a Lincoln resident and survivor of the 2018 Camp Fire. This blaze that ravaged Butte County remains the deadliest fire in California history. “I thought I was going to die,” she told me. I spoke to Victoria to learn more about her escape and its impact. What I discovered was shocking, to say the least.
In this 4:30 min. video, Evie Walsh and Nia Marin tour Animal Place, an animal sanctuary in Grass Valley, Calif. They are accompanied by Sonya Sistito, Development Associate of Animal Place, as they walk along the property and learn more about animal cruelty and farming.
Tariffs can be very worrisome for small business owners. Without hard numbers, it has made buying very chaotic due to the uncertainty about what the cost of the tariff will be once items come to port.
“Every season we see the same issues: fire and trash,” said a campground host, shown below by the Intake 2 Campground sign in Bishop, California. Continue Reading
In this 5:16 min. video, Nia Marin heads to the Roseville Galleria Mall to explore the implications of the massive consumer trend that is blind boxes.
Record, album, LP, vinyl. These round discs, the size of a pizza, were how your grandparents listened to their favorite bands. At this time, when digital is so available, why do people still listen to music on a “turntable”?
On March 3rd, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom issued an Executive Order requiring that California State workers return to work, from working remotely at home, to in person four days a week, effective July 1st, 2025. The Order will continue to offer case-by-case telework exceptions, if necessary. It also includes a goal to hire former federal workers along with firefighters and forest service staff seeking employment throughout this transition.