Business
Amigos making new friends at its Nevada City location
The reason for the increase in business is primarily twofold: The restaurant’s Grass Valley customers are returning to the fold and the business is attracting new customers in Nevada City. Editor's note: Check out Amigos recipe for tortilla soup at the bottom of this article.
Sierra Commons to host non-profit panel discussion on March 11
The discussion on Thursday evening will focus on environmental preservation, conservation, and restoration and on issues common to all nonprofits and businesses in general. ...
Documentary on March 11 takes a look at the state of U.S. schools
'The Race to Nowhere' examines the pressures faced by American schoolchildren and their teachers in a test-obsessed public and private education system and culture. It will be shown on March 11 at Miners Foundry. ...
Nevada City Advocate exclusive: Last hurrah for Mardi Gras?
Some businesses are wondering if the annual Mardi Gras parade is good for business. For others, the answer is obvious. Read all about it exclusively in the March edition of the Nevada City Advocate, your free community newspaper that will be delivered beginning today to racks and businesses in Nevada City, Grass Valley, North San Juan and Penn Valley. ...
Beauty and the B: Water can be the culprit of bad hair days
Chlorine-treated water will dry out your hair and fade processed hair color. All that well spent money on your hair – right down the drain. ...
Former NFL coach Brooks to be grand marshal at July 4th parade
Rich Brooks grew up near Alleghany and went to be a college all-american football player. He was also the head coach at the University of Oregon for many years before accepting the heading coaching job for the St. Louis Rams in 1971. ...
Music school opens on March 1 in Nevada City
The Greenhouse School of Music, a non-profit music school organized by a dedicated group of local business people, will provide comprehensive music education to kids and adults in the community. ...Sierra Nevada Deep Ecology Institute suspends its operations
In the past decade, the organization has held field trip programs in local schools, put on EcoKids, held wilderness outings, collaborated with other environmental non-profits and the local Tsi Akim Maidu to inform the public of the importance of caring for the earth. ...
Wild & Scenic Film Festival shines again as its director signs off
The three-day festival recorded all-time highs in ticket sales, filmmaker visits and sponsorships. Its featured guest, actor Patrick Stewart, was seen smiling all over town. But it was also the final show for Film Festival Director Kathy Dotson, who has spent the eight years cultivating a nationally recognized event ...
Telethon aims to raise $100,000 in six hours for Nevada County libraries
“We’re doing this for two reasons,” said Lew Sitzer, who is coordinating the telethon that will be broadcast on NCTV. “We want the library to be local, to be run by local folks and we want the supervisors to know there’s a lot of public interest in keeping the control here.” ...
Green Bay Packer to be in Sunday's Mardi Gras parade in Nevada City
Spencer Havner, a 2001 Nevada Union High School graduate, was a linebacker for UCLA and has been with the Packers for the past three seasons. ...
San Juan Ridge artist creates animal kingdom out of cement
Cement sculptor’s Solomon Bassoff’s colorful creations can be found at Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, Hummingbird Park in Sacramento and Turtle Bay Exploration Park in Redding. ...
Suzie Daggett: The keys to understanding the hopeless romantic
The romantic lives with a sense of something missing in their life, which creates this longing for the lost love, the unavailable love, a future love and a picture of happiness that only love can bring. ...
Homemade soup on menu for Empty Bowl fundraiser on Feb. 20
Homemade soup, bread and beverages donated by Sopa Thai, Diego’s Restaurant, New Moon Café and several volunteer chefs will be served in two sessions at St. Patrick's Hall in Grass Valley....
Canine Connection: Special needs dogs offer many rewards
Mulligan sustained serious spinal and neurological injuries. I had to make tough decisions quickly. Should I save his life or not? So much to consider, including the astronomical, shocking cost without any easy-payment plan options. ...
Nevada City to host annual Mardi Gras parade at 2 p.m. on Valentine's Day
Parade marchers and many spectators traditionally dress and behave in a way that reflects the universal spirit of Mardi Gras. Bright colors, flashy outfits and zany characters will brighten the streets of downtown Nevada City and strings of beads will be everywhere. ...
Artist's Studio to hold open house on Friday for winter show
The Winter Resident Artist Show features the work of 25 artists who work in a variety of mediums. It continues through March 5 at the gallery in Grass Valley, which is also where the reception that includes food and wine will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. this Friday ...
February edition of the Nevada City Advocate is on the streets
This month's edition has stories on the upcoming Mardi Gras celebration, plans to remake Calanan Park, Cafe Mekka, a dip in property tax payments, Sierra Commons, the Energy Task Force, the Wild & Scenic Film Festival, Paul Emery, Faducci art, the beginning of the next election season, Nevada City Furniture and Mattresses and the NCTV telethon for the libraries. ...
Telethon hopes to raise $100,000 to save libraries from outsourcing
NCTV and Friends of the Nevada County Libraries are producing the six-hour telethon that will air from 3 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20. It will be seen on Comcast channel 11, Suddenlink channel 16 or simulcast live at www.nevadacountytv.org. ...
Children’s author to be at book swap on Feb. 7 at Nevada City Seafood
Babette Donaldson is the author of Emma Lea books that feature family stories with a tea theme and are illustrated by local watercolorist Jerianne Van Dijk. Donaldson will sign and give away some books at the book swap. ...
Area gets a break from steady rainfall, but forecast calls for more
Thursday's report: It was a cloudy and cool today with only a little bit of precipitation although it is now raining (6 p.m.). According to ncweatherlive.com on Ridge Road, the temperature is now 35 degrees and there's no wind. Today the weather station received .23 of an inch of rain, brining the month's total to 7.04 inches and the season's total to 17.66 inches. According to the National Weather Service, more rain is expected for Friday. ...
Beauty and the B: Here’s the skinny on winter skin care
When the weather gets cold, what is the first thing we do? Turn up the heat. What suffers? Our skin, which dries out! Here are a few easy tips to keep your skin healthy all winter long. ...
Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball to feature live music, Cajun' cusine
The Mardi Gras masquerade ball runs from 8 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Miners Foundry. The southern rock band Holcomb Brothers Band will be playing and Cajun food will be served. The Mardi Gras parade follows at 2 p.m. on Sunday. ...
Wild & Scenic Film Festival kicked off Friday with receptions, parties
Thousands of visitors are expected to descend on Nevada City for the three-day event that features more than 135 movies, film workshops, receptions, parties, live music and an awards ceremony at 4:15 p.m. Saturday where actor Patrick Stewart is expected to make an appearance. ...
Canine Connection: The beauty of adopting an older dog
I particularly appreciate their instant loyalty. My first dog was a middle-aged lab/Irish setter mix that had been living in the kennel for several months. Her eyes radiated with gratitude when she was sprung from her cement cage. We were bonded for life. ...
Simplify: How we change the world without Big Brother
Shawn Tuttle, who writes the Simplify column for the Nevada City Advocate, will be one of the featured speakers at the See Jane Do Passion Into Action conference on Saturday, Jan. 23, at the Holiday Inn Express in Grass Valley. More than 20 other speakers and workshop leaders are scheduled to make appearances in what is being described as a day of inspiration, connection and expansion. Tickets can be purchased at seejanedo.com or at the BriarPatch Co-op. ...
Wild & Scenic Film Festival director steps down after this weekend's big show
In its eight years under Kathy Dotson, the Festival has screened more than 2,000 films by more than 500 filmmakers, welcomed more than 20,000 Festival attendees and created Wild & Scenic On-Tour, which has brought a selection of festival films to over 400 towns and cities across the country. ...
SYRCL Wild & Scenic Film Festival to take center stage beginning Friday
In 2003, the inaugural film festival featured 22 films and attracted a handful of filmmakers to Nevada City. This year’s lineup features 75 premieres, 60 films that have already been shown and approximately 100 filmmakers who will make this area home for a few days...
January edition of the Advocate features SYRCL Film Festival coverage
On our editorial pages, editor and publisher Pat Butler asks about the priorities of Rep. Tom McClintock, who in his first year in office seems more focused on San Joaquin Valley water issues and nuclear power than the concerns of the Fourth District. Ray Darby, meanwhile, responds to McClintock's opposition to the Solar Power Technology Roadmap Act, which received bipartisan support in the U.S. House. ...
SYRCL Environmental Film Festival features 135 films this year
There are also free events, including 14 free panel discussions and workshops, opening receptions, art shows throughout the historic downtown, free parties, and an Eco Tour of Nevada City’s co-housing project with architect Katie McCamant....- NID approves lease for restaurant at Rollins Reservoir
- Nevada City woman turns tragedy into life-saving crusade
- Simplify: There's no more putting this one off
- Nevada City non-profit seeks energy questions for candidates
- Butler: Last hurrah for Mardi Gras in Nevada City?
- Music school opens on March 1 in Nevada City
- Nevada County weekend calendar: Live music, live theatre, costumes balls, Mardi Gras parade
- Butler: Sierra Commons looks like the workplace of the future
- Sierra Commons has a ribbon-cutting, holds open house
- Green Bay Packer to be in Sunday's Mardi Gras parade in Nevada City