Water flows have more than doubled from from the Spaulding One powerhouse repairs being completed and successfully tested. But NID officials say don’t expect a significant recovery at their reservoirs until the rainy season. Water Operations Manager Chip Close says … Read more >

A correctional officer with the Yuba County Sheriff’s Department has been arrested for allegedly smuggling contraband cell phones into the jail. Martin Palacios Lugo has been charged. Public Information Officer Katy Goodson says intelligence suggested the unauthorized phones were circulating … Read more >

Details are now out regarding a fire that destroyed a home near Lake Wildwood late Monday morning. It was reported on Fair Oaks Drive. Penn Valley Fire Chief Don Wagner says by the time crews arrived it was too late … Read more >

Elder abuse remains widespread. And Nevada County’s progress was outlined at the recent Board of Supervisors meeting. Adult Services Program Manager Kelly Carpenter said abuse can be in a variety of forms, from physical and sexual to emotional, confinement, neglect, … Read more >

Plans for preserving open space near Nevada City are moving forward. At last week’s meeting, the City Council approved a letter of support for the Greater Cement Hill Neighborhood Association to apply for grant money to keep the so-called “Melo … Read more >

Housing density concerns have been raised again about the future of the 12-acre site that includes the long-vacant former Health and Human Services building that was once owned by Nevada County. The county vacated the building, on Willow Valley Road, … Read more >

Nevada County Supervisors have approved a resolution supporting August As Child Support Awareness Month. Department Director Paul Johnson told the Board that its mission is to enrich the lives of children, by ensuring parents share financial responsibilities in an equitable … Read more >

While local non-profits can use donations all year long, helping them out today (Mon.) can also help you save money if you have plans to go to the Nevada County Fair, starting next week. Deputy Fairgrounds Manager, Katie Bielen, says … Read more >

As part of National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month, a major drop is being reported statewide, including in Western Nevada County, following increased CHP operations. At the Grass Valley Office, Officer Sean Armacher says they’ve handled only 17 reports so far … Read more >

For the first time in 16 months, near-full water flows have resumed for NID canals and key reservoirs from a PG and E powerhouse. The Spaulding One powerhouse experienced a complete failure, with crumbling columns and damaged pipes, in March … Read more >