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Federal Cuts Letter Writing Campaign Launched

The South Yuba River Citizens League is joining other groups around the country in amping up opposition to Federal staffing cuts by the Trump Administration. A letter-writing campaign is being launched. League Executive Director Aaron Zettler-Mann says they’ve scheduled three … Read more >

Former Schoolhouse Building Gets Landmark Status

It’s been a private residence since 1968. But the Nevada County Historical Landmark Commission says it once played an important role in the county’s history as one of the numerous 19th-century schoolhouses. So Commission member Mike Kochis says the Board … Read more >

New Assistant County CEO On The Job

Nevada County’s new Assistant Chief Executive Officer is now in his third week of work. And former Nevada County Fairgrounds CEO Patrick Eidman appeared with County CEO Allison Lehman on “KNCO: Insight” on Monday. He resigned from that job in … Read more >

SYRCL’s Quiz Night Fundraiser Coming Up

Started in 2002, SYRCL’s Quiz Night is their annual fundraiser. And this year it’s happening at the Wild Eye Pub in Grass Valley Wednesday evening. Communications and Engagement Director, Daniel Elkin, says the four-thousand dollars of the proceeds go to … Read more >

Significant Increase In Jobless Rate

Updated employment numbers for Nevada County are scheduled to be released on Friday. That’s for February. Meanwhile, in January, after a positive trend for several months, the jobless rate spiked up by over half-a-percentage point from December. But, at four-point-nine … Read more >

Dark Sky Ordinance Moves Forward In Nevada City

Nearly two years since it was first discussed, a so-called “Dark Sky” ordinance is moving closer to reality in Nevada City. The City Council has approved sending a draft version to the International Dark Sky Association for review and compliance … Read more >

Big Turnout For Speech Tournament

The 38th Annual Speech Tournament, sponsored by the Nevada County Superintendent of Schools Office, was described as an unforgettable event. Coordinator Shannon Rashby says 71 talented fourth through eighth-graders participated, from 13 schools, the highest number since pre-COVID. This year’s … Read more >

Enhanced Fire Agencies Tablet Software Approved

The Grass Valley Fire Department requires a software platform that provides mapping, automatic vehicle location, mobile data command, and other capabilities. But the current one will be discontinued and inoperable at the end of the month, which is also being … Read more >

Supes Approve Enhance Care Mgt Services

Children in Nevada County with severe, chronic, or life-threatening health conditions require specialized care. And at their recent meeting, County Supervisors approved an agreement with Partnership Health Plan of California for the delivery of Enhanced Care Management Services. County Public … Read more >

AAUW Meeting Postponed to April 12

With February being a short month the March meeting of the American Association of University Women’ March meeting is already upon us. Now because of bad weather, it has been postponed to April 12. Bup Greenwod recently said the presentation … Read more >

ABC News: Top Stories

Multiple people were killed and dozens more were injured when a horrific explosion erupted at a Canadian military base, according to authorities and new reports.
Posted: October 18, 2026, 4:51 pm
On "This Week," Energy Secretary Chris Wright defended the president's decision to waive new sanctions and tariffs meant to pressure President Vladimir Putin.
Posted: October 18, 2026, 3:06 pm
Pope Leo XIV led the Angelus prayer at the Vatican on Sunday.
Posted: October 18, 2026, 2:38 pm
Half or more Americans call every household purchase category measured "unaffordable."
Posted: October 18, 2026, 4:03 am
Wedding retailer David’s Bridal is unveiling its new Puppy Love collection, revealing what the best-dressed best friend will wear at a pet parent’s wedding.
Posted: October 17, 2026, 2:43 pm
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is “transitioning out” of her role, multiple sources and a senior White House official told ABC News on Friday.  
Posted: October 17, 2026, 12:54 pm
A dozen people were killed Saturday during a "brutal" attack at the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation said.
Posted: October 17, 2026, 11:45 am
David Muir reports on the new world record for heaviest pumpkin, which weighs 3,156 pounds – smashing the previous record of 2,856 pounds set merely a week ago.
Posted: October 17, 2026, 8:34 am
The DOJ sued over claims the state hasn't purge noncitizens from voter rolls.
Posted: October 17, 2026, 4:09 am
Police say the man was fishing along the shoreline at a park when he was attacked and killed by an alligator.
Posted: October 17, 2026, 1:04 am