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Nevada City Governance Structure to Remain As Is

Nevada City won’t be changing its government structure. At its recent meeting, the City Council rejected going from a General Law city to a Charter city, like Grass Valley and Truckee. That’s after hearing a presentation from City Attorney Dean … Read more >

Grass Valley Post Office Serious On Dog Bites

The Grass Valley Post Office is also getting serious about dog bites. To promote this National Awareness Month, they provided an in-office demonstration, with the assistance of the Police Department, last week, on prevention methods. It was not open to … Read more >

Tablet Command Software Working Well

A new and improved software platform to help the Grass Valley Fire Department with response to emergencies was launched last month. It provides mapping, automatic vehicle location, mobile data command, and other capabilities. Talking about it recently on “KNCO: On … Read more >

More Fire Restrictions In Tahoe National Forest

It’s another sign that the wildfire danger is continuing to rise. Starting today (Mon.), the Tahoe National Forest is imposing Stage One of campfire restrictions. The Public Affairs Officer for the Nevada City office, Lauren Faulkenberry, says they also wanted … Read more >

Head-On Collision Kills Rough and Ready Man

A 23-year-old man has died from injuries he suffered from a two-vehicle accident on Highway 20 Thursday afternoon. CHP Officer Sean Armacher says the crash started when 90-year-old Gerald Nicholson, of Penn Valley, was driving eastbound, west of Rex Reservoir … Read more >

Celebration Of Trails Recognized By Supes

As the annual Celebration of Trails Month climaxes with a street party in Nevada City on Saturday, Nevada County Supervisors approved a proclamation at their Tuesday meeting. Supervisor Hardy Bullock sponsored it, along with Supervisor Heidi Hall. He praised Bear … Read more >

Disaster Property Tax Relief Reminder

Although there have been no major natural disasters so far this year, Nevada County’s Assessor, Rolf Kleinhans, is reminding residents about potential property tax breaks… click to listen to Rolf Kleinhans Kleinhans says to qualify the property damage must exceed … Read more >

Nevada City Is Changing Mayors

The new fiscal year will also mean the annual changing of mayors for Nevada City. Gary Peterson was recognized for his one year of work by fellow Council members at the Wednesday night meeting. And he said among his two … Read more >

Clerk-Recorder May No Longer Handle Elections

The Nevada County Clerk-Recorder may have one prominent job removed in the future. The Board of Supervisors has approved having the option to do that. Assistant County CEO Patrick Eidman told the Board, at Tuesday’s meeting, that 14 counties already … Read more >

Animal Cruelty Arrest Of Grass Valley Man

Another animal cruelty arrest to report in Nevada County. Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer, Ashley Quadros, says animal control officers, as well as deputies, were conducting a welfare check, along with investigating a dog fight, at a property on Greenhorn … Read more >