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🌱 How a new grant could shield Nevada City’s water from wildfire

Greetings Nevada City! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new grant could shield Nevada City’s water from wildfire
  • How to snag a spot in the county’s free spay-neuter clinics
  • Which films and events are coming to Nevada City this February?

Also on today's calendar: In The Field: Fungi Hike and 1 more event.

📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around Nevada City? Post it to Nevada City photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️

Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Periods of rain, with a high of 56 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 61, low: 46.
  • Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 50 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. NID receives $615,000 CAL FIRE grant to protect critical water infrastructure from wildfire (yubanet.com) — Nevada City’s main water supply is getting added wildfire protection thanks to a $615,000 CAL FIRE grant for fuel reduction along the South Yuba Canal east of town. The work will help safeguard the wooden flume that delivers drinking and irrigation water, supports hydroelectric power, and underpins services for Nevada City and neighboring communities.
   

2. County Free Spay Neuter Program Very Popular (knco.com) — Nevada County’s free spay and neuter program is drawing heavy demand, with today’s clinic fully booked and appointments already filling for January 27 and February 24. Funded with $75,000 in pilot money, the effort has already covered over 100 pets and will continue into next year, while the county resumes direct shelter operations and plans a new facility that Nevada City residents will rely on.
   

3. SYRCL's Wild & Scenic Film Festival Unveils 2026 Official Selections (yubanet.com) — Nevada City will again co-host SYRCL’s Wild & Scenic Film Festival February 19–23, 2026, bringing more than 130 environmental and adventure films plus workshops and community events to town. Screenings and activities will be split between Nevada City and Grass Valley, with additional virtual options through February 28. Passes are already on sale for locals who want to plan ahead.
   

4. Remains found along Nevada County hiking trail in March ID'd as 55-year-old man (sacbee.com) — Authorities have identified remains found in March near a South Yuba River trail in Nevada City as 55-year-old Aaran Sloan Taylor, and say his death does not appear suspicious. Nevada County officials are still trying to locate any of Taylor’s relatives and are asking residents for help connecting them with next of kin.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Nevada City

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Other local events
    Saturday December 20
  • In The Field: Fungi Hike
    Cascade Canal Trailhead - Bear Yuba Land Trust , Cascade Canal Trail , Nevada City
    10:00 am
    • Sunday December 21
  • Victorian Christmas - Nevada City
    Nevada City Chamber of Commerce , 132 Main St , Nevada City
    1:30 pm
  • Illuminate!
    Inner Path Yoga & Meditation Center , 200 Commercial St , Nevada City
    6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • If you’re wondering what you’re doing for New Year’s Eve, come ring it in with us at the Miners Foundry.
    We’ve been doing this NYE Bash for over a decade, and it’s one of those nights where you just know you’re in the right place. This year we’ve got… (Nextdoor Nevada City)
  • Dear New People on Cement Hill Rd.
    , tradesmen, and delivery people… PLEASE slow down and pay attention to the SPEED LIMITS. Our beautiful road on the ridge is curvy with no shoulder… (Nextdoor Cement Hill)
  • Nevada City School District posted a job opening for School Counselor, Starts August 12, 2025 or ASAP, 0.60 FTE in Nevada City. Apply here.
  • The Salvation Army posted a job opening for Maintenance Worker in Nevada City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Nevada City here.

Ok Nevada City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Nevada City

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Nevada City

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.