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Nevada County Local News


Curated Local News articles published by local newsrooms.

California Has Seen Many Towns Created, but as Population Drops a Big Project Has Stalled

07/25/2024

When California emerged from its colonial beginnings nearly two centuries ago and began coalescing into a distinct society, its towns and villages tended to be located either on navigable rivers, such as Sacramento, or around the 21 missions that Spanish explorer priests had established, such as San Diego.

Newsom Set an Ambitious Goal to Launch 500,000 Californians Into New Careers. Many Are Firefighters

07/25/2024

In his 2018 campaign, Gov. Gavin Newsom said he would create 500,000 new apprenticeships in the decade after taking office. So far, the state has registered more than 180,000 new apprenticeships. Many of them are firefighters.

Community Farm Planning Approved for Mautino Park

07/25/2024

The Grass Valley City Council approved funding for a planning study for a community garden farm to be located at Dee Mautino Park on Alta Street.

CA Indoor Heat Rule Put on Fast Track

07/25/2024

After years of delay, a new California regulation to protect indoor workers from extreme heat is now in effect.

West Nile Cases in Yuba and Stanislaus Counties

07/24/2024

The first two human cases of West Nile virus this season were reported in Yuba and Stanislaus Counties.

Nevada County Road Safety Plan Presentation August 5

07/24/2024

The Nevada County Public Works Department is holding a public meeting on August 5 to review safety improvements on local roadways and gather feedback and input.

Jerry Bash Returns to Nevada City on August 3

07/24/2024

The 28th annual Jerry Bash is returning to the Miners Foundry Cultural Center in Nevada City on August 3, celebrating the life and music of Grateful Dead guitarist Jerry Garcia.

When California Housing Regulators Beef With Voters, Who Wins?

07/24/2024

What happens when voters take to the ballot to thumb their nose at state housing law? Courts haven’t offered a clear answer.

California Forever abandons ballot measure in face of growing opposition, looks to 2026

07/24/2024

California Forever’s announcement July 22 that it has decided to pull a ballot measure that would have let voters decide on a controversial planned city in rural Solano County drew swift reaction from political leaders and opponents.

Truckee Fire Wildfire Prevention Grant Recipients Announced

07/23/2024

The Truckee Fire Protection District announced recipients of Measure T wildfire protection grants.

California Forever Pulls Initiative

07/23/2024

Following a report released the previous week by Solano County citing billions of dollars in costs and a host of other issues, California Forever pulled their initiative from the November ballot.

As Newsom Finishes His Governorship, Would-Be Successors Are Multiplying

07/23/2024

There never was much of a chance that California Gov. Gavin Newsom would be running for president this year, even if President Joe Biden were to step aside.

California Forever Takes Initiative Off November Ballot

07/22/2024

On July 22, California Forever announced it was withdrawing its initiative to amend the Solano County General Plan off the November ballot and would instead begin working with the county through the normal, though less expeditious, process.

South Yuba Pipe Repairs Delayed... Again

07/19/2024

PG&E reports that repairs to the South Yuba Pipe are taking longer than expected, pushing the completion date out to mid-September.

A California Court Just Granted an Ag Giant a Win. It Could Jeopardize New Farm Union Law

07/19/2024

A judge has halted a union effort at the Wonderful Company, throwing into question a new state law designed to make it easier for agricultural workers to organize.

Nevada County Assessor Updates Property Assessments

07/17/2024

Letters from the Nevada County Assessor have been sent out to local property owners with information about updated assessed parcel values.

CA Cities and Counties Ignoring Mandate to Monitor Homeless Shelters

07/17/2024

In 2021, responding to reports that the state’s homeless shelters were dirty and dangerous, the state Legislature crafted a plan: It would require local governments to inspect their shelters after complaints and file annual reports on shelter conditions.

California Says ICE Detainees Have Labor Rights. They Earn $1 a Day Scrubbing Bathrooms

07/17/2024

California failed to ban private detention centers. Now, it’s focusing on their working conditions, for immigrants who toil for $1 a day.

California Sent a Mentally Ill Man to a State Hospital. Then It Charged Him $760,000

07/17/2024

California State Hospitals can bill patients for the care they receive during confinement. The charges often run in the tens of thousands of dollars, putting vulnerable people in debt for years.

Pines to Mines Trail Plans Advance

07/16/2024

Environmental review of the remaining link of the future 72-mile bike and pedestrian trail completed, though concerns raised about eBikes.