Monthly Archives: February 2012

Take the leap!

Tyler Breece leaps into the arms of his mom Jennifer Wheeler at Wildwood Park Saturday, in Chico, Calif. Tyler has been alive for 8 years, but is turning only 2-years-old because he was born on a leap year. (Jason Halley/Staff … Continue reading

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Dollar Makes You Holler! World Market drinks

While a doller makes me holler, something FREE makes me positively swoon (my mantra: where there’s free, there’s me.) And amazingly, free drinks can by found at World Market. Do not be distracted by the hanging, brightly colored tchotchkes or … Continue reading

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In Hindsight: Lord(ette) of the ring, Nov. 18, 2010

Why yes, that is my sister’s dress. Lord(ette) of the ring By JAMMIE SALAGUBANG – Buzz Editor The leaves are changing color, the air a little nippier. People are starting to bundle up. ‘Tis the season — for money leaving … Continue reading

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Dollar Makes You Holler! Sangria

Yes, soda is evil and full of sugar and makes children and adults obese. But, soda can also calm a roiling stomach and fight nausea. Unfortunately, this sangria does not (you need to drink clear soda, and to only sip … Continue reading

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In Hindsight: Unexpected bumps in the road along life’s journey — Part III, Nov. 11, 2010

(Ty Barbour/Staff File Photo) People wait for the train to arrive at the Chico train depot on Sept. 22, 2010. Unexpected bumps in the road along life’s journey — Part III By JAMMIE SALAGUBANG – Buzz Editor Thanks to help … Continue reading

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Nicholas Sparks novels in 15 minutes or less

In honor of Valentine’s Day, I have decided to write on that master manipulator of emotions, “the world’s most beloved chronicler of the heart” (seriously, that’s what the book jacket said), the man who has women everywhere reaching for the … Continue reading

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Dollar Makes You Holler! Fantasy Scarf

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, it’s the “Fantasy Scarf.” My love of dollar stores comes partly from the myriad delights you can find in just the packaging of the items there. Take the “Fantasy Scarf.” Just looking at it … Continue reading

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In Hindsight: Unexpected bumps in the road along life’s journey – Part II, Nov. 4, 2010

Photo via californiatreatmentcenters.org This is Bakersfield. Unexpected bumps in the road along life’s journey – Part II By JAMMIE SALAGUBANG – Buzz Editor Mettler is not a good place to have an accident. To be fair, no place really is; … Continue reading

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Brandon Heath in concert

Photo via brandonheath.net I had the pleasure of attending a Brandon Heath concert on Feb. 4, in Oroville. I’m always surprised by the names that pass through this area. Heath was in town doing a fundraising benefit concert for the … Continue reading

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Dollar Makes You Holler! Police Play Set

Dollar Makes You Holler! Police Play Set Take a good look at this police play set. At first glance, it looks normal enough. There’s a walkie-talkie–indispensible, I’m sure, for any police officer. There’s even a headset for hands-free communication. A … Continue reading

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