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The Gang That Couldn’t Shoot Straight: Consequences of War with Iran
The Gang That Couldn’t Shoot Straight: Consequences of War with Iran

Iran unleashes hypersonic missile barrages on Israel and U.S. Gulf bases after Khamenei’s assassination—Trump’s disastrous war, pushed by Netanyahu, cripples defenses, closes Hormuz, and ignites a devastating global energy and financial crisis.

Predicting the Most Likely Resolution of the Rise Gold–Nevada County Litigation
Predicting the Most Likely Resolution of the Rise Gold–Nevada County Litigation

“In complex public-law disputes, that kind of pragmatic equilibrium—rather than total victory—is frequently where events ultimately converge.”

Gipsy Kings Featuring Tonino Baliardo in California this March
Gipsy Kings Featuring Tonino Baliardo in California this March

Tickets are on sale now. The new album, Historia, will be released on May 15th.

When the Money Dries Up: Nevada County’s Homelessness Strategy Is Built on a Fiscal Cliff
When the Money Dries Up: Nevada County’s Homelessness Strategy Is Built on a Fiscal Cliff

Counties across California, including Nevada County, have built permanent staffing and program obligations around temporary homelessness funding, creating a structurally unsustainable system that risks abrupt and painful collapse when the money inevitably runs out.

Sal Alberti, CPA, Announces Candidacy for Nevada County Auditor-Controller
Sal Alberti, CPA, Announces Candidacy for Nevada County Auditor-Controller

Nevada County native and California Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Sal Alberti has announced his candidacy for Nevada County Auditor-Controller.

Shauneen Gracey Announces Candidacy for Nevada County Treasurer-Tax Collector
Shauneen Gracey Announces Candidacy for Nevada County Treasurer-Tax Collector

Shauneen Gracey has announced her candidacy for Nevada County Treasurer-Tax Collector in the June 2, 2026 statewide primary election.

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High School Students March to Downtown Grass Valley in Fragmented, Profane Protest
High School Students March to Downtown Grass Valley in Fragmented, Profane Protest

High school students at Nevada Union High School walked out of class Tuesday afternoon, January 20, and marched to downtown Grass Valley in a protest marked less by a single unifying cause than by a broad—and often profane—collection of grievances.

Tahoe-Truckee Schools Forced to Join CIF, Prompting Community Backlash
Tahoe-Truckee Schools Forced to Join CIF, Prompting Community Backlash

District officials warned that an immediate move into CIF competition would create serious problems for students

California’s Proposition 50 Faces Federal Challenge Over Redistricting Process
California’s Proposition 50 Faces Federal Challenge Over Redistricting Process

California’s Prop 50 lets lawmakers redraw congressional maps. The lawsuit against Gavin Newsom alleges racial gerrymandering to create Hispanic districts, violating Equal Protection and the Voting Rights Act. Plaintiffs and DOJ say race predominated over neutral criteria in redistricting in violation of the civil rights of California residents.

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