The Nevada Irrigation District’s free Magic Mulch Giveaway, to assist customers with their water efficiency and conservation efforts, has been discontinued by the Board of Directors. But it’s now going to be a rebate program. NID Customer Service Administrator, Aurora … Read more >

While enrollment at schools in California is showing a slowing decline, overall, at the end of this year, it’s an upward trend in Nevada County. That’s an increase here of 174 students, according to the State Department of Education, or … Read more >

Nevada City is joining Grass Valley and other towns in the county in tightening up its tobacco retail licensing ordinance, to help reduce access to teens. The changes include banning flavored products. The county’s Tobacco Prevention Coordinator, Shannon Glaz, appeared … Read more >

Grass Valley the recent beneficiary of a visit from a Cornish Singer Songwriter, Anna Anise. KNCO’s Paul Haas was able to spend a little time with her. Here is the first of two similar stories This is the second version … Read more >

Although there’s still a lack of adequate access, the water year, ending June 30th, for the Nevada Irrigation District, is still on track to be at or just below average. That’s what Water Operations Manager Chip Close told the NID … Read more >

For the second time in about three months, Nevada Union High School imposed a campus lockdown, due to concerns about gun violence. But this incident ended up having no affiliation with the school. Two arrests were made. Nevada County Sheriff’s … Read more >

The process for finding one contract for both the design and construction of a skatepark for Nevada City is getting underway. The City Council released a request for proposal at its Wednesday night meeting. It’ll be located at the Bodhi … Read more >

With construction underway for replacing Grass Valley’s aging skatepark, the City Council has approved forming an Ad Hoc Committee to discuss future changes and options. It’s comprised of two councilmembers. A staff report says this committee will work closely with … Read more >

Even though it was approved just last year, a lot of Grass Valley residents don’t seem to understand the benefits of Measure B. That’s what the city’s Risk Reduction Manager, Duane Strawer, told the City Council, among many other things, … Read more >

The second official exhibit has now opened in the CHAMP Gallery in Nevada City. CHAMP stands for City Hall Meets the Public. The inaugural exhibition was linked to the mayor’s Year of the Neighborhood theme. And now, City Planner Lisa … Read more >