Forty years ago, Russ Jackson and Tom Barrett developed a vision for a car show fund-raiser to benefit local charities. Today, the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction brings hundreds of thousands of spectators and car collectors to two—soon to be three—states, earning the auction a reputation for delivering rare or top-quality automobiles for auction. Read More >>

Thank you to all who voted in our Second Annual Readers’ Choice Restaurant Awards! The ballots came flowing in, and now North Valley Magazine can recognize the Valley’s most deserving dining dominators in thirty-seven delicious categories. Read More >>

Feeling adventurous? We visited four Valley restaurants in our quest for nontraditional menus with an exotic twist. Read More >>

If a foray from our mild seasonal temperatures into the winter climes of Europe is appealing, here are three venerable cities (just slightly) off the beaten tourist track. Read More >>