It was a somewhat sparsely-attended workshop for public feedback on what the Broad Street “Y” public art installation should look like. It will be one of the prominent features of the improvement project that’s slated to begin later this month. … Read more >

Although the teachers union is indicating that the fiscal outlook for the Nevada Joint Union High School District is relatively stable, there are some concerns. At the recent Board of Trustees meeting, the Vice-President of the Nevada Joint Union High … Read more >

Guided Wildflower Walks at South Yuba River State Park at Bridgeport are returning for the spring months. That’s on Saturdays and Sundays, starting this weekend, when the weather should be much improved. The second half of the Buttermilk Bend Trail … Read more >

Even with more legal cannabis operators joining the market in Nevada County, authorities will continue to find plenty of illicit grows. Last year, the Sheriff’s Department seized over 54-thousand plants, which is a 13-percent drop from 2023. Just under 72-hundred … Read more >

With the Centennial Dam proposal dropped last fall, the Nevada Irrigation District Board of Directors has taken the first step toward selling what they’ve now declared as surplus land. That’s 17 parcels out of nearly 11-thousand acres along the Bear … Read more >

Nevada County Supervisors also took the time, at their recent meeting, to honor the 75th Anniversary of Robinson Enterprises. The Board approved a Certificate of Recognition. Originally known as Robinson and Sons, in 1949, county staff says it served as … Read more >

More grant money has been awarded the Nevada County District Attorney’s Office to strengthen one of its main missions. That’s prosecuting domestic violence and sexual assault defendants and providing services for victims. The 202-thousand-dollars, over five years, will pay for … Read more >

A number of trees that are considered hazards in downtown Grass Valley are coming down in the near future. The City Council has approved the removal of three redwoods near the Police Department, along with three deciduous trees adjacent to … Read more >

Nevada County’s new Assembly representative appears to be staying busy. Heather Hadwick recently introduced what’s called a Rural Advocacy Bill Package. She says it’s aimed at addressing key challenges facing smaller communities in her district, especially economic ones. That includes … Read more >

An update on what’s considered a first-of-its-kind five-year Arts and Culture Action Plan was presented at the recent Nevada City City Council meeting. It’s part of ongoing efforts to perk up in-person attendance and participation, through the two local Cultural … Read more >