After several months of a steady decline, Nevada County’s unemployment rate had a monthly rise, in June, of nearly a half-percent. That’s four-point-six percent. And it’s still the 18th lowest rate among the state’s 58 counties. Maryanne Connelley, at the … Read more >

Two Auburn residents were involved in a severe solo vehicle crash near Lake of the Pines Thursday evening. CHP Officer Jason Bice says 27-year-old Tucker Dunbar was suspected of being under the influence, with his mother as a passenger, as … Read more >

As Rise Gold continues to its efforts to re-open Idaho Maryland Mine, through the state appeals court process, they’ve begun another exploratory drilling program, which is still allowed. CEO and President Dave Watkinson says it’s similar to a small program … Read more >

Nevada County’s Congressman, Kevin Kiley, is speaking out against the so-called “Less Bureaucracy, Better K-12 Education Act”. It’s part of a legislative package in the House, being promoted mostly by Republicans, that aims to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. … Read more >

The third annual Hope for Nevada County back-to-school free distribution event takes place at Nevada Union High School on Saturday. Kathy Collins is the event director as well as outreach director at Twin Cities Church. She suggests you come early, … Read more >

Gold Country Senior Services gets an annual boost from a Car Show hosted by Brunswick Village, which has similar clients. And it’s happening on Saturday. Jay Chandler is the new executive director for the Senior Center. Although he’s not indicating … Read more >

Among numerous local items Nevada County Supervisors approved while meeting in Truckee this week was a new fuels break project. It’s under a so-called Good Neighbor Agreement between the Tahoe National Forest and the county’s Office of Emergency Services. OES … Read more >

Earlier this year, local law enforcement and fire agencies invited community members to create and submit their best Nevada County Breast Cancer Awareness design, which is transformed into this year’s Pink Patch Project Challenge Coin. 28 designs were received, ranging … Read more >

After a three-year process, the consolidation of two more Nevada County fire districts was officially in place on Tuesday. The Ophir Hill District is now part of the County Consolidated Fire District. Robb Rothenberger, who was Ophir Hill’s Chief is … Read more >

The long-discussed roundabout for downtown Grass Valley appears to be moving closer to reality. But the City Council directed one notable change for staff to proceed with, after lengthy public hearing and discussion at their meeting Tuesday evening. They voted, … Read more >