Two repair projects critical to the Nevada Irrigation District’s water supply are still on the same timetable to be completed, with no further delays reported. Speaking at the latest workshop, PG and E Water Manager, Tyler Covich, told the Board … Read more >

Just how much more Grass Valley Waste Management customers will be paying, in order to comply with the state’s food waste mandate, has been determined. A committee of staff and City Council members had been hopeful that a rate model … Read more >

Two influential cultures, one that lived for thousands of years and one that came to Nevada County during the Gold Rush are the topic of a Zoom seminar about the Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribe and the Cornish immigrants, Bridging … Read more >

During the recent five-day Fourth of July Maximum Enforcement Period, the Grass Valley office of the California Highway Patrol issued a total of 96 citations. And Lieutenant Noah Hawkins says 67 were for excessive speeding, with two drivers going over … Read more >

Ahead of a trial scheduled for next week, a dismissal of a lawsuit challenging the outcome of Grass Valley’s new fire tax has been filed by the woman who initiated the litigation. Former City Councilmember, and Mayor, Patti Ingram-Spencer, says … Read more >

More good news for a fire district in Nevada County. Property owners in North San Juan have approved the formation of a Community Services District that ensures a new fire suppression system has the funding for proper maintenance. Mail-in ballots … Read more >

With July being one of the busiest vacation months of the year, delays and traffic congestion on Interstate 80 in the Sierra could worsen. Cal Trans is continuing upgrades all the way up to the Nevada state line. That’s 24 … Read more >

With the recent extreme fire risk, because of the heat, area fire departments were recently able to once again place a special Task Force on standby. Grass Valley Department Public Information Officer, Chris Armstrong, says that was through funding approval … Read more >

Despite one of the longer stretches of extreme high temperatures in recent summers, Nevada County’s Public Health Officer says there have been no heat-related hospitalizations or deaths. But Doctor Sherilynn Cooke says there have been a significant number of illnesses … Read more >

While Sacramento County continues to struggle with jail deaths, Nevada County’s Wayne Brown Correctional Facility has received it’s first-ever National Accreditation for quality health care services. Undersheriff Sam Brown says it’s their first-ever recognition, after a lengthy three-year process… click … Read more >