Driver Shortage Won’t Impact Fair Transporation

Nevada County Connects, the local bus service, is running with less drivers than normal and as a result, most routes will have reduced number of busses during the week. Information Officer Taylor Wolfe says the cutback is only while the … Read more >
National Night Out At Pioneer Park This Year

It’s Nevada City’s turn to host National Night out this year, which is the first Tuesday of August annually. So that means this evening at Pioneer Park. Local law enforcement agencies and fire departments are always well-represented. And, speaking recently … Read more >
Even Tighter Fire Restrictions Tahoe Natl Forest

The recent major expansion of the wildfire season also means a further tightening of restrictions for recreationists in the Tahoe National Forest. Julia Bonney, with Public Affairs, says that includes a ban on campfires and charcoal barbecues, even at designated … Read more >
NevCo Food Bank Gets Boost From USDA

The Food Bank of Nevada County is one of a small number of such groups in California to be awarded a federal grant for what’s called the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program. It’s part of a groundbreaking initiative from the … Read more >
Patriot’s Point Dedication Ribbon Cutting Draws Crowd

A crowd of over a hundred local residents and businessowners, first responders, and military representation gathered at the newly remodeled McKnight Crossing Friday morning for the dedication of the Patriot’s Point. Greater Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Robin … Read more >
County Road Safety Plan Public Meeting Today

Ahead of Tuesday’s Supervisors’ meeting, Nevada County Public Works is holding another public meeting on its Local Road Safety Plan this (Mon.) afternoon. Senior Community Development Agency Technician, Lexie Moyer, says input from residents and stakeholders is part of the … Read more >
Good Samaritan Hot Pet Break-In Law Clarified

As the heat continues, calls about pets, mainly dogs, left unattended in vehicles with little or no ventilation, are also on the rise. A new state law allowing people to break into a car or truck to rescue what’s perceived … Read more >
Illegal Cannabis Grow Eradications Increasing

July was another busy month for illegal cannabis grows in Nevada County. But Sheriff’s Detective Vincent Martinez says the numbers and amounts seized were not unusual for this time of year. Searches were conducted on two operations in the Grass … Read more >
Vehicular Manslaughter Charges Dropped GV Man

Vehicular manslaughter charges have been dismissed against a Grass Valley man regarding a head-on collision two years ago that killed his passenger. But, in exchange, 36-year-old Travis Reynaga did plead guilty to burglary and has been sentenced to four years … Read more >
World War II Pilot Honored at McKnight Crossing

Brigadier General Bud Anderson was a fighter pilot in three wars and hero to many was honored at a ceremony at McKnight Crossing Shopping Center Thursday afternoon. Anderson passing away at the age of 102 in May. The event taking … Read more >







