nevada city
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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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If you live in Nevada County, you know our power bills are never just numbers—they’re part of daily life. From running fans in the summer heat to keeping the lights on during cozy winter evenings, energy costs hit home in a real way. Recently,…
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You know what’s wild? In 2025, nearly 58% of small businesses are already tapping into digital marketing—and almost every single one plans to increase their investment. Why? Because the reality is simple: if your business isn’t online, you’re basically invisible. Digital advertising now makes…
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Just when you think the call logs couldn’t get any stranger, the universe says, “Hold my drink.” This week, we’re talking about uninvited juvies possibly spiking a camping trip water supply, a rogue monkey, allegations of digital surveillance, and a group allegedly destroying headstones…
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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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Fall may bring pumpkin patches, crisp hikes, and cozy coffee runs—but it also brings wildlife a little closer to our backyards. And lately, the Sierra foothills have been buzzing with headlines about aggressive mountain lion sightings in surrounding counties. El Dorado County saw incidents…
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This weekend, we celebrate the hard work, grit, and dedication that keeps our community thriving. From small business owners to trail crews, from teachers to parents juggling a million tasks—you are the heartbeat of Nevada County.
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Fall is rolling into Nevada County, and with it comes crisp mornings, golden leaves, and that irresistible pull to get outside (or tuck into a cozy café corner). Whether you’re looking for pumpkin patch adventures with the kids, scenic drives bursting with color, live…
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You know that sweet spot between late summer chaos and cozy fall vibes? That’s exactly where Nevada County shines brightest. Our calendar is stuffed with horses, art, and good old-fashioned community care. Whether you’re a local looking for your next weekend adventure or a…
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It’s time once again to share the real-life chaos that our local dispatchers deal with so the rest of us can sit back and cackle (lovingly). This Call Log Diaries features a man fighting flora, some alleged poultry mistreatment, a neighbor caught peeping, and…
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You know me—I’m all about small-town pride and celebrating the good around us. But sometimes we have to talk about the hard stuff, too. And right now, one of the hardest truths facing Nevada County is this: what we’re doing to address homelessness isn’t…
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You know that crisp morning air we’re finally starting to feel? Don’t let it fool you—fire danger is still front and center in Nevada County. Our little town tucked into the Sierra Foothills may be full of good vibes and neighborly charm, but we’re…
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Summer might be winding down, but in Nevada County the risk of wildfire is still running high. The heat hasn’t loosened its grip, and with vegetation as dry as kindling, the danger lingers long after the last summer barbecue. While kids are heading back…
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If you’ve ever looked at a county planning agenda and thought, “Do I need a law degree and three pots of coffee to get through this?”—you’re not alone. Planning meetings can feel like a foreign language, filled with acronyms, red tape, and the occasional…
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If you’ve ever been inside the Nevada City Courthouse, you know the charm is there—but so is the “please don’t sneeze or the ceiling might just crumble” vibe. Turns out, that’s not just in our heads. The building, which has been standing since 1864,…
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Welcome back to another thrilling Call Log Diaries – aka “Why Is This a 911 Call?” This week, we’ve got a tortoise on a joyride, a bear where it doesn’t belong, car alarm purgatory, and a saxophone solo that ended in an accidental emergency.…
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The first day of school always seems to come at us faster than we expect (while also taking too long to get here.) One minute, you’re buying popsicles and sunscreen, and the next, you’re staring at a pile of school supplies wondering how your…
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If there’s one thing parenting will teach you, it’s that “winging it” only works for so long—usually until the first time you realize you’ve been giving your toddler fruit snacks for dinner three nights in a row and calling it “balanced.” The good news?…
