Winter Reading Challenge Beginning

With schools going on their Christmas break later this month, the Nevada County Library is gearing up for its annual Winter Reading Challenge. It starts Friday and runs through January 11th. Youth Programming Librarian, Emily Phillips, says it actually encourages … Read more >
Toddler Survives Fentanyl Overdose Arrest Made

A two-year-old boy is stable and recovering, following a suspected fentanyl overdose at a home in the Grass Valley area. And one arrest has been made. Nevada County Sheriff’s Lieutenant Jason Clinkinbeard says the child was found unresponsive and was … Read more >
Grass Valley City Council Re-Organized

For its last meeting of 2024, Tuesday night, the Grass Valley City Council was also re-organized, including a new member. Bob Branstrom vacated his seat, after his election defeat to Joe Bonomolo. But he said a lot was accomplished for … Read more >
Invasive Mussel Concern Prompts NID Watercraft Ban

Another non-native invasive mussel warning is reported in the Nevada Irrigation District. And this one is regarding what the district describes as the more highly-destructive golden mussel that they need to keep out of waterways. So this time, Assistant NID … Read more >
Home Affordability Index Improves Here

For the first time in quite a while, the home affordability index in Nevada County has actually shown some improvement, although it’s still a low percentage. The latest report from the California Association of Realtors shows that in the third … Read more >
County Assessment Roll Has Modest Increase

This year’s assessment roll for Nevada County has what’s described as a “reasonable” increase from the previous year. It’s 27-billion dollars, reflecting the total gross value of locally assessed real, business, and personal property, as of January first. It’s the … Read more >
Scofield Honored At Last Supes Meeting

After four terms and 16 years, Nevada County District Two Supervisor Ed Scofield attended his last Board meeting on Tuesday. And Scofield, who will be officialy retired at the end of the year, received a number of honors, including a … Read more >
Gas Prices At Three-Year Low

Triple-A says this should be on everyone’s wish list: gas prices in California continue to drop and are 40-cents lower than this time last year. That’s also the best prices in three years. Spokesman Julian Paredes says the switch to … Read more >
Broad Street Y Community Workshop

The first major upgrade, since the 1930’s, of the Broad Street “Y” in Nevada City has gotten underway, with waterline repair work wrapping up. And City staff is hosting a Community Workshop tonight (Tues.) to provide more information on the … Read more >
AAUW Providing Thousands to Students Going to College

American Association of University Women- Nevada County Chapter continues to provide support and encouragement to women seeking to further their educations. Specifically, their scholarship program is designed to help underprivileged women get access to financial resources. Rhea Williamson is the … Read more >



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