Recognizing that new construction often brings significant costs and challenges, Nevada County’s Assessor is reminding property owners that such projects may also influence their tax bills and should be considered during the planning process. Rolf Kleinhans says his office receives … Read more >

‘Tis the season for new gadgets and the time to recycle old ones and their batteries properly, to promote safety and prevent fires. Senior county Community Development Agency technician, Julie Miller, says they get a significant uptick in improper disposal … Read more >

Murder is suspected, after it was determined that a body was on fire near Smartsville. The Yuba County Sheriff’s Department says the fire was reported in the area of Parks Bar Road.  The Department’s Public Information Officer says it will … Read more >

A 44-year-old Grass Valley man has been arrested on a number of drug and weapon charges. Police Sergeant Dennis Grube says it began with a traffic stop on Nevada City Highway… click to listen to Sgt Grube Grube says officers … Read more >

click to listen to parade sound The light rain didn’t dampen the spirit of the hundreds of elementary school-age children for the 141st Donation Day Parade through the streets of Grass Valley Friday morning.  George told KNCO’s Chris Gilbert that … Read more >

Today (Fri.) also includes the longest night of the year, just before winter officially begins this weekend. And for the first time, Nevada County is participating in the annual nationwide Community Remembrance that honors the lives of people who have … Read more >

Among the more notable actions at the recent Board of Trustees meeting in the Nevada Joint Union High School District was a major change to the academic calendar. Appearing on “KNCO: Insight”, earlier this week, District Superintendent Dan Frisella said … Read more >

The decline of youth sports participation was the focus of a congressional hearing earlier this week that was held by Nevada County’s representative. Kevin Kiley is chair of the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education…   click to … Read more >

Another top honor for Western Nevada County’s hospital. For the third year in a row, Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital has been named a Top Rural Hospital by the national watchdog organization The Leapfrog Group.  President and CEO, Doctor Scott Neeley, … Read more >

Along with the “12 Days of Christmas” comes the “12 Days of Holiday Cheer” in Nevada County, which began on Wednesday.  Nevada County Connects Transit Services Manager, Robin Van Valkenburgh says it means free fares through December 31st…   click … Read more >