Would you like to take more interest in local government but don’t know how to get involved? You could start by attending a forum this evening in Nevada City. YubaNet is presenting a ‘Practical Civics Town Hall at the Nevada Theater. YubaNet co-founder Pascale Fusshoeller says a lot of people don’t know simple things like when city councils meet or how to find the agenda…

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The panel will also have tips about how to prepare if you would like to speak at a public meeting, and there will be a question-and-answer session. Fusshoeller says most people get news about what happens at public meetings from the media, but they know we can’t report everything…

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Panelists include Lisa Swarthout from the Grass Valley City Council, Reinette Senum from the Nevada City City Council, Heidi Hall from the Nevada County Board of Supervisors, Nancy Webber from the Nevada Irrigaton District, and Attorney Scott Browne who will answer legal questions. The town hall is from 6 to 8pm at the Nevada Theater. It’s free, and no sign-up is necessary.