10th Annual Sierra Writers Conference Underway

The Grass Valley campus of Sierra College is, once again, the main site of activities for the Sierra Writers Conference, which begins today. That’s at the three campuses through March eighth. And for the tenth annual conference, “Joy Luck Club” … Read more >
GV Council Passes Gaza Cease Fire Resolution

After a nearly three-hour proceeding, including a lengthy discussion among Councilmembers, the Grass Valley City Council has approved a resolution calling for a ceasefire and an end to violence between Palestine and Israel. The Council has heard lengthy public comments … Read more >
Grass Valley Town Core Changes Approved

Hoping to help address the housing shortage, the final go-ahead has been given to allow eligible mixed-use projects in Grass Valley’s Town Core Zone to include up to ten dwelling units. That includes along the Mill Street Plaza. The City … Read more >
Supes Approve Future Timber Harvesting Plan

Nevada County Supervisors have cleared the way for some small-scale timber harvesting. After a brief presentation and discussion, and no public comment, the Board, at their Tuesday meeting, approved re-zoning one parcel on 60 acres to Timberland Production. That was … Read more >
20th Foundry Sings Celebrates More Than One Tune

The 20th edition of “Foundry Sings” Wednesday evening. And to mark this milestone, a new format is being explored. Choral Director Rod Baggett says they won’t be focusing on just one iconic song. He says they’re going to sing a … Read more >
Toddler Severely Burned In Car Fire

A small child has suffered major injuries, after a car fire in Nevada City early Tuesday afternoon. Police Chief Dan Foss says it was reported in a designated parking spot, under a carport, at the Cashin’s Field Apartment Complex on … Read more >
Supes Approve Loan To Repair Park Creek Crossing

Good news for recreationists and little league players who use Western Gateway Park. A one-point-one-million-dollar gap loan to repair a damaged creek crossing at the park in Penn Valley was approved by Nevada County Supervisors at their Tuesday meeting. In … Read more >
Pursuit Suspect Arrested In Stroke Of Luck

A Downieville man who evaded Nevada County authorities after a vehicle pursuit last month has now been arrested on numerous charges. Sheriff’s Department Captain Sean Scales says a deputy on routine patrol attempted to conduct a traffic stop, after observing … Read more >
Also Strong Turnout For Young Local Voters

Nevada County young adults were bucking the nationwide voting trend for the November 2024 elections. The local League of Women Voters says it was 72-percent for residents 18 to 29 years old. That compares to the national rate of 42-percent, … Read more >
Miners Foundry Tour Future Uses Meeting Planned

Following the recent transition of operational control of the Miners Foundry Cultural Center to the City of Nevada City, a newly formed City Council Committee is hosting a tour and listening session for the community. That’s on March sixth, which … Read more >



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