The recent series of electricity rate cuts mentioned by PG and E are not benefitting Pioneer Energy customers, including in Grass Valley and Nevada City. Director of Communications, Gina Stassi-Vanacore, says they set rates just once a year. And she … Read more >

Major upgrades to a stretch of McCourtney Road leading to the Waste Management Transfer Station are now entering their second week. And Nevada County officials are indicating a number of impatient drivers, including those on their way to drop off … Read more >

Nevada County Media’s annual Open House is today (Mon.). And Board President Ramona Howard says this one promises to be more interactive. She says it’ll be a behind-the-scenes experience, including about how their news program works… click to listen to … Read more >

There’s no agreement after all on a 50-year lease agreement between Nevada County and the Tahoe National Forest for a new headquarters location. Plans had been in the works to build a new campus on nine acres of county-owned land … Read more >

It’s been another busy summer for eradicating illegal cannabis grows in Nevada County. Between July and August, the Sheriff’s Department, with primary assistance from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, found 16 operations. Public Information Officer Ashley Quadros says … Read more >

You may not have even noticed. But PG and E says they’ve dropped residential electric rates three times in the last 15 months. This comes amid reports of electricity costs surpassing inflation. But spokesman Paul Moreno says, starting this month, … Read more >

After a two-month delay, the Market Match program is back for CalFresh shoppers. It resumes on Saturday. Nevada County Social Services Program Manager, Kristin Plante, says the program continues to be administered through Sierra Harvest. And the delay was due … Read more >

Among the vehicles that will be on display during the Car Show at the Fairgrounds on Saturday will be one that will greatly help raise funding for AnimalSave. They’re on Main Street property that, back in the day, was the … Read more >

With the wildfire danger starting its seasonal peak, PG and E’s Chief Meteorologist recently provided an update and an outlook. Scott Strenfel says overall average temperatures have been the mildest since 2011. That helped reduce the possibility of megafires this … Read more >

People thinking of constructing Accessory Dwelling Units in Nevada City may now have a stronger and less-expensive option. The City Council has awarded a 97-thousand dollar contract for the Cohousing Company, which will prepare six pre-approved plans to choose from. … Read more >