The vast majority of past workshops at Nevada County Media have been devoted to filmmaking. And now, starting this month, Board President Ramona Howard says a Film School has officially opened this month. She says it’s great for anyone who … Read more >

With still no indication on whether they’ll face criminal charges, the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County is saying 15 months is long enough for the District Attorney’s Office to make a decision. Hoping to increase the pressure, Council Board … Read more >

This year’s chair of the Nevada County Board of Supervisors has declared 2026 as the Year of the Small Business. Lisa Swarthout also owned a business on Mill Street in Grass Valley for over 30 years. Appearing on “KNCO: Insight”, … Read more >

Nevada County’s Congressman has also gotten involved with allegations of misuse of funds raised for victims of the devastating wildfires that struck the Los Angeles area a little over a year ago.  It focuses on the Fire Aid event. An … Read more >

What’s touted as a hotter and more efficient way of burning greenwaste is being loaned to Grass Valley by the Tahoe National Forest. The city’s Fire Risk Reduction Manager, Duane Strawser, says it’s called an Air Curtain Incinerator, also known … Read more >

The deadline is just four days away for artists to submit wildfire-resilience inspired art for a community event that’s being put together by the Wildfire Ready Coalition of Nevada County. It’s on February 13th at the Miners Foundry. Executive Director … Read more >

It’s called a Creative Economy Town Hall and is at the request of the state. It’s happening at the Miners Foundry Thursday afternoon.  Nevada County Arts Council Executive Director Eliza Tudor says it’ll convene local leaders with senior California leadership. … Read more >

Nevada County’s recently-appointed Clerk-Recorder has officially announced that he’s seeking election, in June, to a full four-year term. Armando Salud-Ambriz is pledging continued leadership rooted in experience, integrity, and community service. He was appointed by the Board of Supervisors, in … Read more >

Seven firefighters hired through voter-approved Measure B funding in Grass Valley recently completed their one-year probationary period. Department Public Information Officer, Chris Armstrong, says it’s essentially a tryout to see if they have the right stuff, with employment not guaranteed … Read more >

The first meeting of 2026 for the Nevada Irrigation District Board of Directors featured a very light agenda. But District General Manager Jennifer Hanson noted that thanks to the holiday season storms precipitation levels are still holding up so far… … Read more >