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Why Local Representation in Congress Matters to Nevada County
Robb Tucker, Nevada County Supervisor for District 2 and lifelong resident, brings firsthand knowledge of local water systems, wildfire risks, evacuation routes, and forest health. His local experience strengthens federal advocacy for infrastructure funding, public safety, and community resilience in high-fire areas.
Outgoing Trustee Ken Johnson Endorses Tim Giroux in High School Board Race
Outgoing Nevada Joint Union High School District (NJUHSD) Trustee Ken Johnson has endorsed Tim Giroux to succeed him on the school board.
Bob Branstrom’s Second Bite at the Apple
Branstrom supported a ballot measure that “created prejudice by including a list of expenditures not found in Measure B. Was this tendency to mislead due to a lack of common sense, lack of integrity, or both?”
Where there’s a Will: The Responsibilities of the Auditor-Controller
Nevada County Auditor-Controller Gina Will declined requests for a full accounting of Measure V expenses, including staff time, citing no timekeeping records. She advised the Board of Supervisors could authorize an independent forensic audit. Prior officials noted incomplete project tracking through the Office of Emergency Services.
Sue Hoek: Should She be Trusted with Taxpayer Dollars?
Sue Hoek and the budget subcommittee approved OES funds later used to promote Measure V. Nevada County admitted seven FPPC violations and a $31,500 fine paid by taxpayers. That is a breach of fiscal trust and illegal. Hoek should resign.
School Board Candidates Discuss Phones, AI, Finances, and Student Safety
At Tuesday's candidate forum, all four candidates for the Nevada Joint Union High School District board wanted students to feel safe, learn core subjects and leave high school with a path forward.
Commemorating 9/11 with Back the Blue Nevada County and The American Legion
“Each year, we combine a short remembrance ceremony with a community ride through Grass Valley and Nevada City. We ride to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, including the first responders who gave their lives trying to save others. But we also ride because we want our own local first responders to know that we see them.”
Hardy Bullock’s Faux Pas
Nevada County’s Board accepted an FPPC penalty for illegal Measure V mailers. Weeks later Supervisor Hardy Bullock publicly rejected those findings. The GOP wants him to resign; other supervisors stayed silent and costs remain unexplained.
Hardy Bullock Backed Measure V Settlement Later Disputes FPPC Findings
Supervisor Hardy Bullock joined a 5-0 July vote accepting Nevada County’s FPPC Measure V settlement and $31,500 penalty, then publicly rejected those findings. A 2022 court had already ordered emotional ballot language removed before the mailers.
Why Hardy Bullock’s Defense of Failed Measure V Surprised Me
Supervisor Hardy Bullock publicly defended failed Measure V after Nevada County stipulated to seven FPPC violations and a $31,500 penalty. Taxpayers still deserve a complete public accounting of every cost beyond the known $34,614 mailers.
I’m Nina Kopp and I’m Announcing my Candidacy for the High School Board
“I will bring that same steady, roll-up-your-sleeves approach to the school board: listen first, ask practical questions early, set clear goals, and follow through.”
Nevada County’s Measure V Scandal: How Officials Illegally Diverted Taxpayer Funds to Run a Yes Campaign
Nevada County officials diverted taxpayer funds for an illegal Measure V Yes campaign, violating FPPC rules with public-funded mailers and unreported expenditures, leading to state fines and calls for accountability.
Edward Peevey: A Voice for Grass Valley
I’m asking for your vote because I believe Grass Valley deserves a better future—and I’m ready to work for it.
Four Years After Measure V, the FPPC Finally Delivered Its Decision
“Resolve this case while its resolution can still meaningfully inform the electorate.”
FPPC Fines Nevada County Over Measure V, Questions Whether the Law Is Tough Enough
Nearly four years after Nevada County voters rejected Measure V, California’s political ethics watchdog has formally concluded that the County used taxpayer money to campaign for the sales-tax measure — and the case is prompting broader questions about whether state law does enough to deter government agencies from using public resources to influence elections.
Why I'm Running for the Nevada Irrigation District Board, Division 1
“NID is far more than pipes and paperwork. It is a network of reservoirs, treated and untreated water for homes and agriculture, hydroelectric power, and the lakes and trails where our families spend their weekends. Protecting all of it for the next generation is at the heart of why I am running.”
Flock Safety: Trust, Verify - and Read the Contract
“Those aren't anti-law-enforcement questions. They are oversight questions.”
How Much Government Can Taxpayers Sustain?
“Long-term financial sustainability is measured not simply by whether the next budget balances, but by whether future taxpayers inherit obligations they can realistically afford.”
Penn Valley Fire Deserves New Leadership
When that trust is called into question, voters should not simply hope things improve. They should demand better.
Beyond the Idaho-Maryland Mine: Nevada County Faces a Larger Question About Its Mining Legacy
Nevada County’s Idaho-Maryland Mine faces major court setbacks on vested rights and Clean Water Act claims. New General Plan policies highlight legacy mining hazards, raising bigger questions about balancing environmental responsibility, property rights, and the county’s future.