If you’re passionate about Nevada County’s state parks, you might want to consider being a member of the Board of Directors of the Sierra Gold Parks Foundation.  Board President Jesse Locks says they have a couple of openings. But there … Read more >

It’s been about a year since the preferred site was identified for Nevada County’s new courthouse. And the state’s Judicial Council is still negotiating the purchase of the land and conducting further analysis. It’s at Highway 49 and Cement Hill … Read more >

A new film studies program for younger students has been launched by the Nevada City Film Festival. And the first initiative is called Cinema in Schools.  It’s developed and taught to K-8 students in an assembly format by Kim Ewing. … Read more >

Local youths up to 17 years old have been able to ride the Nevada County Connects busses for free on a permanent basis, starting this month. It was part of the first-ever recommendations presented to the Board of Supervisors in … Read more >

Fires from the improper disposal of lithium batteries continue to be a growing concern for Waste Management. Nine have occurred over the last six months, sparked by various items tossed in the trash. Eight of those fires have been at … Read more >

Military Appreciation Week begins in Nevada County on Saturday, with Veterans Day happening on Tuesday.  The Board of Supervisors approved a formal resolution at their meeting last week. This marks the fourth consecutive year that the county has shown appreciation … Read more >

Full Cal-Fresh benefits have begun loading onto EBT cards for thousands of recipients in Nevada County and around the country. That follows two lawsuits filed by California and other states to see their full benefits restored. There are 11-thousand-600 Cal … Read more >

A design has finally been chosen for Grass Valley’s new roundabout, as a way to reduce accidents and improve safety for pedestrians and bicyclists. But it was a split 3-2 decision by the City Council.  There were five options to … Read more >

Just ahead of Veterans Day, next Tuesday, the annual report from the Nevada County’s services office was presented to the Board of Supervisors, at their recent meeting.  Veterans Services Officer, David West, highlighted the needs they’re focused on. That includes … Read more >

The latest rainy day in Western Nevada County on Wednesday also meant more accidents. CHP Lieutenant Commander Jose Alatorre says that included a solo morning crash involving an overturned vehicle. It occurred on Highway 174 near the Golden Center Freeway… … Read more >