At the Nevada City Gas station, they pump your gas and check your oil for free, just like the good old days. Nevada City Gas  is right near downtown, at the “Y” between Zion and Pine Streets, just up from Highway 49.  The sales are cash only, but the prices are competitive. “I just like [...]

The Moms on the Mountains fundraiser for Nevada City Schools will take place Saturday, September 25th, 2010 at the Sugar Bowl Ski Resort. This is the primary fundraiser of the Nevada City Schools Foundation, which provides immediate funding for technology and the arts, as well as student program support. Any female 18 years or older [...]

The Nevada City Farmer’s Market will run Saturday mornings starting at 8:30 from June 19 to October 30, 2010. The market features many interesting vendors and artists in addition to locally grown fruits and vegetables. Live musical entertainment is also provided.

Thank you to all the businesses and individuals who contributed to the flower baskets that beautify our historic downtown area! The Flower Basket program is overseen by the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce, and the cost of these is covered by various companies and individuals who want to help beautify the town.  The baskets are [...]

The Nevada City Farmer’s Market starts this Saturday, June 19th, at 8:30 a.m. in downtown Nevada City. The Nevada City Farmer’s Market features many interesting vendors and artists in addition to locally grown fruits and vegetables. Live musical entertainment is also provided. The market will run Saturday mornings starting at 8:30 from June 19 to [...]

Nevada City is getting ready for the 50th annual Nevada City Bicycle Classic race – to be held on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 20th starting at 1:00 p.m. A premier cycling event that was won by Lance Armstrong last year, the classic is also a Lance Armstrong Junior Olympic Race Series (LAJORS) event and will [...]

The Bike Blast, a fun family event, will take place Saturday, May 15th at Seven Hills School. This fundraiser for Nevada City Schools Foundation will feature road rides, a mountain bike trials course, a bike rodeo, carnival, a silent auction, and more. Advanced registration is advised, (to assure lower fee, a T-shirt, etc.) however, folks [...]

The California Preservation Foundation is holding their 35th annual California Preservation Conference in Nevada City and Grass Valley from May 12-15th. Volunteer to assist with the conference, and you can hear expert presentations for free. The Conference is entitled: “The Sierra Nevada: Preserving A Sense of Place”. Some of the presentations include: “Thar’s Gold in [...]

Nevada City’s 95959google event on March 14th was a huge success. Over 200 locals participated in an effort to convince Google that Nevada City would be the best candidate for its Fiber for Communities project. If selected, the test city will receive super high speed Internet access in exchange for helping Google test its technology. [...]

Nevada County experiences a higher than average out-of-county migration after high school graduation or attendance at Sierra College. Students who leave the county to attend 4-year institutions typically stay in those areas or other more densely populated regions as they begin their careers and their own businesses. The Nevada County Economic Resource Council and the [...]