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“Breastfeeding is in the news again — that’s good!” said Tompson. “There is a reason for this happening. When things get so upside down, that means a change is coming.”
“What was perceived as weak leadership on the world stage contributed to public discontent.”
The swearing-in ceremony for the Nevada County Board of Supervisors was held on January 6, 2025, formally initiating the start of their new term.
What happened in El Dorado County, California In 2024? Here are a few of the year’s significant events.
In 2024, Nevada County, California, experienced several significant events that shaped the community and garnered attention.
The Fire Safe Council has been investigated for fraud (or at least gross mismanagement of taxpayer dollars) for years. District Attorney Jesse Wilson has started looking into how bad things are.
A trustworthy election system must be robust against human error, machine error, and exploitation. Analysis of Shasta County’s audit logs from the 2024 March Primary leaves more questions than answers.
The CDC, unlike other major agencies, has never received full Congressional authorization. There is no single enabling statute that defines the agency’s overall mission and structure. The lack of authorization has blurred the lines on the agency’s responsibilities to lead on issues related to communicable disease, resulted in rampant mission creep, and has led many to question whether the CDC is able to execute on its intended and primary mission of detecting and combatting public health threats, as evidenced by the CDC’s botched handling of the COVID-19 response.
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Curb Records recording artist Dylan Scott is a triple threat — a powerful vocalist with a deep, unmistakable drawl; an old-soul songwriter with a young spirit; and a family man with a tender heart. The multi-Platinum singer has notched three No. 1 singles at radio (“My Girl," “Nobody” and "New Truck"), as well as Top 5 hit “Hooked.” Following his first career nomination for “Best New Country Artist” at the all-genre iHeartRadio Music Awards and a coveted spot among Country Radio Seminar’s New Faces of Country Music, his Platinum-certified ode to his wife, “Nobody,” earned him a 2021 CMT Music Award for Breakthrough Video of the Year. With career streams exceeding 1.8 billion, the Louisiana native has provided tour support for Garth Brooks, Luke Bryan, and Chris Young, among others, cementing him as an in-demand live act. Livin’ My Best Life, the highly-anticipated follow-up to his chart-topping Nothing To Do Town EP is out now.
Known for blending organic and electronic elements, KR3TURE creates a unique fusion of downtempo, chillstep, and experimental beats, often infused with world music influences and live instrumentation.
The real-time exuberance Tommy brings to every note of every song he plays is palpable and infectious. His fans are in love with his unbound talent as a guitarist of multitudes, his ability to play three parts at once, always with pure heart and real soul. He is a true virtuoso. But he seems as delighted always with the magic of the music as the audience, if not more, and his joy illuminates everything.
Mickey Avalon featuring DJ Macky live in Concert one night only on Friday January 17, 2025 with special guests Get Moneyyy and Glas Tung. This is happening at the ODD FELLOWS HALL #7 in Auburn, Ca for the 21+. Tickets are $25 in advance at Ticketweb.com or $30 day of show.
The band consists of Dan Durkin as lead singer and guitarist, Django Bayless on bass and vocals, Monroe Grisman on guitar and vocals, Michael Papenburg on guitar, Adam Berkowitz on drums, and Steven Seydler on keyboards.
Ohana Comic Con will be in Yuba City on January 25th from 11AM to 4PM. Enjoy the Toy Anime and Comics that will be on display at the Yuba City Moose Lounge.
Ballaké Sissoko & Derek Gripper - Center for the Arts (Grass Valley, CA). Jan 25, 2025 @ 7PM. Tickets start at $48.
Ballaké Sissoko is the greatest kora virtuoso in the world. Derek Gripper is changing the face of classical guitar and giving the instrument its very first African repertoire. When they play together, you won't believe your ears.
Ani DiFranco performs at the Center of the Arts in Grass Valley, CA on January 28th, 2025. Special Guest: Joy Clark. Doors open at 6:30PM.
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In 2024, Nevada County, California, experienced several significant events that shaped the community and garnered attention.
According to public records received from Nevada County and publicly available mandatory campaign FPPC disclosures, Alison Lehman, county chief executive officer, and Kit Elliott, county counsel, authorized the payment of $50,000 from the county general fund to Gina Will’s campaign committee without approval of the board of supervisors.
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