In addition to the Nevada County Fair, this August marks the return of the fifth annual Community Academy. That’s a free, 12-week course on Wednesday evenings that’s offered by the Nevada County Sheriff’s Department at the Rood Center. Public Information … Read more >
One of the most welcome and visible improvements to Nevada City’s Broad Street Y was completed in time for motorists to appreciate it over the weekend. Community Development Technician, Bethany Celio says that’s the re-paving of where Broad and Commercial … Read more >
Nevada County’s State Senator, along with other members of the Republican Caucus, voted against what she called an “out of touch” state budget deal approved by the Legislature on Friday. It balances a 12-billion dollar deficit. Megan Dahle’s Press Secretary, … Read more >
It took only a few weeks for President Trump to sign a Congressional resolution into law that reverses California’s upcoming ban on sales of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035. The ban was signed by Governor Newsom. The resolution was sponsored … Read more >
By early next year, it’s hoped that two consolidations of four fire districts in Nevada County will finally be completed. Earlier this year, the County Consolidated District pulled out of a plan to merge all four districts, which also included … Read more >
Saturday also marks the 57th Humbug Day at Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park. This annual “hometown homecoming” celebration brings North Bloomfield’s history to life. The State Parks Chief Ranger for the Sierra District, Dan Youngren, talked about this year’s event … Read more >
With the new fiscal year beginning July first, updated budget plans are being approved by local governments this month. That includes a seven-point-one million-dollar plan approved by the Nevada City City Council. It was summarized in less than half-an-hour by … Read more >
A Town Hall has been scheduled for Monday to update the community on a major wildfire prevention project. That’s the so-called South Yuba Rim Project, along the South Yuba River corridor. Nevada County Office of Emergency Services Director, Alex Keeble-Toll, … Read more >
With Father’s Day coming up on Sunday, the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum has added another Steam-Up event in June. Museum Vice-Director Tim O’Brien says the event includes rides behind a steam locomotive that they received last year… click … Read more >
The annual update of Grass Valley’s five-year Capital Improvement Program was approved by the City Council at their meeting Tuesday evening. But there were some concerns expressed about a couple of downtown corridors. The current pricetag is 67-and-a-half million dollars. … Read more >
