Proposed Penn Valley Events Ctr Unpopular

A proposed outdoor center for mainly private events is stirring up some opposition from neighbors in Penn Valley. It’s scheduled to be heard by the Nevada County Planning Commission next Thursday afternoon. It would be located on a site on … Read more >
Rainfall Total Still Lagging But More On Way

Despite some heavy systems in the last month or so, Grass Valley’s rainfall total still appears to be lagging. The National Weather Service says we’ve received 37 inches. But the historical average for the entire season is 53 inches, although … Read more >
Jail Job Fair And Tour Available

If you’ve ever thought about a law enforcement career in Nevada County, a good place to start may be as a correctional officer. And you’re invited to join Sheriff’s Department staff at the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility for a tour … Read more >
Courthouse Site Preferences Narrowed

Potential sites for the new Nevada County Courthouse have been narrowed down. The Project Advisory Group recommends, to the Judicial Council of California, that the top three, out of 14 considered, should be either at the old Forest Service Office … Read more >
Teacher Layoff Warnings Issued

Spring is also a time of anxiety for some teachers. State law mandates that school boards approve layoff warning notices by March 15th, which would take effect for the next school year. And the largest district in Nevada County has … Read more >
Spring Blooms Also Mean Allergy Season

With more spring blooms going on, allergy season is also here and typically peaks through April. That includes more pollen from trees and flowers, especially in the foothills. The recent wet weather and warmer temperatures and winds have also spiked … Read more >
No Contest Plea In Fatal DUI Case

A Nevada City man has pleaded no contest for causing a fatal accident that occurred nearly a year and a half ago. Nevada County District Attorney Jesse Wilson says Ryan Milligan, 29 at the time of his arrest, was driving … Read more >
New Filing Option As Tax Deadline Nears

The tax filing deadline is now less than a month away. And last week, the IRS launched what’s called Direct File, a pilot program in 12 states, including California. That’s a new service that provides some taxpayers with the choice … Read more >
Consumer Group Blasts PG and E Rate Hikes

Even more rate hikes are being proposed by PG and E this year. A 13-percent increase was approved by the California Public Utilities Commission in January that raised the average bill by another 34 dollars a month. And the Commission … Read more >
Measure B Still Leads In Latest Primary Update

No changes from the latest March Primary vote update from the Nevada County Elections Department. There were no new vote totals for Grass Valley’s fire tax, Measure B, which needs majority approval. It still leads by 17 votes. A spokesperson … Read more >







