Getting our game face (and candy bags) ready for the biggest night of the year: trick-or-treating! 🎃

From flashlights to walkie-talkies to backup batteries, we’ve got our must-haves lined up for a smooth, magic-filled night.

See the full list below

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The Ultimate Halloween Night Prep List for Smooth Trick-or-Treating

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 h…

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Ever wondered why we carve pumpkins? It’s not just fun—it’s folklore, harvest, and tradition all in one.

Learn the story behind pumpkin carving plus get tips for that iconic baby-in-a-pumpkin shot below!

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From Turnips to Torch-Gourds: The Spooky, Harvest-Rich History of Pumpkin Carving

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…

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Bring Nevada County’s haunted charm to your screen.

Three new spooky desktop wallpapers are here — featuring local haunts like you’ve never seen them before.

Download for free below before they disappear.👻✨

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Haunted History Meets Desktop Art — Nevada County Edition

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 …

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PG&E Rate Watch: What Nevada County Needs to Know About Rising Energy Costs

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 fo…

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Nevada County is standing United Against Hate this week 💛 From library book lists to local PSAs, our community is proving that kindness and courage still lead the way.

Learn how you can be a part of it below!

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Nevada County Stands United Against Hate: What It Looks Like Here at Home

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. T…

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Kid-friendly trick-or-treat routes in Nevada County are calling! 🕸️

From kid packed downtown Nevada City to the more relaxed vibe of Lake Wildwood—there’s a route for every family.

Get info on the best areas to trick or treat in Nevada County below!

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Best Trick-or‐Treat Spots in Nevada County

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 r…

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Nevada County’s fall calendar is heating up!

From the Oddities Show to Disco Inferno and Spooky Boooky, there’s something for every mood — creepy, cozy, or downright groovy. ✨

Get all the details and buy tickets below!

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From Oddities to Disco Inferno and Spooky Stories at the Library: Upcoming Events in Nevada County

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 …

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The burn ban has officially been lifted in Nevada County — but before you spark that pile, make sure you know the regulations.

Learn how to get your burn permit below and remember to: Stay safe, stay smart, and burn responsibly.

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Nevada County Burn Ban Lifted: What You Need to Know Before You Light That Pile

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 Octo…

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New Nevada County Merch That Speaks Your Language

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 ha…

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Living in Grass Valley: Nice article about real estate and visiting my adopted hometown of Grass Valley (and nearby Nevada City)
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The Twin Cities of Grass Valley and Nevada City, Calif.

Home to a cosmopolitan mix of back-to-the-landers, former loggers, 49er descendants, artists, musicians and mystics.

The New York Times