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Property Owner Admits To Rollins Lake Damage

In addition to having unusually low levels this season, Rollins Lake will also have an emergency slope and sediment stabilization project done. Assistant NID General Manager Greg Jones told the Board of Directors, at their recent meeting, that unauthorized equipment … Read more >

Haunted Histories Coming To NevCo Libraries

With Halloween now a little over two weeks away, Nevada County is starting to ramp up activities this week. Public Information Officer Taylor Wolfe says that includes “Haunted Histories”… click to listen to Taylor Wolfe Wolfe says the first event … Read more >

Another Public Restroom For GV Downtown

The years-long lack of convenient public restroom access near downtown events in Grass Valley is being addressed. At their meeting last week, the City Council approved a project that will be in the South Church Street municipal parking lot. And … Read more >

PGE and NID Spar On Spaulding Damage Cause

After hearing another update from a PG and E official on Spaulding infrastructure repairs, that contained little new information, the NID Board of Directors were soon after told, at their recent meeting, that the cause of the damage did not … Read more >

GV City Council Raises Officially Approved

After agendizing it for a third time at their meeting last week, the Grass Valley City Council has given final approval to higher compensation for current and future members. After the November elections, monthly salaries will double to 550 dollars. … Read more >

PGE Climate Credits On Bills This Month

With the unusually hot start to October, PG and E customers will likely appreciate the climate credit that will be appearing on their bills a little more than normal. Spokesman Paul Moreno says it’s through the state’s Cap-and-Trade program that’s … Read more >

Dahle Opposes Gas Inventories Bill

The State Senate is scheduled to take a final vote, today, on Governor Newsom’s latest proposal to avoid gas price spikes. And Nevada County’s representative says he’ll oppose it. The legislation would authorize state energy regulators to set requirements for … Read more >

Historical Society Awards Volunteers

Over 100 volunteers who gladly staff the Nevada County Historical Society’s museums are honored each year, with most of them attending the annual picnic at Condon Park recently. And three of them were singled out for special recognition. Kathy Hillis … Read more >

State Parks Volunteer Orientation Saturday

Activities and visitations tend to start slowing down at State Parks, as we get closer to the rainy season. But it’s not too late to start volunteer training if you want to help out at the South Yuba River State … Read more >

Prop 36 Resolution Not Passed By GV Council

The Grass Valley City Council was also split regarding a resolution in support of Proposition 36 on the November statewide ballot, at their meeting earlier this week. But, unlike County Supervisors, there was not a tie-breaking vote available to pass … Read more >