It’s 24 years in prison for a Colfax man who pleaded guilty to child sexual exploitation charges. That was the decision of a federal judge in Sacramento for 42-year-old Paul Hughes. Assistant U.S. Attorney, Denise Yasinow, says Hughes was found … Read more >
Even though it’s not going to be as hot as it can be for Memorial Day weekend, the South Yuba River Cohort is amping up its annual message this time of year of “Stay Out, Stay Alive”. The Cohort is … Read more >
California’s efforts to impose strict standards on vehicle emissions has been overturned by both the House and the U-S Senate. And it includes a resolution sponsored by Nevada County’s Congressman, Kevin Kiley. The resolution, passed with bi-partisan support, revokes the … Read more >
It’s another full slate of ceremonies, dedications, and remembrances for Memorial Day. It starts at Memorial Park in Grass Valley at 10:30am. Mike Hauser is the adjutant with the local American Legion’s Post 130. He says one prominent feature leading … Read more >
A former Forest Service agent at the Nevada City Office has pleaded guilty to theft of government property, in a federal courtroom in Sacramento. The U.S Attorney’s Office says 49-year-old Edward Williams, of Auburn, accessed the Forest Service office in … Read more >
Despite continued passionate support expressed again at their most recent meeting, the majority of the Nevada Joint Union High School District Board of Trustees is not showing any indication of voting for the so-called Every Student Belongs resolution. The resolution … Read more >
The largest vegetation removal project of the year for Western Nevada County begins next week. The Board of Supervisors recently approved 285-thousand dollars for a private contractor to do the work. That’ll cover parts of 14 roads. It includes some … Read more >
Plans for colorful murals on eight underpass pillars below the Golden Center Freeway have received the blessing of the Grass Valley Planning Commission. City Planner Amy Wolfson outlined some of the benefits of the project, near South Auburn and Neal … Read more >
An arrest has been made in a recent shooting incident in North San Juan. It occurred on Mother’s Day, outside the suspect’s home, on Tyler Foote Crossing Road. Nevada County Sheriff’s Captain Sean Scales says that’s where 52-year-old Clay Leffew … Read more >
Norovirus cases at the Shady Creek Outdoor School on the San Juan Ridge appear to have diminished. Six were confirmed by health officials, out of the 160 or so fifth and sixth graders that attend the science camp each year. … Read more >
