The passage of Proposition 50 might mean that Nevada County will have a new and Democratic congressional representative elected a year from now.  The redistricting measure, that was passed overwhelmingly by voters, will result in five current GOP-leaning districts having … Read more >

A special Joint County-Cities town meeting was held at Miners Foundry devoted to the future of housing here. And several local officials had concerns about the number of units they should develop, according to the state’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation … Read more >

Grass Valley’s fiscal health looks stable, based on the first-quarter report that was presented at the recent City Council meeting. The fiscal year began on July first. Jennifer Styczynski is the city’s new Finance Director.  She said even though the … Read more >

Each year the Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation releases an impact report, showcasing how philanthropic contributions have translated into tangible advancements across critical areas.  Foundation Executive Director Sandra Barrington says among the key highlights was the groundbreaking for more modernization … Read more >

A Nevada County man has been convicted of all seven felony charges of child sexual abuse that occurred against two girls mostly while they were under 10 years old. Deputy District Attorney Helenaz Hill says 53-year-old Mark Brocke faces a … Read more >

It’s a roundabout project that first moved forward over five-and-a-half years ago. And now a special meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday evening for the Grass Valley City Council to select one of five design options for it.  The roundabout … Read more >

Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit Cal Fire Chief Brian Estes is the latest retirement announcement among area departments in the region.  Estes says he’s retiring at the end of the year, after 35 years of career service which also included San Diego and … Read more >

Only half the normal food benefits will be provided this month by the Trump Administration, unless the federal government re-opens soon. That would include nearly 12-thousand Cal Fresh recipients in Nevada County. Appearing Monday on “KNCO: Insight”, Food Bank Executive … Read more >

Three Grass Valley residents have been displaced by a fire that occurred around midnight Sunday night.  Fire Department Public Information Officer Chris Armstrong says it was reported on South Church Street. And it was one of the numerous, older Victorian-style … Read more >

Over 40 people, including numerous descendants from around the country, attended the recent dedication of two plaques commemorating the Kneebone family ranch and cemetery in the Spenceville Wildlife Area. It was approved as another Nevada County Historical Landmark by the … Read more >