Details are sketchy, regarding a fatal solo car accident in Nevada County. CHP Officer Sean Armacher says it happened early Thursday morning on Highway 20, east of Nevada City, near Scotts Flat Road… click to listen to Officer Armacher Armacher … Read more >

There’s bi-partisan support in the Legislature for obtaining hundreds of millions of dollars to boost implementation of Proposition 36. The measure, approved by voters last November, lowers the threshold amount to qualify charging someone with a felony for theft. And … Read more >

After months of anticipation, students are now enjoying what’s described as the transformation of outdoor space at Seven Hills Middle School. Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation Executive Director, Sandra Barrington, is also the president of the Nevada City School District. … Read more >

Another honor for longtime Grass Valley resident Lou Conter. The City Council has approved renaming the road through Memorial Park as Lou Conter Way. Conter was laid to arrest nearly a year ago. He was a highly-decorated U.S. Navy veteran. … Read more >

Nevada County Historical Speaker Night returns to Sierra Presbyterian Church Thursday evening and this month’s topic features Sarah Keyes, Associate Professor of History at University Nevada Reno and expert on the Overland Trail and westward migration during the mid-19th century. … Read more >

Nevada County’s congressman is one of the sponsors of what’s being called the “High-Quality Charter Schools Act”. Speaking recently on the House floor, Kevin Kiley said it would create a new tax credit for charitable contributions… click to listen to … Read more >

It was almost exactly a year ago, that the Nevada City City Council took steps toward eventually becoming a “disposable-free” town. And at last week’s meeting, they approved setting a public hearing for their meeting next week toward adopting an … Read more >

The sometimes beleaguered staff at Grass Valley’s animal shelter, on Freeman Lane, will soon be getting a boost. The Police Department, which runs the shelter, is close to signing an MOU with a new non-profit organization called Wayward Journey. Board … Read more >

Another step forward has been taken by Nevada County Supervisors to help support local businesses. They’ve approved four economic development incentives. They’re all aligned with the county’s action plan that was approved last year. Sierra Business Council Vice-President, Kristen York, … Read more >

In about a half hour’s time, the Nevada City City Council approved a number of related resolutions and ordinances regarding wildfire safety at their recent meeting. That included a state-required ordinance designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones, which the Grass Valley … Read more >