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Local United Way Launches Emergency Fund

Financially-struggling Nevada County residents confronting urgent, unanticipated expenses may now be able to get at least some one-time help. The Executive Director of the local chapter of United Way, Louise Reed, says they’ve launched what they call an Emergency Fund… … Read more >

Former Students Remember Grant Schoolhouse at Dedication

It was small but entertaining ceremony as the former Grant School House in Grass Valley was officially recognized as a Nevada County Historical Landmark. Not only were current property owners and residents present, but several other former students and relatives … Read more >

Health Alert Issued About Roadside Food Vendors

Complaints have grown regarding food vendors who appear to be operating illegally in Nevada County. And that’s prompted a health alert from the county. Environmental Health Director Amy Irani says the main source of recent concern, in the Western County, … Read more >

Dahle Maternity Care Bill To Governor’s Desk

Just ahead of the end of this year’s session of the Legislature, a maternity care bill co-sponsored by Nevada County’s State Senator has made it to the governor’s desk. Megan Dahle’s Press Secretary, Bruce Ross, says the goal of the … Read more >

Map Change For Long-Dormant Subdivision

Construction of a 49-home subdivision in Penn Valley, not far from Lake Wildwood, has still yet to begin, 21 years after it was originally approved by the Nevada County Planning Commission. And at their recent meeting, the Commission did approve … Read more >

Three Local Agencies Get Wildfire Safety Grants

Despite the coolest summer in the North State in more than a decade, wildfire risk remains a constant, especially this time of year. So the California Fire Foundation , with support from PG and E, has awarded another round of … Read more >

Nevada City Easing ADU Standards

As another way to improve housing availability, the Nevada City City Council is indicating support to provide more flexibility for designs of Accessory Dwelling Units. City staff notes that current standards were adopted 17 years ago. And they say since … Read more >

Drug Arrests Linked To Tagging Of New Bridge

A tagging of the plaque on the new Nevada Street Bridge has led to two arrests in Nevada City. And that also includes for drug possession and sales. Police Chief Dan Foss says public works personnel found that the plaque, … Read more >

First Human West Nile Case In West NevCo

It’s the first human case of West Nile virus to be reported in Western Nevada County in some time. County Public Health Officer, Doctor Sherilynn Cook, says this is actually the most vulnerable time of year… click to listen to … Read more >

Rollins Lake Storage Improvements Discussed

How to improve storage at Rollins Lake, in the most financially feasible way possible, was the topic of a workshop at the Wednesday meeting of the NID Board of Directors. Several notable options were presented. No decisions were made. After … Read more >

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