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Despite Funding Woes State Parks Good Here

Nevada County’s representative, Kevin Kiley, is among members of both parties of California’s congressional delegation who’ve signed a letter urging the Trump Administration to stop cutting jobs at national parks.  The letter says, in part, that the cuts led to … Read more >

Next CHAMP Exhibition On Music Appreciation

The newest exhibition for Nevada City’s “City Hall Art Meets the Public” Gallery has an opening reception next week. Mayor Adam Kline says it’ll showcase works by local artists who have translated their passion for music into visual expression… click … Read more >

Dahle Doesn’t Share Newsom’s State Outlook

Nevada County’s State Senator does not appear to share the outlook Governor Newsom expressed in his final State-of-the-State address before lawmakers. Newsom highlighted the state’s standing as the fourth-largest global economy, while saying he’s made progress with the housing crisis, … Read more >

Grass Valley Agrees On Marketplace Permit

Another legal setback for the developers of the long-planned and discussed Dorsey Marketplace project. The Community Environmental Advocates Foundation says that following their investigation and submission of a legal analysis, the City of Grass Valley has acknowledged that the use … Read more >

Cold Weather Overnight Shelter Available Again

With another clear, cold night ahead, Sierra Roots will once again open its overnight Emergency Weather Shelter at the Nevada City Veterans Hall. Manager Mike Cannatella says this is the fourth night in nearly two weeks.  The doors open at … Read more >

Time To Get Ready For Tax Filing Season

The new year also means it’s time to start getting your paperwork together to file your federal and state income taxes.  Andrew LePage, with the California Franchise Tax Board, says the earlier you can file the better, since that could … Read more >

Local Home Affordability Improving Gradually

What’s described as “gradual affordability” is being forecast for home prices statewide in 2026, including Nevada County. The State Association of Realtors expects mortgage rates to decline by around six-percent, with only modest price increases. Teresa Dietrich, with the local … Read more >

Miners Foundry Not Floundering Since City Takeover

A lot has happened during the first six months of Nevada City’s ownership and operation of  Miners Foundry. Appearing on KNCO’s On the Town on Wednesday, Assistant City Manager Lon Peterson said the transition has gone very well, as they … Read more >

Sierra College Enrollment Way Up

There’s still plenty of time to enroll for spring semester classes at the Grass Valley campus of Sierra College, which begin on January 26th. And Executive Dean Karen O’Hara says numbers have been looking really strong, up 50-percent from a … Read more >

Flu Season Is Looking Pretty Bad Here

Nationwide, the flu case rate is considered the highest in at least 25 years.  And here in Nevada County, Public Health Officer, Doctor Sherilynn Cooke, says the season is looking pretty bad and hasn’t even peaked yet…   click to … Read more >

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