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updated: Thu Jul 17, 2008 02:15 am

Loma Rica News

Local news for Loma Rica, CA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Thursday | The Union

Counter initiative makes ballot

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

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Related Topix: Nevada County, CA, Grass Valley, CA

Sun Jul 13, 2008

Project Simplify

Green Aware Fair

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.

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Wed Jun 25, 2008

The Union

A second growth issue heads ...

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.

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Related Topix: Los Angeles Metro, Grass Valley, CA, Nevada County, CA

Mon Jun 23, 2008

The Union

Furniture firm staying put, despite Texas reports

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

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Related Topix: Computers, Nevada County, CA

Fri Jun 13, 2008

NewsBlaze

Visitors Flock to Farmers Market in Folsom, Thursday Evenings

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.

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Related Topix: Colfax, CA, Grass Valley, CA, Folsom, CA, Home Gardening, Home

Mon Jun 09, 2008

Sacramento Bee Newspaper

Firefighters contain grass fires near Newcastle, in Yuba County

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

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Related Topix: Yuba County, CA, Grass Valley, CA

Tue May 27, 2008

The Union

Recent city decisions seem to make little sense

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

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Related Topix: Grass Valley, CA, Opinion

Tue May 13, 2008

The Union

Growth initiative a bad idea, report says

“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

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Related Topix: North Auburn, CA, Nevada County, CA, Grass Valley, CA, Auburn, CA

Sun May 11, 2008

Fire Engineering

Preparing for the worst: Firefighters ready for the beginning of a dry fire season

“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

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Mon May 05, 2008

KTKZ-AM Sacramento

3rd AD Update! Secure Our Borders Bus Tour

“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

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Related Topix: Oroville, CA, Susanville, CA, Marysville, CA, Nevada City, CA, Immigration Reform

Sat May 03, 2008

The Union

Charlie Brown to hold social at Loma Rica

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

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Thu May 01, 2008

The Union

Big Earth Daycelebration Saturday

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

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Related Topix: Grass Valley, CA, Headphones

Tue Apr 29, 2008

The Union

Special bus stop for Earth Day event

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

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Related Topix: Grass Valley, CA

Sun Apr 27, 2008

The Union

Look at the reality before signing petition

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

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Related Topix: Grass Valley, CA, Opinion

Thu Apr 17, 2008

KXTV

Yuba Man's Disappearance Prompts Investigation

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

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Related Topix: Yuba County, CA, Sutter County, CA, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet

Fri Apr 11, 2008

The Union

County's 'Rich Hill' focus of economic development

“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

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Related Topix: Nevada County, CA, Grass Valley, CA, Greenhorn, CA

Fri Apr 04, 2008

The Union

's view: Grass Valley initiative likely based on fear of phantom growth

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

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Related Topix: Nevada County, CA, Grass Valley, CA, Opinion

Wed Apr 02, 2008

The Union

Anti-growth initiative targeted for November ballot

“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

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Related Topix: Grass Valley, CA, Nevada County, CA

Sun Mar 16, 2008

The Union

Glaring inaccuracy on Loma Rica plan

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

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Related Topix: Grass Valley, CA

Thu Feb 28, 2008

The Union

Community a 3-legged stool

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

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Related Topix: Marketing, Nevada County, CA, Grass Valley, CA, Opinion

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