Due to a major cost overrun, one of two safety roundabouts for a stretch of Highway 49 in Nevada City are proposed for elimination. That’s pending approval of the California Transportation Commission. They granted 13-point-8 million dollars for upgrades at … Read more >

If you’re not able to attend, or not interested, in today’s beginner-friendly digital skills class, offered free at the Madelyn Helling Library, there are three more ahead. Adult Services Programming Librarian, Ian Boalt, says there’s an Introduction to Gmail on … Read more >

Today is Local News Day, described as a national day of action to celebrate and strengthen local news and information. It’s modeled after movements like Giving Tuesday, encouraging residents to reconnect with local outlets, through support and engagement. And at … Read more >

There was not much of anything new or dramatic to report regarding progress to improve the storage capacity at Rollins Reservoir at yesterday’s (Wed.) NID Board of Directors meeting. A staff report continues to assert that the least costly option … Read more >

Among the numerous observances in April in Nevada County is Public Health Week, which ends on Sunday. The Board of Supervisors passed a formal proclamation at their Tuesday meeting. And it also provides a chance for local officials to update … Read more >

April and October, in recent years, have also been the months for electricity bill relief for PG and E customers. But spokesman Paul Moreno says the schedule for climate credits has been changed… click to listen to Paul Moreno April … Read more >

It was another fairly routine annual report, at Tuesday’s Nevada County Supervisors meeting on the Sheriff’s Department’s handling of possible I.C.E cases. Jail Operations Lieutenant Jay Nau provided an update on the so-called TRUTH Act, that stands for Transparent Review … Read more >

After a public hearing lasting over three hours, the Nevada County Planning Commission has narrowly approved a mixed-use development plan in the Cedar Ridge area. It’s proposed by Jerry Cirino, the owner of the Cirino’s restaurant in Grass Valley. The … Read more >

The second fatal accident in two days in Nevada County occurred late Monday night. CHP Officer Sean Armacher says a 47-year-old man from the state of Washington was reportedly driving at a high rate of speed and under the influence … Read more >

What’s being called the Sierra foothills’ first record label, and based in Nevada City, is being launched on a larger scale. Madcap Records was founded by a former major-label executive, Kelly Rutledge, to provide local area artists a professional pipeline … Read more >