Allegations from the Grand Jury and Nevada County are being downplayed by the Fire Safe Council. Board Chairman Pete Williams says non-profit groups, like the Council, don’t have to have licensed contractors to do fuels reduction projects, but their workers … Read more >

Also going on at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, on Saturday, is the Grass Valley Sportsmen’s Club Trout Derby, at Lions Lake. The Club’s event organizer is Kevin Morgan. He also notes that it’s the 50th year for the Derby. And … Read more >

This weekend also marks the Union’s 38th Home, Garden, and Lifestyle Show at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. That’s on Saturday and Sunday. You’re encouraged to bring your kids as well as your pets, with something for everyone. Visit home improvement … Read more >

A day ahead of Earth Day, on Monday, it’s the third annual Earth Fest Street Fair, on Broad and Pine Streets in Nevada City, on Sunday. The event’s producer, at the Chamber of Commerce, Lynn Skrukrud, says all vendor spaces … Read more >

Still no decision yet on whether AT and T will be ending traditional copper landline service sometime this year. Meanwhile, customers recently received another letter, with the company saying they can keep their existing service while they work toward bringing … Read more >

People who enjoy local history will be very interested in this evening’s Nevada County Historical Speaker Night presentation. It features the work from local photographer, author, and filmmaker Lisa Redfern. Redfern who supplemented her artistic talents with historical knowledge while … Read more >

An 82-year-old Smartsville man has been killed, after a two-vehicle collision on Highway 20 near Penn Valley early Wednesday afternoon. CHP Officer Jason Bice says that was near the west side of Penn Valley Drive and east of Chances R … Read more >

More bad news for the Fire Safe Council. For the second time in two years, the Nevada County Grand jury has issued a scathing report about its management and operations. It’s entitled “Follow the Money: The Fire Safe Council’s Problems … Read more >

The unprecedented rate spikes has also meant more PG and E customers with past-due bills. So the company says it’s expanding the eligibility requirements and benefits offered by one of it’s programs designed to prevent service disconnections. It’s called REACH … Read more >

Amid what’s described as a “critical time”, Hospice of the Foothills has a new Executive Director. And she’s a very familiar face. Heidi Wingo has taken over for Viv Tipton, who is retiring, after seven years on the job. And … Read more >