Penny P. Collins

Our intrepid photographer Penny Collins went up to the ski areas since she’s a member of the ski patrol and stopped on Bowman Lake Road to capture some snowy Yuba Scenes. Enjoy! If you plan on snow play, please be aware of the weather conditions and make sure you have the right equipment – from […]

The Nevada County Toy Run reports almost 200 bikes came through, many more delivered straight to the Fairgrounds. Over 400 families were served, almost 1300 kids received toys. Thanks to our photographer Penny Collins for braving the elements to bring you these photos. As usual, riders gathered at the Rood Center for the noon start. […]

Holidays at the Park returned to the Empire Mine State Historic Park on Friday. State Parks staff and docents, Sierra Gold Parks Foundation volunteers once again decorated the park, including the Empire Cottage. Step back in time with these photos by our photographer Penny P. Collins. Built in 1897, this English manor-style home sits amid […]

On October 14th, volunteers Volunteers David Rosen and Emma Cox from local organization Gold Country Avian Studies introduced students from Cynthia Grapel’s 4th grade class at Grass Valley Charter School to birds wintering and migrating through Empire Mine State Historic Park, along the South Fork of Wolf Creek. To better understand changes in local bird […]

On Sunday, September 18, an enthusiastic crowd of about 50 people gathered in front of the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad kiosk at the corner of Sacramento Street and Railroad Avenue in Nevada City for the unveiling and dedication of a historical plaque commemorating the hundreds of Chinese workers who helped build the NCNGR. The […]

A very successful Nevada County Fair came to a close on Sunday. Record attendance by locals and visitors alike throughout the five days reported by the Fair. To close out, more of our Fair photo galleries by Penny Collins. One last stroll through the grounds A few FFA and 4H animals and their caregivers and […]

An excited email from your photographer at midnight talking about horse events at the Fair, means you’re in for a treat. Sure enough, Penny Collins captured both barrel racing and horse mindfulness in the arena at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. Horse mindfulness – where rider and horse feed off each other’s energy and the rider […]

Record-setting numbers for this year’s Nevada County Fair, with a steady flow of visitors enjoying the grounds, the food and the fun. Enjoy these images taken on Friday by our photographer Penny Collins – more to come! Dart competition winner! Faces of the Fair

WorldFest continued on Saturday at the Nevada County Fairgrounds with Old Crow Medicine Show headlining the evening show. Red Baraat warmed up the crowds on the Meadow Stage (main stage) from 5:30-6:20. Then Vox Sambou got everyone dancing. They were in good spirits despite having their vehicle broken into in Pinole upon arriving. Old Crow […]

After a two-year hiatus, California WorldFest is back. The Meadow stage came alive Thursday night with a poignant reflection on the land the festival is held on, showing reverence and acknowledgement of the Indigenous Peoples who came before us and who were displaced from their land.  WorldFest runs through the weekend at the Nevada County […]