As expected, Terry McAteer has officially announced his candidacy for the Division One seat on the NID Board of Directors that’s being vacated by Ricki Heck in November. Heck has endorsed McAteer, who says he’s been active in district issues … Read more >

Hundreds of residents were evacuated from their homes near Smartsville, yesterday afternoon, after a wildfire scorched around 40 acres. No homes were damaged, as mop-up operations continued today. The blaze, which began near Kearney Court in the Big Oak Valley, … Read more >

The 33rd annual Hot Summer Nights begin tonight (Wed.) in Nevada City and run for the next two Wednesdays as well. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lynn Skrukrud says over 70 vendors will be on hand, offering a variety of … Read more >

One of two incumbents on the NID Board of Directors is not running for re-election in November. Ricki Heck is wrapping up a second four-year term for the Division One seat.  And she says she’s stepping down for personal reasons… … Read more >

Efforts to persuade Governor Newsom to continue state funding for California Cultural Districts for the new fiscal year were unsuccessful. That includes 400-thousand dollars for Nevada County, the only county with two cultural districts, one for Grass Valley and Nevada … Read more >

Nearly five months ago, an avalanche occurred in the Castle Peak area in Eastern Nevada County. A group of backcountry skiers and their guides were caught in the incident and crews were immediately dispatched to the area, including the Sheriff’s … Read more >

Motorists on Interstate 80 near the Yuba Pass Separation Overhead Bridge Project are also facing potential impacts. That’s in addition to the closure of Eastbound Highway 20 to eastbound 80. Cal Trans Public Information Officer Jeremy Linder says starting tonight … Read more >

Veterans, their families, and survivors are getting ready to head over to the Grass Valley Veterans Memorial Building tomorrow (Wed.) morning for the third annual Health and Wellness Fair. Veterans Service Officer David West says the goal is to bring … Read more >

November local ballots are often much busier, compared to primary ballots. And that’s again the case this year. The candidacy filing period is underway, with a greater variety of races expected to be listed, with school, fire protection, pubic utility, … Read more >

We’ve just received details regarding two major-injury accidents that occurred in Nevada County over the weekend. CHP Officer Sean Armacher says the first one occurred late Friday afternoon. He says a motorcycle being driven by 32-year-old Michela Brenneman of Grass … Read more >