Farmers and ranchers in unincorporated Nevada County can once again apply this year for financial relief, as part of the county’s Compost Connector Program. Stacy Manning is the Senior Community Technician with County Solid Waste. She says it’s part of … Read more >

Nevada County has been observing its 175th anniversary all year long. And that included at the recent Board of Supervisors meeting. They adopted a resolution presented by local Assembly representative Heather Hadwick… click to listen to Heather Hadwick Nevada County … Read more >

Wildfire mitigation partnerships continue to progress for Grass Valley. That includes with what’s called the Feral Land Project Mosaic Fuels Treatment group. The group has already completed a lot of volunteer work. It features a dispersed collection of city-owned properties, … Read more >

Three initiatives adopted by Nevada County in recent years have received some national recognition. The achievement awards were announced by the National Association of Counties. A county newsletter says they honor innovative, effective, county government programs that strengthen services for … Read more >

The 25th annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival is not until next February. But SYRCL organizers are already planning for the Art Exhibition for the event. The Call for Art is in partnership with Nevada County, under Art in Public … Read more >

Among hundreds of bills passed this year by the Legislature that are still on Governor Newsom’s desk for consideration are 12 from Nevada County’s Assembly representative. And Heather Hadwick says one has already been signed, the first one ever. It … Read more >

Approximately 30-percent of Nevada County consists of public lands. And with National Public Lands Day coming up on September 26th, the Board of Supervisors passed a resolution, at their meeting on Tuesday, supporting their protection and responsible management. Among numerous … Read more >

The dramatically new-and-improved Dog Bar Bridge has now received some special recognition. Nevada County Public Information Officer Taylor Wolfe says it’s been named Project of the Year by the Sacramento Chapter of the American Public Works Association, in the Transportation … Read more >

The Food Bank of Nevada County says a lot has changed since they started providing nutritious assistance 40 years ago. But not the needs of the community. And with September also being Hunger Action Month, and government help continuing to … Read more >

Recent water rate hikes approved in the Nevada Irrigation District came under fire from a number of farmers and ranchers during numerous workshops and hearings. The Board of Directors did drop the first of five years of increases from 12-and-a-half … Read more >