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Nevada City, California Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you Nevada City! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a new master plan could reshape Nevada City’s streets and trails
- When will the Nevada County murder suspect face his next hearings?
- Could a Nevada City business run 35 Tahoe National Forest campgrounds?
Also on today's calendar: Peculiar PopUp at the Holbrooke Hotel.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.
- Thursday: Very warm with plenty of sun, temps: high: 85, low: 64.
- Friday: Sunny and remaining very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
1. Nevada City Seeking Pedestrian Bicycle Upgrades (knco.com) — Nevada City is moving ahead with a comprehensive plan to improve walking and biking, after the City Council approved a nearly $280,000 consulting contract. The consultant will gather community input, rank project priorities, estimate construction costs, and outline short- and long-term steps, funded by a Caltrans gas-tax grant tied to greenhouse-gas reduction goals. 
2. Trial of alleged murder suspect continues: Gall to return to court July 27 (theunion.com) — Nevada County residents following local courts should know that homicide suspect Andrew Gall is now set for a pretrial conference on July 27 and a preliminary hearing on August 27 in Superior Court. He’s accused in the 2025 death of Shondra Zimmermann, whose body was found at his residence after a Highway 20 chase. Prosecutors and defense remain far apart, with no plea deal accepted so far.
3. Tahoe National Forest Campground Prospectus (yubanet.com) — Tahoe National Forest, headquartered in Nevada City, is seeking concessionaires to operate 35 campgrounds and recreation sites across several ranger districts, with applications due September 7, 2026. Local businesses and entrepreneurs can review the detailed prospectus on SAM.gov and attend June site tours before deciding whether to apply for this long-term recreation permit opportunity.
4. Comment Period For Proposed Revised Draft Zoning Ordinance Amendment For Alternative Housing/Recreational Vehicles As Longterm Housing (yubanet.com) — Nevada County is taking public comments through July 2 on a proposed ordinance that would expand how RVs can be used as long‑term housing, affecting residents in and around Nevada City. The draft would drop the three‑acre minimum parcel size, allow longer‑term RV rentals, and add income limits, with full background materials and signup for updates available on the county website.
5. Nevada County Vacancy Rate Stays Modest (knco.com) — Nevada County’s latest staffing report shows an 8% vacancy rate across county jobs, slightly better than nearby Placer and Yuba counties, which could affect services Nevada City residents rely on. Human Resources is speeding hiring, expanding recruiting software, and boosting incentives and career development to fill hard‑to‑staff roles, while supervisors say they’re encouraged by the trend.
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Holbrooke Hotel, 212 W Main St, Grass Valley
11:00 am
Saturday June 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Missing since 5/29 XenaNina midsize German shepherd female 1 & 1/2 yo.
Tattoo from being fixed on her stomach. Batman symbol in black on her head (Nextdoor Idaho Maryland) - Scam Alert!
Yesterday, a young man driving a new Mercedes sedan pulled into my driveway and wanted to talk about PG&E undergrounding. When he saw my solar array… (Nextdoor Beitler / Bitney Springs)
- County of Nevada posted a job opening for Correctional Officer I - (Female Only) in Nevada City. Apply here.
- Nevada Joint Union High School District posted a job opening for Custodian/Maintenance/Grounds Substitutes in Grass Valley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Nevada City here.
Ok Nevada City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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