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Nevada County Election Results: Primary 2026
Primary Election Results with partial precincts reporting. In Nevada County's 2026 primary coverage: Steve Hilton led the California Governor race statewide with ~27.6% by midnight. Locally, Robb Tucker (Nevada County) topped Congressional District 3 with 34%, narrowly ahead of Ami Bera (33%).
Lady Eagles Basketball: A Program Built on Community
As the feeder program for Del Oro High School, Lady Eagles Basketball Club has become a place where young girls learn the game, find belonging, and grow into confident athletes long before they ever put on a varsity jersey.
InConcert Sierra Brings Professional Musicians to Local Senior Facilities
“At a performance at Atria, a resident with dementia who had not spoken for several months listened intently for some time, then suddenly started singing.”
Fire Safe Council Directors Indicted in Sweeping Fraud Case; Jamie Jones Remains at Large
The unfolding criminal case against the leadership of the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County has taken a dramatic turn, with Executive Director Jamie Jones now the focus of an active manhunt following a wide-ranging felony indictment.
Gipsy Kings Featuring Tonino Baliardo in California this March
Tickets are on sale now. The new album, Historia, will be released on May 15th.
High School Students March to Downtown Grass Valley in Fragmented, Profane Protest
High school students at Nevada Union High School walked out of class Tuesday afternoon, January 20, and marched to downtown Grass Valley in a protest marked less by a single unifying cause than by a broad—and often profane—collection of grievances.
Tahoe-Truckee Schools Forced to Join CIF, Prompting Community Backlash
District officials warned that an immediate move into CIF competition would create serious problems for students
The System Isn’t Broken, Our Politics Are
The American constitutional system is not broken—our politics are—because partisan frustration over election outcomes and institutional miscalculations fuels dangerous calls for structural reforms like court-packing or ending the filibuster, risking long-term instability instead of pursuing bipartisan solutions on budget balancing, healthcare, and immigration reform.
Understanding NJUHSD’s Sex Education Requirements Under California Law
California’s Healthy Youth Act (CHYA) is one of the most influential education mandates in the state, shaping how districts large and small, urban and rural, approach sex education.
California’s Proposition 50 Faces Federal Challenge Over Redistricting Process
California’s Prop 50 lets lawmakers redraw congressional maps. The lawsuit against Gavin Newsom alleges racial gerrymandering to create Hispanic districts, violating Equal Protection and the Voting Rights Act. Plaintiffs and DOJ say race predominated over neutral criteria in redistricting in violation of the civil rights of California residents.
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.
Pocock Double Murder Case: From 2019 Shootings to 2025 Verdict
“While the verdict was reached more than three years ago, the two families of the victims have had to endure not only the devastating loss of their loved ones, but also a long and painful delay in reaching closure within the justice system.”
President Vladimir Putin Addresses Global Challenges in Diplomatic Speech at the Valdai International Discussion Club
The speech “emphasized the transition to a multipolar world, advocated for renewed diplomatic dialogue, respect for sovereignty, and multilateral cooperation.”
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.
E.Coli Spike Closes Deer Creek at Pioneer Park
Elevated levels of E. coli bacteria are still detected in Little Deer Creek, which runs through the heart of Pioneer Park in Nevada City.
Grass Valley Fires Lead to One Arrest, Prompting Scrutiny Over Low Bail
CAL FIRE and local emergency crews responded late Monday evening, July 28, 2025, to multiple vegetation fires near East Bennett Road and Lava Rock Avenue in Grass Valley.
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.
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.
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
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.