Grass Valley, California

The City of Grass Valley, in Nevada County, is a historic Gold Mining Town dating back to 1850. Grass Valley is nestled in the forested Sierra foothills between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe. With four distinct seasons, Grass Valley features an exceptional quality of life with diverse outdoor recreation, abundant cultural activities, a low crime rate, a new Sierra College campus and a thriving high-tech industry base. Located at the intersections of State Routes 20, 49 and 174, the City has 9,500 residents in a 3.8 square mile area and provides a full range of municipal services.