The heavy late season rains, plus just a recent, brief, warm spell, is apparently all that’s needed for mosquitos to hatch. Nevada County Environmental Health Director, Amy Irani, says they don’t usually gear up monitoring activities until April but are … Read more >

An impact report has been released from the Sierra Nevada Conservancy, as it celebrates its 20th anniversary. The group’s headquarters office opened in Auburn. The report says, to date, they’ve received 218-million dollars. And with this funding, they and their … Read more >

Each year, local governments must hold at least one public community forum regarding the implementation of a state law designed to minimize unjust transfers and holds of illegal immigrants. It was signed by former Governor Brown and implemented in 2017, … Read more >

It’s not very often that there’s a vacancy on Treat Street at the Nevada County Fair. But Fairgrounds CEO Andrew Trygg says the Nevada City Lions Club is turning in their keys, after more than 60 years with a booth… … Read more >

Not long after the Israel-Hamas war started, last October, Governor Newsom said the state would provide millions of dollars for local law enforcement to provide enhanced security around mosques and synagogues. The Grass Valley Police Department has been one of … Read more >

Shopping cart theft continues to be a vexing issue for businesses, as well as law enforcement. That includes the Grass Valley Police Department. Lieutenant Brian Blakemore says current state law is not always effective, although the so-called Business and Professions … Read more >

It looks like a solution to a years-long septic odor problem at a Highway 20 intersection in the Penn Valley and Lake Wildwood area has finally been found. Nevada County Wastewater Operations Manager, Brad Torres, says the persistent smell, at … Read more >

A legislative victory for Nevada County’s Congressman. A House Committee, that Kevin Kiley sits on, has reversed a Biden Administration regulation that he says limits independent contracting work. The rule classifies more independent contractors as employees, which forces more employers … Read more >

No monthly change in Nevada County’s latest unemployment rate to be released. It was four-point-eight percent in February. Luis Alejo, with the State Employment Development Department, says that was also the January rate, which had jumped point-six percent from December… … Read more >

A 20-percent voluntary reduction of water use is being requested for all NID customers. That’s due to what’s described as unanticipated PG and E infrastructure repairs in the Sierra Nevada headwaters that have cut off the supply. NID Assistant General … Read more >