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Climate Change · California

Dan Farber: The Tragedy of Indifference

August 29, 2024 – Some observer from Mars might expect that climate change would be a central issue in the campaign. There is perhaps no other issue where the views of the major candidates are so far apart. And there is perhaps no other issue of such long-term importance. But of course our hypothetical Martian […] The post Dan Farber: The Tragedy of Indifference appeared first on YubaNet.See the Story

California, United States · California

Two Men Arrested in Connection to Reported Vehicle Shooting

Grass Valley, CA – Reese Hadley Lanskey-Stevens, 18, of Nevada City, and River Casey Harris, 20, of Grass Valley, were arrested on Aug. 28 for their suspected involvement in a vehicle shooting on Aug. 27. Lanskey-Stevens was arrested for criminal conspiracy, stalking, and committing a felony while on bail. Harris was arrested for criminal conspiracy. […] The post Two Men Arrested in Connection to Reported Vehicle Shooting appeared first on YubaN…See the Story

California, United States · California

Anna Phillips: Untargeted Property Tax Cuts and Limits Shortchange Schools and Local Economies

More than50 millionK-12 public school students are returning to classes for the start of a new academic year. At the same time, some states are cutting a major source of funding for public education: property taxes. Property taxes, typically raised by local governments to meet local needs, are critical for maintaining public education across the […] The post Anna Phillips: Untargeted Property Tax Cuts and Limits Shortchange Schools and Local E…See the Story

United Nations · Gaza

UN food agency halts operations in Gaza after team attacked by Israeli Defense Forces

The World Food Programme (WFP) announced on Wednesday a pause in the movement of its employees in Gaza until further notice following an attack on a team returning from an aid delivery mission on Tuesday evening, just metres from an Israeli-controlled checkpoint. “This is totally unacceptable and the latest in a series of unnecessary security […] The post UN food agency halts operations in Gaza after team attacked by Israeli Defense Forces appea…See the Story

Grass Valley, California · Grass Valley

Celebrate Latinx Cultures at the 3rd Annual Latino Family Festival in Condon Park

Grass Valley, CA – PARTNERS Family Resources and the Nevada County Superintendent of Schools (NCSOS) are thrilled to announce the 3rd annual Latino Family Festival, taking place on Thursday, September 12th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Condon Park in Grass Valley. This vibrant event is open to everyone and offers a unique opportunity […] The post Celebrate Latinx Cultures at the 3rd Annual Latino Family Festival in Condon Park appeared first on Yu…See the Story

Nevada County, California · Nevada County

Noon Time Legal Seminar on DUI Sept. 24

Driving under the influence (DUI) is a very serious offense. A Nevada County judge once said that other than placing a gun in one’s hand, the next most dangerous thing one does is get behind the wheel of a vehicle while being under the influence of any substance. Alcohol, prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs, marijuana, and […] The post Noon Time Legal Seminar on DUI Sept. 24 appeared first on YubaNet.See the Story

Op-Ed | Tom Durkin: My brain hurts

I’m confused. Apparently, Nevada County is willing to let people live outside in the weather, but it’s illegal to let them live inside in safe alternative housing. What am I missing here? It’s okay for people to sleep on the ground in the rain, snow, wind and cold. But it’s not okay for them to […] The post Op-Ed | Tom Durkin: My brain hurts appeared first on YubaNet.See the Story

Gavin Newsom · Sacramento

State Officials Call for New Tools to Improve Gasoline Supply Reliability and Prevent Price Spikes

SACRAMENTO– During a workshop last week, officials from theCalifornia Energy Commission (CEC) and theDivision of Petroleum Oversight (DPMO) presented data showing the urgent need for Governor Gavin Newsom’s new proposal to protect Californians from price spikes. This proposal would require refiners to backfill supplies when they go down for maintenance and to build a buffer […] The post State Officials Call for New Tools to Improve Gasoline S…See the Story