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County Climate Action and Adaptation Plan In Works
In response to increasing threats of wildfire and other natural disasters, Nevada County Supervisors also recently approved a 400-thousand-dollar consulting contract to prepare what’s called a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan. County Planning Director Brian Foss says it’s in line … Read more >
One Trail Reopening While Another Partially Closes
Just in time for the upcoming wildflower season, a popular trail in South Yuba River State Park at Bridgeport is expected to open sometime in March. The second half of the Buttermilk Bend Trail has been closed by a washout … Read more >
Fair Prices Are Going Up
For the first time in four years, it’s going to cost more to go to the Nevada County Fair. The Fair Board of Directors has given conceptual approval to the two-dollar increase, for general admission, or to 12 dollars. It’s … Read more >
Dozens Of Whippets Found In Driver’s Vehicle
31 bottles of nitrous oxide, also known as whippets, were found recently in a Grass Valley man’s vehicle. CHP Lieutenant Commander Jose Alatorre says that was during a traffic stop on the Golden Center Freeway, near Gold Flat Road, for … Read more >
Lessons Learned From LA Fires Topic Of Forum
Lessons learned from the huge LA fires in January was the topic of this month’s Community Forum at Sierra College. Seven Nevada County firefighters discussed their experiences. Robert Tellam was a Nevada County Consolidated Strike Team Leader trainee at the … Read more >
Nevada City Name One Of Best U-S Small Towns
Yet another accolade for Nevada City. They’ve now made Country Living Magazine’s top 10 list for America’s best small towns for 2025. And it’s the only California city to be listed. That’s not a surprise to Mayor Gary Peterson… click … Read more >
Chinese Lunar New Year Parade Festival Happening
Ahead of Nevada City’s Mardi Gras Parade and Celebration next weekend is this weekend’s Chinese Lunar New Year Festival and Parade. The 11th annual event, marking the Year of the Snake on Sunday, is a way for the Community Asian … Read more >
Rainfall Now Well-Above Average
The latest series of storms over the last week and a half has sent precipitation totals even higher above normal for Western Nevada County. The official measurement for the Grass Valley area, from the National Weather Service, is now at … Read more >
Pursuit Arrest Then Body Found His Home
The body of a woman was found inside the home of a Nevada City area man who was arrested following a crash and pursuit early Thursday. Nevada County Sheriff’s Captain Sean Scales says it began with a missing person report … Read more >
LA County Fires Experience Focus Of Forum
The monthly Community Forum at Sierra College is happening Friday morning. And some Nevada County firefighters who helped out with the recent firestorms in LA County will be talking about their experiences. The Forum is sponsored by the Sierra College … Read more >
