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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
Where to Vote in Nevada County
You can vote in person, drop your ballot in a drop box, and vote by mail. See more information, including for those with disabilities.
Election Forum at Sierra College
The Sierra College Foundation hosted a forum featuring Nevada County’s Registrar of Voters Natalie Adona.
Rematch: Recalling Gavin Newsom
The California Governor’s office was served a Notice of Intent in a second attempt to recall Governor Gavin Newsom.
Nevada City Residents to Vote on Measure C
Voters in Nevada City will see Measure C on their ballot for the March 5, 2024 Primary Election. A two-thirds majority is required for the measure to pass.
Local Measure B Forum
Local residents gathered to hear from a panel of local leaders about Measure B, a citywide sales tax initiative which will appear on the March 5th primary ballot for residents of the City of Grass Valley.
California State Assembly District 1 Candidate Forum
On January 30, 2024, Mark Mezzano, Melissa Hunt, and Tenessa Audette responded to questions from the public to assess the qualifications and suitability for three of the four candidates that are all seeking a two-year term in the California State Assembly.
League of Women Voters Hosts Nevada County Board of Supervisors District 2 Candidate Forum
On January 24, 2024, the Nevada County League of Women Voters hosted a candidate forum for the candidates for Nevada County supervisor district two - Robb Tucker, John Herrera, and Jeff Pettitt. Supervisor district two consists of Alta Sierra, Lake of the Pines, and other south county areas of Nevada County.
League of Women Voters Hosts Board of Supervisors District 1 Candidate Forum
Heidi Hall, Sue McGuire, and Michael Taylor responded to questions for the public to assess the qualifications and suitability of the three candidates that are all seeking a four-year term on the next Board of Supervisors to represent the Nevada City and Chicago Park areas of Nevada County.