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Nevada County budget increases: Revenue struggles to keep pace with expenses
Nevada County’s revenue is growing, but so are its expenses. “Our fiscally prudent budget policies have kept us in good financial shape,” said Martin Polt, chief fiscal officer/deputy county executive officer. “Our staffing remains 20%... → Read More
Nevada County budget increases: Revenue struggles to keep pace with expenses
Nevada County’s revenue is growing, but so are its expenses.“Our fiscally prudent budget policies have kept us in good financial shape,” said Martin Polt, chief fiscal officer/deputy county executive officer. “Our staffing remains 20% under pre-recession levels, and we know we have a sustainable budget looking ahead past fiscal year ‘22-23.”The total budgeted revenue for… → Read More
Animal shelter gets funding bump: Pandemic had cut some money from Sammie’s Friends
Sammie’s Friends has gotten a boost in funding.A personal services agreement with the county’s contracted animal shelter has increased its funding by $36,000 for fiscal year 2022-23.Sammie’s Friends has provided contracted services to operate the county’s animal shelter since 2010. As a matter of county government practice, two years ago Nevada County issued requests for… → Read More
Panel backs moving Nevada County courthouse
After years of discussion about what to do about the inadequacy of the Nevada County Courthouse, there’s finally a recommendation — relocate it.Stephan Castellanos, principal architect of Derivi Castellanos Architects and a member of the Court Facilities Advisory Committee, said at a Friday meeting he couldn’t support moving it out of town.“I would be in… → Read More
Nevada County opposes state’s prevailing wage proposal
The Nevada County Board of Supervisors has withheld support for a prevailing wage mandate recently passed by the state Assembly and is now moving through committee in the state Senate.Supervisors voted 3 to 2 to submit a letter to state Sen. Dave Cortese, D-Santa Clara, of the Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee, opposing… → Read More
Nevada County opposes state’s prevailing wage proposal
The Nevada County Board of Supervisors has withheld support for a prevailing wage mandate recently passed by the state Assembly and is now moving through committee in the state Senate.Supervisors voted 3 to 2 to submit a letter to state Sen. Dave Cortese, D-Santa Clara, of the Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee, opposing… → Read More
‘Pursue inspiration’: Nevada Union valedictorian delivers message to graduating class
In a sense, the past several years have been the best of times and worst of times for graduates this spring — much like the indomitable protagonist Sydney Carton of “A Tale of Two Cities,” they have forged through the gale force of the pandemic and prevailed.One rule of thumb for class of ‘22 Nevada… → Read More
Ready to work: Workforce program offers opportunities to youth
The pandemic created barriers to finding or keeping employment.Local officials hope a Nevada County program focused on youth will change that.The CaliforniansForAll Youth Workforce Program brings together youth across the state to address challenges in communities. Participants are paid a living wage while learning key job skills, developing career pathways, and engaging in their… → Read More
Light assessment: Grass Valley considers fee changes to landscaping, lighting districts
Certain Grass Valley parcels identified for maintenance and improvement of landscaping and lighting may see their annual assessment go up.A number of residential landscaping and lighting districts were set for an assessment at Tuesday’s Grass Valley Council meeting. A public hearing and final vote on the changes is scheduled for the June 14 meeting.“The proceeds… → Read More
Nevada County to get $6.6 million in grant funds
Three programs in Nevada County will get $6.6 million in federal funds, U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa and other officials announced Friday. → Read More
Mine the question: Candidates, attorneys weigh in on Idaho-Maryland Mine statements
Candid opinions in political campaigns may be a rare occurrence today, but one Nevada County supervisor candidate’s outspokenness may prevent participating in a critical issue if elected, an attorney says.Valentina Masterz, who is seeking the District 3 spot on the Board of Supervisors, has opposed the proposal for reopening the Idaho-Maryland Mine.During a League of… → Read More
In their honor: Grass Valley to host Armed Forces Day celebration
The first Armed Forces Day was observed in May 1950.Now it’s Grass Valley’s turn.The first celebration featured air shows, parades across the nation, and base open houses. The day was established following the unification of the armed forces under the Department of Defense.For years, the Greater Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce and members of the… → Read More
Crushing it: New gallery/boutique open in Nevada City
Hollie Dilley has been a lifetime roller skating aficionado. It was only natural she’d open a business catering to the hobby. → Read More
In their honor: Grass Valley to host Armed Forces Day celebration
The first Armed Forces Day was observed in May 1950.Now it’s Grass Valley’s turn.The first celebration featured air shows, parades across the nation, and base open houses. The day was established following the unification of the armed forces under the Department of Defense.For years, the Greater Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce and members of the… → Read More
Ballots coming in: County voters starting to return completed ballots
About 100 Nevada County voters have already cast their ballots, the elections office said. → Read More
Ballots coming in: County voters starting to return completed ballots
About 100 Nevada County voters have already cast their ballots, the elections office said. → Read More
Moving fears: A relocated Nevada County Courthouse scores highest in study
Supporters of the Nevada County Courthouse staying put got some bad news this week.A study released by the Judicial Council of California puts the option of relocating the downtown Nevada City courthouse at a new site in the top spot in a series of rankings. That option would also cost the least, at $172 million.The… → Read More
Pet fees to climb: Officials point to state law as 1 reason
Grass Valley’s fur babies, an essential part of many foothills families, will now cost a bit more to maintain, as a recently enacted law requires cities to comply with a new regulation.Senate Bill 573 went into effect the beginning of this year. It requires implanting a microchip in dogs and cats that contains pet owners’… → Read More
Running for Council: Nevada City Council has 2 seats up for grabs
Four candidates are running for two open seats on the Nevada City Council — Lou Ceci, Adam Kline, Ken Merdinger and Erin Minett.Minett is an incumbent seeking her second term. Council member Duane Strawser isn’t running for reelection.The election is June 7.CECILou Ceci sees several issues as matters of concern to Nevada City — fire… → Read More
Supes OK $1 million grant for Mobile Crisis Team
The Mobile Crisis Team tries to create the least restrictive option possible when it’s on the job. Safety, however, is always a priority. → Read More