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Senior Firewood Deliveries Now Instead Of Fall

A major and, hopefully, one-time change to this year’s firewood program. Gold Country Senior Services Executive Director, Leslie Lovejoy, says since 2018 Rise Gold Corporation has been generously donating their premises on Brunswick Road. And the lease was scheduled to … Read more >

Fowler Center Story Tonight for Speaker Night

Thousands of people drive by or go to a Nevada county business fixture every day off the Old Nevada City Highway in the Brunswick area. The Fowler Center has been in the area for over 80 years and hasn’t always … Read more >

Landlines Are Here To Stay For Now

A Nevada County official is praising the recent proposal from the California Public Utilities Commission that essentially allows residents to keep landline phone service. A formal vote isn’t scheduled until June 20th. If the proposal is approved, County Chief of … Read more >

Home Restaurant Ordinance Proposed

A so-called home kitchen ordinance, that would allow residents to operate mini-restaurants or sell meals out of their own homes, is being considered by Nevada County Supervisors. County Environmental Health Director Amy Irani outlined the details at the Board meeting … Read more >

It’s Water Safety Week at Nevada Union High

With warmer days and school getting out in less than a month, students at Nevada Union High School are being warned this year again about staying out of the river this time of year. It’s their second annual Water Safety … Read more >

GV Council Balks At Large Sports Fields Project

A proposed four-million dollar upgrade and expansion of sports fields at Sierra College has been put on hold by the Grass Valley City Council. The Council received an update on the amount of Measure E funding available to use on … Read more >

Peace Officers Also Honored This Month

In 1962, Congress signed a joint resolution recognizing today, May 15th, as Peace Officers Memorial Day. It’s also occurring during Police Week, to honor officers killed in the line of duty. Nationwide, a total of 137 nationwide died last year, … Read more >

Mail-In Ballot Vote For N San Juan Fire System

It has the support of Nevada County Supervisors and LAFCO, as well as the funding. But property owners will have the final say on whether they’ll have their own fire suppression system in North San Juan. Ballots are expected to … Read more >

Third Fatal Accident Last Weekend Now Reported

KNCO has just received details regarding a third fatal accident that occurred last weekend and devastated a family in Nevada County. And this one killed a 15-year-old South County boy, who was riding in an all-terrain vehicle. CHP Officer Jason … Read more >

Rare Internet Scam Arrest In Nevada City

A rare internet scam arrest is reported in Nevada City. Police Lieutenant Sean Mason says it began with a call from a local resident who had already paid the suspect around 30-thousand dollars. The scam was based on a claim, … Read more >