It’s Christmas Time 2012
Happy Holidays to all. Thinking of selling or buying a home or land? Email or call today: John J. O’Dell Realtor® GRI Civil Engineer General Contractor (530) 263-1091 Email jodell@nevadacounty.com
Steve Jobs’ Yacht Impounded
It seems after paying 105 Euros (about $138 million) for the construction of Steve Jobs Yacht that there is a bill left of about 3 million Euros (about $3.9 million). Therefore according to various sources, Philippe Starck on board as co-designer — is a homage to everything sleek and sophisticated on Steve’s ship the Venus. [...]
FireSafe Council of Nevada County Offers Free Defensible Space Training Session
Learn how to comply with defensible space laws in California and ensure properties will be insurable in the wild land Urban Interface (most of Nevada County.) Friday, November 15 & 16, 2012 10am-3:00pm What is the law regarding defensible space? California Public Resources Code 4291 requires every landowner to “maintain around and adjacent to the [...]
Nevada County Fairgrounds – Contests, Costumes, and a Cupcake Walk
The Nevada County Fairgrounds Foundation is hosting a costume contest at its Halloween event on Saturday, October 27, from 1 – 4 pm at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. The costume parade and contest will take place at 2 pm at the Main Exhibit Building, with prizes awarded following the contest. There will also be games [...]
Rodeo & Bull Riding Light up the Arena at the Nevada County Fair
By Wendy Oaks Action-packed, family-oriented events happening on Thursday and Friday at the Fair Next week’s Nevada County Fair, August 8 – 12, will feature a rodeo on Thursday evening and the Donny Martin Memorial Bull Riding on Friday evening – both in the arena at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. On Thursday, August 9, watch [...]
Lack of Inventory Causing a Home Buying Frenzy
A big drop in inventories of for-sale homes across the nation has led to a buying frenzy in some sought-after neighborhoods, real estate professionals report. A gradual gain in home prices is also following suit, they say. Last week, the National Association of REALTORS® reported an increase in pending home sales in every region in [...]
Kickstarter Campaign: The Art Docent Program Goes Digital
The Art Docent Program has a great history with Nevada County Schools… Since the program was founded twenty-five years ago, eighteen of our schools have adopted the program. Thousands of Nevada County kids have enjoyed it, and refrigerators of proud parents throughout the county have been decorated with their brilliant art. Today, The Art Docent Program™ of [...]
Landscaping With Firewise Plants in Western Nevada County
Fire is a Fact of Life in the Sierra Nevada Foothills California is home to some of the most scenic vistas in the world. The natural beauty and mild, Mediterranean climate [Sunset Magazine Zone 7, USDA Zone 8] have attracted millions to settle in the foothills. Living in Nevada County means learning to live with [...]
Nevada County Weather – Dry Start For 2011 – 2012
I believe we are all wondering what’s happened to the rain and snow this year. It’s certainly the driest season I can remember so far. The Nevada Irrigation District’s newsletter has some interesting facts as to what’s happening to our weather this winter season. Here’s what they have to say: Precipitation Season The 2011/12 rainfall [...]
Scotts Flat Lake Levels 2011
Click on image to enlarge I’ve watch Scott’s Flat Lake go to being full to the brim to where it’s at now for the winter. The above chart from Nevada Irrigation District shows the water levels during the summer season Click on pictures to enlarge, escape to close. Thinking of buying or [...]
