Plans for a Community Center in Penn Valley appear to be picking up momentum. The Project Manager hired by the local Community Foundation is Chris Ring. He says they submitted a development use permit application to the county last summer, … Read more >

This year’s distinguished conservation heroes have been announced by Bear Yuba Land Trust. The group says these recipients have led the way in conserving open spaces and enriching the community’s connection with the land. Community Engagement Manager Annette Muller says … Read more >

For the second straight month, a Nevada City business has been embezzled out of thousands of dollars, with one of its employees arrested.  Police Lieutenant Sean Mason says 67-year-old Kay Zawadski was a cashier at a grocery store. She’s been … Read more >

An arrest has been made regarding a golf cart that was stolen in Lake of the Pines from the suspect’s former employer.  Nevada County Sheriff’s Captain Rusty Greene says it was taken from the garage of a home there. And … Read more >

With Halloween officially happening next Friday, that means a lot of related events this weekend. The 11th Annual Howl-O-Ween Dog Mob Parade in downtown Grass Valley is Sunday afternoon.  Co-presenters are PAWS’itive Pals Dog Training. The first event featured just … Read more >

In order to maintain accurate and up-to-date property assessments and tax records, Nevada County residents are urged to make sure they notify the Assessor’s Office about any move or business address changes.  County Assessor Rolf Kleinhans says that includes selling … Read more >

The next wave of wet weather in Western Nevada County this weekend isn’t looking to be as substantial as was once anticipated. But County officials hope it reminds more residents to start making more preparations for the heavier systems this … Read more >

The Nevada County Sheriff’s Department has a new operations captain who’s spent a good portion of his life there. A news release says Rusty Greene brings 27 years of law enforcement experience to his new role. He says he started … Read more >

A second community workshop on improving safety and mobility for a busy section of Nevada City is happening Thursday evening. It’s a partnership between the city and the Nevada County Transportation Commission. The initiative aims to enhance pedestrian and bicycle … Read more >

Hoping to build on Nevada County’s growing reputation as a filmmaking destination, a grant program has been launched by the Nevada City Film Festival to lure more productions here. Festival Executive Director Jesse Locks says they’re offering awards ranging from … Read more >