The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office and The California Department of Fish and Wildlife have been working together to identify illegal cannabis operations in Nevada County that could be having a negative impact on the environment as well as illegally growing … Read more >
Submitted by Nevada County Sheriff’s Department: Nevada City, CA – On the morning of July 8, a Nevada County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue (NCSSAR) volunteer was conducting aerial searches via drone for missing 50-year-old Rebecca Heinowitz, of Barrytown, New York, … Read more >
Its that time of year, following the Summer Solstice, when the days begin to get shorter and the nights a bit longer. And it’s also an opportunity to take advantage of the night sky and show off or develop your … Read more >
In an effort to keep the planet clean and to protect all forms of plant and animal life July has been proclaimed Plastic Free Month by the Plastic Free Foundation. Locally Shirley Fericks is motivated to help achieve the mission. … Read more >
It’s hard to believe school has been out for less than a month, but its already time to start thinking about getting ready for next year. Today is the last day to particpate in the summer collection. Sierra Nevada … Read more >
As the lengthy process toward building a new Nevada County courthouse continues, the Superior Court has announced that it will be offering free historic tours of the current building in Nevada City, starting this month. Court Executive Officer Laila Waheed … Read more >
At their recent meeting, Nevada County Supervisors selected Habitat for Humanity as the most-qualified applicant for a contract that will help expedite a housing project. The non-profit’s Executive Director, Lorraine Larson, says the 725-thousand dollars will fund most of the … Read more >
Longtime positive activities appear to be paying off for the Nevada County Sheriff’s Department, when it comes to juvenile crime. Their first annual Juvenile Justice and Youth Outreach Report shows that there was a 27-percent increase in juvenile involvements in … Read more >
The weather was perfect and the energy positive as the Fourth of July events kicked off in Grass Valley Friday morning. Chamber of Commerce Board Chair Jay Strauss said the crowd showed up early for breakfast and claimed their spots … Read more >
Nevada County is poised to celebrate the Fourth of July Holiday with a Parade and Party on the Mill Street Plaza in Grass Valley and residents will be watching the fireworks show off of the Dorsey DriveInterchange at 9:30. However, … Read more >
