Podcasts about Grass valley

What if the reason you're exhausted isn't because you're not doing enough... but because you're spending all your energy trying to become mediocre at things you were never meant to do? Welcome Pivoter! Most high performers spend years trying to fix weaknesses that were never meant to be strengths. We call it growth. We call it discipline. We call it "working on ourselves." But what if that's the wrong game entirely? In this episode, April challenges one of the most common myths in personal development: the idea that successful people are well-rounded. Drawing from strengths psychology, Gallup research, and real-world examples of elite performers, she explores why the path to success isn't becoming better at everything. It's becoming exceptional at the things you're naturally wired to do well. If you've been stuck trying to improve areas that drain you, this episode will help you shift from fixing to leveraging. In This Episode You Will Learn: Why the idea of being "well-rounded" may be sabotaging your success. What Strengths Psychology teaches about performance and fulfillment. Why weaknesses rarely become strengths. The hidden reason fixing weaknesses feels productive. How elite performers create leverage instead of balance. The difference between limitations and liabilities. How to design your business and life around your strengths. Why awareness is more powerful than willpower. Key Takeaways: ✅ High performers are intentionally uneven. ✅ Strengths create leverage. Weaknesses require management. ✅ Your goal isn't to become good at everything. ✅ Design beats discipline. ✅ Weaknesses become dangerous only when ignored. ✅ The fastest path to growth is amplifying what already works. Quotes: "High performers are not well-rounded. They are intentionally uneven." "Weaknesses rarely become strengths. They usually just become slightly less annoying weaknesses." "High performers don't fix themselves into success. They leverage themselves into it." "A limitation is something you're not great at. A liability is something you refuse to acknowledge." Challenge: Ask yourself: What am I trying to fix that I should be designing around? Which strength have I underused because it makes me visible? What would change if I trusted my strengths enough to build around them? Stop fixing. Start leveraging. ---------------- Want more tools to help you create momentum, clarity, and growth in your business and life? Ready to take this work beyond the podcast? Join us at Collaborate 2026, our once-a-year, in-person transformational experience in Grass Valley, California. Spend 2.5 powerful days gaining clarity, building momentum, and doing the deep work alongside growth-minded leaders. Early Bird pricing ends March 31st, and seats are limited. Reserve yours at www.theaprilgarcia.com/collaborate.

Uncovering Women Miners' Forgotten Legacy in the ‘Swiss Alps' of Sequoia National Park  Mineral King is located in the southern part of Sequoia National Park but its remote location means it gets fewer visitors than other parts of the park. So the campers and backpackers that make the trek are rewarded with a spectacular mountain range with rushing waterfalls. There are only a handful of buildings here, including some historic wooden cabins that belong to a few families who've been here long before this was a national park. One of those cabins belongs to Laile Di Silvestro's family. Her connection to Mineral King goes back to the 1870s. Today, she's an archeologist, and she's looking for the stories she didn't hear growing up. In 2024, as part of our Hidden Gems series, host Sasha Khokha hiked Mineral King with Di Silvestro to learn about some surprising trail blazers in the California Gold Rush, and the discrimination some people faced during those boom times. The World's Largest Bishop Pine Forest Is in Point Reyes California is home to a lot of iconic trees, including giant sequoias, windswept Monterey cypresses, and Joshua trees. The bishop pine doesn't have that kind of celebrity status. But if you live on the Point Reyes Peninsula in west Marin County you're all too familiar with it. These indigenous trees are so well-suited to growing here, that to locals they're notorious pests, not because of how easily they grow, but because of how they die. In 2024, reporter Lusen Mendel took us to Tomales Bay State Park to meet someone who's made it his mission to deal with the pesky and strangely loveable pines. Welcome to Rough and Ready, the Tiny Town That Used to Be a Republic We head to the Nevada County town of Rough and Ready, about 5 miles west of Grass Valley.  In 1850, it seceded from the nation and temporarily became its own republic. In 2017, KQED's Bianca Taylor spoke to a proud resident of Rough and Ready to learn more about the town's history, and how it got its name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

0:00 Welcome to Only In The Green Room0:45 How Dave and Tami first met at The Broadside2:00 The Bay Area–New Orleans connection explained4:30 The Grateful Dead, the Nevilles, and how it all started6:15 How the Radiators brought Dave to High Sierra8:00 The 2026 New Orleans lineup revealed10:30 The Rumble + Dumpstaphunk late night throwdown12:00 Anders Osborne, The Break, and Stanton Moore's new trio14:15 River Ecker: 16-year-old piano phenom16:30 Luther Dickinson, Jake Ecker, and The Word18:00 George Porter Jr. with Lebo and the All-Stars19:30 Don Was, Cymande, and the soul of the 2026 headliners21:00 Steely Dead, Pink Talking Fish, and the late night mashup23:00 Why musicians call High Sierra their favorite festival25:30 The artist liaison program and why artists want to be there27:00 The new Grass Valley venue and the future of High Sierra29:30 Sunrise Kickball and the magic of the full festival experience31:00 Get your tickets now — why this year is unmissableHigh Sierra Music Festival founder Dave Margulies sits down with Only In The Green Room at Jazz Fest in New Orleans — where the two festival worlds collide.Dave has attended 49 consecutive Jazz Fests, and this conversation captures exactly why the connection between New Orleans music and High Sierra runs so deep. We cover the 2026 lineup, the new Grass Valley venue, and why musicians from Luther Dickinson to George Porter Jr. call High Sierra their favorite festival in America.

Success was never meant to be a solo ride. If you're exhausted from pulling the whole load yourself, maybe it's time to stop fighting the wind and start riding with a peloton. Welcome Pivoter! In this episode, April explores one of the most powerful lessons from the world of cycling: the peloton. In a bike race, riders work together, taking turns leading and drafting. Some days you're at the front pushing the pace. Other days you're hanging on, benefiting from the strength of those around you. The same is true in business and life. Too many entrepreneurs believe they must carry everything alone. But success isn't built through isolation. It's built through community, support, and the willingness to both lead and be led when necessary. April shares insights from a mastermind conversation and explains why staying in motion matters more than staying in front. In This Episode You Will Learn: How the cycling peloton serves as a powerful metaphor for business and life. Why everyone experiences seasons of strength and seasons of struggle. The importance of allowing others to support you when you're facing headwinds. Why "drafting" is not weakness but a strategic tool for sustainable success. How the right team can help you overcome challenges faster than going it alone. Why momentum matters more than speed during difficult seasons. How to recognize when it's your turn to lead and when it's your turn to receive support. Key Takeaways: You don't have to be the strongest person every day. Success is built through relationships, community, and shared effort. Drafting isn't quitting. It's conserving energy so you can keep moving forward. Every leader will eventually need support from others. The goal isn't to lead every mile. The goal is to stay in the race. Quotes: "Just because you're at the back of the peloton today doesn't mean you're losing. It means you're staying in the race." "The strongest riders don't lead every mile. They know when to push and when to draft." "Success is not a solo journey. Find your people and keep pedaling." Challenge: This week, ask yourself: Who is in your peloton? Where are you trying to do everything alone? What support are you refusing because of pride? Who could you lean on so you can keep moving forward? Remember, Pivoter, slowing down is allowed. Stopping is not. ---------------- Want more tools to help you create momentum, clarity, and growth in your business and life? Ready to take this work beyond the podcast? Join us at Collaborate 2026, our once-a-year, in-person transformational experience in Grass Valley, California. Spend 2.5 powerful days gaining clarity, building momentum, and doing the deep work alongside growth-minded leaders. Early Bird pricing ends March 31st, and seats are limited. Reserve yours at www.theaprilgarcia.com/collaborate.

Order number CAC08000-26-05 was issued by BLM's Mother Lode Field Office and goes into effect on Friday, May 22nd.United States District Judge William B. Shubb ruled that Rise Grass Valley is violating the Clean Water Act by discharging arsenic, iron, and manganese from the Idaho-Maryland Mine into Wolf Creek without a permit.

You could hit the goal, crush the milestone, and still feel behind. That's not ambition, Pivoter — that's living in the gap instead of the gain. In this episode, April dives into one of the most important mindset shifts for high performers and entrepreneurs: The Gap vs. The Gain. Because let's be honest… Most of us are wildly skilled at moving the goalpost. We hit a milestone and immediately think: "Yeah, but I should be further along." "It's not enough." "I could've done it faster." And while ambition can fuel progress, constantly measuring yourself against an ever-moving ideal can quietly rob you of fulfillment, confidence, and momentum. Drawing inspiration from the work of Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy, April breaks down why high achievers often feel perpetually behind, even when they've made incredible progress. This episode explores: Why entrepreneurs live in "the gap" How measuring yourself against the ideal creates dissatisfaction Why appreciating your gains actually fuels future growth The importance of measuring backward, not just forward How to use your past wins as evidence for your future success April also shares real examples from her mastermind clients, including: The entrepreneur who forgot how far she'd come in her health journey The business owner who normalized his fitness consistency Why high performers dismiss their own progress without realizing it In This Episode You Will Learn: What "The Gap" vs. "The Gain" actually means and why high performers naturally drift toward the gap. Why constantly moving the goalpost makes success feel impossible to enjoy. How measuring backward instead of forward changes motivation and confidence. Why fulfillment comes from progression, not perfection. The importance of recognizing what used to feel hard that now feels easy. 3 practical ways to start living in the gain instead of the gap. How to use your wins as evidence for your next level of growth. Quotes: "You are not lacking success — you are likely just measuring it wrong." – April Garcia "The ideal always moves faster than your actual progress." – April Garcia "Fulfillment is found in progression, not achievement." – April Garcia "There's something already in your rearview mirror that's on someone else's bucket list." – April Garcia Pivot Point Takeaway: You don't need more success to feel fulfilled. You need to stop ignoring the success you've already created. Because when you acknowledge how far you've come, you gain the confidence and momentum to tackle the next mountain. ---------------- Want more tools to help you create momentum, clarity, and growth in your business and life? Ready to take this work beyond the podcast? Join us at Collaborate 2026, our once-a-year, in-person transformational experience in Grass Valley, California. Spend 2.5 powerful days gaining clarity, building momentum, and doing the deep work alongside growth-minded leaders. Early Bird pricing ends March 31st, and seats are limited. Reserve yours at www.theaprilgarcia.com/collaborate.

It's always fun catching up with Greg McDaniel because he's always up to something cool.Here's a summary of our session:Absolutely, Ray. Here's a detailed summary shortened to roughly 20% of the original wording.Podcast Interview Summary: Ray Wood with Greg McDanielRay welcomes longtime friend Greg McDaniel from Grass Valley, Northern California. After a relaxed opening chat about Greg's 10-acre property, mowing, weather, and life in Northern California, the conversation turns to what is currently working for real estate agents in social media marketing and advertising.Greg says agents have never had more opportunity to create their own media. They no longer need a full studio setup; a smartphone, simple microphone, and free or low-cost editing tools like CapCut are enough to produce useful content. He emphasizes that agents can now use AI tools such as ChatGPT and prompt libraries like AIPRM to generate video ideas, captions, YouTube titles, descriptions, tags, and content frameworks quickly.A major theme is that agents often feel overwhelmed by all the marketing options available, but Greg argues the answer is simpler than most people think: stay visible, stay relevant, and keep having conversations with your audience. He uses his and Ray's friendship as an example. Even though they have known each other for around 10 years and never met in person, they have stayed connected through podcasts, conversations, and regular contact. That same principle applies to agents and their audience.Greg recommends agents post short-form content daily on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Shorts, and other platforms. He says agents should pay attention to who watches, likes, comments, or reacts to their content, then personally reach out and start conversations. Rather than treating social media as a broadcasting platform only, agents should use it as a relationship-building tool.When Ray asks what type of content works best, Greg suggests documenting daily life. He compares each part of the day to a chapter in a book: morning routines, coffee stops, drives, meetings, funny moments, local observations, family life, pets, community stories, and real estate insights. His advice is to make content that is interesting, personal, and relatable, not just constant real estate sales messages.Greg recommends following an 80/20 rule: around 80% of content should be fun, interesting, community-based, or personality-driven, while 20% can be more directly related to business. He notes that kids and pets can attract engagement, though agents should only include family if they are comfortable doing so. Ray jokes that featuring his dogs in marketing videos could make their expenses feel like marketing costs, leading to a humorous side discussion about dogs, grooming, cleaning, and checking with a CPA.The conversation then moves into YouTube. Greg believes YouTube is a powerful free platform because once content is created, it can continue working long term. However, he says fewer than 1% of agents will actually take action. Ray asks why, and Greg bluntly says laziness is often the main barrier. He explains that many agents know what they need to do, but avoid it because they feel they have nothing to say or do not want to be on camera.Greg shares an example of a successful Silicon Valley agent who has deep local knowledge, a long real estate career, children who grew up in the area, a wife who teaches locally, and strong opinions about coffee — yet still feels he has nothing to say. Greg points out that this agent could easily create local coffee tours, community videos, tech-area commentary, and neighborhood stories. The lesson is that agents already have content all around them; they simply need to start filming.Ray and Greg discuss simple equipment, including the Hollyland Lark M2 microphone, which Ray recently bought and found impressive. Greg shares a practical tip: clip the tiny microphone under the brim of a cap for clear audio while filming casual videos.The discussion then shifts to YouTube trends. Greg mentions that large channels like MrBeast are seeing major changes in views as YouTube places more emphasis on Shorts and shorter content. He believes this creates an opportunity for smaller creators and independent agents to gain more visibility. Greg also mentions using tools like VidIQ and Thumbnail Creator to improve YouTube thumbnails, titles, SEO, descriptions, and tags.Greg demonstrates AIPRM inside ChatGPT, showing Ray how pre-built prompts can generate optimized YouTube titles, descriptions, tags, and hashtags. He enters a sample real estate topic and the tool produces multiple title options, a short description, and keyword tags that could be copied into YouTube Studio. Ray is impressed by how much time this could save.Ray then shares what he is seeing with AI Ad Machine clients: property listing ads are generating some of the strongest results. Rather than simply offering free appraisals or asking for listings, agents can advertise actual properties, send traffic to a Meta lead form or landing page, and capture buyer and seller leads. These leads can then flow into Go High Level for automated text and email follow-up. Ray argues that a great listing has enormous pulling power because it shows the agent actively marketing real estate, not begging for business.Greg agrees and adds that ads and content need to match the local audience. A generic message will not work equally well in Miami, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, Grass Valley, or a beach town. Agents should speak the language of their community. For example, in Grass Valley, a real estate agent could create a video using a zero-turn mower or tractor dealership as a metaphor for teamwork and market knowledge. In a beach town, an agent should be on the beach talking about local lifestyle, restaurants, and community news.The core marketing message from Greg is that agents should stop begging for business and instead become a trusted source of information. They should talk about their industry, community, local market, lifestyle, and daily experiences in a way that feels human and useful.Ray adds that testing is now easier than ever. In the old newspaper days, agents ran one ad and hoped it worked. Today, they can run many variations and quickly identify what gets attention, clicks, and leads. This ties directly into Ray's broader AI Ad Machine philosophy: test multiple ad angles and let the data show what works.Toward the end, Greg introduces Google Flow from Google Labs, describing how it can create AI-generated images from photos and prompts. He gives a playful example of generating an image of family members riding horses, grandchildren running around, and himself on a lawnmower being chased by a kangaroo. More practically, he suggests agents could use AI image tools to help buyers visualize themselves in a property, such as creating an image of a family enjoying a kitchen or living space, while cautioning agents to check rules and avoid anything misleading or discriminatory.Greg also promotes his own podcast, RE Geeks, which focuses on real estate, technology, and how tech influences agents and consumers. He explains that his longtime tech partner Michael is involved, and they discuss practical ways agents can use technology in their business.The episode closes with Ray thanking Greg and promising to include links in the show notes to the tools discussed, including AIPRM, the Hollyland Lark M2 microphone, Google Flow, VidIQ, Thumbnail Creator, and RE Geeks.Key TakeawaysThe strongest message from the interview is that real estate agents do not need complicated marketing. They need consistency, personality, community relevance, and a willingness to create. A smartphone, simple microphone, AI tools, and daily local observations are enough to start building attention.Agents should use short-form video, YouTube, stories, reels, and listing ads to stay visible and start conversations. The best content is not always polished or formal; it is often personal, local, useful, and human.Ray's major ad insight is that great property listings are still one of the strongest lead-generation assets agents have. When promoted properly through social ads, lead forms, landing pages, and CRM follow-up, listings can become powerful buyer and seller lead machines.Greg's major content insight is that agents already have more than enough to say. Their local knowledge, daily routines, clients, pets, coffee shops, neighborhoods, listings, and lifestyle stories can all become content. The agents who win are the ones who stop overthinking and start publishing.

Welcome Pivoter! What if the very thing you're most proud of — your independence, your grind, your "I've got this" mentality — is actually the thing holding you back? In this raw and personal episode of PivotMe, April Garcia gets vulnerable about a real moment where her refusal to slow down and ask for help almost cost her dearly. This isn't a theory episode. This is April in the trenches, sharing what she learned the hard way — and handing you the mindset shift that could change everything. Key Takeaways: April's Personal Story: April opens up about a real experience where she got in her own way and nearly paid a serious price for it — all because she didn't want to slow down or ask for help. It's honest, it's relatable, and it's exactly the kind of story that makes you stop and look in the mirror. When Information Isn't Enough: Even with all the evidence in front of her, April still didn't make the right call for her health. This episode explores why knowledge alone doesn't change behavior — and what actually does. The Mantra Shift That Changes Everything: April is retiring "I can do it all by myself" and replacing it with a single question: "Is this an opportunity to ask for help?" That one reframe is the difference between grinding yourself into the ground and actually building something sustainable. You Were Not Meant to Go It Alone: Asking for help isn't weakness — it's wisdom. April makes the case that the most powerful thing a high achiever can do is recognize when they need support and have the courage to ask for it — in business, in marriage, in health, in all of it. The Cost of Not Asking: When you refuse to ask for help, you don't just hurt yourself. You hurt the people who look up to you, depend on you, and need you at your best. Your stubbornness has a wider blast radius than you think. Rewiring the Brain: April commits on air to wiring her brain to ask for help more — and she's inviting you to do the same. This isn't a one-time fix. It's a practice. Notable Quotes: "I have to wire my brain to ask for help more." — April Garcia "We already know that you're a badass — but ask for help in your life, business, marriage, health, and all of it, because we were not meant to go at it alone." — April Garcia Actionable Items: Identify one area of your life right now — health, business, relationships — where you've been white-knuckling it alone when you don't have to. Adopt the new mantra: before you push through something solo, pause and ask "Is this an opportunity to ask for help?" Make one ask this week — one call, one text, one conversation where you admit you need support. Audit the cost: who else in your life is being affected by your refusal to ask for help? Write down three people you trust in three different areas of your life who you could call on when you need them. ---------------- Ready to take this work beyond the podcast? Join us at Collaborate 2026, our once-a-year, in-person transformational experience in Grass Valley, California. Spend 2.5 powerful days gaining clarity, building momentum, and doing the deep work alongside growth-minded leaders. Early Bird pricing ends March 31st, and seats are limited. Reserve yours at www.theaprilgarcia.com/collaborate.

Located at 626 S. Auburn Street in Grass Valley, the cluster of 11 cottages was formerly used as a mix of vacation rentals and housing.

We joined forces with Grass Valley at NAB this year, so we visited with Greg Doggett, Grass Valley's VP of Sports, to hear more about the integration our teams provide. He shares the details of the partnership, what visitors to NAB can expect to see at the booth and more.   Links: Grass Valley Website: https://www.grassvalley.com/  NAB Show: https://www.nabshow.com/las-vegas/ Daktronics News Release: https://www.daktronics.com/news/daktronics-to-join-grass-valley-at-nab-in-las-vegas  

In Episode 177 of the Good PizzZa Podcast, we sit down with Hightower & Mrs. Greenthumb — a real cannabis power couple building everything from the ground up.From meeting in college in Georgia to making the move out to Grass Valley, California, their journey has been anything but easy. Early on, they found themselves living next to a cult (yeah… real story), that was a good one! They stayed locked in, popped off a few different spots until they landed at their current location where they're absolutely crushing! They stayed focused on their vision.No shortcuts. No gimmicks. Just hard work, dedication, and love for the plant.They built their name through:

The FBI's most recent Internet Crime Report says Americans lost nearly $21 billion to scammers in 2025. Just this month, an elderly Grass Valley woman was swindled out of $40K in cash by someone posing as an employee of her bank. Melissa Hannebrink, a local computer business owner wants to help people stay safe through education. She's organized the upcoming ScamExpo.

Welcome Pivoter! Before we dive in, April has an exciting update to share. Big things are brewing behind the scenes — the kind that require focus, intention, and doing it right, not just doing it fast. PivotMe is shifting from a weekly podcast to twice a month. Not less value — better value. More depth, more intention, and more of what actually helps you win in business, in life, and in the moments that matter. Something bigger is being built. Buckle up. Now — let's get into it. If a habit requires motivation, it's going to fail. If it's supported by friction — or the removal of it — it has a fighting chance. In this episode, April Garcia dismantles one of the most damaging lies high achievers tell themselves: that if they just had more willpower, more grit, more discipline, they'd finally make their good habits stick. The truth? Your problem isn't discipline. It's design. This episode hands you a practical, science-backed framework for making your best habits effortless and your worst ones annoying — and it works even on your worst days. Key Takeaways: The Real Problem Is Design, Not Discipline: Motivation is unreliable. Environment is not. April reframes the habit conversation entirely — you haven't been failing your habits, your systems have been failing you. What Friction Actually Means: Friction is anything that makes a behavior easier, harder, faster, slower, automatic, or annoying. Your brain follows the path of least resistance every single time — so the winner is always whichever habit your environment makes easiest. The Science Behind It: Long before Atomic Habits made friction a household word, Kurt Lewin was studying how environment shapes behavior, B.J. Fogg was mapping the convergence of motivation, ability, and prompts, and Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein were proving that tiny environmental nudges outperform rules and lectures every time. Different fields, same conclusion: people don't fail habits — systems fail people. 3 Habits to Increase (Remove the Friction): Deep Work: Block focus time, close email and Slack by default, and start each session with your task already open. Every decision you eliminate preserves cognitive energy. Morning Movement: Lay out your workout clothes the night before. Sleep in your gym gear. Pre-fill your water bottle. You don't skip workouts — you skip transitions. Presence and Connection: Charge your phone outside the bedroom. Create phone-free dinner anchors. Keep a short list of conversation starters ready. Presence doesn't happen accidentally. 3 Habits to Decrease (Add the Friction): Phone Scrolling: Delete one social app. Add a 10-second delay. Move your phone to another room during focused work. Even minor friction changes behavior. Impulse Spending: Remove saved credit cards. Add a 48-hour rule before checkout. Unsubscribe from promotional emails. Friction creates pause — and pause creates choice. Late-Night Work: Set an auto-shutdown time for your laptop. Charge it in another room. Block "OFF" time on your calendar. Burnout isn't ambition — it's poor system design. The PivotMe Reframe: Good habits should feel like the default. Bad habits should feel annoying. If your system relies on willpower, it's broken. If it relies on friction, it works — even on your hardest days. Notable Quotes: "If a habit requires motivation, it's going to fail. If it's supported by friction — or the removal of it — it has a fighting chance." — April Garcia "You don't skip workouts — you skip transitions." — April Garcia "People don't fail habits. Systems fail people." — April Garcia "Burnout isn't ambition — it's poor system design." — April Garcia Resource Mentioned:

On this inaugural Local News Day, your community radio newsroom speaks to two local high schoolers about their effort to bring local news back to their Grass Valley campus. The goal of Local News Day - connect people with trusted, local newsrooms that serve their communities. Ada, a freshman at Nevada Union High School, and Tori, a sophomore, are setting out to do just that.

Lisa Redfern and Rose Murphy have created over a dozen free, self-guided walking tours focusing on local history. Tour topics range from “Women, Saints, and Sinners” to “From Bandits to Badges”. And three tours in Grass Valley and one in Nevada City focus on the areas' once thriving China Towns. Redfern and Murphy take KVMR News to the start of the “Grass Valley Chinatown” tour. 

Last episode, you designed the set. You grabbed your clipboard, put on your headset, and built the environment for the Star of your show to thrive. Now it's time to step in front of the camera — because the film crew just showed up, and they're capturing everything. In this electrifying follow-up episode, April Garcia takes the Set Design framework to the next level with a challenge that will make you think twice about every decision you make this week. Are you ready to deliver your best performance yet? Key Takeaways: The Film Crew is Rolling: Imagine a film crew followed you from the moment you woke up this morning. They were in the car. They were at the gym. They were there when you talked to your kids, your partner, your team. What did they capture? Would you be proud of what ends up on screen? You Are the CEO of YOU Inc.: April references Keith Cunningham's The Road Less Stupid to introduce one of the most empowering — and sobering — reframes in the show's history. You are the CEO of your own life. That means you own the results across every department: Sales, R&D, Health, Finances, Relationships, Education, and Personal Development. Every win and every loss is a direct reflection of your management — or your mismanagement. The Board of Directors is Watching: Whether it's a film crew or a board of directors reviewing your performance this month — they saw every phone call, every distraction, every moment you showed up fully and every moment you didn't. What would their report say about the leading character? Two Reasons This Exercise Works: It raises your game. When you imagine someone watching, you naturally bring more intention, more energy, and more excellence to everything you do. It empowers you. The power is entirely in your hands. No one to blame. No circumstances to hide behind. You are the hero — or you're not. That choice belongs to no one else. No One Else is Playing You: This is the line that lands hardest. There is no understudy. No one else stepping into your role as a parent, a leader, a partner, a builder. Only you. And that means only you can decide to show up like the star the role deserves. The Challenge This Week: Carry the film crew with you everywhere you go. Let the imagined presence of that camera be the standard you hold yourself to. Deliver a performance you are proud of — not for the audience, but because you decided to be the hero of your own story. Resource Mentioned:

Warm spring weather is coaxing thousands of tulips into flowering earlier than expected at the at the Crystal Hermitage Gardens at Ananda Village. Tulip Festival organizers are encouraging people to visit early if they want to experience "Peak Bloom."The construction fence around the new Condon skatepark came down early last week. Members of Grass Valley's skate community shared their thoughts with KVMR's Claudio Mendonca. 

Before a single word is spoken in a movie, you already know everything about the main character. The messy apartment. The tipped-over vodka bottle. The pizza box on the floor. The alarm clock reading 11am. No dialogue needed — the set has already told the story. In this unforgettable episode of PivotMe, April Garcia introduces one of the most powerful and creative frameworks she's ever brought to the show: Set Design. Recorded from a charming Charleston hotel, this episode will change the way you look at every room you walk into — starting with your own. Key Takeaways: Your Environment Is Already Telling a Story: Every space around you — your office, your bedroom, your car — is communicating something about you before you say a word. The question isn't whether your set is telling a story. It's what story it's telling. Set Design as a Life Framework: April reframes the concept of environment design through the lens of filmmaking. You are not just living in your space — you are the director, the producer, and the star of your own show. It's time to start acting like it. Begin With the End in Mind: Instead of asking "what do I need to do to become that person?", April flips the script entirely. Start with the character you want to be — the extraordinary leader, the wildly organized entrepreneur, the deeply present partner — and design the set for that person first. Fill in the Blank: The main character is ___. April challenges listeners to complete that sentence with intention and then audit every element of their environment against it. Does your set match your character? The Banana Story: In a hilarious and instructive aside, April shares what happens when you leave a banana in your office overnight — and why even the smallest environmental details matter more than you think. One Rule for Today: You are NOT thinking about how to become that person. You are NOT making a to-do list of habits and behaviors. Today, you are only thinking about the set. Design it first. The character follows. Coming Up Next: April teases the next episode, where she dives into how to leverage the presence and pressure of a film crew to step fully into the hero of your story. Notable Quotes: "You haven't met the character yet and you've already made up your mind. That is the power of set design." — April Garcia "Every day, whether you're intentional about it or not, you are designing your set. The only question is — are you doing it on purpose?" — April Garcia Actionable Items: Look around your office and your bedroom right now — write down the story a stranger would tell about you based purely on what they see. Fill in the blank: The main character of my life is ___. List 3–5 specific changes you can make to your physical environment today that reflect that leading character. Put your director's hat on — walk through your space as if you're scouting a film set. What stays? What goes? What needs to be added? Do NOT focus on habits or behaviors yet. Only the set. Trust the process. ---------------- Ready to take this work beyond the podcast? Join us at Collaborate 2026, our once-a-year, in-person transformational experience in Grass Valley, California. Spend 2.5 powerful days gaining clarity, building momentum, and doing the deep work alongside growth-minded leaders. Early Bird pricing ends March 31st, and seats are limited. Reserve yours at www.theaprilgarcia.com/collaborate.

What if the biggest obstacle standing between you and your next level... is you? In this raw and revealing episode of PivotMe, April Garcia pulls back the curtain on the silent success killer that most high achievers never see coming — self-sabotage. If you've ever wondered why you keep getting in your own way, this episode will hand you the mirror you didn't know you needed. Key Takeaways: Self-Sabotage is the Core Problem: April establishes self-sabotage as the central theme of PivotMe — and for good reason. Until you identify the behaviors quietly undermining your progress, no strategy, system, or hustle will get you where you want to go. Why It's Hard to See in Yourself: It's often easier to spot self-sabotage in others than in ourselves. April explores why our blind spots are so stubbornly... blind — and what it takes to finally see them clearly. Your Success Depends on It: Controlling self-sabotaging behavior isn't a soft skill — it's directly tied to your results. April connects the dots between inner patterns and outer outcomes. Three Flavors of Self-Sabotage: Perfectionism: The pursuit of perfect is often the enemy of done. April unpacks how perfectionism is less about high standards and more about fear — fear of failure, judgment, and being exposed. White Knight Syndrome: Constantly rescuing others from their problems feels noble, but it's often a clever way to avoid your own. April breaks down the allure of being everyone's hero and the cost it carries. Creative Avoidance: This one's sneaky. It looks like productivity — you're busy, you're checking boxes — but you're intentionally steering clear of the high-value tasks that actually move the needle. Awareness is the First Step: You can't change what you can't see. April emphasizes that awareness isn't just helpful — it's the gateway to making a different choice. The Challenge: April closes with a direct call to action: identify your personal flavor of self-sabotage and build a plan to break the pattern. You're not stuck. You're just choosing — and you can choose differently. Notable Quotes: "Self-sabotage doesn't announce itself. It disguises itself as perfectionism, helpfulness, and busyness." — April Garcia "Awareness without action is just entertainment. See it, own it, change it." — April Garcia Actionable Items: Honestly audit your week — where did you stall, over-perfect, rescue someone, or stay "busy" to avoid something important? Identify which of the three forms of self-sabotage shows up most in your life: perfectionism, white knighting, or creative avoidance. Name one high-value task you've been avoiding and schedule it as your first priority tomorrow. Share your self-sabotage pattern with one trusted person who will hold you accountable. Write down what your life looks like if you stop self-sabotaging for 90 days — and read it every morning. ---------------- Ready to take this work beyond the podcast? Join us at Collaborate 2026, our once-a-year, in-person transformational experience in Grass Valley, California. Spend 2.5 powerful days gaining clarity, building momentum, and doing the deep work alongside growth-minded leaders. Early Bird pricing ends March 31st, and seats are limited. Reserve yours at www.theaprilgarcia.com/collaborate.

Under California Elections Code, if an eligible incumbent doesn't file nomination papers by the close of the filing period, the nomination period is automatically extended for five days to allow other candidates to enter the race. The filing period has been extended for the Nevada City City Council race, the County Auditor-Controller race, the County Superintendent of Schools race, and the County Treasurer-Tax Collector race.Nevada City Mayor Adam Klein's pasty landed closer to the target than the one tossed by Grass Valley Mayor Hilary Hodge.Around 300 people marched for peace from the Rood Center in Nevada City to the Brunswick Basin in Grass Valley. 

What if the one skill standing between you and reclaiming your time was something most high achievers refuse to do? In this power-packed episode of PivotMe, April Garcia tackles one of the most common — and costly — habits of driven leaders: doing everything yourself. Whether you've tried to delegate before and failed, or you've never quite figured out where to start, this episode hands you a proven roadmap. Key Takeaways: The 5W1H Framework: April introduces her signature delegation tool — a six-part method covering Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How. This framework takes the guesswork out of delegation and gives you a repeatable system for offloading tasks with clarity and confidence. Six Simple Steps to Effective Delegation: April walks listeners through a step-by-step process for delegating successfully — from identifying the right tasks to setting expectations and following up without micromanaging. Can Do vs. Should Do: One of the most powerful mindset shifts in this episode is understanding the difference between what you are able to do and what you should be spending your time doing. Just because you can doesn't mean you should. Time is Your Only Non-Renewable Resource: April reminds listeners that unlike money, energy, or opportunities — time cannot be earned back. Delegation isn't laziness; it's strategy. Delegation as a Leadership Skill: Whether you're a seasoned executive or just stepping into leadership, effective delegation is not optional — it's essential. This episode dismantles the fear and perfectionism that keep high performers stuck. Notable Quotes: "The difference between what you can do and what you should do is where your growth lives." — April Garcia "Time is your most precious non-renewable resource. Stop spending it on things someone else can do." — April Garcia Actionable Items: List every task you completed this week. Circle the ones only YOU can do. Apply the 5W1H framework to one task you've been avoiding delegating. Identify one person — team member, VA, or contractor — you can hand that task to this week. Set a clear deadline and define what "done" looks like before you hand it off. Commit to checking in without taking the task back. ---------------- Ready to take this work beyond the podcast? Join us at Collaborate 2026, our once-a-year, in-person transformational experience in Grass Valley, California. Spend 2.5 powerful days gaining clarity, building momentum, and doing the deep work alongside growth-minded leaders. Early Bird pricing ends March 31st, and seats are limited. Reserve yours at www.theaprilgarcia.com/collaborate.

Although the design for the Downtown Grass Valley Roundabout has been finalized and funding has been secured, the project continues to be the topic of discussion for many. KVMR's Cláudio Mendonça spoke with City Engineer Bjorn Jones about some people's concerns.

It's not the setback that's holding you back — it's the story you keep telling about it. Every level up requires a new version of you. And that new version cannot operate from the same old narrative. In this episode of PivotMe, April dives into the power of internal storytelling — the beliefs, assumptions, and fear-based scripts that quietly dictate your decisions. She explains why fear of failure, criticism, and "playing small" aren't random behaviors… they're rooted in the story you've attached to past experiences. If you want to scale your business, grow your leadership, or become the best version of yourself, you must first understand — and rewrite — the narrative running in the background. This episode walks you through four practical steps to change your story, stack evidence for a stronger belief, and build momentum toward a bigger future. In This Episode You Will Learn: Why clarity around your story is the first step to changing it How your current story shapes your identity and future The importance of listening to your story without judgment Identifying the catalysts that trigger limiting beliefs How to consciously choose and practice a more empowering narrative The power of stacking evidence to reinforce your new story Why accountability accelerates belief change Key Quotes "It is not the thing that matters; it's the story we tell ourselves about the thing that matters the most." – April "We all have our thing; we just have to learn how to work with our thing to leverage it for the most progress and fulfillment in our lives." – April "If you're someone who wants to keep leveling up, you've got to know your stories and know how to rewrite those narratives so they empower you, not disempower you." – April Pivot Point Takeaway You cannot outgrow a story you refuse to examine. Awareness gives you power. Choice gives you momentum. Practice makes it your new identity. ---------------- Ready to take this work beyond the podcast? Join us at Collaborate 2026, our once-a-year, in-person transformational experience in Grass Valley, California. Spend 2.5 powerful days gaining clarity, building momentum, and doing the deep work alongside growth-minded leaders. Early Bird pricing ends March 31st, and seats are limited. Reserve yours at www.theaprilgarcia.com/collaborate.

Sage A. Wilson of Grass Valley was discovered just before 1 p.m. on February 23rd by someone walking in the wooded area between Sutton Way and Brunswick Road. Police say no foul play is suspected.The Nevada County Elections Office is hiring temporary Elections staff and Vote Center workers for the upcoming June 2nd Statewide Direct Primary Election.

A lot of snow is piling up in Nevada County, including on people's roofs. KVMR's April Glaser spoke with Jon May to learn more about snow load hazards and the dangers of rain after snow, particularly on flat roofs where drainage can be blocked.

Ian Spandow is friends with Bono and U2, a standup comic, a musician, an author, and a dog rescuer. Does it take all of that to be a successful sales trainer?Ian Spandow has built his career as a sales trainer and sales coach at some of the biggest technology companies in the world like Oracle and MongoDB. His ability to engage the trainees is not merely natural report, he goes into detail into a bunch of different techniques that he uses to keep people focused and enjoying the learning the process. Ian also runs a Dog Sanctuary in Grass Valley for dogs that aren't suitable for the typical shelter environment. His new book "Rescuing Dogs and Salespeople: Memoir of a Mutt" is available on Amazon and proceeds from the book help fund the Dog Sanctuary.Please donate to Ian's Dog Rescue shelter online at https://spandowhouse.com/Episode #44 of “Can I get that software in blue?”, a podcast by and for people engaged in technology sales. If you are in the technology presales, solution architecture, sales, support or professional services career paths then this show is for you!Our website: https://softwareinblue.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/softwareinblueLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/softwareinblueMake sure to subscribe or follow us to get notified about our upcoming episodes:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8qfPUKO_rPmtvuB4nV87rgApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/can-i-get-that-software-in-blue/id1561899125Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25r9ckggqIv6rGU8ca0WP2Links mentioned in the episode:Ian's Book "Rescuing Dogs and Salespeople: Memoir of a Mutt": https://www.amazon.com/Rescuing-Dogs-Salespeople-Memoir-Mutt/dp/B0F6M2T324Ian's Dog Rescue: https://spandowhouse.com/

The NWS says heavy snowfall with rates up to 2 inches per hour is possible today with snow levels expected to fall to around 1500-2500 feet. On Wednesday, snow levels could drop down to 1000 feet along the Sierra and below 1000 feet in the northern Sacramento Valley.Tim Kiser, Grass Valley's City Manager since 2017, gave notice to the city last Friday that he has accepted a job with the West Valley Sanitation District in Santa Clara County. He will begin his new job in March.

Tim is a prolific songwriter, with over 300 songs recorded. He co-wrote IBMA's 2008 Song of the Year, "Through the Window of a Train," and was named IBMA's Songwriter of the Year in 2014, 2017 and 2023. In addition, he is a sought-after studio musician, having recorded with over 75 artists in addition to Blue Highway, including Willie Nelson, Kenny Chesney, Jorma Kaukonen, Jesse McReynolds, Benny Sims, Marty Raybon, Joe Isaacs, Ronnie Bowman, Charles Sawtelle, Tony Trischka, Larry Sparks, Jim Mills and many others. Tim was named SPBGMA Guitar Performer of the Year in 2001 and 2015. He has produced many award-winning records for various artists, including Kenny Chesney, The Infamous Stringdusters (IBMA 2007 co-album of the Year) , and Knee Deep in Bluegrass, the Acutab Sessions (IBMA 2001 Instrumental Recorded Performance of the Year). Tim performed many times with Hazel Dickens, including the Lincoln Center in New York (2006), Sundance Film Festival, Park City, UT (2005), Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, San Francisco, CA (2010), and Wintergrass, Tacoma WA (2003). He has taught at nearly all the bluegrass-oriented camps, including Rockygrass Academy, Camp Bluegrass (South Plains College, TX), Augusta Heritage, Wintergrass Academy, Sore Fingers (UK), Bluegrass at the Beach, Nashcamp, Kaufman's Flatpicking Camp, California Bluegrass Association Camp at Grass Valley, St. Louis Flatpick, Resosummit, Summergrass Academy, Grand Targhee, Great Lakes Music Camp, Bluegrass Masters Weekend, Monroe Mandolin Camp, Bryan Sutton's Blue Ridge Guitar Camp, ETSU Summer Camp, Ashokan Bluegrass Camp, MBOTMA Fall Jam Songwriting workshop intensive and Nashville Flatpick and Songwriting Camp.Tim worked on a PhD in History at Miami University in the mid 1980s. He has taught American History, Western Civ, Appalachian Studies, Mass Communications and Popular Culture, Personal instruction in guitar and banjo, American Roots Music, Songwriting and Bluegrass-related courses at several colleges and Universities, including Miami, East Tennessee State, and Appalachian State University. In 2010, he and Caroline Wright co-authored Still Inside: The Tony Rice Story, the critically-acclaimed authorized biography of bluegrass Hall of Fame member and living legend Tony Rice. Tim gave the keynote address at the 1994 IBMA World of Bluegrass in Owensboro, KY and has been on the IBMA Board of Directors four different times, serving as Vice Chair from 1995 to 1998. He is a former Board member of the Foundation for Bluegrass Music and currently sits on the Bluegrass Hall of Fame Nominating Committee. On May 8, 2015, Tim was named a Distinguished Alumnus in the Arts by the East Tennessee State University National Alumni Society. From 2023-25, he was the Artist in Residence in the Bluegrass, Old-Time and Roots Studies Program at ETSU.Tim released his first solo record, Endless Line in 2004 on FGM Records to critical acclaim. It was nominated for IBMA's Instrumental Recording of the Year in 2005. His second, Just to Hear the Whistle Blow, was released in July 2014; his third, Acoustic Guitar, in September 2017. His fourth solo record, Tunes and Ballads, was released in 2020 and his fifth, Guitar Melodies in 2023. Other projects include five duet records--one with the late Steve Gulley, Dogwood Winter, in 2010 and What We Leave Behind:  A Songwriters' Collection, with Bobby Starnes in 2018, as well as the final Gulley/Stafford duet record on Mountain Home Records released in March 2021, Still Here. Tim and Thomm Jutz collaborated on Lost Voices, a duet record on Mountain Fever released in February 2023, as well as Wall Dogs (2024). 

Update on charges filed against former CapRadio General Manager accused of embezzlement and theft. Also, down payment assistance for first-time homeowners. City Council looks to repeal antiquated law. Also, band performs Thursday in Grass Valley.

Nevada County's Board of Supervisors Workshop begins today at the Gold Miners Inn in Grass Valley. The meetings will take place today and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and from 9:30 a.m about noon on Friday.Lockheed Martin, PG&E, Salesforce, and Wells Fargo have announced the launch of "a purpose-built venture that will integrate next-generation wildfire solutions to help first responders detect, prevent and fight catastrophic wildfires."Nevada City residents gathered in Calanan Park on Tuesday in memory of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.

A 25 year old Grass Valley man was arrested on January 21 after a lengthy investigation. The United States Postal Service has recently clarified that machine-applied postmarks represent the date that mail is first processed at a regional facility not when when that mail is dropped off at a post office or mailbox.

Families in need of a free car seat or installation and safety training can contact Jessica Ferrer of Nevada County's Mother Child Adolescent Health program at Jessica.Ferrer@NevadaCountyCa.gov.  The Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation's Volunteer Open House is for interested community members who want to learn about the diverse volunteer roles available. The event will take place on January 14, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the SNMH Foundation Office at 140 Litton Drive, Suite #220 in Grass Valley.

Tahoe National Forest is conducting a 37-acre prescribed burn along Conservation Road near Nevada City from Dec 16th to Dec 18th.A Union Pacific train derailed in Colfax this weekend. Union Pacific Railroad representative Jill Micek told KVMR News that approximately 13 rail cars left their tracks near State Highway 174 and Narrow Gauge Road just after 3 a.m. Saturday morning. The California Department of Public Health has issued a warning to the public due to a recent outbreak of amatoxin poisoning tied to the consumption of wild, foraged mushrooms. The cause of these poisonings has been tied to Amanita Phalloides, also known as the Death Cap Mushroom. KVMR News spoke with Daniel Nicholson, a Yuba Watershed Institute board member who has been researching the local mushrooms and documenting their distribution for more than two decades.At last week's Grass Valley City Council Meeting the agenda's big topic of discussion, the Dorsey Marketplace Project, was yet again pushed to a later date. GV City Manager Tim Kiser says the public hearing considering changes and additions to the development is now scheduled for January 13th at 6pm. The meeting's first public comment referenced the repeated incidents of violence throughout Nevada County in the past several months, as well as the demonstration held at the Rood Center in Nevada City on Monday, Dec 8th.

On Friday the Nevada County District Attorney's Office released a statement in regard to multiple violent assaults which have taken place around the county over the past several months. The statement addresses public concern that the incidents may all be linked to the same group of young adults.Scammers target Nevada County elder adults through letters received in the mail.A Grass Valley man has been arrested after a tip led to an animal cruelty investigation that uncovered more than 200 cases of animal abuse. 

Holiday decorations are going up in store windows, along downtown streets, and at nine locations around Nevada County a very particular kind of Christmas tree can also be seen. KVMR News speaks with county Child Welfare Services Program Manager Nicholas Ready about the Nevada County Giving Tree Program, now in its 12th year. We also visit one of the Giving Tree locations at Carolines Coffee Roasters in downtown Grass Valley and speak with store manager Becky Skolak about why the coffee shop agreed to participate in the community endeavor. 

Tahoe National Forest Christmas tree permits are now available. KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça finds out more!Owner of Grass Valley Pasty Company arrested and booked into the Nevada County jail Friday evening, according to the Grass Valley Police Department. The Nevada County elections office has officially certified the results of Nov. 4th's Statewide Special Election.  Nevada County's 66% voter participation rate dwarfs the state's 50% average and ranks it among the top 5 counties for voter turnout in this special election.

After 20 years, the Bratton's are stepping back from hosting the annual Michael Edward Bratton II Turkey Trot , but Mike says the new hosts, Anew day and the Grass Police Department Association, were handpicked to continue the tradition as a trot for wellness. KVMR News brings you audio from this year's trot and an interview with Mike Bratton about the changes to come. The library's annual Winter Reading Challenge kicks off December 1st and runs through January 31st. Brittany Blake, Adult Programming coordinator at the Grass Valley Library, says the Winter Reading Challenge is open to all ages. To take part, you can visit any of the library branches and pick up a bingo card, which fall under 4 categories: pre reader, independent reader, teen, and adult. 

SEASON 2 - EPISODE 168 - Ted Schilowitz - Futurist In this episode of the Team Deakins Podcast, we speak with futurist Ted Schilowitz. Ted has spent his life working in entertainment, from producing commercials in Florida to exploring virtual reality at Fox and Paramount, and we thought his perspective on the relationship between technology and entertainment could help us better understand where we might be headed. Over the course of our conversation, we discover that to think of the future, we need to remember the past, and Ted connects recent developments in technology to a number of breakthroughs he was witness to himself. We learn about Grass Valley—the video equivalent of Silicon Valley—and of the origins of the RED camera system, and Ted reveals Apple's early attempts to bring digital video to their computer systems. We also discuss modern consumer trends and our changing relationships with screens, and we learn about Kodak's missed opportunity in the prehistoric days of digital cameras. Ted later shares his observations on AI, and he makes a prediction of what we'll see over the next five years of cinema.  - This episode is sponsored by Sandstorm & Aputure

For 35 years Judith Berliner has been running Full Circle Press in Grass Valley. In 1968, Judith's father, Harold Berliner, along with Deputy State Attorney General Doris Maier,  wrote the finalized text for the Miranda Warnings. Using his letterpress, Harold printed small, laminated cards, so every police officer in California would have a copy of the Miranda Warnings. Now, Judith has printed similar, small, laminated cards which outline individuals' rights when approached by Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agents, known as ICE agents. Judith printed around 400 of these cards, which have been available at Grass Valley's Nevada Union High School Library since the Spring.KVMR News spoke with Judith Berliner and Brandon Dellis, library assistant at the NU library.

When 16-year-old BFFs Dawn Donaldson and Crissy Campbell vanish overnight, the residents of Grass Valley, California, fear for their children's safety. Rumors fly, from runaways to abduction. Detectives must find them before their worst fears come true. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last night's Grass Valley town hall with Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna was canceled. Khanna is already in Washington D.C. after Speaker of the House Mike Johnson called all representatives back to vote on a bill that could end the longest government shutdown in US history. Sierra Roots is hosting their annual shelter training and orientation tomorrow, November 13th from 5 to 7pm at the Nevada City Veterans Hall. Mike Cannatella, Shelter Program Manager, says the training is open to anyone interested in learning more or getting involved with Sierra Roots. 

KVMR News speaks with Dr. Daniel Swain, a climate scientist with the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources and creator of the popular Weather West blog, about Nevada County's impending winter weather and the effects of DOGE cuts and the historic government shutdown on National Weather Service employees. 

Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey trade glass for grain in this I Want That Too deep dive into Disney's hidden world of woodwork. From the Arribas Brothers' new handcrafted photo albums to the retro-chic Mickey Christmas truck popcorn bucket, the episode celebrates the artistry behind Disney's most tactile treasures. Then, master woodcarver Raymond Kinman joins the show to reveal how his marquees for Indiana Jones Adventure, Country Bear Playhouse, and Pooh Corner helped define the look and feel of Disney parks for generations. HIGHLIGHTS Discover Disney's new Arribas Brothers wood collection, including carved photo albums and frames that blend luxury with nostalgia. The unexpected rise of wood-inlay trading pins — and why collectors should grab them now before they disappear into the secondary market. A seasonal favorite returns: the Mickey Christmas Truck popcorn bucket rolls into Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. Raymond Kinman, Imagineering collaborator and artisan of countless attraction marquees, shares how a single white lie launched his Disney career. Learn the difference between a sign and a marquee—and why those subtle details matter to the storytelling of every attraction. Inside Kinman's hand-tool craft: from carving Indiana Jones Adventure's eight-foot mahogany marquee to shaping the beloved Big Al from Country Bear Jamboree. How Kinman overcame setbacks (and even carved one-handed after an accident) to deliver Disney magic on deadline. His modern “Hippie Camp” retreats in Grass Valley, CA—where he now teaches beginners the timeless art of woodcarving. GuestRaymond Kinman — Website: woodcarverguru.com | Facebook: facebook.com/RaymondKinman Hosts Jim Hill — X/Twitter: @JimHillMedia | Instagram: @JimHillMedia | Website: jimhillmedia.com Lauren Hersey — X/Twitter: @laurenhersey2 | Instagram: @lauren_hersey_ PatreonSupport I Want That Too and the entire Jim Hill Media Podcast Network at patreon.com/jimhillmedia Follow UsFacebook: @JimHillMediaNews | YouTube: @jimhillmedia | TikTok: @jimhillmedia Producer CreditsEdited by Dave GreyProduced by Eric Hersey — Strong Minded Agency SponsorThis episode is brought to you by Unlocked Magic — your trusted source for discounted Disney tickets and special-event savings. Learn More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week, a special joint meeting of local government agencies met at the Miners Foundry in Nevada City to address local housing challenges and prepare for upcoming state housing mandates. KVMR News then covers the latest City of Nevada and Grass Valley City Council meetings.

10-27 Dirty Work Hour 3: Grass Valley chimes in with perspective; Matt Maiocco also recaps the 49ers bad loss in HoustonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-27 Dirty Work Hour 3: Grass Valley chimes in with perspective; Matt Maiocco also recaps the 49ers bad loss in HoustonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drop us a line! Let us know your out there!Oh, here we go again, Join Greg, Scott, Larry and Anthony for a fun filled episode featuring JRE Tobacco (Aladino Cigars).  We have a special short interview with Andrea and Ariana Eiroa, Granddaughters of Julio Eiroa owner of JRE Tobacco.  We also read some cigar news and two emails from James from Grass Valley.  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram!Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LoomisCigarCartelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/loomiscigarcartel/OREmail Us at info@loomiscigarcartel.com

Welcome back to Season 10, and hold on to your seats! On today's episode, we have none other than skateboard LEGEND- Chris Senn. This gentleman, is simply in a class of his own. He ripped up every contest, street spot, crusty cement park & did it all with an unmistakable style & grace. Tune in, as Chris shares early memories of growing up in Grass Valley, CA. His first sponsor, Free Flight Skateshop. We discuss The QuarterMaster Cup, and getting sponsored by Powell-Peralta. The move from Channel One, to starting Adrenaline Skateboards. We talk Bones Brigade tours, his first Pro contest, early 90's San Francisco & so much more! Without further ado- Part 1, is here. I cannot thank you enough, Chris!

This true story comes from Grass Valley, California—a gold-mining town in the Sierra Nevada foothills—where bedtime meant being watched through a sliding glass door. The witness was barely two when a grown figure with black, sunken eyes and too many teeth stared in, smiling. Seconds before her scream, Smoky the cat shot up, hissing and arched, fixated on that same door. Mom never saw the intruder, but she never forgot the terror—or the animal's reaction. They moved out a few months later. Years later in Alta Sierra, inside her grandparents' brand-new home, a voice whispered from behind a closed closet—calling a name that wasn't hers: “Maylene… come here.” It sounded exactly like her uncle, who lived hundreds of miles away. She shouted, “I'm not Maylene!” and fled. Grandpa found no one. From then on, she and her sister never slept alone—Muffin the Siamese stood nightly guard. Was the first encounter a shadow person? A demonic mimic that steals the voices of the living? Can a new build really keep out a real haunting, or do some things follow? This episode dives into classic paranormal activity—animal alarms, disembodied voice mimicry, and the unnerving idea that kids truly see what adults can't. From the smile in the glass to a closet voice calling a cousin who wasn't there, this is a real haunting that lingers long after the lights go out.  #HauntedHouse #ParanormalActivity #ChildhoodHaunting #GhostVoices #ShadowPerson #TrueGhostStory #CreepyEncounters #SpiritsAmongUs #GhostStoriesOnline #ParanormalEvidence Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story: