Each week we’ll run through the sublime, the trivial and profound issues, decisions and goings on that strike us as Hits or Misses. you can join in, too, by emailing your Hits & Misses to [email protected].

HIT (from reader Susan Rogers): To the burn ban, which now applies to all of Nevada, Yuba and Placer counties. No more burn piles, folks! Cal Fire Chief Jim Matthias reports that for violators, they are moving from education (they tell you not to do it and why not) to enforcement (you will get a citation/fine) because despite what may seem like damp ground, the vegetation is still very dry and any fire will spread quickly. Be safe, don’t burn.

HIT (from reader Christiana Kelly): To Nevada City for declaring June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month! I’m proud to be a resident of such an open, inclusive and caring community.

HIT (from reader Shanti Emerson): To Mindy Oberne and Roger Lewis and Philip Vardara for donating their time, hearts and money to the California Careforce Clinic for the people of Nevada County July 15 -17 at Nevada Union High School.

HIT (from Emerson): To longtime The Union Editorial Board member and former Nevada City Councilman and Mayor Paul Matson, who always does hits and never misses in this column. Like your optimism, Paul.

HIT (from Emerson): To Natalie Adona garnering almost 70% of the vote for county clerk-recorder/registrar of elections in spite (or maybe because of) the ugly lying mailer.

HIT (from Editorial Board member Rachel Rein): To the Nevada County Library for creating a “Recreation Collection” to offer new ways for locals to enjoy the outdoors together. State Park passes are available for check out, and you can borrow a Nature Backpack containing trail maps, nature guides,…