As food banks brace for possible significant impacts from government cuts next year, Interfaith Food Ministry is hoping for more growth of its Garden Program. Appearing Thursday on “KNCO: Insight”, Marketing and Communications Manager, Victoria Lindsay, said several generous residents … Read more >
With both violent and property crimes again declining last year, nationwide, Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon was asked about that on KNCO’s On the Town that was being broadcast at our gazebo at the Fair. And she indicated there’s also … Read more >
As classes are set to resume in Nevada County next week, participation in Sierra College’s Dual Enrollment program is expected to rise again at local high schools. Program Director Nigel Haikins-Appiah says students can earn college credits tuition-free. The free … Read more >
This year’s Falls Prevention Summit is coming up soon, hosted by the Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation. That’s on Friday, September 12th, at Sierra Presbyterian Church. Officials say this free event, titled “Falling is a Trip”, is designed to empower … Read more >
What’s considered unsafe levels of E.coli on a modest stretch of Little Deer Creek in Nevada City continue to be detected this summer. That’s according to a Facebook posting from the Sierra Streams Institute. They’ve posted advisories to stay out … Read more >
With the annual Yuba River Cleanup coming up next month, the South Yuba River Citizens League is rounding up volunteers. Communications and Engagement Director, Daneil Elkin, says they usually need 500 to 550 people to help with around 25 sites. … Read more >
With full attendance of all members, the Grass Valley City Council was able to pass what is normally a routine item, each year, on the collection of delinquent sewer and water bill amounts. A special meeting was necessary Tuesday evening, … Read more >
After delays this summer in getting the materials, repairs of the creek crossing at Western Gateway Park are finally scheduled to get underway next week. The chair of the Recreation and Park District’s Board of Directors, Brandon Lindsen, says the … Read more >
The 87th Nevada County Fair is kicking off its five-day run through Sunday. More than 90-thousand people are expected to attend. Visitors can upgrade their experience with separate admission to Arena events. But Fairgrounds CEO Andrew Trygg says you can … Read more >
There’s still another month or so of summer vacation traffic to Truckee and Tahoe. And if you haven’t driven there yet this season, you’ll continue to find slowdowns on Interstate 80 for three improvement projects on a stretch of 30 … Read more >
