There’s at least one government funding cut by the Trump Administration that’s receiving some bi-partisan blowback in Congress. And that includes from Nevada County’s Republican Congressman, Kevin Kiley. The White House recently laid off the staff of AmeriCorps, but has … Read more >
A community of local contractors and other caring volunteers have come together to help a 70-year-old widow who was burned out of her home in late January. Lori Wiznewski barely made it out of the flames, on Pasquale Road, but … Read more >
The executive directors of Nevada County’s two major food organizations discussed possible or likely impacts from government budget cuts at the latest Community Forum at Sierra College on Friday. Phil Alonzo heads Interfaith Food Ministry. He said as costs rise … Read more >
The annual Nevada City Chamber of Commerce Long Table awards dinner is Saturday evening, right on Commercial Street. The event sold out a long time ago. But Chamber Executive Director Stuart Baker is praising the ten recipients. He says the … Read more >
After being postponed a couple of weeks ago by rain, NatureFest will be happening Saturday morning. The fifth annual event is at the Wildflower Ridge Preserve, off Rough and Ready Highway and hosted by Bear Yuba Land Trust. Organizer Annette … Read more >
For the second time in the last couple of weeks, a dog had to be rescued from a body of water in Nevada County. On Wednesday, Tiffany and Jason Ramos were hiking on a trail near the South Yuba Fork … Read more >
Nevada County’s former Congressional representative was on hand recently for the announcement of a new high-tech mission for Beale Air Force Base. Doug LaMalfa says it’s going to be the home of the Air Force’s new Collaborative Combat Aircraft’s readiness … Read more >
Another free historic walking tour of Grass Valley is coming up on Saturday. And the focus is on two of the town’s most well-known and interesting ladies. The tours are offered, on the second Saturday of the month, through October, … Read more >
What’s described as a “breathtaking” free photo exhibit is now greeting visitors at the Edward Jones gallery in Grass Valley. It’s called “Liquid Realms: an Underwater Photography Showcase”. Coordinator Faith Hegeman says it’s 28 striking images taken by five award-winning … Read more >
A demolition and construction date has been established for Grass Valley’s new skatepark project. That’s Monday, May 19th. And it’s three weeks after a special meeting was held by the City Council to consider concerns from hundreds of conflicted skateboard … Read more >
