There’s been a significant change in the nearly two-year effort to merge four fire districts in Nevada County. Consolidated District Chief, Jason Robitaille, says at their recent board meeting it was determined that the process be split into two phases, … Read more >

Parents have begun taking care of vaccinations for kids entering kindergarten next fall. And Nevada County’s rate for that age group is still in the bottom five in California, at 88-point-seven percent. That’s only a decline of one-tenth of a … Read more >

The first in a series of community workshops to provide input for pedestrian and bicyclist improvements in a busy section of Nevada City is happening later today (Tues.). The Nevada County Transportation Commission recently hired a planning firm to come … Read more >

It’s also property tax season, with the deadline on the second installment payment coming up on April 10th. And with interest in Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior ADU’s growing significantly in recent years in Nevada County, Assessor Rolf Kleinhans reminds … Read more >

As wildfire season approaches, what’s termed a “crucial initiative” has been launched, to ensure Penn Valley residents are prepared for evacuations. It’s a partnership between Ready Nevada County, the County Superintendent of Schools Office, and the Penn Valley Family Resource … Read more >

Only one citation was reported in the most recent operation designed to reduce underage drinking in Nevada County. But, instead of trying to buy alcohol from store clerks, Sheriff’s Sergeant Andrew Liller says this time their minor cadet decoys were … Read more >

It probably comes as no surprise that Nevada County’s animal shelter, Sammie’s Friends, on McCourtney Road remains consistently over-capacity. And that situation was worsened by the facility also taking in the 18 neglected and abused dogs and puppies, from a … Read more >

Two Nevada County officials had a blizzard of information on the progress of wildfire mitigation efforts, at the monthly Community Forum at Sierra College on Friday. County Executive Officer Alison Lehman told the large gathering that even though their wildfire … Read more >

Plans continue to move forward for a major extension of the Narrow Gauge Railroad line. Officials made a presentation to the Nevada City City Council at a December 2023 meeting. City Manager Sean Grayson said the project is now in … Read more >

A Cal Trans vehicle and employee were part of an accident Thursday afternoon on the Golden Center Freeway. CHP Officer Sean Armacher says it was in the eastbound direction, between Gold Flat Road and Sacramento Street, where some sweeping work … Read more >