Growth

Grass Valley takes step to oppose proposed land-use initiative
Grass Valley City Council members are expected to vote in two weeks on a resolution opposing a plan to require public votes on most large developments.

3:47 a.m. PT May 15, 2008 | more »

Growth initiative a bad idea, report says
The managed growth initiative would harm Grass Valley's economic base, demolish the General Plan, put several projects in limbo, encourage sprawl and make it almost impossible for the city to meet affordable housing mandates, according to a staff report the City Council will review Tuesday night.
10:26 p.m. PT May 11, 2008 | more »

County verifying signatures for controversial growth vote
Grass Valley has sent 61 petition packets with 874 signatures to the county elections office, completing another step in the process that could put the managed growth initiative on the Nov. 3 ballot.

12:09 a.m. PT May 6, 2008 | more »

Broader horizons for airport
Plans are underway to make the Nevada County Airport more attractive to pilots and businesses and boost its fortunes.
12:03 a.m. PT May 6, 2008 | more »

Figures show shrinking cities
Despite claims of rampant growth by some in Nevada County, Grass Valley grew by 14 new residents and Nevada City gained 17 last year, said Grass Valley Vice Mayor Lisa Swarthout, citing figures from the state Department of Finance.

1:27 a.m. PT May 3, 2008 | more »

In the money
Nevada County ranks 18th in the state in median income and 22nd when joint tax returns are calculated, according to a report released by the California Franchise Tax Board.

12:23 a.m. PT May 2, 2008 | more »

874 names for growth initiative
The proponents of the Managed Growth Initiative handed over petitions with 874 signatures to the City of Grass Valley Wednesday, putting the measure on track for the Nov. 3 ballot.

12:19 a.m. PT May 1, 2008 | more »

Neighbors nix home hair salon
Annette Wolters will have to try again if she wants a hair-salon business in her home on the 200 block of Clay Street in Nevada City.

12:09 a.m. PT Apr 26, 2008 | more »

Council pushes county branding
"Culture and creativity at the edge of nature."

11:31 p.m. PT Apr 24, 2008 | more »

Coalition to battle growth initiative
An unusual coalition has formed to fight a proposed ballot initiative that would alter the way Grass Valley residents make important development decisions.

12:03 a.m. PT Apr 19, 2008 | more »