Grass Valley Considers Decrease in Cannabis Tax

03/22/2024

The City of Grass Valley is in discussion to lower the cannabis tax as its first dispensary prepares to open in the coming weeks.

Mayor Jan Arbuckle Appointed to Lead National League of Cities’ Small Cities Council

02/06/2024

Grass Valley Mayor Jan Arbuckle has been appointed as 2024 chair of the National League of Cities’ Small Cities Council. She was elected to a one-year term to develop and guide programs among local elected officials.

Nevada County, Grass Valley and Nevada City Explore Building a Regional Animal Shelter

01/22/2024

The shelter, which could be built in the next four to five years, is needed because existing facilities are crowded, noisy, and reaching the end of their useful lifespans.

Three Local Measures Will Make March Ballot

12/11/2023

Nevada County Clerk-Recorder Natalie Adona has assigned letters to three measures in the primary election: Measure A, a Twin Ridges Elementary School District school bond measure; Measure B, a Grass Valley tax measure; and Measure C, a special tax in Nevada City.

EV Charging Stations in the Works for Downtown Grass Valley

10/26/2023

The Grass Valley City Council and staff discussed efforts to procure electric vehicle charging stations. According to Tim Kiser, Grass Valley city manager, EV chargers would bring business to shopping districts of Grass Valley.

Grass Valley City Council Declares Fiscal Emergency

10/16/2023

By a unanimous vote, the Grass Valley City Council declared a fiscal emergency “due to the lack of necessary funding for fire personnel and land management required to combat wildfires and extreme weather conditions.” This was a necessary step to place a general sales tax measure on the March 5, 2024 ballot.

Shopping Center’s Murals, Signage Approved by Grass Valley Planners

09/26/2023

Improvements to the McKnight Crossing shopping center in Grass Valley were approved by the Planning Commission. “We’re trying to make it elegant, trying to make it safe,” said Jim Fitzpatrick, special projects for Mesa Management. “We’ve taken inspiration from the community.”

Possible Conversion of Office Space, Road Maintenance, and Civility Code Discussed by Grass Valley Council

09/16/2023

Property owners in the neighborhoods around the Mill Street Plaza in Grass Valley have inquired about converting upper-level offices into residential space. City staff was directed to prepare a proposal as a first step to drafting an ordinance to incentivize the conversion of under-utilized space for housing.

Temporary Options for Fire Resiliency Tabled by Grass Valley Council

08/25/2023

The Grass Valley City Council decided that more information was needed before approving $400,000 from the city’s reserves to hire seven firefighters for six months.

City Staff Asks Grass Valley Mayor, Council to Oppose Tax Proposal

06/24/2023

Grass Valley Mayor Jan Arbuckle is being advised by city staff to sign a letter opposing Senate Bill 584, which would raise the tax on short-term rentals across the state. The letter of opposition comes at a time where Airbnb rentals are making it harder for workers in tourist areas to find affordable housing.

Grass Valley Vice Mayor Hilary Hodge Addresses DUI Charge

01/11/2023

The Jan. 10 Grass Valley City Council meeting started off on a difficult note for Vice Mayor Hilary Hodge, who was recently charged with a misdemeanor DUI. Hodge made a heartfelt statement and scolded the social media “skeptics” for their unforgiving comments.

Del Oro Theater, Sutton Cinemas Up for Sale

12/19/2022

Buyers sought, but there’s no timeline set. “We are open and everything is business as usual,” says Sierra Theaters’ Azriel LaMarca.

Grass Valley Considers Monitoring Short Term Rental Use

11/25/2022

Grass Valley City Manager Tim Kiser proposes using Deckard brand monitoring technology to track short-term rentals. Mayor Benjamin Aguilar says caps on AirBNB style rentals aren’t necessary yet. “STRs are not such a problem here—not like Truckee or Tahoe.”

Mill Street Modifications Move Forward

10/03/2022

Modifications to the Mill Street transformation project moved through the Grass Valley City Council despite some concerns from merchants. The project is intended to create a pedestrian-friendly atmosphere, with restaurants and retail businesses expanding into the city right of way.

Measure V to Hit the Ballot

09/20/2022

A simple majority in favor of Measure V will put a half-cent sales tax on the books in Truckee, Grass Valley, and Nevada City, according to a statement by Auditor-Controller Marcia Salter.

One Candidate Forum Shelved Over Public Safety Concerns

08/24/2022

The League of Women Voters of Nevada County will hold one forum only for the upcoming November election, as many candidates for several races declined to attend. However, one forum—for Grass Valley City Council—isn’t happening “due to public safety concerns.”

Grass Valley Has a Pigeon Problem—and a Solution

08/17/2022

Though docile, sweet, and some might say beautiful, pigeons have turned into a problem for Grass Valley business owners. Joy Porter of the Downtown Grass Valley Association said that many merchants and customers alike have are complaining.

Three Vie for Seats on Grass Valley City Council

08/16/2022

The race is on for two open Grass Valley City Council seats in the November election. Matthew Coulter is running against Haven Caravelli and incumbent Hilary Hodge. Coulter, a regular commenter at public meetings, has been the subject of a number of restraining orders over the past few years.

Votes Have Been Counted in Nevada County

07/23/2022

Nevada County officials have counted all the ballots, and certification of the local vote is expected by June 27. Voters cast 37,985 ballots, a turnout of 50.4%.

Grass Valley City Council Approves RV Park

01/25/2022

A new RV park won approval by a narrow margin before the Grass Valley City Council. Mayor Ben Aguilar, Vice Mayor Jan Arbuckle and Councilmember Bob Branstrom supported the RV park. Councilmembers Tom Ivy and Hilary Hodge opposed.

Grass Valley Reveals Information on Data Breach

01/06/2022

Grass Valley city officials have identified and addressed a data security incident. City officials say they took steps to secure the network, contacted law enforcement, and began an investigation with the help of a cybersecurity firm.

Can My City Pay Its Bills?

08/18/2021

The State Auditor has provided data for each city and ranked cities by area. YubaNet.com takes a look at the numbers in Nevada City, Grass Valley and Truckee.

Restaurants, Bars Once Again Face Pandemic-Related Problems

08/12/2021

As COVID cases dramatically rose in Nevada County, the past few weeks saw many dining and drinking establishments voluntarily shut down in Grass Valley and Nevada City, either because of sick employees or out of an abundance of caution.

Litigation Dismissed Against the Dorsey Marketplace Project in Grass Valley

06/24/2021

A lawsuit filed last August against the Dorsey Marketplace project has been dismissed by a Nevada County Superior Court judge, but the project itself cannot begin construction because the plaintiffs intend to appeal the ruling.

Grass Valley Keeps Cars Off Mill Street

04/13/2021

The city first closed part of the street in response to the pandemic—a move, says Mayor Ben Aguilar, that improved the community for the better.

Alive and Kicking After 90 Years

03/29/2021

Alice Short became became the ninth owner of Tess’ Kitchen & Culinary right as the pandemic hit. Yet she’s managed to keep the Grass Valley landmark afloat, thanks to her 40 years of retail experience.

Gimme Shelter: Sammie's Friends Marks 20th Year

03/21/2021

Looking back on two decades of animal rescue, Sammie’s Friends co-founder Cheryl Wicks said, “It’s all been worth it.”

Grass Valley Celebrates Local Eatery’s History

03/15/2021

After three decades of slinging biscuits, gravy and fried eggs, Paulette’s Country Kitchen shuts its doors.

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