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Laura McFarlane Donohoo and Mary Jo Alari Help Thrift Shoppe Thrive
Lucy Kelley, born June 28, 1897, described her drive for accomplishing things: “I just get the ball rolling.” One of the balls still rolling after Lucy’s death is the Mountain Thrift Shoppe in Blue Jay, although it was located at Highway 189 and Grass Valley when it was established in the late 1980’s. The Mountain Thrift Shoppe (originally christened as just “The Thrift Shoppe”) is thriving in its current location in Blue Jay. A traffic signal Lucy had promoted for four years at Daley Canyon and Highway 18, approved for 1990, seems to have fallen by the wayside.
Avid Rochester runner completes 100-mile race in under 28 hours
ROCHESTER, Minn. - After nine years of putting in the work to qualify for a race - an avid Rochester runner made a dream come true - completing the Western States 100- Mile Endurance Run. It's a 100-mile trail race starting in Olympic Valley, California and ending in Auburn, California....
Marysville Community in Mourning after Fatal Stabbing, Suspect Arrested on Homicide Charges
A tragic event unfolded in Marysville over the weekend when a man was fatally stabbed. Identified as 42-year-old Elva Leroy Frederick II, the victim succumbed to his injuries after being attacked early Saturday. KCRA reports that the Yuba County Sheriff's Office responded to a reported physical disturbance in the 1100 block of North Beale Road at around 12:05 a.m.
Envisioning safer streets: Blue Zones discusses potential walkability improvements for Yuba-Sutter
As a health-oriented initiative, active living and the ability to move naturally are core tenets for Blue Zones Project Yuba-Sutter. However, as Public Policy Advocate Eric Paredes explains, encouraging residents to use active transportation options can only go so far if they don’t feel safe enough to walk or bike on their streets. In order to address pedestrian safety and improve built environments in the Yuba-Sutter community, Blue Zones and other community leaders took part in the Safe Streets and Vision Zero Leadership Seminar on June 27 to discuss possible traffic calming measures and enhanced accessibility for area roadways.
Patti Ingram-Spencer vs. City of Grass Valley and Natalie Adona, Nevada County Registrar of Voters: case dismissed
Patti Ingram-Spencer vs. City of Grass Valley and Natalie Adona, Nevada County Registrar of Voters, a case that challenged the results of Measure B, has been dismissed with prejudice. The matter is resolved and may not be put before the court again. Measure B was a tax measure placed on...
Steam locomotive to make whistle stop in Oroville
OROVILLE — A legend from the past will be rolling into town Thursday when the Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 steam locomotive makes a whistle stop at the old Oroville Depot. The world’s largest operating steam locomotive will arrive at 2:15 p.m. at the old depot, 2191 High St., and depart at 2:45 p.m. for Roseville.
Hotel Marysville top floor only ‘significant fall hazard’: Highway 70 traffic could be restored, pending Caltrans approval
Nearly a month after Hotel Marysville was significantly damaged in a fire – jeopardizing its structural integrity and closing Highway 70 due to safety concerns – an engineering report released to the city of Marysville on Tuesday suggests that traffic flow could be restored to the two south bound lanes if additional safety barriers are erected by Caltrans.
Gather 'round for a good ol' country music festival: Fairgrounds to host Red, White and Country Music Festival Saturday
Saddle up, because this weekend the Nevada County Fairgrounds is hosting the first of what they hope will be an annual festival: Red, White and Country will host an extensive line-up of country artists, food trucks, vendors, and a whole lot of family fun. The festival is being presented Saturday...
Wildfire destroys 13 homes in Northern California as heat wave continues
LOS ANGELES — A wildfire that broke out near Oroville last week amid California’s record-breaking heat wave destroyed 13 homes and more than a dozen other buildings, state fire officials said. The Thompson fire arrived Friday in lockstep with a heat wave that parked itself over the West,...
Community breakfast to benefit the South County community returns this Sunday July 14
A community breakfast to support the local South County community is returning to the Higgins Lions Building at 22490 E Hacienda Dr. Grass Valley, CA 95949. The event is set to take place this Sunday July 14th from 7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation’s ‘Starry, Starry Nights’ Event Shines Bright on its 40th Anniversary
Grass Valley, 7/9/24 – The Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation proudly announces the resounding success of its annual fundraising gala, ‘Starry, Starry Nights,’ held on June 29th, 2024, at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. This year’s event marked a significant milestone as it celebrated the Foundation’s 40th anniversary, bringing together nearly 400 esteemed guests for an evening of elegance and philanthropy under the starlit sky.
Nevada City expected to mandate water cutbacks and reorganize duties for councilmembers
The Nevada City Council will consider imposing a mandatory water conservation measure for all consumers of treated drinking water or raw water used for irrigation at its regularly scheduled meeting slated for Thursday, July 11 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall located on Broad Street in Nevada City. The...
PG&E says Spaulding repairs on track
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. July 10, 2024 – During today’s NID Board meeting, a PG&E representative stated the repairs for Spaulding Powerhouse #1, Spaulding Powerhouse #2, and the South Yuba Pipe are on track. For Powerhouse #1, the crumbled columns have been replaced with a steel-cladded wall and the...
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