The interim part of the title has now been removed for the recently-hired executive director of the Food Bank of Nevada County. Brett Bentley was brought on board a couple of months ago. And, during her monthly appearance on “KNCO: … Read more >

There’s a possible boost for chronic staffing shortages at Behavioral Health Departments around the state, including in Nevada County. The state’s Department of Health Care Access and Information is launching two programs designed to help Medi-Cal providers grow the number … Read more >

Cameras installed in the last couple of years all over town that can identify stolen vehicles have helped the Grass Valley Police Department solve dozens of cases. And Police Lieutenant Brian Blakemore says the most recent incident, on Sunday, involved … Read more >

Three young adults from outside the area have been arrested near a home that was burglarized recently near Grass Valley. Nevada County Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer Ashley Quadros says deputies had been on routine patrol in the neighborhood where … Read more >

The investigation continues, regarding the death of a 15-month-old toddler in a hot car in Alta Sierra Sunday afternoon. The Nevada County Sheriff’s Department says attempts to revive the child in the vehicle, in a driveway off Ragan Way, were … Read more >

A variety of housing proposals having fallen through, regarding revival of Nevada City’s long-vacant HEW complex. So what’s described as a “community-inspired” design process is now being launched. It’s called “HEW RENEW”. Process facilitator Maggie Philipsborn indicates it’s back to … Read more >

Inspired by her father’s inability to read and write, Dolly Parton started the Imagination Library 30 years ago to serve the children of her hometown. Today, this program spans five countries for kids up to five years old. And after … Read more >

It’s down to two design firms for Nevada City’s Skatepark Project. One of them is Grindline Skateparks, out of Seattle, which is also the design firm for the Grass Valley project, which is expected to be completed sometime in the … Read more >

While many valley areas experienced the mildest July in 25 years, it wasn’t as dramatic in the foothills. But it was still a great relief for Western Nevada County, compared to a year ago. National Weather Service meteorologist Dakari Anderson … Read more >

Tours of the area that served as a recreation hub for Grass valley and Nevada City in the last half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century take place this Sunday morning at 8:30 and … Read more >