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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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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.

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City of Grass Valley Jan Arbuckle

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.

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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.

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Art & Culture City of Grass Valley

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.

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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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%.

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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.

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Planning Commission Meeting

Council Chambers, City Hall Tuesday, January 21, 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 …
(07/26/2024)

Karaoke - Grass Valley Brewing Co.

141 E Main St, Grass Valley, CA Thursday, January 16, 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 be…
(07/21/2024)

Development Review Committee

Mayor's Conference Room, City Hall Tuesday, January 14, 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: …
(07/19/2024)

Historic Commission Meeting

Bodmin Room, City Hall Tuesday, January 14, 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 Mor…
(07/19/2024)

City Council Meeting

Council Chambers, City Hall Tuesday, January 14, 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 …
(07/19/2024)

Karaoke - Grass Valley Brewing Co.

141 E Main St, Grass Valley, CA Thursday, January 2, 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 bee…
(07/07/2024)

Development Review Committee

Mayor's Conference Room, City Hall Tuesday, December 24, 2024, 9am Type of Event: Meeting City/Area: Grass Valley Event Details: www.cityofgrassvalley.com…
(06/28/2024)

City Council Meeting

Council Chambers, City Hall Tuesday, December 24, 2024, 7pm Type of Event: Meeting City/Area: Grass Valley
(06/28/2024)

Karaoke - Grass Valley Brewing Co.

141 E Main St, Grass Valley, CA Thursday, December 19, 2024, 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 b…
(06/23/2024)

Planning Commission Meeting

Council Chambers, City Hall Tuesday, December 17, 2024, 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…
(06/21/2024)