A year and a half since the incident was first reported, charges have been filed in the death of a Grass Valley woman. Following a lengthy preliminary hearing in a Nevada County courtroom, the District Attorney’s Office says, in a … Read more >

Three major recreation projects are getting a funding boost from Nevada County. At their recent meeting, the Board of Supervisors approved matching grants. The county’s manager of the recreation program, Shavati Karki-Pearl, told the Board that the largest amount, of … Read more >

The investigation continues regarding what’s described by the Nevada County Sheriff’s Department as a suspicious death that was reported on Friday. There is still very little information available. But according to a Facebook posting, the Department says the body was … Read more >

Traffic was disrupted near a busy intersection near Lake of the Pines recently, resulting in the arrest of a local woman on four felony charges related to fighting with CHP officers. Officer Sean Armacher says 29-year-old Isabella Byroads appeared to … Read more >

Over three years after being charged with murdering a Nevada City man, a 75-year-old North San Juan man has finally learned his legal fate. After a jury trial, Nevada County District Attorney Jesse Wilson says Anthony Stewart was found not … Read more >

The legal turmoil surrounding President Trump’s latest attempt to limit mail-in voting, only two months or so before the November elections, has meant a lot of calls to county offices, including in Nevada County. The plan would basically require the … Read more >

Although psilocybin mushrooms are still illegal, there are efforts in the Legislature to authorize controlled, medicinal uses. In the meantime, the Nevada City City Council passed a resolution, at its recent meeting, that makes enforcement a low priority. Police Chief … Read more >

With the most dangerous time of the wildfire season traditionally happening over the next couple of months, the topic for the latest Community Forum at Sierra College on Friday was called “Fire Evacuations: Know and Go”. And Nevada County Sheriff … Read more >

There’s a possible suspect regarding a previously-unreported business fire on East Main Street in Grass Valley. The blaze, which occurred during the early morning hours of July seventh, is being handled as an arson investigation. Police Sergeant Evan Butler says … Read more >

One of four candidates for two seats on the Grass Valley City Council in November has released some specific goals and observations. It’s Edward Peevey’s second attempt, after losing in 2020. He says affordable housing is among his top priorities. … Read more >