Alan Riquelmy
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Grass Valley, CA, United States
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Grass Valley weather: Rain possible today, then sun
It’s possible more rain could fall today, though it’s sunny skies after that. → Read More
On the campaign trail: Candidates for Board of Supervisors face the voters at forum
While staying neutral, Swarthout questioned what other option the county has.“If not Measure V, I don’t know what we’ll do to address this problem,” she said.Asked how to reduce fire danger, Swarthout said the county must enforce state law, continue working with the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County and make as many Firewise communities… → Read More
Warmer temps coming: The weekend’s rain will soon give way to sunny skies
Western Nevada County saw a range of rainfall Sunday into Monday, with almost an inch landing in some places. → Read More
Grand Jury offers advice to Nevada County
County officials this week praised the Civil Grand Jury for its work, thanking it for investigating the issues. They then explained why the county either wouldn’t implement its recommendations or already was doing what it... → Read More
Nevada County judge rules in half-cent fire tax case
The half-cent sales tax measure will appear on the November ballot, with two slight changes to the initiative’s language. A Nevada County judge on Tuesday denied most of Audrey Pruett’s petition asking to stop the... → Read More
Nevada County judge rules in half-cent fire tax case
The half-cent sales tax measure will appear on the November ballot, with two slight changes to the initiative’s language. → Read More
Forward progress stopped on fire near West Hacienda Drive
Authorities say they’ve responded to a fire near West Hacienda Drive, near Bear River High School. → Read More
Fall is coming: Sharp drop in temperatures is expected this weekend
One thing is for certain — the weather will change. → Read More
UPDATE: House fire reported near McCourtney Road, Ballantree Lane; evacuation warnings lifted
All evacuation warnings have been lifted for the McCourtney Fire.Nevada County firefighters are battling a house fire near McCourtney Road and Ballantree Lane, with some residents ordered to evacuate, authorities said.The fire was first reported at 12:06 p.m. A fire first reported in the garage had spread to the house, California Highway Patrol reports state.Firefighters… → Read More
Grass Valley Council candidate faces felony assault charge
Matthew Coulter, a candidate for Grass Valley Council, faces a felony assault charge after authorities say he bit a man on the neck and wielded a knife → Read More
Turn on the heat: Highs will climb into triple-digits by Labor Day
The long holiday weekend is going to be a scorcher. → Read More
Prison sentence in limbo for man accused in fatal shooting
A prison sentence for a man authorities say is linked to a 2014 fatal shooting at a marijuana grow depends on a number of factors. → Read More
Nevada County judge to hold hearing on half-cent sales tax
A Nevada County judge in about two weeks will decide if Measure V — the half-cent sales tax initiative set for the November ballot — will get changed. Audrey Pruett on Monday filed a petition... → Read More
Lights, camera, permit: Nevada City to require fee for professional filming
Mention “filming” in Nevada City, and you’ll likely think of the Hallmark movie “The Christmas Card.”Chamber of Commerce officials have praised the film, saying it continues to draw people to the Sierra Foothills.“I know I was in at least one commercial as a kid walking down the street here,” City Manager Sean Grayson said earlier… → Read More
Candidate forum shelved ‘due to public safety concerns’
The League of Women Voters of Nevada County currently will hold one forum only for the upcoming November election, as many candidates across several races declined to attend. → Read More
Truckee, Nevada County pen sales tax agreement
TRUCKEE, Calif. — Truckee officials had concerns about the half-cent sales tax for fire prevention. The town manager, Jennifer Callaway, wanted a sunset on the tax, if it passes in November. Councilman David Polivy said it would push... → Read More
Dog days of summer: Heat advisory starts today
It’s going to be hot this week.Temperatures once hovering in the mid-90s will now top out in the upper 90s, with a hint of relief expected over the weekend.But even that relief isn’t much.“There is a ridge of high pressure that’s dominating much of the western United States,” said National Weather Service Meteorologist Anna Wanless.… → Read More
Stage almost set for November election: Grass Valley Council declaration period extended to Wednesday
There’s still time to declare for Grass Valley City Council. → Read More
Nevada County supervisors put half-cent sales tax on ballot
Nevada County supervisors at a public hearing on Tuesday voted 4-to-1 to put a half-cent sales tax on the November ballot. Supervisor Dan Miller opposed. The vote had to pass by four-fifths, meaning the measure... → Read More
Historic district issue heads to Nevada City Council
Supporters of an initiative to create more historic districts in Nevada City got enough signatures to bring the issue to the City Council next week, officials said Thursday. → Read More