Daily Life
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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…
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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…
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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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Wishing you and yours a frightfully fun Halloween!
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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…
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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.
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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…
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Hate doesn’t start as headlines. It starts small — in silence, in side comments, in walls we let go unchallenged. But here in Nevada County, a growing coalition is making sure it ends small, too. This week, our county joins the statewide United Against…
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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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Halloween is just around the corner, and if you’re looking to take the kids out for a fun, safe night of candy-collecting in Nevada County, you’re in luck. These local neighborhoods have earned a reputation for being especially friendly to little trick-or-treaters — good…
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Growing up out here, I was raised on what I like to call country manners. Not the “use your salad fork first” kind — I mean the real ones. The ones that sneak into your bones when you’re raised in a place where the…
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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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There’s something special about Nevada County that never quite leaves you. Maybe it’s the scent of pine after rain, the way downtown Grass Valley lights up on a chilly evening, or the quiet hum of North San Juan just before sunset. In my nearly…
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If you’ve lived in Nevada County for any length of time, you know that we’re no strangers to nature’s extremes—wildfires, floods, landslides, even winter storms that can turn our hills into ice mazes. This month, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors officially adopted the…
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Nevada County’s heart has always been its compassion—for neighbors, nature, and the animals that share our homes and hillsides. This fall, that spirit is showing up in a big way. Across the county, organizations are rolling out free spay/neuter services, pet food support, and…
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Nevada County has always been more than a place—it’s a community stitched together by stories, small moments, and shared pride. In my nearly 30 years here (born and raised, through and through), I’ve seen plenty of changes. I can remember when there weren’t even…
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Safety has always been a cornerstone of community life here in Nevada County. Our small towns take pride in knowing one another, in showing up for local schools and students. So when news broke this week that two teens were arrested for making an…
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The Children’s Festival once again proved why it’s one of the most beloved family events in Nevada County. Held at Pioneer Park, the festival was a whimsical blend of Renaissance fair fun, hands-on creativity, and community spirit. From costumed performers to sword making crafts,…
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We’ve needed this. After weeks of parched hills and brown grasses sighing in drought-thirst, the skies over Nevada County finally opened. In the past two days, steady rain has fallen — not the sheeting storms that leave scars, but the gentle, deep kind of…
