It’s being touted as a trail race like no other. Bear Yuba Land Trust and the Sierra Trailblazers have teamed up to create the first-ever Champion Mine Trail Race that’s happening on Sunday. It offers what’s described as a dynamic … Read more >

An innovative student-led approach to discipline at Nevada County high schools and one middle school is the focus of a new feature-length documentary that’s got a local premiere tonight (Thurs.).  Following the film, there will be a Q and A … Read more >

The awardees of the inaugural mini-grant program of the Nevada County Arts Council have been announced to help boost smaller-scale projects from people with minimal budgets. A total of 30-thousand dollars was handed out across two categories. That included Individual … Read more >

The new owner of Western Nevada County’s two iconic hotels appeared recently on “KNCO: Insight”. Both hotels were purchased by Horizon Hotel Group this summer.  And Jim Gould said he’s very optimistic the Holbrooke and National hotels will flourish, regardless … Read more >

Hoping to avoid a further erosion of care in Western Nevada County, the only two pediatric-oriented programs officially merged last week. Western Sierra Medical Clinic Chief Medical Officer, Polly Conway, says they’ve moved pediatric services from their urgent care location, … Read more >

Even with the recent rain, the wildfire danger is still significantly elevated in the North State. And over the last six years, the Nevada County Fire Safe Council has provided over 27-hundred free defensible space advisory visits for homeowners. Along … Read more >

It’s described as a hands-on event designed to open students’ eyes to the world of construction and skilled trades.  The 2025 Trades Expo is going on at the Nevada County Fairgrounds on Wednesday. It’s sponsored by the County Contractors Association. … Read more >

Among the numerous activities and events happening this month in Nevada County is the third annual Health Fair for Older Adults. That’s going on from 10am to 2pm on Wednesday at the Gold Miner’s Inn in Grass Valley.  County senior … Read more >

With ridership still lagging, Nevada County Transit is now asking Western County residents to take a two-minute survey through the end of the year that will help the agency better understand what’s working and what’s not.  Transit Services Manager, Robin … Read more >

Homeless residents and other people struggling to get by in Nevada County now also have a place where they can find help during the daytime on a regular basis. The Commons Resource Center opened recently on Sutton Way.  And a … Read more >