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Child Predators Arrested After Nevada County Crime Sweep
On January 16, 2025, the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) recently released a list of child predators that it had arrested thanks to the work of its detectives who had conducted a “large-scale crime sweep” over the holiday season.
Saving California Launches Recall Effort Against Governor Gavin Newsom
This is the final effort to recall Gavin Newsom during his tenure as governor of California following past recall attempts, and is organized by Saving California, a coalition that was founded in late 2024 by Randy Economy.
Nevada County Hearing Addresses Tiny Homes Ordinance
The Nevada County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved an ordinance (4-1) allowing tiny homes on wheels to be used as permanent residences.
Discarded Military Mortars in Nevada County
The search for discarded military munitions has continued over the years.
Nevada County Supervisors Sworn in for New Term
The swearing-in ceremony for the Nevada County Board of Supervisors was held on January 6, 2025, formally initiating the start of their new term.
El Dorado County: 2024 in Review
What happened in El Dorado County, California In 2024? Here are a few of the year’s significant events.
Nevada County: 2024 in Review
In 2024, Nevada County, California, experienced several significant events that shaped the community and garnered attention.
Nevada County Executives Contributed $50,000 of Taxpayer Dollars to Failed Auditor Candidate’s Campaign Committee
According to public records received from Nevada County and publicly available mandatory campaign FPPC disclosures, Alison Lehman, county chief executive officer, and Kit Elliott, county counsel, authorized the payment of $50,000 from the county general fund to Gina Will’s campaign committee without approval of the board of supervisors.
Grass Valley Honda Dealership Destroyed by Fire: Arson Suspect in Custody
Bioggio Pizarro, who saw the fire, said, “there was smoke pouring out of Sierra Motor Sports.”
Jessica Morse’s Disputed Military Claims Spark Controversy at Nevada County Fair
At the 2024 Nevada County Fair, Jessica Morse claimed to have served in the military, then changed her story after being questioned by a military family.
Grasshoppers Invade Nevada County
Nevada County gardeners are watching their summer gardens being eaten by grasshoppers. The pests are hard to control and hungry. There are some ways to mitigate their damage, but pesticides are not recommended.
Sierra College Forum with Police Chiefs
Sierra College hosted a community forum on May 24 featuring two local police chiefs, Dan Foss, Chief of Nevada City PD, and Alex Gammelgard, Chief of Grass Valley PD.
Celebrating National Military Appreciation Month
“it is fitting and proper that we devote one day each year to paying tribute to the Armed Forces as the servants and protectors of our Nation” - Harry S. Truman
How Do I Serve on a School Board?
Serving on a local school board is an important opportunity to make a difference in the quality of education for students and management of the school as a whole.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Will Be on the California Ballot
The American Independent Party of California has endorsed RFK Jr. to provide his candidacy access to be on the 2024 General Election ballot in California.
Natalie Adona’s Election Certification Contested in Superior Court
Former Grass Valley Mayor Ingram-Spencer Contests Natalie Adona’s Certification of the Results of City’s Measure B Sales Tax Increase
Preliminary Primary Election 2024 Results in Nevada County
With Nevada County’s preliminary results tabulated, in Supervisor District 2, covering south Nevada County, Robb Tucker preliminarily has received 49.12% of the vote. As results come into the election office over the next 30 days, Tucker could reach 50% of the vote and avoid a November General Election runoff. If not, he will likely face Jeff Pettitt in November.
Primary Election Day 2024 in Nevada County
Live feed of Election Day (March 5, 2024) in Nevada County, brought to you by Sierra Thread