From The Union...
Nevada County Board of Supervisors Name Projects
01/27/2025The Nevada County Board of Supervisors attended their annual three-day workshop in preparation for the coming year, and listed their own project priorities as part of the process. Read on to learn more.
From YubaNet...
Preliminary Dog Bar Bridge Project Work Begins
01/22/2025Travel on Dog Bar Road will be impacted by preliminary bridge construction work in the between January 27 and 31. Read on to learn more.
From The Union...
Improvements Slated for Downtown Grass Valley
01/15/2025Read on to learn more about upcoming upgrades to downtown Grass Valley to improve traffic and pedestrian safety.
From CalMatters...
CA Abandons Clean-Air Rules on Diesel Trucks
01/14/2025In a striking setback to reduce California’s air pollution but a win for trucking companies, state regulators have walked away from their ambitious plan to phase out diesel trucks less than a week before President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House.
From Local News Matters...
4 New Laws Strengthen Cities’ Abilities to Impound Vehicles Involved in Sideshows
01/03/2025While cities in California continue to pass ordinances to combat illegal sideshows, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several laws that go into effect this year statewide to give municipalities more legal tools to address them.
From The Union...
Nevada City 2022-2027 Strategic Plan Updating Process Explained
12/19/2024Nevada City is preparing to update the 2022-2027 Strategic Plan, and public input is invited. Read on to learn more about the plan and how you can participate.
From CalMatters...
New Decisions Boost California’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Mandate, but Major Hurdles Remain
12/18/2024Gov. Gavin Newsom’s decree that by 2035 all new cars sold in California must be powered by batteries or other zero-emission systems has received a double dose of legal and political support.
From The Union...
Nevada County Connects Free Fares Dec. 17-31
12/17/2024Read on to learn more about the free fares and shuttles to holiday events being offered by Nevada County Connects December 17 through 31.
From The Union...
Nevada Street Bridge Work Update
12/17/2024An update on progress on the Nevada Street bridge work in Nevada City.
From CalMatters...
Biden Administration Approves California Electric Car Mandate. Will Trump Try to Revoke It?
12/17/2024The US EPA granted California’s waiver, which the incoming Trump administration is likely to try to overturn in the courts. The state’s zero-emission vehicle mandates have been the driving force behind California’s progress in cleaning up dangerous air pollutants.
From YubaNet...
Old Downieville Highway Hazard Tree Removal Begins
12/12/2024Starting December 16, dozens of designated hazard trees are to be removed along Old Downieville Highway. Read on to learn more about this safety project.
From CalMatters...
California Awarded $135 Million for Electric Buses, Trucks
12/11/2024The Biden administration is awarding Inflation Reduction Act money to help clean the air before President-elect Trump takes over.
From CalMatters...
Polluted Communities Hold Their Breath as Companies Struggle With California’s Diesel Truck Ban
12/09/2024California has an aggressive mandate for zero-emission trucks, which are powered by electricity or hydrogen. But trucking companies face big obstacles — and people are still breathing dangerous diesel exhaust.
From CalMatters...
11/25/2024Most ships discharging ballast water into California waters are inspected, but state officials have tested the water of only 16 ships. Experts say invaders like mussels are inevitable under current rules and enforcement.
From The Union...
Pedal to the Metal with the Nevada City Bike Bus
11/21/2024Read on for more information about the first ride of the Nevada City Bike Bus on November 15.
From YubaNet...
Public Invited: Nevada City Workshop "Broad Street Y” Project
11/20/2024Nevada City residents are encouraged to attend a workshop on December 10 at 6:30 to learn more about the capital improvement project to improve the “Broad Street Y” and give feedback.
From The Union...
Nevada Street Bridge Work Update
11/18/2024Get the latest details on the Nevada Street Bridge construction in Nevada City.
From The Union...
Wolf Creek Trail Expansion Approved
11/14/2024Read on for more information about plans to expand the Wolf Creek pedestrian and bicyclist trail in Grass Valley.
From CalMatters...
California Enacts New Climate Rules — which Could Boost Gas Prices
11/08/2024Experts don’t know how much gas prices may rise from the revised California climate program, which tightens standards and gives incentives for low-carbon fuels. The board ordered an annual review of the cost impacts.
From YubaNet...
Nevada County Connect Rides Free on November 4 & 5
10/30/2024To help get out the vote, Nevada County Connects has partnered with the Nevada County Elections Office to offer free transit on November 4 & 5.
From CalMatters...
California’s Transition Off Carbon Fuels Could Upset Gasoline Supply, Prices
10/29/2024California motorists buy and consume a billion gallons of gasoline each month and are very sensitive about pump prices, which are markedly higher than those in other states. Naturally, they are a political football.
From YubaNet...
Nevada County Connects Back to Regular Service November 1
10/25/2024Beginning November 1, Nevada County Connects is back to regular Monday through Friday service on several routes.
From CalMatters...
California’s Plan to Overhaul a Key Climate Program — Raising the Cost of Gas — Ignites Debate
10/24/2024The state air board will vote on changes to its landmark clean fuel program that would cut more greenhouse gases but could raise the cost of gas and diesel.
From The Union...
Update on Nevada Street Bridge Work
10/17/2024Work is on schedule, and metal trusses are ready to be installed.
From CalMatters...
CA Ride-Hailing Drivers Could Get Back Pay
10/16/2024Tens of thousands of California ride-hailing drivers, and possibly more, could eventually get back pay after a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that clears the way for the state and some cities to proceed with their lawsuits against Uber and Lyft.
From CalMatters...
Newsom’s Gas Price Plan Clears Senate, but Some Democrats Dissent
10/11/2024The state Senate signs off on Gov. Newsom’s bill to stop spikes in California gas prices. A final vote is scheduled on Monday.
From The Union...
Nevada City Bike Bus Rolls Out on November 15
10/08/2024Learn more about the Nevada City Bike Bus which is launching on November 15.
From CalMatters...
CA Gas Prices Session Moves to Senate
10/08/2024On Aug. 31, when Gov. Gavin Newsom called a special session on gas prices, California motorists were paying $4.61 per gallon on average, $1.27 more than the national average.
On October 7, when the state Senate finally convened, prices were $4.68 in California, or $1.51 above the national average.
From CalMatters...
Newsom’s Gas Price Bill Passes Assembly, but Senate Plan Still Uncertain
10/01/2024The Assembly approves Gov. Newsom’s bill on oil refineries on a 44-17 vote. But the state Senate will have its say during the special session.
From CalMatters...
Economists Like Newsom’s Plan to Help Control Gas Prices. Refiners Don’t.
09/26/2024The governor wants new gas reserves to dampen seasonal price spikes. Refiners say the move would raise prices and require new storage tanks.
From CalMatters...
California Drivers Can Get Mobile Licenses on Their iPhones — But They Need Physical Ones Too
09/19/2024California is the seventh U.S. state to adopt mobile driver’s licenses for iPhones, part of a growing push by businesses and governments to make digital IDs commonplace.
From YubaNet...
CalTrans Interstate 80 Construction Update
09/09/2024CalTrans has updated information of upcoming and ongoing projects along Interstate 80 in the Sierra corridor.