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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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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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Community Service & Support City of Nevada City

Volunteer for Annual Nevada City Clean-Up

03/28/2024
Sign up to volunteer for the Nevada City annual Beautification Day to be held on Thursday, April 4 from 8:00AM to 12:00PM.

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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 Nevada City County of Nevada

Candidate Filings Complete for Elections in Nevada County

12/13/2023
Three Board of Supervisor candidates for District 1, four candidates for District 2 and one candidate for District 5 are joined by three City Council candidates for Nevada City.

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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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Community Service & Support City of Nevada City

Nevada City Joins Nisenan Program

11/30/2023
Nisenan leaders and Nevada City representatives met yesterday at ‘Uba Seo Gallery for a check presentation to the California Heritage: Indigenous Research Project. With the $5,000 donation, the city is the first government entity to participate in the Nisenan Tribe’s Ancestral Homelands Reciprocity Program.

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Resilience City of Nevada City

Nevada City Approves Plans for Wildfire Prevention. Funded by Sales Tax

10/20/2023
Councilmembers in Nevada City took steps to place a 0.5% special sales tax measure on the ballot of the General Municipal Election scheduled for March 5, 2024.

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Families & Children Sports City of Nevada City

Support for a Skatepark in Nevada City Ramps Up

10/16/2023
Nevada City’s Park Initiative Committee held a meeting to discuss the possible reallocation of grant funds to create a skatepark. More than 75 people attended the meeting.

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Resilience City of Nevada City

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.

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Nevada City Adopts New Defensible Space Ordinance

03/27/2023
After public meetings with the community, the Nevada City Fire Safety Advisory Committee and the City Council, Nevada City has adopted a new vegetation management, defensible space, burning, and fireworks ordinance.

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A Year in Review: Nevada City Employees ‘Go Beyond the Routine’

01/16/2023
Nevada City councilmembers started off heir first meeting of the year by recognizing the city’s accomplishments in 2022.

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Homelessness County of Nevada City of Nevada City

Winter Shelter Opens

12/05/2022
With temperatures dropping, Nevada County and Nevada City activate the Cold Weather Shelter Protocol. Shelter at the Nevada City public library opens at 4:30 p.m.

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Agriculture & Gardening Education City of Nevada City

High School District's Ranch Campus Opens

12/04/2022
Nevada Joint Union High School officially opens an 86-acre ranch donated to the district by the Jennings Foundation. Students will study the land, and learn cattle raising and wood milling.

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Environment Art & Culture City of Nevada City

21st Annual Wild and Scenic Festival Previewed

11/24/2022
The South Yuba River Citizens League previews the 21st Wild and Scenic Film Festival on February 16-20, 2023, with a theme of “CommUNITY.” Next year marks the 40th anniversary of SYRCL, formed in 1983 to save the Yuba River watershed.

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City of Nevada City City of Grass Valley Town of Truckee Elections & Politics

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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City of Nevada City City of Nevada City City Council Economy & Jobs

Nevada City to Charge Fee for Professional Bilming

08/24/2022
Mention “filming” in Nevada City, and you’ll likely think of the Hallmark movie “The Christmas Card.” Now filmmakers are expressing interest in Nevada City, leading the council to approve an ordinance regulating filming activities on or using public property.

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Nevada City Council Seeks Input on Strategic Planning

08/01/2022
As Nevada City works on its five-year plan, the City Council will conduct public workshops Aug. 3 and 17, with separate topics at each meeting. Information will be sent in advance to those who sign up for the meetings.

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

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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Nevada City Swears In New Police Chief

07/12/2022
Daniel Foss has been appointed as the new police chief of Nevada City. He served 20 years in Madera County, and is also the founder of a nonprofit organization that helps victims of human trafficking.

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City of Nevada City City of Nevada City City Council Elections & Politics

Four Campaign for Two Seats on Nevada City Council

04/21/2022
Nevada City Council candidates participated in a forum, differentiating themselves in the details of their individual approaches to addressing some of the city’s crucial issues.

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Former Nevada City Resident Returns to Run City Government

02/21/2022
When Sean Grayson was young, his parents moved to Nevada City. Now, after years of living away from the area, he’s come back home to serve as the new city manager.

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City of Nevada City City of Nevada City City Council Elections & Politics

Adam Kline Announces Run for Nevada City Council

02/21/2022
Adam Kline says he will seek one of two seats up for election on the Nevada City Council. A resident since he was 2, Kline said in a news release, “Nevada City gave me a life I love. Now I’m ready to give back.”

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City of Nevada City City of Nevada City Police Department Crime & Justice

Search for Nevada City Police Chief Starts Soon

02/21/2022
Nevada City has hired Ralph Andersen & Associates to conduct the recruitment of a new chief, said interim City Manager Joan Phillipe. “The city would like someone with broad experience in municipal police work, but all qualified individuals will be reviewed.”

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City of Nevada City

Nevada City Council Selects Sean Grayson as New City Manager

01/26/2022
The Nevada City Council has unanimously picked its new city manager: Sean Grayson, who comes to Nevada City from the city of Rialto, where he served as fire chief.

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Crime & Justice City of Nevada City City of Nevada City City Council City of Nevada City Police Department

Nevada City Police Force Staying in Place

10/28/2021
In the past, Nevada City has debated whether or not to dismantle its police force and outsource law enforcement instead. Now, the decision has been made to keep the police force in house.

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City of Nevada City Economy & Jobs

Nevada City Staff to Finesse Outdoor Dining

10/14/2021
Permanent outdoor dining remains on the drawing board for Nevada City’s Commercial Street, with the City Council sending the issue to staff for a 30-day review before returning with recommendations.

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Public Safety City of Nevada City

Nevada City Declares Public Emergency

08/20/2021
Nevada City Manager Joan Phillipe has issued a declaration of public emergency due to extreme fire danger. She issued the declaration based on extended drought conditions combined with the excessive combustible material in and around the city.

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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.

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