

transparent, uncorrupted, rigorous, fearless journalism
Featured
“While the verdict was reached more than three years ago, the two families of the victims have had to endure not only the devastating loss of their loved ones, but also a long and painful delay in reaching closure within the justice system.”
Following the resignation of former Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters Natalie Adona on June 6, 2025, the Board of Supervisors has moved forward with the legally required process to fill the vacancy.
Elevated levels of E. coli bacteria are still detected in Little Deer Creek, which runs through the heart of Pioneer Park in Nevada City.
Recent
“While the verdict was reached more than three years ago, the two families of the victims have had to endure not only the devastating loss of their loved ones, but also a long and painful delay in reaching closure within the justice system.”
“And while they warned of losing their voice through wrinkled red polyester, they were also literally advocating for us to give up our local voice to a bloated, fire-illiterate Sacramento apparatus.”
“The impact on rural counties like ours would be anything but minor.”
“…sacrificing fairness and representation here at home to fight someone else’s political battles is not leadership, it’s abandoning rural representation. California shouldn’t punish its own voters just to make a point in a national partisan tug-of-war.”
The speech “emphasized the transition to a multipolar world, advocated for renewed diplomatic dialogue, respect for sovereignty, and multilateral cooperation.”
“By putting the process on display while steering toward a foregone conclusion, the insiders gave the appearance of openness while concealing the most important fact: one of the two finalists was legally ineligible.”
“This progressive activist who spoke out against the vigil after the assassination is not make believe. She actually lives among us.”
“Violence is not an extension of political debate; it is its destruction. It is what happens when words are abandoned, when dialogue breaks down, when persuasion is replaced with force.”
Following the resignation of former Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters Natalie Adona on June 6, 2025, the Board of Supervisors has moved forward with the legally required process to fill the vacancy.
Vladimir Putin said, “If you are not nostalgic for the Soviet Union, you don't have a heart. If you want the Soviet Union to come back, you don't have a brain.”
Upcoming events
Strawberry is a multi-day, family-friendly campout with activities and entertainment for all ages. This festival is an annual reunion for a multi-generational community of music lovers whose roots date back to 1982. No matter where you land on Strawberry’s magical, musical timeline, we are grateful for your participation and look forward to seeing you at our upcoming 72nd festival!
Strawberry is a multi-day, family-friendly campout with activities and entertainment for all ages. This festival is an annual reunion for a multi-generational community of music lovers whose roots date back to 1982. No matter where you land on Strawberry’s magical, musical timeline, we are grateful for your participation and look forward to seeing you at our upcoming 72nd festival!
Strawberry is a multi-day, family-friendly campout with activities and entertainment for all ages. This festival is an annual reunion for a multi-generational community of music lovers whose roots date back to 1982. No matter where you land on Strawberry’s magical, musical timeline, we are grateful for your participation and look forward to seeing you at our upcoming 72nd festival!
The streets of downtown Grass Valley are about to go to the dogs—literally! On Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 3:00 PM, the community will gather for The 11th Annual Howl-O-Ween Dog Mob Parade presented by PAWS’itive Pals Dog Training and The City of Grass Valley. This free family event that celebrates creativity, community spirit, and of course, our four-legged companions.
Now accepting submissions. Write for Sierra Thread!
We don’t accept government funding.