It’s Been Awhile…
If you’ve been wondering where I’ve been—same place as always, just moving fast and holding a lot. Since my last post, a lot has been happening, the kind of life-stuff that doesn’t always make it to the internet but definitely leaves fingerprints on your days.
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When Christmas Cheer Gets Crowded Out: A Local’s Take on Nevada County’s Holiday Season
There’s a certain shimmer to December in Nevada County — or at least, there used to be. As someone who grew up running these streets like they were a second home, the holiday season wasn’t just a date on the calendar; it was a feeling. A hum. A glow that wrapped itself around the town…
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Nevada County’s New Down Payment Assistance Program — What Local Families Need to Know
Housing in Nevada County has always been a mix of magic and madness — the kind of place where you can smell the pine trees from your kitchen window, but also wonder how anyone is supposed to afford their way into a home here anymore. As a mom raising three kids in these hills, I…
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Storm Prep in Nevada County: Free Sandbag Locations & How to Get Ready Before the Rain Rolls In
When the clouds start stacking over the ridge and the smell of cold pine hits the air, Nevada County folks know what time it is — storm season. Whether you’re tucked into downtown Nevada City or on a long dirt driveway in North San Juan, prepping before the rain arrives can make all the difference.
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Free Bus Rides for Nevada County Youth: What Families Need to Know
Sometimes good news really does show up right on schedule — or in this case, on the bus schedule. Starting November 1, all youth ages 6–17 in Nevada County can ride public transit for free. No passes. No paperwork. No student ID. Just hop on and go.
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Nevada County’s Creative Comeback: Film Grants, Art Funding, and a Flourishing Local Scene
Nevada County has always had a flair for the arts — from live music echoing through downtown Nevada City to murals, makers, and film festivals that punch far above our population size. But now, that creative heartbeat is getting a serious boost.
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The Ultimate Halloween Night Prep List for Smooth Trick-or-Treating
The crisp October air is starting to whisper, pumpkins are grinning, and our family of five is warming up for one of the best nights of the year: trick-or-treating. But behind the fun—every candy haul, every giggle across the costume-line—is a set of prep moves that keeps the evening rolling smoothly instead of turning into…
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Last-Minute Halloween Costumes You Already Own: Closet-Friendly Ideas for the Busy (and Brilliant)
Let’s be honest — Halloween has a way of sneaking up on us faster than a kid spotting the full-size candy bar house. One minute it’s October 1st, and the next you’re staring into your closet wondering how to transform a pile of laundry into something remotely spooky. I’ve been there — juggling costumes for…
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After Hours: Open Jam Night at Gold Vibe Kombuchary
There’s something special about finding joy in the simple things—especially in a town like ours, where the air smells like pine, and creativity hangs as thick as the mist over the Yuba. Lately, I’ve been on a mission to rediscover grown-up fun that doesn’t involve another night at the bar. Because let’s face it—sometimes you…
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Through Clear Glass: Why Transparency Matters Everywhere
Transparency. It’s one of those words that sounds simple until you try to live it. Like cleaning a window—seems easy enough, but it’s shocking how much grime can build up when you’re not paying attention.
Keep readingFrom Turnips to Torch-Gourds: The Spooky, Harvest-Rich History of Pumpkin Carving
Here in Nevada County, as the leaves crunch, the air chills, and jack-o-lanterns start popping up everywhere, I wonder: why do we carve pumpkins? It’s not just about flickering candlelight or front-porch flair. The custom of carving face-laden gourds is a wild ride through ancient festivals, immigrant ingenuity, and community tradition.
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Holding the Line: Clan Dyken’s 35-Year Mission of Music, Resistance, and Hope
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 resisted forced relocation since 1974. Their mission: to bring food, firewood,…
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Haunted History Meets Desktop Art — Nevada County Edition
There’s something magnetic about Nevada County after dark — that blend of old brick, whispering pines, and lingering echoes of history. To celebrate spooky season, I’ve created three eerie desktop wallpapers that capture that mysterious charm of our local landmarks, each transformed into something straight out of a ghost story.
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PG&E Rate Watch: What Nevada County Needs to Know About Rising Energy Costs
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 what we pay for electricity and gas through 2030.
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