Arts

Protests erupt as the Del Oro Theater in Grass Valley refuses to screen Matt Walsh’s controversial film Am I Racist, prompting outrage from Walsh and Elon Musk. While the right-wing duo cries “censorship,” local activists applaud the decision, steering the community clear of divisive rhetoric. In the end, the Del Oro stands firm, prioritizing unity over outrage.

Nevada City's Greg Thompson has become infamous for his relentless hatred of mayonnaise, ensuring that no social event passes without his passionate critique of the condiment. From its “gloopy” texture to his conspiracy theory about “Big Mayo,” Greg’s anti-mayo rants have become legend. Friends and neighbors, while tolerant, have heard it all before—and will likely hear it all again.

Pop superstar Taylor Swift is set to perform a surprise concert at the Nevada City Minor Foundry, thanks to her cousin’s influence. While local Swifties are ecstatic, the Nevada County Republicans are outraged, planning a protest against what they see as Swift’s liberal agenda. Expect a clash of glitter and gas as Nevada City gears up for this unforgettable event.

Eddie Vedder and Stevie Nicks’ new single, “Mumbles in the Mist,” from their album Soul Reverberations, is a masterclass in incomprehensibility. With lyrics that sound like they were cobbled together from a drunk séance and music that’s as murky as the lyrics, fans are left scratching their heads—or just plain giving up on deciphering the nonsense.

Grass Valley inventors Bob "Bassman" Wilson and Doug "Decibel" Smith have unveiled "Big Bertha," the world's largest subwoofer. Powered by a repurposed Boeing 747 engine, it boasts a 20-foot diameter woofer and 1.21 gigawatts of power. Capable of rearranging furniture and inducing seismic activity, this colossal creation is set to make waves—both literally and figuratively.

In a move co-sponsored by the Really REAL Friends of Nevada City and the Nevada County Republican Party, the quaint Sierra foothills community of Nevada City will host the nation's first and only 100% Gluten-only marketplace starting in 2019.

The assailant Adrian Dyer's car in impound. The car was a hand-me-down from his Grandfather.

Like all buffets in casinos, there is a lot of fanfare before one reaches the restaurant, typically buried in an obscure location within the building's bowels. But, I have to admit, and I was excited seeing all of the billboards on my approach.

Retired area "old-timer" James Richards has shared a special stash of photos he collected from "his NASA years" with family and friends. However since his recent passing, his son Richard suspects that his Father might have invented not only his astrophysics background, but also fabricated stories about his exclusive "space pictures" of Earth.