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Ah, Nevada County — where the mountains are serene, the locals are quirky, and the police scanner is always entertaining. This week’s round of call logs delivers everything from aggressive wildlife and DoorDash gymnastics to a slice of meth-fueled romance gone bad. Buckle up,…
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There’s something magical about small-town police logs—like a reality show where the script is written by caffeine, chaos, and occasionally, the wildlife. Here in Nevada County, our local call-ins aren’t just reports—they’re full-blown episodes.
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Some places have drama. Others have mystery. Nevada County? We have a beautiful, chaotic cocktail of both—served daily through our police call logs. It’s a place where peacocks cause civil unrest, old cans trigger bomb scares, and even Mother Nature apparently gets petty. With…
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If you ever find town to be a bit too tranquil, just take a glance at the Nevada County Sheriff’s Call Logs. You’ll soon discover that, much like the unsettling silence of playing children, a quiet town is often a telltale sign that mischief…
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Yesterday, our community was struck by a tragic accident that claimed the life of a motorcyclist—a loss that has hit close to home. As someone whose husband is a Harley rider and who personally enjoys being on the back of a bike, I still…
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It’s another round of wild 911 calls from Nevada County, where anything (and everything) can happen. From family disputes over game consoles to FBI requests for tree-hiding trespassers, here’s what kept dispatch busy—and what made us laugh.
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This week’s collection of real call logs proves that Nevada County is anything but boring. With rebellious teenagers, odd trail encounters, and surprising backyard finds, here’s what went down—and what you can’t help but laugh about.
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Time for another batch of unforgettable calls. From unexpected house cleaners to “fake” phone calls, let’s break down these Call Log Diaries.
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Every day, dispatchers receive a wide range of calls—some urgent, some heartbreaking, and others that just leave you scratching your head or stifling a laugh. Here are a few highlights from this week’s call logs that dance the line of concerned or just plain…
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One of the best parts of living in a small town is the balance of ridiculous to reasonable. Nowhere is this balance more openly apparent than in the local call logs. Here you’ll find everything from genuinely concerning incidents to head-scratchers that leave you…
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Welcome to Call Log Diaries, where I highlight the best of Nevada County’s recent dispatch logs. The Foothills have a reputation for being quiet, uneventful places—but these records provide a window into the quirky, baffling, and sometimes alarming nature of our residents. They remind…