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State Budget Could Hurt Local Arts Council

Arts and culture organizations and programs are, once again, facing financial challenges from the State Budget. So the Nevada County Arts Council is urging support for a campaign launched by the California Arts Council called “50 in 50”.  County Arts … Read more >

Rise Grass Valley Must Reduce Creek Pollutants

Another legal setback for the company that continues to seek a way to reopen the Idaho Maryland Mine. The Community Environmental Advocates Foundation has received another favorable court ruling. A news release says a federal judge has ruled that Rise … Read more >

More Affordable Housing Approved Grass Valley

A major step has been taken toward building more affordable housing units in Grass Valley. The Planning Commission has approved a 12-lot subdivision, on the southside of Joyce Drive, that would be adjacent to Habitat for Humanity’s Heritage Oak 16-lot … Read more >

Above-Average Wildfire Season Forecast

As we get closer to summer, an above-average wildfire potential for Nevada County is being forecast.  An update was provided from Cal Fire officials during the recent Board of Supervisors meeting. Steve Garcia, the Forester for the Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit, said … Read more >

NC Murder Suspect Arrested Not Charged Yet

A man suspected in an April shooting death near Nevada City has been arrested in a separate incident in the meantime. The Nevada County Sheriff’s Department says an investigation determined that 33-year-old Seth Cotten, of Nevada City, had allegedly attempted … Read more >

Share The Road Urged Gold Country Challenge

Ahead of this year’s Gold Country Challenge next month, the Rotary Club of Grass Valley has launched a public safety campaign. Event spokesperson Sandra Barrington says they’re urging drivers and bicyclists to practice mutual respect, by sharing roads, which can … Read more >

Wild Scenic Fest Accepting Entries

Even though it’s still nine months away, organizers have already begun the process of putting together SYRCL’S next Wild and Scenic Film Festival. New director Michael Huth says the early bird deadline, for what he calls the most “cost-effective” entries, … Read more >

Open House For New Ballot Processing Ctr

Nevada County residents are invited to step behind the scenes of the elections process during an Open House later today (Thurs.) at the County’s new Ballot Processing Center. Clerk-Recorder Armando Salud-Ambriz talked about the event during “KNCO: Insight” earlier this … Read more >

Treat Street Booth Opening For 2026 Fair

Once again this year, there’s a Treat Street booth vacancy for the Nevada County Fair. But Fairgrounds CEO Andrew Trygg says the application period will be closing soon… click to listen to Andrew Trygg And Trygg says the available booth … Read more >

Million Dollar Sidewalk Extension N-C

It’s been on Nevada City’s Capital Improvement Project list for a number of years and now it’s becoming a reality.  The City Council has a approved a contract for a one-point-one million-dollar extension of a sidewalk along Searles Avenue. City … Read more >

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