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Public Safety Transportation City of Grass Valley

Improvements Slated for Downtown Grass Valley

01/15/2025
Read on to learn more about upcoming upgrades to downtown Grass Valley to improve traffic and pedestrian safety.

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Update on the Grass Valley Downtown Clock

12/19/2024
After recent maintenance, the Victorian style clock is telling the correct time on three of its four faces. What will it take to get a fully working clock downtown? Read to find out.

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Environment Land Use & Development City of Grass Valley

Grass Valley Biomass Plant Advances

12/18/2024
In their December 17 meeting, the Grass Valley Planning Commission determined that the 13 acre parcel on Brunswick Road was a suitable location for a proposed biomass plant under the city's General Plan. Read on for more information about the proposed biomass plant and next steps.

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Land Use & Development Parks & Recreation City of Grass Valley

Land Transferred to Grass Valley

12/12/2024
Almost 200 acres of land from the Loma Rica Ranch were dedicated to Grass Valley as part of a development agreement. Read on to learn what the city has planned for the parcel.

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Environment Sustainability City of Grass Valley County of Nevada

New Food Waste Collection Begins December 16

12/10/2024
Get the details about the new green carts being delivered in Grass Valley and Nevada County to be used in the new food waste collection service which begins December 16.

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Education Parks & Recreation City of Grass Valley County of Nevada

Grass Valley and Nevada County Partnering on Elizabeth Daniels Park

11/27/2024
The City of Grass Valley and Nevada County are forging a partnership to manage and take care of Elizabeth Daniels Park, behiond the downtown library. Read on to learn more.

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Public Safety Resilience City of Grass Valley

Spotlight on Grass Valley Fire Code

11/19/2024
Learn more about Grass Valley land owner obligations to keep the parcel compliant with the local fire code. It's never too early to plan and prepare for fire season.

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Public Safety Resilience City of Grass Valley

Grass Valley to Hire Community Risk Reduction Manager

11/18/2024
In their November 19 meeting, the Grass Valley Measure B oversight committee approved funds to hire a Community Risk Reduction Manager. Read on to learn more about this new position.

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Land Use & Development Parks & Recreation Transportation City of Grass Valley

Wolf Creek Trail Expansion Approved

11/14/2024
Read on for more information about plans to expand the Wolf Creek pedestrian and bicyclist trail in Grass Valley.

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Grass Valley Fire Department Utilizes Measure B Funds

10/22/2024
Using funds generated by the March 2024 Measure B sales tax, the Grass Valley Fire Department announced the hiring of a new firefighter.

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Grass Valley Council Considers Pay Raises

09/19/2024
The Grass Valley City Council discussed raising the monthly salaries of council members and the mayor at a recent meeting.

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Business, Economy & Jobs Land Use & Development Housing City of Grass Valley

Dorsey Marketplace EIR Approved

09/13/2024
In their September 10 meeting, the Grass Valley City Council voted to certify the final draft environmental impact report for the mixed-use Dorsey Marketplace.

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Land Use & Development Parks & Recreation Agriculture, Food & Gardening City of Grass Valley

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.

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Public Safety Resilience Town of Truckee City of Grass Valley City of Nevada City County of Nevada

Officials Convene to Discuss Emergency Preparedness

06/07/2024
Emergency Preparedness was the topic of discussion on May 31 during a joint meeting of officials fro Nevada County, Nevada City, Grass Valley and Truckee.

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Art, Culture & Media Agriculture, Food & Gardening City of Grass Valley

Grass Valley Thursday Night Market Open Through June

05/31/2024
Featuring locally grown fresh produce and food and craft vendors, the downtown Grass Valley Open Market is running through June, Thursday nights from 6-9PM.

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Business, Economy & Jobs City of Grass Valley

Grass Valley Cannabis Dispensary Finally Open

05/30/2024
After four years of efforts, the Provisions cannabis dispensary is open in Grass Valley.

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Grass Valley Considers Increase in City Council Stipend

05/29/2024
In their May 28 meeting, the Grass Valley City Council discussed raising the monthly salary paid to councilmembers.

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Art, Culture & Media Environment City of Grass Valley City of Nevada City County of Nevada

Photo Contest Launches to Promote Dark Skies

04/22/2024
A photo contest promoting dark sky lighting has been launched by the Nevada County Arts Council, Nevada County, the City of Nevada City and the City of Grass Valley.

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Public Safety Resilience City of Grass Valley

Fire Department Proposes Staff Increase

04/19/2024
The City of Grass Valley Fire Department proposed use of Measure B funds to add one additional firefighter.

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Land Use & Development Parks & Recreation Sports City of Grass Valley

Skateboarders Give Input on Skatepark Design

04/18/2024
In an April 17 community meeting in Grass Valley, dozens of area skateboarders gathered for a presentation on design options for the Condon Park Skatepark Project.

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Environment Sustainability Resilience City of Grass Valley City of Nevada City

Grass Valley and Nevada City Go Green

04/12/2024
The City of Grass Valley and City of Nevada City have engaged with Pioneer Community Energy to power municipal operations with 100% renewable energy.

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Business, Economy & Jobs City of Grass Valley

High Potency Cannabis Product Tax to be Revised

03/27/2024
The Grass Valley City Council approved increasing a temporary moratorium on taxes for certain cannabis products from two to five years following a request from the new Grass Valley Provisions dispensary.

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Business, Economy & Jobs City of Grass Valley

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.

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Government City of Grass Valley Jan Arbuckle

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.

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Animals City of Grass Valley City of Nevada City County of Nevada

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.

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Nevada County Arts Council Art & Culture Business, Economy & Jobs Town of Truckee City of Grass Valley City of Nevada City

Truckee Cultural District, NV County Arts Council Launches ‘Show Up for the Arts!’ Campaign for Holiday Shopping

12/16/2023
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The Nevada County Arts Council, Grass Valley–Nevada City Cultural District and Truckee Cultural District invite locals and visitors to Show Up for the Arts! this holiday season.

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Elections & Politics City of Grass Valley City of Nevada City County of Nevada

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.

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Transportation Sustainability City of Grass Valley

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.

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Elections & Politics Resilience City 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.

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Business, Economy & Jobs City of Grass Valley

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.”

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Planning Commission Meeting

Council Chambers, City Hall Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 7pm Type of Event: Meeting Other Location: Grass Valley City Hall City/Area: Grass Valley Age Range: All Ages Event Details: Click Here for Agenda and Meeting information M…
(01/17/2025)

Mt St Mary Academy Wonderland Gala

235 Chapel StreetGrass Valley CA 95945 Saturday, February 8, 2025, 5 – 10pm Come enjoy wonder, a hosted bar, casino tables, dinner by Antonio's Catering, raffles, live auction, Dessert Dash and fun! RSVP's required by 01/31/2025 Type of Ev…
(01/16/2025)

Development Review Committee

Mayor's Conference Room, City Hall Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 9am Type of Event: Meeting Other Location: Grass Valley City Hall City/Area: Grass Valley Event Details: Click Here for Agenda and Meeting information More info: www.…
(01/10/2025)

Historic Commission Meeting

Bodmin Room, City Hall Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 4pm Type of Event: Meeting Other Location: Grass Valley City Hall City/Area: Grass Valley Age Range: All Ages Event Details: Click Here for Agenda and Meeting information More in…
(01/10/2025)

City Council Meeting

Council Chambers, City Hall Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 7pm Type of Event: Meeting Other Location: Grass Valley City Hall City/Area: Grass Valley Age Range: All Ages Event Details: Click Here for Agenda and Meeting information Mo…
(01/10/2025)

Karaoke - Grass Valley Brewing Co.

141 E Main St, Grass Valley, CA Thursday, July 3, 2025, 6 – 9pm It’s Karaoke Night at GVBC with DJ Kenn! You know what that means; bring your song choices, your voice and your friends. We’ve got the DJ, the tunes and the beer. …
(01/05/2025)

Development Review Committee

Mayor's Conference Room, City Hall Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 9am Type of Event: Meeting City/Area: Grass Valley Event Details: www.cityofgrassvalley.com…
(12/27/2024)

City Council Meeting

Council Chambers, City Hall Tuesday, June 24, 2025, 7pm Type of Event: Meeting City/Area: Grass Valley
(12/27/2024)

Karaoke - Grass Valley Brewing Co.

141 E Main St, Grass Valley, CA Thursday, June 19, 2025, 6 – 9pm It’s Karaoke Night at GVBC with DJ Kenn! You know what that means; bring your song choices, your voice and your friends. We’ve got the DJ, the tunes and the beer.…
(12/22/2024)

Planning Commission Meeting

Council Chambers, City Hall Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 7pm Type of Event: Meeting Other Location: Grass Valley City Hall City/Area: Grass Valley Age Range: All Ages Event Details: Click Here for Agenda and Meeting information M…
(12/20/2024)