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Nevada County Supervisors’ Votes on Pride Proclamation Ignite Controversy
Nevada County Supervisors’ Votes on Pride Proclamation Ignite Controversy

A proclamation designating June as Nevada County Pride Month sparked debate at Board of Supervisors meeting, exposing divisions over the role of symbolic gestures in local governance. The controversy is unlikely to fade quickly, as supervisors face ongoing pressure to define their priorities.

Local Residents Claim Prescribed Burn in Nevada City Was Poorly Communicated
Local Residents Claim Prescribed Burn in Nevada City Was Poorly Communicated

As smoke from a controlled burn moved from Nevada City to a wider area of Western Nevada County, members of local Facebook Groups started to ask the other members about the location of a potential fire. “Anyone know about the fire we are smelling and seeing,” asked someone named Terra. Locals were showing an increasing amount of concern after receiving no warning.

Responsibility Means More Than Good Intentions – Why the NJUHSD Board Was Right to Proceed with Caution on “Every Student Belongs”
Responsibility Means More Than Good Intentions – Why the NJUHSD Board Was Right to Proceed with Caution on “Every Student Belongs”

Nevada Union Resolution 22/24-25 was irresponsible—not because of its intent, but because of its construction and timing. It brought national political tension into local schools still reeling from pandemic disruption. Rather than uniting the community, this resolution deepened divides and stirred controversy without offering a path forward. It was a knee-jerk response to national headlines, not a thoughtful reflection of local needs.

Should California Spend $321.9 Billion Next Year?
Should California Spend $321.9 Billion Next Year?

Governor Newsom has released his budget for the upcoming fiscal year with $321.9 billion of total spending. This constitutes budget growth of over $100 billion since 2019-20 at the beginning of his term.

Wendy Willoughby’s Woke Wreck: Nevada Union’s Failing Scores and Misguided Woke Mission
Wendy Willoughby’s Woke Wreck: Nevada Union’s Failing Scores and Misguided Woke Mission

Nevada Union should be welcoming, no question. Children need to feel safe to learn. However, when test scores are lower than my motivation after a wake-and-bake, fear is not the issue—it is a symptom of a board that has lost its way. Wendy Willoughby’s jihad has trapped the kids in a fog of bad priorities, and it is time for the board to stop dodging accountability like I dodge sobriety checkpoints.

Stop Paying Twice: Raise the Bar for Leadership, Restore Fiscal Accountability
Stop Paying Twice: Raise the Bar for Leadership, Restore Fiscal Accountability

Nevada County stands at a critical fiscal crossroads. As labor costs continue to rise, state and federal funding declines, and essential services come under increasing pressure, it is time to face the uncomfortable truth: Nevada County residents are paying twice for leadership—and getting half the results.

California’s Pending Gasoline Crisis
California’s Pending Gasoline Crisis

California State Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones is warning Californians that gas prices could soar to over $8 per gallon in 2026 due to the potential shutdown of two major in-state refineries.

Two California Cities Send City Managers to Gaza to Broker Peace
Two California Cities Send City Managers to Gaza to Broker Peace

Local Officials Take Bold Step into International Diplomacy (a satire)

Open Letter to BOS: Lessons from 2010—Balancing Nevada County’s Budget Amid 2025 Federal Cutbacks
Open Letter to BOS: Lessons from 2010—Balancing Nevada County’s Budget Amid 2025 Federal Cutbacks

Nevada County Board of Supervisors must correct past mistakes by burdening taxpayers with excessive compensation packages and delayed fiscal reforms. We have the opportunity—and the responsibility—to rebuild our county government that is leaner, more responsive, and focused squarely on delivering essential services with transparency and fiscally conservative prudence.

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Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival
Jun 12
Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival

Three Stages of Music - Camping amongst the Pines - Extensive Youth Program - Free workshops - Free Square-dances - Food, Crafts, Beverages - Luthier’s Pavilion - Best jamming West of the Rockies - Family fun for all

InConcert Sierra Presents the Chamber Music Society (CMS) of Lincoln Center Quartet
Jun 13
InConcert Sierra Presents the Chamber Music Society (CMS) of Lincoln Center Quartet

Classical Music at its Peak: InConcert Sierra’s Season Finale Grass Valley: InConcert Sierra wraps up its spectacular 2024–25 season with a return visit from one of the most celebrated chamber music ensembles in the world—the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. The concert will feature four musical superstars: Wu Han, piano; Chad Hoopes, violin; Matt Lipman, viola; and Nicholas Canellakis, cello, on Friday, June 13 at 7:30pm.

Saints of Circumstance @ 1849 Brewing Co
Jun 14
Saints of Circumstance @ 1849 Brewing Co

Celebrating and re-creating the music of the Grateful Dead and the Jerry Garcia Band

Alice In Wonderland by Holt Ballet (June 19)
Jun 19
Alice In Wonderland by Holt Ballet (June 19)

On June 19, 2025 at the Don Baggett Theater, Holt Ballet Conservatory presents a telling of the beloved classics, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass. Authored over 160 years ago by Lewis Carroll, the characters of these iconic stories live on, decade after decade, in book, film, animation, and our own imaginations. Bringing Alice and her Wonderland friends to life through music and dance, Holt Ballet captures the heart of the story while giving Wonderland a modern twist.

Nevada City Film Festival (NCFF)
Jun 20
Nevada City Film Festival (NCFF)

Every summer, NCFF makes art into a party, bringing an audience of movie lovers together with emerging and top independent filmmakers to showcase award-winning short and feature length films from around the world.

With 24 film festivals, countless sold-out comedy shows, numerous films and outdoor screenings, along with local filmmaker grants and showcases under our belts, NCFF continues to make good on its commitment to serve Nevada County and nearby regions by providing art, entertainment, education and culture through the medium of film.

Alice In Wonderland by Holt Ballet (June 20)
Jun 20
Alice In Wonderland by Holt Ballet (June 20)

On June 19, 2025 at the Don Baggett Theater, Holt Ballet Conservatory presents a telling of the beloved classics, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass. Authored over 160 years ago by Lewis Carroll, the characters of these iconic stories live on, decade after decade, in book, film, animation, and our own imaginations. Bringing Alice and her Wonderland friends to life through music and dance, Holt Ballet captures the heart of the story while giving Wonderland a modern twist.

Workout For A Cause: Nevada County Skate
Jun 21
Workout For A Cause: Nevada County Skate

Workout For A Cause returns Saturday, June 21st!

Our FREE group workout and raffle fundraiser is benefitting @nevadacountyskate and is open to members and non-members alike!

Alice In Wonderland by Holt Ballet (Jun 21)
Jun 21
Alice In Wonderland by Holt Ballet (Jun 21)

On June 19, 2025 at the Don Baggett Theater, Holt Ballet Conservatory presents a telling of the beloved classics, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass. Authored over 160 years ago by Lewis Carroll, the characters of these iconic stories live on, decade after decade, in book, film, animation, and our own imaginations. Bringing Alice and her Wonderland friends to life through music and dance, Holt Ballet captures the heart of the story while giving Wonderland a modern twist.

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Nevada County Supervisors’ Votes on Pride Proclamation Ignite Controversy
Nevada County Supervisors’ Votes on Pride Proclamation Ignite Controversy

A proclamation designating June as Nevada County Pride Month sparked debate at Board of Supervisors meeting, exposing divisions over the role of symbolic gestures in local governance. The controversy is unlikely to fade quickly, as supervisors face ongoing pressure to define their priorities.

Heidi Hall Announces Congressional Bid Against Kevin Kiley in California’s 3rd District
Heidi Hall Announces Congressional Bid Against Kevin Kiley in California’s 3rd District

Nevada County Supervisor Heidi Hall formally announced her candidacy for Congress in California’s 3rd Congressional District, challenging incumbent Republican Representative Kevin Kiley in the 2026 election. Hall, a Democrat, filed her candidacy this week, aiming to represent a district that spans rural and suburban communities from the Sierra Nevada to Death Valley.

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