Nevada City & Grass Valley

  L-R Barbara Tanner, Lefty’s owner Chris Duncan, Anita Wald-Tuttle, Lefty’s owner John Cammack, Patty Chisolm and Janet Douglas pose for the Advocate during their recent

  In his book “A Random Walk Down Wall Street,” economist Burton Malkiel says that “a blindfolded monkey throwing darts at a newspaper’s financial pages

  As we look back at the local real estate market for the past four years, the change from a declining market to an improving

Scherzinger previously managed water operations for Petaluma

  Organizers of the ART OnSite/Tribute Trail project have picked the 10 artists who will produce seven original artworks to be installed along Nevada City’s Deer

MARDI GRAS, OR “FAT TUESDAY,” is celebrated annually around the world—in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Nice, France; and New Orleans. In the “Big Easy,” hundreds of thousands of people crowd the streets. The foothills has its own Mardi Gras celebration February 9-10 in colorful Nevada City, just named one of the best “river towns”...

“No one is born a great cook—one learns by doing.” -Julia Child My Life in France IN 1948, JULIA CHILD found her true calling. She moved to France, developed a passion for French cooking and authored books that became essential for food lovers. In 1993, we recall attending the annual Western Cable Show and marveling at a new...

SIERRA STAGES IS A ON A ROLL. SINCE IT began only four years ago, the community theatre based in western Nevada County has presented 15 plays and musicals and has been recognized by the Sacramento Area Regional Theatre Alliance with four Elly Awards and 23 Elly nominations (including Death of a Salesman, see photo)....

A new generation of chefs, farmers, winemakers and artists are resettling the region. They are adding new energy and sophisticated offerings for today’s travelers while honoring the region’s rich history. The foothills’ relaxed lifestyle, Mediterranean-like climate and stunning beauty is prompting them to open wineries; restaurants with fresh, local cuisine; and local art galleries....

Meet the chefs, restaurateurs & caterers in the Sierra Foothills who are revitalizing dining in our Sierra FoodWineArt special report: Ike Frazee Ike is the chef and owner, along with his wife, Adrienne, of Ike’s Quarter Cafe in Nevada City. Now in its 11th year, Ike’s is a favorite for New Orleans-style cuisine, made...