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Golden Era owner Steve Giardina, 67, died Friday after a four-year battle with pancreatic cancer.
In honor of his life, characterized by his commitment to his community and its collective health, Nevada County’s Center for the Arts premiered a documentary Sunday on Steve’s search for alternative cancer treatments.
One of Steve’s big goals was opening Golden Era in November 2015, according to widow Cindy Giardina. She said her husband operated the business with three priorities in mind hospitality, ambiance and product.
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Ricky Beaty, longtime customer and friend of Steve Giardina, said he co-produced the documentary “Hill Witches of Nevada County” alongside Steve to dispel “reefer madness” stereotypes and explore how the medical benefits of cannabis improved the quality of life for an unlikely patient.