Even though Juneteenth was already celebrated as a federal holiday on the 19th, more expansive local activities are taking place on Saturday, with fewer people working. And the fourth annual observance here has also been moved to Condon Park, sponsored … Read more >

The start of the new fiscal year, on Monday, July first, also means the annual changing of the mayor in Nevada City. At their Wednesday night meeting, Daniella Fernandez was recognized by City Councilmembers for her work. And Councilmember Adam … Read more >

Some unexpected and unprecedented rate relief from PG and E is coming for the hottest months of the year when bills are the highest. Spokesman Paul Moreno says electricity rates are being cut by nine-percent for the rest of the … Read more >

The Measure E project funding list for the upcoming new fiscal year has been finalized and approved by the Grass Valley City Council. But there were a few suggestions and concerns expressed. Just over six-million dollars is available. The one-percent … Read more >

With PG and E powerhouse repair delays continuing much later into the summer than originally hoped, 20-percent voluntary conservation is now mandatory for all NID water customers. That was approved by the NID Board of Directors at their Wednesday meeting. … Read more >

Nevada County has provided the minimum, legally-required response to the recent Grand Jury report that was harshly critical of the Fire Safe Council and the county’s relationship with them. Among its findings, the Grand Jury said it appears the county … Read more >

Grass Valley Police are continuing to try to determine what caused a man to end up dead in Wolf Creek. Lieutenant Clint Bates says the body was found in a stretch of water between the mining museum and the back … Read more >

With this being the busiest time of the year for camping, the Nevada Irrigation District is, once again, urging people to make sure they keep dispersed sites clean. Recreation Manager Monica Reyes says they can’t provide regular trash pickup service … Read more >

Sammie’s Friends and Nevada County have renewed their partnership for animal shelter services for at least another year. At their Tuesday meeting, which was packed with supporters of the nonprofit group, the Board of Supervisors approved a contract renewal in … Read more >

Nevada County Supervisors have officially joined the Nevada City City Council and many of its residents in supporting the same site for the new courthouse. The Board has approved a letter to the Judicial Council of California urging them to … Read more >