Nevada County Local News


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Sen. Alvarado-Gil Opens New EDH Office

10/08/2023

Marie Alvarado-Gil and her team recently celebrated the grand opening of the state senator’s El Dorado Hills district office. Events included an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Laphonza Butler’s Career Was Born in the Labor Movement. Will Unions Back Her Senate Bid?

10/08/2023

If California’s new U.S. senator runs in the 2024 election, she would likely have to court labor unions’ support, quickly. But with three other labor-friendly Democrats already winning union backing, time and resources are running out.

Public Utilities Commission to Vote on Plan That Could Make it Harder to Power Homes With Solar

10/05/2023

The CPUC is considering a rule that would gut the payments that solar panels on apartment buildings receive, and many housing groups are blazing mad about it.

Hospital Foundation Launches Campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness

10/04/2023

Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation is raising funds and community involvement with sales of a pink bracelet for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

To Make Water Conservation a ‘California Way of Life,’ the Price Tag is $13 Billion

10/04/2023

Water providers say rebates for residential areas are costly and residents may refuse to remove their lawns. The rules aim to save enough water for more than a million households a year.

Cal Poly Humboldt Tree Research Will Help PG&E Reduce Outages, Wildfires

10/03/2023

In an effort to reduce the risk of wildfire, Cal Poly Humboldt faculty and students have embarked on a three-year study to investigate tree health.

Cal State Student Workers to Vote on Joining Union

10/03/2023

Student workers at the 23-campus system say their pay is low, their hours are restricted and they get no sick pay. They are hoping to join the employees union to fix that.

Airbnb Is Broken, Its CEO Says. He Plans to Fix It

10/03/2023

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky seems to have found himself in a Catch-22, caught between the conflicting demands of guests and hosts.

California May Ban Additives in Some Candies—But Not Skittles

10/02/2023

The European Union has banned certain additives that are used in American candies and baked goods. California is on the cusp of prohibiting their sale by 2027.

How Laphonza Butler Reshapes California’s Political Landscape

10/02/2023

Gov. Newsom's pick to replace the late Dianne Feinstein is set to be sworn in Tuesday as California's U.S. senator. She isn't saying whether she will run next year, but if she does, it would change the dynamics of the U.S. Senate race.

West Nile Virus Found in Nevada County

10/02/2023

The case of West Nile virus was identified in September, and the patient is now doing well. This is the first diagnosed human case of the disease in Nevada County since 2018.

Labor Leaders Despair But Keep Pushing for Striker Unemployment After Newsom Veto

10/01/2023

Newsom rejected Senate Bill 799, which would have paid striking workers California unemployment benefits after two weeks, and SB 686, which would have extended workplace safety protections to domestic workers, such as housekeepers and nannies.

Food Bank of Nevada County Expands Capacity

09/29/2023

In addition to acquiring a new warehouse next, door, the Food Bank added a solar array on the roof, an electric car charging port, and a commercial baler that will help in the reuse of cardboard and plastic.

The Bay-Delta Ecosystem is Collapsing. Now California Has Dueling Plans to Save It

09/28/2023

A long-awaited, controversial report weighs updates to standards that state officials say have failed to protect fish and wildlife. But environmentalists, Native tribes and others already are furious about how long this has taken—and the state is years away from taking action.

Rise Grass Valley Petition for Hearing Now Set for Dec. 13

09/28/2023

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors has rescheduled a hearing to Dec. 13 on Rise Grass Valley’s petition for vested rights to conduct mining operations at the Idaho Maryland Mine. The hearing was originally scheduled for Oct. 27.

Nevada City Moves Forward with Plans to Prevent Wildfires

09/27/2023

Dense vegetation in the Deer Creek watershed puts Nevada City at high risk for wildfire, and a grant awarded by Sierra Nevada Conservancy and other projects in the works are bringing hope for a safer community.

California Cuts Off Financial Aid to 120,000 Students Every Year. Here’s Why

09/27/2023

To qualify for financial aid, students must maintain a certain grade-point-average, but many don’t. A bill on Gov. Newsom’s desk would make it easier for students to keep their aid and stay in college.

Will California Republicans Liberalize Platform on Abortion, Trans Rights? This Weekend May Tell

09/27/2023

GOP leaders and activists will hear Friday from Donald Trump and other presidential candidates before deciding whether to change the party platform on abortion and same-sex marriage.

Bowls With Meaning: Community Raises More Than $23K for Homeless Community

09/26/2023

More than 350 people participated in the 17th annual Empty Bowl benefit for Hospitality House. The fundraiser raised more than $23,000, and funds will directly support residents experiencing homelessness to receive emergency shelter, food, case management, housing aid, medical respite and more.

California Community College Enrollment On the Rise, But One Group Lags Behind

09/26/2023

After a historic decline in community college enrollment during the pandemic, students are returning to school again, according to the state’s most recent data. But students between the ages of 20 and 30 are lagging behind.