With wildfire season not too far away, officials are hoping for a good turnout for a new way to prepare in Nevada City. The so-called Evacuation Exercise Series is a less passive way of learning. The first of three parts … Read more >

Another funding blow is being reported by the executive director of the Food Bank of Nevada County. During her recent appearance on “KNCO: Insight”, Julie Thornberry said they’ve been cut off from a milk, eggs, and produce program. She said … Read more >

It’s normally a routine annual presentation. But this year’s Community Forum at Tuesday’s Nevada County Supervisors meeting had more public comments than normal, regarding compliance with a California immigration law that’s been on the books sincee 2016. The Sheriff’s Office … Read more >

It’s going to be a busy summer for Grass Valley’s Public Works Department. The City Council has approved contracts for street and road improvements. That includes in Condon Park, with pavement resurfacing, including parking lots, expected to start late this … Read more >

The income tax filing deadline is now less than a week away. Raphael Tulino, with IRS Media Relations, says only about 30-percent will owe them. And those are the people who normally wait until the last minute, especially if they … Read more >

Another honor for Nevada County’s Office of Emergency Services. They were recently recognized for the 2025 Excellence in Public Information and Communication. That was presented by the California Association of Public Information Officials. County OES Director, Alex Keeble-Toll, says it … Read more >

A 56-year-old Nevada City man has been arrested on multiple gun-related charges. Nevada County Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer, Ashley Quadros, says it began with a number of complaints from neighbors that Kyle Kjoller was firing weapons outside his home, … Read more >

After receiving a Certificate of Recognition at Tuesday’s Nevada County Supervisors meeting, the Coalition of Firewise Communities announced the merger with a new organization. It’s called the Fire Safe Nevada County Coalition. The Board Chair is Jo Ann Fites-Kaufman, who … Read more >

This is also National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Since 1981, it’s challenged the country to confront and remove barriers to achieving justice. Also, to recognize the accomplishments that reflect the progress. In Nevada County, Lori Nunnink is the senior, or … Read more >

April also normally features the last, but most important, snowpack survey for the Nevada Irrigation District. And, like the Sierra, it’s also grown to slightly above average. That’s normally great news, with plenty of water deliveries available through the warm … Read more >