For the first time in 16 months, near-full water flows have resumed for NID canals and key reservoirs from a PG and E powerhouse. The Spaulding One powerhouse experienced a complete failure, with crumbling columns and damaged pipes, in March … Read more >
There was lavish praise by members of the Nevada City City Council before they approved a new raise for City Manager Sean Grayson at their recent meeting. It was the third amendment to the employment agreement, when Grayson was hired … Read more >
This year, Nevada County received over 135 nominations for employee awards. That included 16 alone for Employee of the Year. And before a packed and enthusiastic ceremony at the Board of Supervisors chambers on Tuesday, Board Chair Heidi Hall announced … Read more >
Monday afternoon, Bright Futures for Youth is hosting a “Strong Minds, Strong Bodies” Health Fair at their campus in Grass Valley. The focus is on seventh-through-twelfth-graders. It will feature presentations from UC Davis nursing students. They’re students of former County … Read more >
Despite water supply challenges again this summer, reservoir storage in the Nevada Irrigation District is still looking pretty good. Water Operations Manager Chip Close told the District Board of Directors that it’s 103-percent of average, thanks to another wet winter. … Read more >
E-bike accidents are on the rise, especially this time of year, including in Nevada County, where a Nevada City man was killed earlier this week. CHP Officer Sean Armacher talked about the increasing safety concerns on KNCO’s On the Town … Read more >
A children’s theater group is putting on a production of The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny for four performances beginning this evening and running through Sunday afternoon at the Nevada City United Methodist Church. The church’s Children’s Community … Read more >
With inventory at the highest since before the pandemic, five years ago, home sales are up and prices are down in Nevada County. Teresa Dietrich, with the local Association of Realtors, says 97 more homes were sold in June, compared … Read more >
This week, people across the country, as well as Canada, are joining together to recognize the work that probation, parole, and community supervision professionals do for public safety. Nevada County Supervisors approved a proclamation at their meeting on Tuesday, as … Read more >
The cities of Grass Valley and Nevada City are jointly exploring the feasibility of developing a shared recycling and compost facility. The City Council approved Grass Valley’s share at their Tuesday night meeting. The facility would also support clear, plastic … Read more >
