Progress in local housing creation is being credited for the recent Point-in-Time homeless count in Nevada County. This year’s count was 394, a 15-percent reduction from last year and the lowest total since 2019. It was 527 just four years … Read more >

The nonprofit serving older adults and people with disabilities across Nevada County and three  nearby counties is facing funding challenges for its Fix-It-Program. That’s a free home modification and repair service from the FREED Center for Independent Living.  Officials say … Read more >

With the Fourth of July falling on a Saturday, the California Highway Patrol is gearing up for another 78-hour Holiday Enforcement Period. At the Grass Valley Office, Officer Brandon Correia says that starts at six this evening (Thurs.) and lasts … Read more >

Ever since the COVID pandemic was declared, in 2020, that included a ban on large gatherings, the Fourth of July fireworks show for Western Nevada County has been taking place near the Dorsey Drive interchange. That’s also the year that … Read more >

There’s praise from Nevada County’s District Attorney regarding one of the recent bills Governor Newsom has signed into law. It gives judges more discretion to decide whether someone accused of a crime merits a mental health diversion.  Beginning in 2018, … Read more >

As boating traffic increases over the Fourth of July weekend, the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office will, once again, increase on-the-water patrols and enforcement. That’ll be Friday through Sunday. Public Information Officer Ashley Quadros says it’s part of a national campaign … Read more >

A man considered to be the longest-serving City Councilmember in Nevada City’s history was honored at last week’s Council meeting. The Council approved the Sugarloaf Trail being named in honor of Paul Matson, described as one of the town’s most … Read more >

A local business owner says he wants to spend at least the first part of his retirement on the Nevada Joint Union High School Board of Trustees. Tim Giroux is seeking to replace Ken Johnson, who is not running for … Read more >

Three more arrests have been made in Nevada County by California Fish and Wildlife officials for cannabis grows causing significant environmental and safety issues. Public Information Officer Sarah Sol says they busted one site in North San Juan, on Stotler … Read more >

Tuesday’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling retains California’s extended deadline for accepting mail-in ballots after Election Day.  In Nevada County, 19-hundred-19 such ballots wouldn’t have been counted, for the June Primary, if the Court had ruled in favor of the Republican … Read more >