The Grass Valley Historical Commission seems to have a lot on its mind these days. A quarterly update was presented to the City Council at its recent meeting. And commission member Dyane Albrecht asked the Council’s approval, among other things, … Read more >

The design development process for Nevada City’s skatepark was kicked off recently at a meeting that was held at Miners Foundry.  The local Tech Center is donating the land for the city-owned park. In August, the City Council approved a … Read more >

With harvest season winding down, the Nevada County Sheriff’s Department has highlighted the eradication of eight illegal cannabis grows in September and October. Over five-thousand plants were seized, along with over 15-hundred pounds of processed product. Sheriff’s Lieutenant Mike Vingom … Read more >

With the federal government shutdown set to delay Cal Fresh benefits, starting on Saturday, Sierra Harvest is expanding it’s so-called “Food Fight” campaign. Executive Director Eli Bacon says they’re leveraging their Gold Country Gleaning program. They’re rapidly mobilizing volunteers to … Read more >

Nevada County’s Congressman is co-sponsoring a bill designed to prevent food benefits from being interrupted, as the federal government shutdown enters its second month. During one of his regular zoom media briefings yesterday (Thurs.), Kevin Kiley said the so-called “Keep … Read more >

The first day of November, on Saturday, also marks the start of a change in operations at Nevada County’s animal shelter.  It’s described as a new hybrid management model between the county and Sammie’s Friends. The county will once again … Read more >

The Mill Street Plaza was packed early with costumed kids for Grass Valley’s annual Safe Trick or Treat event on Thursday.  It’s designed for younger children, so they don’t have to be out at night on Halloween. Nine-year-old Braxten told … Read more >

25 Nevada County high school students spent their Fall Break pondering their futures in the medical field. The annual four-day Health Institute, sponsored by the County Superintendent of Schools, is designed to inspire students about what they want to do, … Read more >

Halloween isn’t officially here until Friday. But today (Thurs.) is when downtown Grass Valley turns into a Halloween wonderland. Alex Hayes, one of the city’s Community Services Analysts, says the Safe Trick or Treat is geared for preschoolers. It’s going … Read more >

With no burning of hazardous wildfire fuels allowed inside city limits, Grass Valley will be part of a PG and E pilot program next week to try out a safer, high-tech alternative. The City Council has been invited to attend … Read more >