The latest notable scam alert in Nevada County targets EBT card users. And it comes from the DA’s Office. District Attorney Jesse Wilson says it involves very sophisticated activities from organized retail theft gangs at grocery store checkout stands that … Read more >

With next month’s retirement of their longtime Chief Fiscal Officer, Nevada County has selected an in-house replacement. Erin Mettler begins her new job on July seventh. She’s served in a similar capacity in the Health and Human Services Department since … Read more >

For the third straight year, an alternative graduation celebration is also happening for certain high school and middle school students in Nevada County Saturday afternoon. The event website says it’s for students who have met the requirements of graduation, but … Read more >

If you’re already thinking about what to do this weekend, especially with summer vacation beginning for the schools, Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park is hosting a longtime event. The Chief Ranger for the State Parks Sierra District, Dan Youngren, says … Read more >

Damaged PG and E infrastructure has been predicted to have severe effects on lake levels and recreation opportunities this summer, according to NID’s website. The district’s Recreation Manager, Monica Reyes, says levels are still looking pretty good, for now. But … Read more >

Some long-needed rennovations to the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office are getting underway, starting next Monday. And that also means it’ll be closed for nine days. Public Information Officer Ashley Quadros says there hasn’t been a lot of even cosmetic changes … Read more >

Just ahead of Flag Day, on June 14th, there’s a reminder about a two-year year-round program that addresses worn-out varieties that can no longer be displayed. Drop-off receptacles are located inside a number of businesses while they’re open. And Grass … Read more >

It was a sparsely attended by the public at the Center for the Arts. But the recent Joint County-Cities Town Meeting on emergency preparedness was a productive one for elected officials and first responders. And there was united agreement that … Read more >

It’s a sign that the cannabis growing enforcement season is ramping up for the Nevada County Sheriff’s Department. Two felony arrests were made recently at three properties. Lieutenant Jason Perry says plants are growing more rapidly, as the weather heats … Read more >

A proposal to enable Californians without a high school diploma to also access federal financial aid, in order to attend a community college, has received a positive first take, locally. The plan has been submitted to the U.S Department of … Read more >