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FROM A RELEASE: COVID-19 vaccinations are picking up in Nevada County. Nearly 30,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to Nevada County residents so far, and the pace is increasing. In recent weeks, local health officials have begun to vaccinate those in the food and agriculture sector, starting with grocery store employees. These frontline workers are in Phase 1B of the state’s vaccination plan. “With three highly effective vaccines available and multiple local partners providing vaccinations, we are steadily moving forward,” said Nevada County Public Health Director...

By Elias Funez | Multimedia Reporter William “Bill” White gets the first dose of his COVID-19 vaccination from Dokimo’s Pharmacy Technician Adriene Morris Thursday afternoon inside the former ol’ Republic Brewery in Nevada City while daughter Shauna White stands at his side. The 97-year-old World War II veteran felt no side effects after receiving the shot and encourages all other seniors to get vaccinated as soon as possible. Photo: Elias Funez Ninety-seven-year old retired Army Air Corps Sgt. William “Bill” White served over 1,000 combat hours flying the “hump” as a radio op...