While he could always use more staffing and funding, Grass Valley’s Wildfire Risk Reduction Manager, Duane Strawser says he’s still managed to make significant progress this season. Appearing on Tuesday’s “On the Town”, he did note that a number of … Read more >

As now-required by Governor Newsom for all local governments, Nevada County has a Drought Resilience Plan. The Board of Supervisors approved a resolution at their Tuesday meeting.  Environmental Health Director Amy Irani-Leaverton told the Board that culminates a two-year process. … Read more >

Although it’s wrapping up a week from Saturday, on August eighth, there’s still time to participate in the Nevada County Library’s Summer Learning Program. Youth Services Librarian, Tricia Caspers, says that includes the Learning Challenge… click to listen to Tricia … Read more >

The 29th Annual Yuba River Cleanup isn’t until September 19th. But SYRCL staff members say it’s not too early to get signed up. Community Engagement Manager, Emily Wilson, says there are around 25 watershed locations to choose from. And the … Read more >

Despite a number of changes designed to make It more user-friendly, Nevada County Supervisors sided with overwhelming opposition from the public in permanently rejecting an RV ordinance. The ordinance would have allowed recreational vehicles to be an additional residential unit … Read more >

At their meeting on Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors approved the largest of Nevada County’s four Good Neighbor agreements, to date, to improve ingress and egress during wildfire emergencies. Backed by eight-million dollars in state and federal grants across seven … Read more >

As Daniela Fernandez takes her second one-year turn as Mayor and seventh year on the Nevada City City Council, she said she feels pretty confident and knows the job better. And with mayors now having themes, she told the Council, … Read more >

Some new delays are expected on a four-lane stretch of Highway 49 near Grass Valley for most of the week. Cal Trans Public Information Officer Jeremy Linder says there’s a Maintenance Crack Seal Operation, southbound, between Empire Street and McKnight … Read more >

A 65-year-old Penn Valley man suffered major injuries from a solo motorcycle accident late Monday morning. CHP Officer Sean Armacher says the man, who’s name hasn’t been released, was driving westbound on Highway 20, about half-a-mile west of Brighton Street… … Read more >

Two nearly-identical major-injury diving accidents were reported in the South Yuba River at Bridgeport over the weekend that we’ve received more details about. Penn Valley Fire District Battalion Chief, Jon Pitts, was among responding emergency personnel. He says the one … Read more >