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Rough and Ready news for Friday, October 16, 2026

2 stories from Rough and Ready and Nevada County, in about three minutes.

Local Politics · Nevada County

Voter Registration Deadline for Nov. 3 General Election Is Monday, Oct. 19

Monday, Oct. 19 is the deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3, 2026 General Election in Nevada County, California. Residents who miss the deadline may still vote through same-day conditional registration at a vote center, though additional review steps apply. Ballots were mailed Oct. 5 to all registered voters and can be returned immediately; tracking is available at WhereIsMyBallot.sos.ca.gov. Students ages 16-17 are encouraged to pre-register so their registration activates automatically at age 18.

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Community News · Nevada County

Free Veterans Resource Fair Oct. 16–17, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m., Nevada City Elks Lodge

The second annual Nevada County All Veterans Stand Up event will be held Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Nevada City Elks Lodge #518 on State Highway 49. The free two-day resource fair connects veterans and their families with services including medical screenings, flu shots, DMV assistance, housing help, employment support, VA benefits guidance, meals, clothing, vision and chiropractic care. Organizers expect more than 300 veterans to attend the event, which replaces decades-long Stand Down events previously held at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. Nevada County is home to approximately 8,400 veterans, about 8% of the county population.

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