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Nevada City’s Leadership Has Lost Its Way — And the Public Deserves a Say
Nevada City’s Leadership Has Lost Its Way — And the Public Deserves a Say

Somehow, our top city executive now earns more than $280,000 a year in total compensation — a sum typically reserved for managers of cities 10 to 20 times our size. How did we get here?

Nevada County BOS Pushes Unconstitutional Property Tax Scheme Despite Public Outcry
Nevada County BOS Pushes Unconstitutional Property Tax Scheme Despite Public Outcry

“Critics have accused county officials of misleading the public. County Counsel Kit Elliott claimed the resolution would not lead to property loss… However, Treasurer-Tax Collector Michelle Bodley corrected the record, confirming that unpaid special assessments on the tax roll could lead to a tax auction by 2031 if the resolution passes.”

So What’s In That Big Beautiful Bill?
So What’s In That Big Beautiful Bill?

“The BBB establishes a $50 billion Rural Hospital Fund – up from $25 billion – specifically designed to support health providers in rural areas and provide a safety net against any loss of Medicaid funds.”

From Communism to Independence: The Enduring Role of Culture and Ethnicity in the Balkans and Post-Soviet States
From Communism to Independence: The Enduring Role of Culture and Ethnicity in the Balkans and Post-Soviet States

Culture matters.

Nevada County Auditor-Controller: Let the People Decide
Nevada County Auditor-Controller: Let the People Decide

Sal Albert asks the Board of Supervisors not to let Agenda Item 27 take away the public’s right to choose their Auditor-Controller.

The Rood Center Elite Club: Visionary Kool-Aid, Power, Perks, and Pension Denial
The Rood Center Elite Club: Visionary Kool-Aid, Power, Perks, and Pension Denial

Welcome to the Nevada County Government Center—where the conversations are casual, the compensation is astronomical, and the punch (and cookies) are taxpayer-funded year-round.

Multi-County Response to the Green Fire
Multi-County Response to the Green Fire

Several fire departments had deployed engine companies to help with the Green Fire, including Grass Valley, Nevada City, North San Juan, Higgins, Roseville, Peardale Chicago Park, and CalFire’s Sonoma-Lake-Napa unit, among others.

Nevada County’s Pension Crisis: A Failure of Leadership and Accountability
Nevada County’s Pension Crisis: A Failure of Leadership and Accountability

“The County’s pension funding has plummeted from 76% in 2019 to just 62.8% today, with unfunded liabilities soaring to more than $223 million. This catastrophic failure is the direct result of repeated inaction and neglect.”

Boris Yeltsin and the Question of Democratic Commitment: Testing Clinton’s Assumptions
Boris Yeltsin and the Question of Democratic Commitment: Testing Clinton’s Assumptions

Yeltsin’s actions post-coup raise questions about Clinton’s assumptions.

Heidi Hall’s Budget-Meeting Tweetstorm
Heidi Hall’s Budget-Meeting Tweetstorm

Heidi decided the public comment period about our small-town budget was the perfect time to fire off X posts about the Supreme Court abortion decision.

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Salvation Army of Auburn – School Supply Drive
Jul 9
Salvation Army of Auburn – School Supply Drive

The Salvation Army of Auburn is hosting a School Supply Drive to support local students as they prepare for the upcoming school year. This community initiative aims to collect essential back-to-school items for children in need, ensuring they start the year equipped and confident.

Volunteer in the Garden and Help Feed Nevada County!
Jul 10
Volunteer in the Garden and Help Feed Nevada County!

Interfaith Food Ministry’s effort with community gardens to feed the hungry began in 2013, led by the Garden Gals who started their garden to benefit the community in need with healthy produce.  Approximately 20,000 pounds of fresh produce has been grown by the Garden Gals for IFM through the years.

Spring 2025 Strawberry Music Festival
Oct 17
Spring 2025 Strawberry Music Festival

Strawberry is a multi-day, family-friendly campout with activities and entertainment for all ages. This festival is an annual reunion for a multi-generational community of music lovers whose roots date back to 1982. No matter where you land on Strawberry’s magical, musical timeline, we are grateful for your participation and look forward to seeing you at our upcoming 72nd festival!

Spring 2025 Strawberry Music Festival
Oct 18
Spring 2025 Strawberry Music Festival

Strawberry is a multi-day, family-friendly campout with activities and entertainment for all ages. This festival is an annual reunion for a multi-generational community of music lovers whose roots date back to 1982. No matter where you land on Strawberry’s magical, musical timeline, we are grateful for your participation and look forward to seeing you at our upcoming 72nd festival!

Spring 2025 Strawberry Music Festival
Oct 19
Spring 2025 Strawberry Music Festival

Strawberry is a multi-day, family-friendly campout with activities and entertainment for all ages. This festival is an annual reunion for a multi-generational community of music lovers whose roots date back to 1982. No matter where you land on Strawberry’s magical, musical timeline, we are grateful for your participation and look forward to seeing you at our upcoming 72nd festival!

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NJUHSD’s Quest Against Bullying
NJUHSD’s Quest Against Bullying

The responsibility to carry out the board’s wishes to solve the issues of bullying and harassment lies with the operational administration - superintendent Dan Frisella and NU principal Kelly Rhoden. 

Nevada County Seeks State Permission to Appoint Its Registrar of Voters
Nevada County Seeks State Permission to Appoint Its Registrar of Voters

Nevada County Supervisors will decide next week whether to ask the Legislature to be able to add Nevada County to the list of counties authorized to appoint—rather than elect—a Registrar of Voters.

After Hours of Public Comments, Grass Valley City Council Takes Position on International Conflict
After Hours of Public Comments, Grass Valley City Council Takes Position on International Conflict

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. 

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