A pursuit, which ended with a crash in the woods, resulted in the arrest of a Nevada City man late Tuesday night. Grass Valley Police Lieutenant Clint Bates says 29-year-old Dakota Scarbrough refused to pull over for one of their … Read more >

With the traditional start of the rainy season about a month away, total reservoir storage for the Nevada Irrigation District was still at 106-percent of average near the end of September. That’s 70-percent of overall capacity. But Water Resources Superintendent, … Read more >

While September daytime highs were mostly above normal for the Grass Valley region, no records were broken, according to the National Weather Service. But meteorologist Bill Rasch says there were 13 days with highs at 90 or above. And that’s … Read more >

The Grass Valley City Council race features a daunting task of two challengers facing off against three incumbents whose seats are up tor re-election in November. All five candidates participated in a Zoom Forum hosted by the local League of … Read more >

A recent federal court ruling has resulted in changes to inmate and arrest information posted on Jail Media Report webpages around the state. And that includes for the Nevada County Sheriff’s Department. A statement above the report says they’ve ceased … Read more >

Nevada County Undersheriff Sam Brown says the Department is still making its best efforts in promoting transparency while also complying with state law, in removing mug shots from Media arrest logs. But he indicates the federal court ruling has complicated … Read more >

Two local teen boys were arrested, with another two escaping apprehension, late Monday morning, for allegedly stealing a vehicle in Grass Valley. Police Lieutenant Clint Bates says the victim reported the theft on West Main Street near Forest Glade Circle, … Read more >

Scam arrests are not that common, with most of the perpetrators calling from a safely hidden location, often overseas. And many of the victims do end up losing a substantial amount of money. But that didn’t happen regarding a recent … Read more >

November election fever starts to rise this week. Voter information guides should be in mailboxes in Nevada County sometime this week. Assistant County Clerk-Recorder Corey O’Hayre says the State Guide has already been mailed. It has profiles of the candidates … Read more >

High school students already thinking about what careers to seek should consider the second annual Trades Expo at the Nevada County Fairgrounds next week. It’s sponsored by the local Contractors Association. Executive Director and former Grass Valley Planning Director, Tom … Read more >