The Higgins Fire District hopes the fifth time is the charm for passage of a mail-in ballot measure designed to improve staffing and response times. But unlike previous efforts, Chief Joel Tam says this is considered an assessment that would … Read more >

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is still four months away. But the design contest for the Pink Patch Project Challenge Coin is underway through the 15th. Seven law enforcement and fire agencies are once again inviting submissions. Nevada County Sheriff’s Department … Read more >

  Members of the community young and old gathered at the intersection of York and Broad Street in Nevada City to celebrate the start of Pride Month Saturday afternoon. A performance by the local cast of RENT part of the … Read more >

Repaving work will mean a number of street closures in Grass Valley today (Mon.) through Wednesday. That includes North Church Street, between West Main and Richardson Streets, from 7am to 5pm. Also, North School Street north of Richardson Street and … Read more >

In January, Nevada County Supervisors approved a letter of support for membership to the AARP Age-Friendly Network of Communities. It would be part of the county’s Aging and Disabilities Playbook. And at last week’s meeting, they accepted a certificate to … Read more >

With the state budget deadline just two weeks away, there’s now a full-press effort to prevent major cuts that might be made to local crime and domestic violence victim service programs. Each year the federal government distributes millions of dollars … Read more >

Every summer through Labor Day weekend, the Nevada County Sheriff Department’s Campground Patrol Program and Boat Enforcement and Safety Team are making sure everyone’s obeying the law. But Search and Rescue Team Sergeant Dustin Moe says the main objective is … Read more >

On Sunday, the most accomplished chili chefs are gathering in Rough and Ready to test their recipes against each others, to determine the best in Nevada County. It’s part of the town’s 66th Secession Day. The cookoff was folded into … Read more >

The Grass Valley Historical Commission is still firmly in place, following an April joint meeting with the City Council, where overwhelming public support was expressed for its continued existence. And at their most recent meeting last week, the Council approved … Read more >

Just in time for wildfire season, Nevada County is hosting a joint meeting with Grass Valley, Nevada City, and Truckee on emergency preparedness for four hours Friday afternoon, May 31st. That’s at the Center for the Arts. County Public Information … Read more >