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Nevada County grand jury report finds Nevada Union schools unresponsive to students facing political bullying and harassment, with complaints often dismissed amid underreporting and inconsistent district action when it comes to conservative students.
In his Father’s Day reflection, Michael James Taylor encourages parents to teach children how to think independently, embrace respectful disagreement, practice humility, and maintain unconditional love—nurturing curious, open minds and strong family bonds amid differences.
Nevada County has a rare opportunity to elect local leader Robb Tucker to Congress. This call urges elected officials and community leaders across party lines to unite behind him for stronger rural representation on water, wildfire, housing, and cost-of-living issues.
Americans are complicit in Israel’s genocide through tax-funded weapons and support. The article urges voters to reject pro-Israel politicians from both parties — especially Democrats receiving AIPAC money — and elect anti-genocide leaders to end the suffering and restore American values.
Primary Election Results with partial precincts reporting. In Nevada County's 2026 primary coverage: Steve Hilton led the California Governor race statewide with ~27.6% by midnight. Locally, Robb Tucker (Nevada County) topped Congressional District 3 with 34%, narrowly ahead of Ami Bera (33%).
Nevada County court denied Rise Gold’s vested mining rights claim at the Idaho-Maryland Mine but recognized a historic right existed until abandonment in the 1960s. Rise plans to appeal while repositioning the project as a strategic tungsten asset amid national security concerns, pointing toward eventual negotiated resolution.
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Nevada County grand jury report finds Nevada Union schools unresponsive to students facing political bullying and harassment, with complaints often dismissed amid underreporting and inconsistent district action when it comes to conservative students.
Primary Election Results with partial precincts reporting. In Nevada County's 2026 primary coverage: Steve Hilton led the California Governor race statewide with ~27.6% by midnight. Locally, Robb Tucker (Nevada County) topped Congressional District 3 with 34%, narrowly ahead of Ami Bera (33%).
The unfolding criminal case against the leadership of the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County has taken a dramatic turn, with Executive Director Jamie Jones now the focus of an active manhunt following a wide-ranging felony indictment.
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