Nevada County
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You know me — I love a good potluck. There’s something about the mix of homemade casseroles, creative salads, and that one person who always shows up with a plate of cookies that disappear in seconds. But this time, it’s not just about the…
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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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Lately, it feels like the air around me has been heavy with half-truths, twisted stories, and flat-out lies. The occurrence of people lying to me and those within my circle has been at an all-time high. And while I’ve always lived with the mindset…
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If your kids think “outside” is just a loading screen between Wi-Fi signals, this one’s for you. As a mom of three and a small-town nature wanderer, I’ve watched my kids come alive in the wild—muddy boots, rock collections clinking in their pockets, and…
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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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Tonight was one of those evenings that reminds you exactly why small-town living is so special. The 2nd Annual Back to School Night at the North San Juan Community Center was an absolute success, with a huge turnout of community members ready to celebrate,…
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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 you’ve been around the Ridge long enough, you know we do back to school a little differently here. We’re not just about shopping lists and shoe sales—we’re about coming together as a community to make sure every kid heads into the school year…
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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?…
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Small-town gossip is like wildfire—only faster, and without the courtesy of a CAL FIRE update. If you live in a place where the population is smaller than the line at Starbucks in the next county over, you already know: news travels fast, facts are…
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If you’ve been living in Nevada County for a while, you know that “infrastructure improvement” used to mean someone filled a pothole and maybe fixed a streetlight. But lately? The county is leveling up in some serious ways—roads, broadband, trails, even a new behavioral…
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Nevada County’s dispatch logs are back at it again, delivering a mix of chaos, confusion, and characters that would give any soap opera a run for its money. From Instacart driver concerns to bacon burglaries and mysterious guns unearthed in yards—we’ve got it all.…
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Let’s be honest: the Nevada County Fair 2025 is still the same slightly-chaotic, sugar-drenched, loud-and-proud small-town event we’ve come to love (and laugh about)—and that’s exactly why it works. Despite the high ticket prices and rides that creak a little too dramatically for comfort,…
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Nevada County is abuzz—as in, “did someone leave the stovetop on?”—all thanks to the Richards Fire, which ignited on August 1, 2025, on private land. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely as crews work hard to keep it contained.
