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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.

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FPPC Fines Nevada County Over Measure V, Questions Whether the Law Is Tough Enough

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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.

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Nevada County Grand Jury Report on School Bullying Ignites Debate Over Viewpoint Discrimination at NJUHSD

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Nevada County grand jury report finds Nevada Union schools unresponsive to students facing political bullying and harassment, with complaints often dismissed amid underreporting and inconsistent district action when it comes to conservative students.

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Sierra Thread 10/12/26 Sierra Thread 10/12/26

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.

Tim McCall 10/11/26 Tim McCall 10/11/26

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?”

Michael James Taylor 10/5/26 Michael James Taylor 10/5/26

Has California Made Voting Easier? Do More Californians Vote?

“California's historical numbers suggest that access is only one part of voter participation.”

Sierra Thread 9/24/26 Sierra Thread 9/24/26

Grass Valley City Council Candidates Faced Questions on Housing, Wildfire, Spending, and Growth

Three candidates seeking two seats on the Grass Valley City Council met September 24 for a candidate forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Nevada County. The candidates answered questions about housing, homelessness, wildfire, downtown parking, development and city finances.

Sierra Thread 9/22/26 Sierra Thread 9/22/26

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.

Sierra Thread 9/18/26 Sierra Thread 9/18/26

Grass Valley City Council Election: Wright Suspends Campaign; Endorses Peevey

Wright is a Grass Valley resident who was running on a platform of “transparent, accountable leadership that put residents first.”

Mac Young 9/8/26 Mac Young 9/8/26

Prop 50: Nearly One Year Later

“Committees and organizations opposing Proposition 50 raised and spent tens of millions of dollars. Proposition 50 passed by nearly 29 percentage points. Nearly one year later, California Republicans deserve a simple answer: What happened?”

Sal Alberti, CPA 2/12/26 Sal Alberti, CPA 2/12/26

Sal Alberti, CPA, Announces Candidacy for Nevada County Auditor-Controller

Nevada County native and California Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Sal Alberti has announced his candidacy for Nevada County Auditor-Controller.

Dr. Barry W. Pruett 10/30/25 Dr. Barry W. Pruett 10/30/25

US Cuts Troop Presence in Romania to Pre-War Levels Amid Lingering Election Controversy

The U.S. has reduced its troop presence in Romania from 3,000 to 1,000 amid lingering controversy over the 2024 election annulment, which cited unproven Russian interference. This article explores the Constitutional Court’s decision, the lack of courtroom evidence, and the broader implications for NATO’s eastern flank.

Michael James Taylor 10/28/25 Michael James Taylor 10/28/25

Mail-in Ballots for All? My Story Shows Why We Need Common-Sense Reform

A non-citizen was mistakenly registered to vote via California's Motor Voter law and still receives mail-in ballots years later, highlighting systemic flaws in automatic registration and universal mail voting that erode election integrity.

Rusty Dankbud 10/14/25 Rusty Dankbud 10/14/25

Big Red Robes, Old White Control Freaks, and the Curious Case of Proposition 50

“And while they warned of losing their voice through wrinkled red polyester, they were also literally advocating for us to give up our local voice to a bloated, fire-illiterate Sacramento apparatus.”

Mac Young 10/10/25 Mac Young 10/10/25

Proposition 50 Threatens Nevada County’s Voice

“The impact on rural counties like ours would be anything but minor.”

Michael James Taylor 9/30/25 Michael James Taylor 9/30/25

Nevada County’s Appointment of a Non-Resident Clerk-Recorder Is No Coincidence

“By putting the process on display while steering toward a foregone conclusion, the insiders gave the appearance of openness while concealing the most important fact: one of the two finalists was legally ineligible.”

Sierra Thread 9/18/25 Sierra Thread 9/18/25

Nevada County Supervisors to Interview Finalists for Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters

Following the resignation of former Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters Natalie Adona on June 6, 2025, the Board of Supervisors has moved forward with the legally required process to fill the vacancy.

Michael James Taylor 8/22/25 Michael James Taylor 8/22/25

Who Wrote SR 25-1940? Nevada County’s Democracy Deserves Answers

On July 22, 2025, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors quietly pulled Agenda Item SR 25-1940 from its meeting agenda without explanation.

Sal Alberti, CPA 7/20/25 Sal Alberti, CPA 7/20/25

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.

Mac Young 6/23/25 Mac Young 6/23/25

Sheriff to Statehouse: Chad Bianco Outlines His Vision for California

El Dorado County Sheriff Jeff Leikauf introduces Chad Bianco to a capacity crowd at the El Dorado County Republican Party Headquarters

Mac Young 6/19/25 Mac Young 6/19/25

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.

Mac Young 5/9/25 Mac Young 5/9/25

It’s Time for Term Limits in Nevada County

Two terms—eight years—is more than enough time for a supervisor to make a meaningful impact. If someone can’t accomplish their goals in that time, it may be time to let someone else try.

Amy Young 5/1/25 Amy Young 5/1/25

Voting in a Flawed System

Yes, our current elections system is deeply flawed and transparency sucks. But who benefits when Republicans don’t vote?

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