Final approval of a zero emission transition plan for Nevada County’s vehicle fleet was passed by the Board of Supervisors at their recent meeting. Only minor changes were made to the plan since it was first discussed in late May. … Read more >

For the first time in many years, property owners in Nevada County are once again receiving their annual Notification of Assessed Values via the U.S. mail. County Assessor Rolf Kleinhans indicates that with only e-mail notifications, it’s been a cumbersome … Read more >

Now just about everyone living in Nevada County is under an unexpected 20-percent water conservation mandate, even though there’s no drought. The Nevada City City Council has joined their Grass Valley counterparts, along with NID, in passing one. That’s due … Read more >

Nevada County may have the most Firewise Communities of any county in California. But they could still use more paying members to help fund their activities. That includes the Friends of Banner Mountain, which is located about halfway between Grass … Read more >

Nevada City’s new mayor ran his first City Council meeting last week. Like Grass Valley, it’s a one-year position that rotates among councilmembers, along with Vice-Mayor. For Gary Peterson, it’s his first time as mayor. And he told the gathering … Read more >

The recent Board of Supervisors meeting also marked the annual honoring of Nevada County employees. This year, the county received 80 peer nominations for the Recognition Awards ceremony, with winners chosen by a panel of five judges. And County Supervisor … Read more >

Eight emergency responders were honored at the recent Grass Valley City Council meeting for a lifesaving effort. EMS Captain Kevin Cartzdafner said they were called out to an initial report of someone fainting at a local business, last September… click … Read more >

What’s called a Good Neighbor Agreement will further advance wildfire protection, through a decade-long collaboration between Nevada County and The Tahoe National Forest. More than half of the county’s 612-thousand-900 acres is on Tahoe forestland. The agreement was approved by … Read more >

Grass Valley is also now mandating 20-percent water conservation for all customers.That was passed by the City Council earlier this week. City Manager Tim Kiser said that’s due to the water emergency in the Nevada Irrigation District. A portion of … Read more >

Even with the summer heat, now is the time for many Nevada County residents to think about upgrading their woodburning stoves. That’s under a program that could fund at least part of the work. The application period is underway for … Read more >