Daily Life
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Fall in Nevada County has a way of bringing the community together. Crisp mornings, golden afternoons, and weekends full of local events remind us why we love living here. This Saturday, Nevada City is once again hosting one of its most beloved traditions: the…
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We’ve all circled that special date on the calendar—the day that marks another trip around the sun. Birthdays have long been a reason to gather, laugh, and celebrate life’s journey. But have you ever stopped to wonder where the tradition of celebrating birthdays began…
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There’s something magical about fall in the Sierra Foothills—the crisp mornings, the changing leaves, and that undeniable urge to bundle up. This is the season where comfort reigns supreme, bonfires define the weekend and the cozy life hits full throttle. In honor of my…
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As summer lingers and mosquito season stretches into fall, Nevada County has confirmed its first human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in 2025. While the virus has been part of California’s seasonal cycle for decades, each local case is a sharp reminder to…
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If you’re anything like me, there’s always music playing. It doesn’t matter if I’m driving, cooking dinner, or trying to wrangle the kids into some sort of order— music is an absolute must. But there are certain songs that just stick. Right now, I…
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Today has been one of those days where it seems like you have all the time in the world and the next time you look at the clock it’s 10:00 p.m.
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We’ve all been there—staring at two (or more) choices and feeling paralyzed, like whichever way you turn might lead to regret. Difficult decisions can feel like a fog rolling in, heavy and impossible to see through. But there are ways to clear the path,…
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More big stories about small town life will be back tomorrow!
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The South Yuba River is one of Nevada County’s crown jewels—sparkling waters, rocky beaches, and trails that draw thousands of visitors every year. But with beauty comes chaos. Anyone who lives here knows the flood of cars, trash, and accidents that arrive with summer…
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Fall in Nevada County is a season that never skimps on beauty—or on community events. From the thundering hooves of draft horses to sparkling gems, and timeless rock anthems, there’s something here for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a family day out, a night…
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Communities come in all shapes and sizes—small towns, big cities, online groups, or neighborhood circles. Each one is filled with every type of person you can imagine, and that’s what makes community life so beautiful. Every single individual brings something to the table, whether…
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We live in a time when more people are waking up to the power of community engagement. Whether it’s helping your neighbor, speaking at a city meeting, or volunteering online, individual voices are starting to combine and create real change. If you’ve ever thought,…
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You know that feeling when Picture Day rolls around and suddenly your calm household turns into a backstage frenzy at a toddler fashion show? The hairbrush goes missing, someone spills juice on their shirt, and you’re bribing your kid with Pop-Tarts just to smile.…
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You know those Saturday nights when you’re sitting around thinking, “Okay… now what?” Sure, you could binge another series, scroll social media until your thumb goes numb, or raid the fridge for the third time—but what if I told you there’s something way cooler?…
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You ever have that one sneaky tooth that waits until 11 p.m. on a Friday night to start acting like it’s auditioning for a horror movie? Yeah, same. Tooth pain isn’t just uncomfortable—it’s the kind of discomfort that makes everything else in life feel…
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Just popping in real quick to say: there won’t be a new blog post today due to some unexpected technical hiccups (aka my laptop decided to have a full-blown existential crisis and Wi-Fi was in on it too).
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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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If there’s one thing Nevada County does best, it’s coming together as a community—whether it’s at the fair, out on the trails, or gathered for music and art. For me, that sense of connection started young. From 4th through 8th grade, I sang in…
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If there’s one thing Nevada County families know, it’s that wildfire season is never something to take lightly. September brings cooler mornings and pumpkin spice dreams, but it also marks the height of California’s wildfire danger. That’s why the release of the 2025 Ready,…
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It’s almost sweater weather in Nevada County—and your phone deserves to feel the coziness too! The Fall 2025 Phone Wallpaper Drop is here, featuring four brand-new, cozy wallpapers crafted to match your favorite autumn aesthetics.
