Grace Suarez, publisher of UBET Press, interviews Bernie Zimmerman, a retired federal magistrate judge and author of "Ghost Towns of Nevada County." Zimmerman defines a ghost town as a once-settled community that has lost most of its population and buildings, focusing on former mining communities in Nevada County. He explains that the book includes introductory material on mining, maps, photographs, and map links for each town. Zimmerman's interest in ghost towns began when he moved to Yuba and became fascinated by its history. He researched and wrote histories for 18 ghost towns, many of which are on Wikipedia. During the pandemic, he compiled these histories into a book. Zimmerman shares interesting stories behind town names like Gougeye, Blue Tent, and Cherokee, highlighting the influence of the post office on town names. He also discusses his favorite ghost town, Meadow Lake, and the environmental impact of hydraulic mining that led to the decline of many towns. Zimmerman plans to expand the book with more research on ghost towns in the San Juan Ridge, Chalk Bluff, Washington area, and eastern Nevada County. The book is available for free on Apple Books and as a PDF on the UBET Press website.

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