A treasured local tradition returns to Empire Mine State Historic Park on Saturday. Visitors are allowed to bring a lunch onto the grounds, for the only time, as part of the Miner’s Picnic. State Park Interpreter, Jean Rhyne, says the … Read more >

The first Locals for Locals event of the year is happening Saturday evening at the Mill Street Plaza. And the CEO for Greater Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Association, Robin Galvan-Davies, says they’re going to be celebrating local … Read more >

While NID’s emergency water shortage continues, there is some positive news. Total reservoir storage, as of mid-month, was still at 105-percent of the ten-year average, according to the district’s monthly newsletter. But Water Resources Superintendent, Thor Larsen, indicates it’s a … Read more >

Calls for more restrictions on cellphone use in schools have been increasing in recent years. That includes from Governor Newsom. He sent a letter to all districts in the state, earlier this month. It said, in part, that reduced phone … Read more >

A new funding stream has been found for area firefighting agencies. Nevada County Supervisors have approved 67-thousand-400 dollars to support emergency services. OES Director Craig Griesbach told the Board, at its Tuesday meeting, that the projects are funded through a … Read more >

It’s been a few years since the Nevada County Library held a Card Design Contest. But submissions are now being accepted. Bear River Branch Manager Mandy Kelsey says the goals of this contest include celebrating local artistic talent… click to … Read more >

A formal response to a Nevada County Grand Jury report regarding another financially-struggling fire district was approved by the Board of Supervisors at their Tuesday meeting. The report says, in part, that the Ophir Hill District, which is in the … Read more >

With the proliferation of cell phones also comes the increasing need for wireless towers. But Nevada County Supervisors rejected one project, after a two-and-a-half hour hearing Tuesday afternoon. Verizon wanted to erect one near Dog Bar Road. But dozens of … Read more >

A formal response to the Grand Jury’s highly critical report on the Nevada County employee pension plan has been approved by the Board of Supervisors. The report, released in June, said, among numerous concerns, that the system’s investment strategy over … Read more >

As classes at most schools in Nevada County enter their fifth day, another district is also showing strong enrollment numbers. That’s according to Superintendent Andrew Withers at the Grass Valley School District, who spoke during his monthly “On the Town” … Read more >