North Star House history: Local landmark has some very interesting connections to early 20th century women's history, including some early Lesbian novels
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North Star House: A New National History
New research has unearthed untold stories of historic significance of Nevada County’s North Star House and the national contributions made by two remarkable women, architect Julia Morgan and author Mary Hallock Foote. In June, the National Register of Historic Places of the United States Department of the Interior honored North Star House as a place […]
Storm Prep in Nevada County: Free Sandbag Locations & How to Get Ready Before the Rain Rolls In
When the clouds start stacking over the ridge and the smell of cold pine hits the air, Nevada County folks know what time it is — storm season. Whether you’re tucked into downtown Nevada City…
Free Bus Rides for Nevada County Youth: What Families Need to Know
Sometimes good news really does show up right on schedule — or in this case, on the bus schedule. Starting November 1, all youth ages 6–17 in Nevada County can ride public transit for free. No pass…
Nevada County’s Creative Comeback: Film Grants, Art Funding, and a Flourishing Local Scene
Nevada County has always had a flair for the arts — from live music echoing through downtown Nevada City to murals, makers, and film festivals that punch far above our population size. But now, tha…
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…
After Hours: Open Jam Night at Gold Vibe Kombuchary
There’s something special about finding joy in the simple things—especially in a town like ours, where the air smells like pine, and creativity hangs as thick as the mist over the Yuba. Lately, I’v…
Through Clear Glass: Why Transparency Matters Everywhere
Transparency. It’s one of those words that sounds simple until you try to live it. Like cleaning a window—seems easy enough, but it’s shocking how much grime can build up when you’re not paying att…
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…
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 …
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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