Rainy weather also means it’s also time to adjust driving habits. But California Highway Patrol Officer Mike Crew says too many motorists tend to continue to drive at dry weather speeds… click to listen to Officer Crew So, Crew says, … Read more >

A Nevada County resident is on one of Governor Newsom’s recent appointment lists. Kristen Cerf has been named to the Protect Access to Health Care Act Stakeholder Advisory Committee. According to the announcement, Cerf has been President and Chief Executive … Read more >

More state protection of freshwater systems and watersheds, such as the Yuba River, are being urged by the South Yuba River Citizens League. Executive Director Aaron Zettler-Mann says the so-called “30 by 30” Plan, launched by Governor Newsom in 2020, … Read more >

Housing continues to be what a consulting group describes as the “highest and best use” of the Nevada County courthouse, once it’s vacated in 2031. That was once again the dominant option that was discussed at the second “future uses” … Read more >

The second annual “interactive” Wine, Chocolate, and Cheese tasting event, put on by Nevada County’s new Senior Center, is happening Sunday. That’ll be inside Ponderosa Hall at the Fairgrounds. The executive director of Gold Country Senior Services, Leslie Lovejoy, says … Read more >

On Tuesday Waste Management and the County of Nevada County held a question-and-answer session about the new organics program and service discounts for seniors and low-income customers. The standing room only crowd at Gold Country Senior Services in Grass Valley … Read more >

Groundhog Day, which is coming up on Sunday, also coincides this year with the annual Blessing of the Animals at Animal Save in Grass Valley. The center’s Executive Director, Carolyn Niehaus, says the Sierra Friends of Tibet will once again … Read more >

The return to a rainy pattern for Western Nevada County, starting on Friday, is welcome news, as seasonal precipitation totals have plummetted in January, after a strong start in December. National Weather Service meteorologist Sara Perdue says only one-point-two inches … Read more >

The recent urban wildfires in LA County have sparked a number of questions and concerns about the integrity of Grass Valley’s water infrastructure. At Tuesday’s meeting, a presentation was made to the City Council by Utilities Director Trevor Van Noort … Read more >

Any comprehensive update to Grass Valley’s Strategic Plan has been deferred for at least a year. That was the direction the City Council gave to staff at its Tuesday night meeting. It allows the Council to evaluate the current short, … Read more >