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Common Everyday Risks We Often Overlook
Most people settle into routines without much thought. Days tend to follow familiar patterns, and that predictability gives everything a sense of ease. It also makes it easy to miss small moments where something feels slightly off. A shoe left near a doorway or a glance at a phone while stepping off a curb can shift a normal day in an unexpected direction. These things rarely stand out, yet they create situations that ask for a little more attention than we give them. Taking a closer look at these everyday moments helps us notice what usually blends into the background.
What to Know About Commemorative Challenge Coins
A small coin in a palm can hold a large story. People remember the night they received it, the setting, and the reason. The weight feels honest, and the art recalls a team, a mission, or a moment. That is why coins keep showing up at ceremonies, reunions, and community events.
Crescent City Christmas Chaos By Ellen Byron: Review/Giveaway
Ricki James-Diaz has always known she was adopted but knew nothing about her birth parents. Now seems like the right time to investigate who they are. Josepha and Luis (her adoptive parents) have come to New Orleans for a visit. Virgil, Ricki’s chef neighbor, co-pet parent, and sweetie, has been green-lighted for his own cooking show.
Animal Rescue of Fresno-Yearly Round-Up
Wow, kids, what the heck happened? How did we go from February to December in the blink of an eye? One minute the stores were full of chocolate covered cherries and cheesy Valentine cards, and now you'll find blooming poinsettias and green XMAS trees. I always feel bad for anyone slaving away at a retail job for the holidays.
Mystery Current & Coming Attractions: December 2025
I find it hard to believe that we are in our last month of 2025 and our KRL reading challenge. But time flies, as they say, and I feel it fleeting faster every year as I age. Growing up, during the school year when I'd pray for Christmas break or summer vacation to come, time moved so much slower. Now, as soon as I come to terms with one holiday another is fast approaching and I feel as though I've just begun to celebrate the one I'm being asked to leave behind.
Feral Paws Rescue: Piggy-Wiggly
Here at Feral Paws Rescue we are known for saving cats from high kill shelters, and our stories are always focused on them. But we also have many other rescued animals.
Our story this month is about Piggy-Wiggly, a mini pig. When she came to our rescue, we made her a large area with a house and an area to play in the water like pigs love to do.
Holiday Fun In the Valley!
Another holiday season is upon us and as always the Valley has so much to offer for all ages! Here is just a small sampling of what's out there to enjoy, and some of it is even free! If you have another event you would like to tell people about, feel free to add in the comments below!
And To All A Good Bite By David Rosenfelt: Review/Giveaway
Anybody who knows Andy Carpenter knows he loves his family, dogs, and football. Christmas? Is there a game on? But when a dog and his person are in need, Andy responds to the call.
The Hearth Witch’s Guide to Magic & Murder By Kiri Callaghan: Review/Giveaway/Interview
The Hearth Witch’s Guide to Magic & Murder by Kiri Callaghan is a wonderful blend of magic and fantasy, and a new take on the world of Sherlock Holmes. When I got an email from the Kiri’s publicist with this opening paragraph I was hooked...
The Right Spin: A Chanukah Mystery Short Story
In Belladonna’s salon, the soft tinkle of feminine laughter often punctuated the gentle hum of conversations, but rarely were heads suddenly turned by the crash of chairs or the shattering of glass.
Essential Qualifications for Your First HR Job
The HR domain is a stable and growing occupation. Research shows that within the next ten years, demand for both HR Specialists and HR Managers is expected to grow 8% and 6% respectively. Moreover Indeed reports on the BLS that the HR domain is set to grow by 10% between 2020 and 2030.
Children’s Musical Theaterworks Brings Shrek the Musical to Life December 5-14
Children’s Musical Theaterworks has always been more than a youth theater company—it has become a place where hundreds of young people across the Central Valley find friendship, confidence, and a creative home.
How to Prepare Your Heating System for Cold Months
The approach of cold months requires careful preparation of your heating system to ensure comfort and efficiency. A properly maintained heating system not only enhances its performance but also contributes to energy savings. This article will guide you on how to effectively get your heating system ready for the winter, integrating practical advice and essential information.
How Dental Clinics Are Evolving With the Demand for Faster, More Patient-Centered Care
The modern dental experience is changing rapidly as patients increasingly expect quicker services, more transparent communication, and a more personalized approach to care. This shift has encouraged clinics of all sizes to explore new systems, technologies, and staffing models to streamline the patient journey from the initial inquiry to follow-up care.
Common Everyday Risks We Often Overlook
Most people settle into routines without much thought. Days tend to follow familiar patterns, and that predictability gives everything a sense of ease. It also makes it easy to miss small moments where something feels slightly off. A shoe left near a doorway or a glance at a phone while stepping off a curb can shift a normal day in an unexpected direction. These things rarely stand out, yet they create situations that ask for a little more attention than we give them. Taking a closer look at these everyday moments helps us notice what usually blends into the background.
What to Know About Commemorative Challenge Coins
A small coin in a palm can hold a large story. People remember the night they received it, the setting, and the reason. The weight feels honest, and the art recalls a team, a mission, or a moment. That is why coins keep showing up at ceremonies, reunions, and community events.
Crescent City Christmas Chaos By Ellen Byron: Review/Giveaway
Ricki James-Diaz has always known she was adopted but knew nothing about her birth parents. Now seems like the right time to investigate who they are. Josepha and Luis (her adoptive parents) have come to New Orleans for a visit. Virgil, Ricki’s chef neighbor, co-pet parent, and sweetie, has been green-lighted for his own cooking show.
Animal Rescue of Fresno-Yearly Round-Up
Wow, kids, what the heck happened? How did we go from February to December in the blink of an eye? One minute the stores were full of chocolate covered cherries and cheesy Valentine cards, and now you'll find blooming poinsettias and green XMAS trees. I always feel bad for anyone slaving away at a retail job for the holidays.
Mystery Current & Coming Attractions: December 2025
I find it hard to believe that we are in our last month of 2025 and our KRL reading challenge. But time flies, as they say, and I feel it fleeting faster every year as I age. Growing up, during the school year when I'd pray for Christmas break or summer vacation to come, time moved so much slower. Now, as soon as I come to terms with one holiday another is fast approaching and I feel as though I've just begun to celebrate the one I'm being asked to leave behind.
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Crescent City Christmas Chaos By Ellen Byron: Review/Giveaway
Ricki James-Diaz has always known she was adopted but knew nothing about her birth parents. Now seems like the right time to investigate who they are. Josepha and Luis (her adoptive parents) have come to New Orleans for a visit. Virgil, Ricki’s chef neighbor, co-pet parent, and sweetie, has been green-lighted for his own cooking show.
Crescent City Christmas Chaos By Ellen Byron: Review/Giveaway
Ricki James-Diaz has always known she was adopted but knew nothing about her birth parents. Now seems like the right time to investigate who they are. Josepha and Luis (her adoptive parents) have come to New Orleans for a visit. Virgil, Ricki’s chef neighbor, co-pet parent, and sweetie, has been green-lighted for his own cooking show.
Mystery Current & Coming Attractions: December 2025
I find it hard to believe that we are in our last month of 2025 and our KRL reading challenge. But time flies, as they say, and I feel it fleeting faster every year as I age. Growing up, during the school year when I'd pray for Christmas break or summer vacation to come, time moved so much slower. Now, as soon as I come to terms with one holiday another is fast approaching and I feel as though I've just begun to celebrate the one I'm being asked to leave behind.
How I Failed My Way into Writing Books
March 24, 2021. My family and I were enjoying dinner after a show. I was working two jobs at the time, plus making my first feature film. After years of planning, I had shot most of it with the best cast anyone could have asked for, and magic had been made. I had brought my laptop and hard drive with me, hoping I could get some more editing done in the three-and-a-half-hour drive both to and from the show, but we were all in the moment and enjoying each other's company, so no editing had been done thus far on the trip.
The Hearth Witch’s Guide to Magic & Murder By Kiri Callaghan: Review/Giveaway/Interview
The Hearth Witch’s Guide to Magic & Murder by Kiri Callaghan is a wonderful blend of magic and fantasy, and a new take on the world of Sherlock Holmes. When I got an email from the Kiri’s publicist with this opening paragraph I was hooked...
The Right Spin: A Chanukah Mystery Short Story
In Belladonna’s salon, the soft tinkle of feminine laughter often punctuated the gentle hum of conversations, but rarely were heads suddenly turned by the crash of chairs or the shattering of glass.
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Holiday Fun In the Valley!
Another holiday season is upon us and as always the Valley has so much to offer for all ages! Here is just a small sampling of what's out there to enjoy, and some of it is even free! If you have another event you would like to tell people about, feel free to add in the comments below!
Holiday Fun In the Valley!
Another holiday season is upon us and as always the Valley has so much to offer for all ages! Here is just a small sampling of what's out there to enjoy, and some of it is even free! If you have another event you would like to tell people about, feel free to add in the comments below!
Spooky October Movies—No Screaming Necessary
October is a time when all the spooky comes out—decorations, costumes, and movies. I have compiled a small list of some of my favorite spooky. They may be thought of as horror movies, but they aren’t blood-and-guts fests. These are films I have seen, which leaves out some popular films like Monster Squad and Hocus Pocus. Most of these are pretty old, and not too violent. (I have a problem with slasher-monster-jump scare films.)
Holiday Fun In the Valley!
Another holiday season is upon us and as always the Valley has so much to offer for all ages! Here is just a small sampling of what's out there to enjoy, and some of it is even free! If you have another event you would like to tell people about, feel free to add in the comments below!
New Mysteryrat’s Maze Podcast Featuring The Shocking Assault Upon Sophronsia Morgan’s Cranberry Aspic
Here is your weekly reminder that there are also new articles up on our other website KRL News & Reviews! Every week there will be book reviews and giveaways, plus sometimes pet articles, theatre articles, and more! And listen to our new podcast!
Rogue Festival Reviews: The Barn Identity & 90 Lies an Hour
“How many times have I told this story?” Erika MacDonald asks this question repeatedly in her Rogue Festival show The Barn Identity. Each time she tells it, another tiny piece of the story falls into place. Is it about swirling leaves? Barns falling down? Going to a movie? An old woman in a bed? Losing identity? Architecture? Poetry?
Missing Persons: A Ghost Short Story
I handed my friend Graham a print out of the portrait I’d just taken of him and he burst into tears. He was sitting in the tapestry chair with his elbows resting on the wooden, carved lions head armrests, gazing into the near distance, exactly as I’d asked him to pose.
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Animal Rescue of Fresno-Yearly Round-Up
Wow, kids, what the heck happened? How did we go from February to December in the blink of an eye? One minute the stores were full of chocolate covered cherries and cheesy Valentine cards, and now you'll find blooming poinsettias and green XMAS trees. I always feel bad for anyone slaving away at a retail job for the holidays.
Animal Rescue of Fresno-Yearly Round-Up
Wow, kids, what the heck happened? How did we go from February to December in the blink of an eye? One minute the stores were full of chocolate covered cherries and cheesy Valentine cards, and now you'll find blooming poinsettias and green XMAS trees. I always feel bad for anyone slaving away at a retail job for the holidays.
Feral Paws Rescue: Piggy-Wiggly
Here at Feral Paws Rescue we are known for saving cats from high kill shelters, and our stories are always focused on them. But we also have many other rescued animals. Our story this month is about Piggy-Wiggly, a mini pig. When she came to our rescue, we made her a large area with a house and an area to play in the water like pigs love to do.
Rattie Ratz: The Experienced Rat Owners Re-visited
This spring three little ladies were adopted from Rattie Ratz by a repeat adopter named Linda. She and her husband, Raleigh, who have owned rats for twenty years this coming January, were featured previously in a Rattie Ratz article regarding five sisters they had adopted named Peony, Suki, Millie, Bree, and Fiona.
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LatestDeath of a Tom Turkey By Lee Hollis: Review/Giveaway/Recipe
Having cranky neighbors together participating in Bar Harbor’s annual Turkey Shoot was probably not a good idea, even if they are to be aiming at targets only using bean bags and not real ammo. Someone didn’t get the memo though, as Tom Farley is shot with a real bullet but thankfully that only lands him in the hospital.
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LatestLocal Writer and Professor Steven Church
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Local writer Steven Church’s story begins in Lawrence, Kansas. His life’s journey has carried him from this Midwest city, between the Wakarusa and Kansas rivers, to Fort Collins, Colorado; Bristol, Rhode Island; and Fresno, California. Along the way, Steven established an eclectic resume that includes such illustrious occupations as newspaper delivery boy, house painter, grocery store clerk, tour guide twice (he must have really excelled at it), maintenance man, and conflict mediator. Somehow, in the midst of what sounds like chaos, he obtained a BA degree in philosophy as well as an MFA in creative writing.
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LatestUCCE Master Gardeners of Fresno County Spring Garden Tour 2025
What do you do when the news of the world is getting you down? Go to a movie? Log into social media and vent your frustrations? Eat ice cream by the pint? Well, movies can be expensive (especially when you add popcorn), ranting online isn’t going to do much for your blood pressure, and consuming large quantities of sweets ... we’re not even going to go there. It’s time to put down your phone, close the refrigerator door, and get outside for some fresh air and sunshine.
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LatestHoliday Fun In the Valley!
Another holiday season is upon us and as always the Valley has so much to offer for all ages! Here is just a small sampling of what's out there to enjoy, and some of it is even free! If you have another event you would like to tell people about, feel free to add in the comments below!
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