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Tours of the area that served as a recreation hub for Grass valley and Nevada City in the last half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century take place this Sunday morning at 8:30 and … Read more >

Sammie’s Friends longtime reputation as a no-kill shelter has received some national recognition. Best Friends Animal Society says the shelter’s 90-percent save rate is the nationally-recognized benchmark for that status. Sammie’s Friends Board of Directors president, Stacey Braudrick, says their … Read more >

Kayakers, canoers, and paddleboarders with water recreation plans in the Nevada Irrigation District this weekend are being urged to make sure they also do their part to protect lakes and rivers from highly-invasive mussels. None have been found in the … Read more >

If you have plans to use Highway 49, between Grass Valley and Auburn, this weekend, you’ll once again find some slowdowns for the Safety Barrier and Roundabout Project. A one-point-three-mile stretch will include a concrete median barrier and roundabouts at … Read more >

A second standoff in less than 24 hours has been resolved by the Nevada County Sheriff’s Department. This one occurred at a Grass Valley home, early Wednesday morning, where 31-year-old Star Lemas was arrested. Department Public Information Officer, Ashley Quadros, … Read more >

A Rough and Ready man has been arrested on a number of charges, after an armed standoff in Rough and Ready. Nevada County Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer, Ashley Quadros, says it started with a call from the victim Tuesday … Read more >

A Grass Valley man is charged with leading law enforcement on a lengthy pursuit with his motorcycle. CHP Officer Sean Armacher says 39-year-old Jason Beatrez refused to pull over for speeding, Tuesday evening, on southbound Highway 49 near Bethel Church … Read more >

The human remains found last week in Nevada City have been identified. Adrian Aaby was 48 years old and from Grass Valley. But whether a crime was committed remains undetermined. The Nevada County Sheriff’s Department says autopsy results are now … Read more >

It was echoes of the Bennett Fire of nearly four years ago. But, fortunately, Monday night’s incident was much less impactful. Cal Fire Public Information Officer Mary Eldridge says six spot fires were reported in the same area, near East … Read more >

Another major step is being taken toward operating the first retail storefront commercial cannabis dispensaries in unincorporated Nevada County. Applications are now being accepted for a seven-member evaluation committee. They’ll be responsible for establishing a competitive, merit-based selection process for … Read more >