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For more than three decades, the brothers behind Clan Dyken have packed up guitars, drums, and a fierce sense of purpose to make a pilgrimage few know exists—deep into the Hopi Partition Lands (HPL). Their destination: the homes of Dine’ (Navajo) families who have…
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If your power bill has been creeping up faster than a cat toward a warm laptop, you’re not imagining it. Across California — and right here in Nevada County — PG&E is once again under review for a multi-year rate proposal that could shape…
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Here’s the thing about parenting in Nevada County: we carry a lot. We hold tiny people, calendars, grocery lists, and worries about screen time and wildfire smoke—often all at once. Caregiver resilience isn’t a buzzword here; it’s a muscle we build in the foothills,…
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There’s something about living here that just sticks with you — the smell of the pines after rain, the hum of Highway 49 on a Sunday, the way everyone still waves when you pass by. Nevada County has its quirks, its charm, and its…
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Calling all Nevada County business owners and entrepreneurs — I’m now taking new submissions for my community-favorite spotlight series, Stories Behind Success!
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If you’ve lived in Nevada County for a while, you know the Independence Trail isn’t just another hiking spot. It’s a piece of our heart — a trail that gave access to everyone, with its wooden flumes and ramps tracing the line of an…
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Welcome back to the only series where pastries cause family feuds, deer are dressed like soccer equipment, and strangers offering “totally fine” rides are definitely not fine. Nevada County continues to hand out wild plot twists like Halloween candy, and honestly, I’m just here…
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Labor Day weekend is supposed to be about BBQs, last-minute camping trips, and soaking up those golden Sierra foothill sunsets. But if you look at the Nevada County Sheriff’s jail media report from this holiday weekend, the picture isn’t quite so sunny. Once again,…
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Summer’s still sizzling in Nevada County, and there’s plenty happening to keep the whole family entertained.
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When someone with a known violent history looks you in the eye, or even texts you, and says, “I’ll do whatever it takes and go to prison with a smile on my face” it’s hard to shrug it off as harmless. But in the…
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When you think of AI, you might picture a robot vacuum getting stuck under your couch or Siri once again misinterpreting your grocery list. But here in Nevada County, California, AI isn’t just a tech trend—it’s quietly revolutionizing how our small mountain community plans…
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Okay, friends—this one’s for the DIY oil changers, the garage tinkerers, and basically anyone who knows their way around a funnel and a jug of 5W-30. Nevada County is bringing back its Oil Filter Exchange Event on Saturday, June 21st, and yes—it’s exactly as…
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Sometimes, public health wins aren’t flashy. They don’t come with ribbon cuttings or massive media coverage. Sometimes, they look like a plain vending machine quietly humming away in the corner of a community center. And sometimes, that little machine is doing something huge—like literally…
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Look, I know it’s not every day you get excited about free fish. But when those fish happen to be the mosquito-munching heroes of summer? You better believe I’m here to spread the word like a mom yelling “close the screen door!”
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If you live in California, you’ve probably had the absolute pleasure of enduring the mandatory sexual harassment prevention training course. (And can we all just collectively shake our heads at the fact that David Schwimmer—yes, Ross from Friends—had to play a boss who harassed…
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Welcome back to Call Log Diaries, where we dive into the strange, the suspicious, and the straight-up surreal happenings in our beloved Nevada County. This week’s call logs brought everything from a feline too big to cuddle, to an ostrich playing frogger, to a…
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If you’ve ever wanted to time-travel without the fear of a, “oops, I broke the DeLorean” moment, let me introduce you to Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park. Deep within the rugged, pine-studded chaparral forests of the Sierra Nevada Foothills, this 3,000-acre State Park is…
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You know what they don’t tell you about having more than one kid? That you basically become a whole different parent with each one. Not in a “I gave up” kind of way (okay, maybe a little), but in a “wow, I really thought…
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Every profession comes with its surprises and unusual situations, but few match the total unpredictability of law enforcement. Here’s a look at some of the more curious calls placed in Nevada County recently.
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As spring break approaches, families across the country eagerly anticipate quality time together, exploring new places and creating lifelong memories. For those planning a getaway in Northern California, the region offers a treasure trove of activities that cater to all ages and interests. From…
