Nevada County
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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…
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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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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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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…
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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…
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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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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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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…
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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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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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If you’ve felt that familiar buzz in the air lately — that’s Nevada County gearing up for fall’s best events. The leaves are turning gold, the air smells faintly of woodsmoke, and local happenings are popping up faster than pumpkins on porches. Whether you’re…
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It’s that time of year again — the mornings are crisp, the air smells faintly of pine and woodsmoke, and we all start eyeing those burn piles that have been patiently waiting all summer. As of October 17, 2025, CAL FIRE officially lifted the…
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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!
