A legislative setback for Nevada County’s State Senator. Brian Dahle says Governor Newsom has vetoed a bill he authored that would have allowed Community Service Officers to give hearsay testimony in court, which only sworn law enforcement officers are allowed … Read more >

Two incumbents and one challenger participated in the recent NID candidates forum, hosted by the League of Women Voters at the Rood Center. Two seats are up for election in November on the Board of Directors. Karen Hull is seeking … Read more >

One notable option for cooling off from another warm weekend is the Fourth Annual Brew Fest, on the Mill Street Plaza in Grass Valley Saturday afternoon. It’s put on by the Downtown Association. Robin Galvin-Davies is the CEO of the … Read more >

The first-ever and first annual Early Learning Conference is happening on Saturday. It’ll be hosted by the Nevada County Superintendent of Schools. Superintendent Scott Lay says there’s been a lot of changes in the landscape in the last couple of … Read more >

As the first anniversary of the Israel-Hamas war approaches, the Nevada City City Council has responded to months of requests from community members to pass a ceasefire resolution. They’re the only jurisdiction to do so. The resolution outlines a total … Read more >

This week’s series of November elections candidates forums for Nevada County has included five running for three seats on the Nevada Joint Union High School District Board. It was held at the Rood Center Wednesday evening. Among the numerous questions … Read more >

Nevada County’s congressman is praising passage of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Reauthorization Act, which is now headed to the President’s desk. The California side of the lake is in his district. Speaking in the House chambers, Kevin Kiley said he … Read more >

Home Movie Day is being celebrated in Nevada City on Saturday with a number of free activities at the Onyx Downtown theatre. Event Director Jesse Locks says it starts at noon with a two-hour workshop on ways to preserve your … Read more >

After a lengthy and detailed three-year process, including monthly public workshops, the Nevada Irrigation District is moving forward with storage alternatives evaluated in its Plan For Water. It identifies future supply needs for the next 50 years. And it does … Read more >

The first raises for the Grass Valley City Council in at least 24 years are another step closer to reality. At their Tuesday night meeting, the Council formally introduced the ordinance and waived the full reading. Final adoption is expected … Read more >