Nevada County
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If you’re growing anything in Nevada County—veggies, fruit, herbs, maybe even some accidental pumpkins from last fall’s compost pile—you’ll want to perk up for this one.
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If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably said the words “go read a book” at least five times before lunch now that school’s out. But what if I told you there’s a place in town offering free crafts, storytimes, movie nights, Dungeons & Dragons,…
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Let’s just call it what it is: wildfire season isn’t some far-off “maybe.” It’s real, it’s annual, and if you live in Nevada County, it’s personal. The trees we adore, the trails we hike, the land we call home—it all needs protecting. And lucky…
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Let’s be honest—summer with kids is basically a game of “What can we do today that won’t end with someone crying or sunburned?” Lucky for us, Nevada County delivers the goods when it comes to family-friendly trails, river dips, and just enough adventure to…
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Nevada County: where the gold is imaginary, the dogs might be people, and calling 911 to ask about burning frankincense is somehow not even the strangest thing that happened. From hallucinating treasure hunters to chicken-craving half-dressed brothers, this log is pure chaos wrapped in…
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If you’re running a small business—whether you’re whipping up sourdough in your kitchen or fixing fences in between school drop-offs—you know the hustle is real. And with every penny spent needing to work overtime, marketing can feel like you’re throwing spaghetti at a wall…
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You ever have one of those weeks where you feel like you accidentally walked into the plot of a low-budget sci-fi film mixed with a failed high school reunion rolled? Yeah, same. This edition of Call Log Diaries has us getting revenge for no…
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I’ve spilled the tea on the negative effects of overtourism in small-town America in “Why Visiting Small Towns in NorCal is a No-Go for 2025”. But let’s be clear—this wasn’t a “locals only” sign hanging in digital form. Small towns can absolutely benefit from…
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I love the kind of story that makes you feel proud to live in a small town like ours. A place where people roll up their sleeves and just get it done when something needs fixing instead of just hoping someone else will figure it.…
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Welcome back for another whirlwind of delightfully odd calls from Nevada County. If you’re wondering what it’s like to live in a small town, wonder no more. It’s a place where bears break into your fridge (twice), internet fraud becomes a metaphysical experience, and…
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Okay, friends—this one’s for the DIY oil changers, the garage tinkerers, and basically anyone who knows their way around a funnel and a jug of 5W-30. Nevada County is bringing back its Oil Filter Exchange Event on Saturday, June 21st, and yes—it’s exactly as…
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Grab your sunscreen, your reusable shopping bag, and maybe a lawn chair or two, because Nevada County is pulling out all the stops this June. From jazz under the pines to vintage car drooling downtown, there’s no shortage of small-town sparkle this month. Whether…
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Welcome back to the only corner of the internet where real 911 calls from Nevada County are transformed into small-town stand-up comedy. This week, we’ve got landlocked boats, solo scream sessions, and a very suspicious pile of Funfetti. You truly can’t make this stuff…
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Sometimes, public health wins aren’t flashy. They don’t come with ribbon cuttings or massive media coverage. Sometimes, they look like a plain vending machine quietly humming away in the corner of a community center. And sometimes, that little machine is doing something huge—like literally…
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I hate to be the bearer of brutally honest news, but if your business isn’t on social media in 2025… it’s basically operating with a flip phone in a smartphone world.
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If you’ve ever had to navigate the winding road of mental health support in Nevada County, you know just how frustrating—and heartbreaking—it can be to find real help close to home. Most folks end up being sent out of the county for care, leaving…
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Ah, Nevada County—where the call logs read like a Mad Libs book written during a fever dream. We’ve got everything this week: a pantsless peacekeeper, a hot tub hussy, a feline vampire hunter, and one deeply concerned citizen advocating for bunny population control. Whether…
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So instead of only focusing on what to gift, this year I’m putting the spotlight on what to do—specifically, the amazing local date options right here in Nevada County. Whether you’re looking for something romantic, adventurous, low-key, or creative, we’ve got plenty of ways…
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Meet Alicia Goldin—the empath, healer, and creator behind Moonbow Gifts, an online business rooted in love, sensory care, and the quiet strength of showing up for ourselves (and each other) during the messy middle of life. Packaged with intention right here in Nevada City,…
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Welcome back to another edition of Call Log Diaries, where Nevada County continues to bring us the most unexpected blend of wildlife encounters, spiritual invasions, and property disputes that somehow feel like deleted scenes from a very weird sitcom.
