Hidden Grove Showdown: Grass Valley Neighbors Battle Over Cedar Ridge Live-Work Plan
A three‑building mixed‑use proposal in Cedar Ridge is headed to the Nevada County Board after a planning commission recommendation. Supporters pitch live‑work space; neighbors warn it would change the rural character.
Old Rite Aid Gets New Life as Elk Grove's Super-Sized Library
Elk Grove’s library is relocating into a retrofitted former Rite Aid this fall, expanding space with a children’s patio, makerspace, teen room and nearly double the parking. Construction is expected to finish this summer with a community celebration planned for September.
Mystery Developer Tagged To Turn Hale Building Into K Street Homes
Mayor Kevin McCarty says a developer has been chosen to convert the landmark Hale building on K Street into housing, though deal terms remain under negotiation. The city’s RFP and past settlement make this a high‑profile downtown redevelopment to watch.
Mushroom Homes Gobble Up South Lake Tahoe As Locals Get Squeezed Out
South Lake Tahoe’s council loosened short‑term rental rules while a proposed cap on second homes stalled, leaving locals facing high vacancy and strained housing options. The city says a new permit cap and affordable projects will be part of the response.
Retired Rancho Cordova Boss Plots 100-Unit Senior Hub in Orangevale
Retired Rancho Cordova city manager Cyrus Abhar filed a pre-application for a 100-unit Green Oaks senior living project near Orangevale at 6131 Kenneth Ave. The plan pairs assisted and independent living and will need county approval.












