Now that the creek crossing is repaired, the Western Gateway Recreation and Park District can return its attention to upgrading the ballfields. Nevada County brought in Nevada City City Councilmember Doug Fleming to write a State Parks grant to fund … Read more >

With the recreation season winding down and the cooler nights, fire restrictions in the Tahoe National Forest have been lowered, according to Public Affairs Officer Lauren Faulkenberry…   click to listen to Lauren Faulkenberry Fires are still not allowed outside … Read more >

These warm days don’t have many people thinking about flu season. But with the month changing to October on Thursday, it’s already time to get protected.  Public Health Officer, Doctor Brian Evans, is offering five free community clinics in the … Read more >

Wildfire insurance woes was the topic once again for this month’s Community Forum hosted by the Sierra College-Nevada County Campus Foundation. Like many other areas of the state, thousands of local residents have been forced into the FAIR plan, with … Read more >

Nevada County is among 75 fire departments, agencies, and nonprofit organizations in Northern and Central California getting wildfire safety grants from a nine-year-old state program. It’s through the California Fire Foundation, with support from the PG and E Corporation Foundation. … Read more >

Construction activity has begun for building the first indoor regional firearms training facility for the Nevada County Sheriff’s Department. About a year ago, the Board of Supervisors approved a contract for the project for over 19-million dollars. It’s on county-owned … Read more >

Once again this fall, the Nevada County Library is inviting local authors to participate in its Showcase. That’s on Saturday, November 14th, at the Madelyn Helling Library.  Library Technician Molly Szpara says they’re now accepting applications, including online, until October … Read more >

Three candidates for two open seats for the Grass Valley City Council race on November third showed up for their one-and-only forum appearance for the election season. The League of Women Voters of Nevada County hosted it recently at the … Read more >

A Memorandum of Understanding regarding the Nevada Joint Union High School District and the Nevada Irrigation District, in relation to the 86-acre outdoor classroom ranch was approved by the NID Board of Directors at their recent meeting. NID General Manager … Read more >

Nevada County’s lumber and forestry products processing industry has declined sharply over the past two decades, mirroring statewide trends. And now it’s received a major funding boost from Cal Fire. They’ve awarded a grant to the Nevada Joint Union High … Read more >