The County’s budget totals $388 million, with 45.8%—or $167 million—sourced from federal and state intergovernmental funds. This revenue supports 908 full-time equivalent positions delivering essential services, but recent federal actions threaten this pipeline, prompting urgent advocacy by the Board. Nevada County’s complete reliance on federal funding for these services amplifies the stakes. Discretionary revenues offer little buffer against cuts to the $167 million in federal and state aid while losing tax-exempt municipal bonds could cripple infrastructure funding tied to salaries.

Researchers call for COVID vaccines to be removed from the market based on their review of studies and reports of adverse events, including death.

On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, the Grass Valley City Council held its regular meeting for which the agenda included a proposed resolution regarding an international conflict, specifically between Palestine and Israel. 

As of February 21, 2025, companies must prepare to file beneficial ownership information reports to the Dept. of Treasury by March 21, 2025, unless the Senate acts swiftly on H.R. 736 or courts intervene. The process involves submitting names, addresses, birthdates, and identification numbers for beneficial owners via FinCEN’s online portal—a task many find daunting amid the uncertainty.

The American Confidence in Elections Act provides for sweeping election reforms and addresses pivotal issues such as outlawing non-citizens from voting in federal elections, voter roll maintenance, banning involvement of NGOs in elections, and protecting political speech and association.

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.

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.

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved an ordinance (4-1) allowing tiny homes on wheels to be used as permanent residences.

The search for discarded military munitions has continued over the years.

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.

What happened in El Dorado County, California In 2024? Here are a few of the year’s significant events.

What happened in Yuba County, California, in 2024?

In 2024, Nevada County, California, experienced several significant events that shaped the community and garnered attention.

Nevada County local election results 2024

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.

Bioggio Pizarro, who saw the fire, said, “there was smoke pouring out of Sierra Motor Sports.”

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.

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 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.

“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