Keeping vegetation under control is always an important part of protecting NID’s reservoirs, canals, and other facilities. And each summer, the District brings in some hungry helpers. Assistant General Manager Greg Jones says goats graze through vegetation that would otherwise … Read more >

With the new school year about to begin next month, public health officials are ramping up the reminders about the importance of routine vaccines. Nevada County Public Health Immunization Coordinator, Joe Ferrell, says many families tend to wait until the … Read more >

Plans for what will likely be major water and sewer rate increases in Nevada City have taken another step forward. After deferring action for six months, the City Council finally directed staff to initiate the so-called Proposition 218 process. It … Read more >

It’ll once again be up to local voters to decide the future of short-term rentals in Nevada City.  The City Council approved another measure for the November ballot, which amends the original one passed in 2017.  The most-discussed feature would … Read more >

The threshold for a strong El Nino returning to California for the first time in eleven years has already been met, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. And it’s expected to continue to strengthen and now perhaps be … Read more >

After another major accident involving a big rig on I-80 in the Sierra earlier this week, a Placer County Supervisor is launching a safety initiative. Cindy Gustafson is planning to convene state, federal, and local leaders sometime in August or … Read more >

As part of California’s ongoing investment in wildfire prevention, resilience, and response, CAL FIRE has significantly expanded its workforce over the past five years. That includes the Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit. And there’s also been a greater use of technological advances. Air … Read more >

Just ahead of what’s expected to be a final decision on what water rates will look like in the next five years, the first year may not be quite as high as originally proposed for NID customers. At the latest … Read more >

A nurse with Foothills Compassionate Care travelled to the nation’s capital recently to meet with Nevada County’s elected officials on the issue of fraud, waste, and abuse in hospice care. Officials say the rapidly-escalating issue means reputable, mission-focused organizations and … Read more >

Another public open house on the future of bus service in Western Nevada County is coming up early next month. County Transit Services is currently conducting a Comprehensive Operations Analysis to find ways to improve accessibility and ridership. Transit Services … Read more >