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Nevada County Lightning Storm 2025: Record Strikes, Wildfire Risks, and Safety Tips You Need Now
If you thought Nevada County was just going to coast through summer with a few hot days and mild evenings, think again. Between July 24 and July 28, 2025, we got hit with a lightning show that…
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The Often-Forgotten Back-to-School Essentials
Every year I tell myself, This year I’m going to be organized. I’ll have the school supplies bought weeks in advance, everything labeled, and the kids set up for success. And every year… I still end up…
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Nevada County Resources You Didn’t Know Existed: Family Support + The Arts
Nevada County is known for its charm—quaint towns, creative energy, and a neighbor-helping-neighbor kind of vibe. But beneath that surface are two community powerhouses doing the heavy lifting to support local families and fuel our cultural soul:…
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Nevada County Wildfire Prevention: Fuel Reduction, Grant Funding, and Evacuation Safety Plans
When wildfires threaten every summer, local action isn’t just helpful—it’s critical. Nevada County is stepping up with bold fuel-reduction projects and community partnerships that aim to protect residents and natural resources alike. Here’s what you need to…
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The Quiet Rise of Progressive Activism in Nevada County
Nevada County has always been a curious mix of old gold rush grit, rural independence, and artsy free-spiritedness. But lately, something else is stirring in the foothills—a wave of progressive activism that’s reshaping the local political and…
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The Best Self-Improvement Quotes to Help You Stay Strong in Tough Times
Life has a way of testing us, often at the exact moment we feel least prepared. But the truth is, growth rarely happens in comfort zones—it’s the storms that shape us, the setbacks that reveal our strength,…
