Of the many traditional events forced into hiatus in 2020, few have enjoyed a return as successful as those tied to the holiday season. The Nevada County Fairgrounds is home to one such event and…
I have a lot of friends who didn’t have the pleasure of growing up in Nevada County, and it seems I have become that obnoxious friend who tells them how things “used to be” here.…
By Victoria Penate | Staff Writer
The pandemic brought an uncertain year for many businesses, with some industries remaining steady or even seeing growth, and others struggling as public health measures required modified operation or closure.
These are the Top 5 business stories for 2020:
1) CLOSURES, MODIFICATIONS AS PANDEMIC SET IN
By March 16, following the very first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Nevada County, some businesses closed their doors for example, Pete’s Pizza and Tess’ Kitchen Store in Grass Valley, which closed temporarily, and City Council Coffee in Nevada City, which has closed permanently.
The same week, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a statewide stay-at-home order, mandating that some types of businesses, including bars, wineries, and movie theaters, close, and that restaurants observe certain precautions.