Loma Rica News

A second initiative dealing with growth in Grass Valley has qualified for the November ballot, city officials said Wednesday.

Just posted tonight on the speaking and appearances page of the site, my upcoming talk at the Green Aware Fair in Loma Rica, CA , Saturday, August 23, 2008.

A new Grass Valley growth initiative, which sticks closely to the city's existing general plan, is planned for the November ballot and endorsed by Mayor Mark Johnson and civic leader Peggy Levine, among others.

The new parent company of Furniture by Thurston, in Grass Valley, is expanding its manufacturing with 13 new employees, according to company officials.

Visitors flocked to the changed Thursday Night Market in Folsom last night, with entertainment, craft booths and something everyone has been asking for - a larger Farmers Market.

Firefighters fought and contained two grass fires Sunday, one near Newcastle and one in Yuba County.

Some of the recent decisions from our Grass Valley City Council are making me question what their vision for the average citizen is.

“The biggest issue with this is that you eliminate flexibility. What they want to put in place will make the whole process more difficult”

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 ... via The Union

“If the fuels are dry now, they'll be drier later in the year”

Local Calfire stations are already gearing up for wildfire season because of a dry spring. via Fire Engineering

“This is crippling the economic future of California”

Posted by Aaron F Park on Sunday, May 04, 2008 12:16:34 AM Logue for Assembly Announces Minutemen co-founder to address area residents on illegal immigration BY PAT BUTLER, pbutler@theunion.com 12:01 a.m. PT ... via KTKZ-AM Sacramento

California 4th District Congressional candidate retired Lt. Col. Charlie Brown will hold a non-partisan event with appetizers, wine, beer and conversation from 5 to 7 p.m. at Loma Rica Ranch Thursday, May 8. ... via The Union

This is the 18th year of the Earth Day celebration that takes place at upper Loma Rica Ranch in Grass Valley. via The Union

Gold Country Stage will add a one-day-only bus stop Saturday to Route 8 to provide public transportation to the Earth Day event put on by the Loma Rica Ranch. via The Union

I would like to express my concern for this non-growth initiative that some are trying to bring before the Grass Valley City Council. via The Union

He hasn't been seen for three weeks and there's been no activity on his credit cards or his bank accounts. via KXTV

“It will be devastating to our property values.”

In Spanish, Loma Rica means "rich hill" - perhaps a reference from Gold Rush days. via The Union

Most experts agree that fear generally causes you to fight, flee or freeze, which is why this latest "no growth" initiative proposed for a November ballot measure in Grass Valley will likely be led by fear. via The Union

“Recent decisions by the City Council make it clear that the city may allow a much larger population growth than agreed to when the general plan blueprint was adopted”

A voters' initiative to curb Grass Valley development was filed late Tuesday at City Hall, with hopes of qualifying for the November ballot - rekindling a growth versus no-growth debate that has divided ... via The Union

Glaring inaccuracy on Loma Rica plan A recent letter regarding the Loma Rica Ranch development included a glaring inaccuracy. via The Union

In a recent Other Voices column, Sharon Delgado expressed concern that the recent county-ordered economic study would, if followed, open the doors to large undemocratic corporations moving in to the county, ... via The Union