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Call Log Diaries #29: Bacon Bandits, Buried Guns & Bad Jokes Gone Worse
Nevada County’s dispatch logs are back at it again, delivering a mix of chaos, confusion, and characters that would give any soap opera a run for its money. From Instacart driver concerns to bacon burglaries and mysterious…
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Nevada County Fair 2025: Small Town Magic, Rides That Rattle, and a Whole Lotta Funnel Cake
Let’s be honest: the Nevada County Fair 2025 is still the same slightly-chaotic, sugar-drenched, loud-and-proud small-town event we’ve come to love (and laugh about)—and that’s exactly why it works. Despite the high ticket prices and rides that…
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Wildfire Watch: The Richards Fire and Why It Matters to Nevada County
Nevada County is abuzz—as in, “did someone leave the stovetop on?”—all thanks to the Richards Fire, which ignited on August 1, 2025, on private land. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely as crews work hard to…
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Preventing Hot Car Tragedies: Safety Tips Every Parent & Caregiver Should Know
Summer in Nevada County can be beautiful, but it also comes with risks we don’t always think about—one of the biggest being children accidentally left in hot cars. Even on what feels like a mild day, temperatures…
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What to Expect at the 2025 Nevada County Fair: Dates, Rides, Concerts & More
There’s a buzz in the air this summer—and it’s not just from the Ferris Wheel. The Nevada County Fair returns to the fairgrounds in Grass Valley from August 6 to August 10, 2025, promising five days of…
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Call Log Diaries #28: Tip Jar Drama, Problem Sneezes and Texts to 911
Ah, Nevada County—you never fail to deliver a perfect blend of the absurd, the petty, and the “Wait… did that really happen?” This week’s batch of calls ranges from tip jar accidents to mystery mail, with a…
