Not known for having much significant crime, the Nevada City Police Department is investigating some recent noteworthy incidents, with arrests made. Chief Dan Foss says a search warrant was served at a home on Hawke Lane… click to listen to … Read more >
It’s designed to celebrate innovation, creativity, and community for students. And, once again, a wide range of individual and team projects were on display for this year’s STEAM Expo in Nevada County. Among its goals is to spark a lasting … Read more >
There’s a new Executive Director for the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce. And she’s a familiar face. Lynn Skrukrud has served as the Chamber’s Events and Marketing Manager for the last four years. That’s after being the co-founder and co-director … Read more >
Term limits may be on the way for members of the Nevada County Board of Supervisors. The local Republican Party has begun circulating a petition to collect signatures for a June 2026 ballot measure. If approved, Supervisors couldn’t be elected … Read more >
What’s described as a balanced, but flatter, budget for Nevada City, with enhanced services, is moving toward final approval. It’s described, in a staff report, as having revenues equal to or exceeding expenditures. But Stephen Erlandson, with Finance and Administration, … Read more >
Sierra Energy Reimagined is a local nonprofit that advocates for more cleaner and affordable options to reduce bills. And they outlined their vision to Nevada County Supervisors last week. One of the presenters was Jan Moss. He said they’ve built … Read more >
Preparations for the Wild and Scenic Film Festival in Nevada City are nearly year-round. The entry period is already underway for the 24th annual event, which is in February of next year. Festival Director Eric Dunn says they’re looking for … Read more >
Nevada County’s Clerk-Recorder is resigning, in order to head the Marin County Elections Department. Natalie Adona’s last day will be Friday, June sixth. That will be a year before the position is up for election again during the June 2026 … Read more >
PG and E says it’s requesting it’s smallest rate percentage increases in a decade. That’s about three-and-a-half percent from 2027 to 2030, in its so-called General Rate Case filing with the California Public Utilities Commission. In a news release, it … Read more >
May is also “Mental Health Awareness Month”. That was recognized with a formal resolution from Nevada County Supervisors at their meeting earlier this week. During her presentation, Behavioral Health Director Phebe Bell praised the individual providers. She noted that about … Read more >
