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Call Log Diaries #31: Plant Fights, Chicken Rights & Clone Fights
It’s time once again to share the real-life chaos that our local dispatchers deal with so the rest of us can sit back and cackle (lovingly). This Call Log Diaries features a man fighting flora, some alleged…
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Homelessness in Nevada County: Why Current Efforts Aren’t Enough and What Needs to Change
You know me—I’m all about small-town pride and celebrating the good around us. But sometimes we have to talk about the hard stuff, too. And right now, one of the hardest truths facing Nevada County is this:…
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Staying Fire Safe in Nevada County: Local Projects and What You Can Do
You know that crisp morning air we’re finally starting to feel? Don’t let it fool you—fire danger is still front and center in Nevada County. Our little town tucked into the Sierra Foothills may be full of…
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How to Support Someone Teetering on Burnout: Listen First, Fix Later
Burnout is not just a buzzword or a catchy Instagram caption—it’s a very real, very painful place where people end up believing they’re alone and beyond help. And if someone you know is dangling on that edge,…
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Alone but Not Lonely: The Power of a 10-Minute Daily Reset
You know that moment when you feel like you might actually rip your hair out and your head feels like a shaken-up soda can? Yeah, that one. The kids are bickering, the dog just knocked over the…
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Nevada County Wildfire & Heatwave Preparedness: What’s Being Done and How You Can Get Ready
Summer might be winding down, but in Nevada County the risk of wildfire is still running high. The heat hasn’t loosened its grip, and with vegetation as dry as kindling, the danger lingers long after the last…
