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Supervisor Heidi Hall Wants To Unseat Kevin Kiley

Nevada County’s Republican Congressman is already facing at least one Democratic challenger when he’s up for re-election in 2026 in the third district. And that’s County Supervisor Heidi Hall, who began her third four-year term as Chair of the Board … Read more >

A Magical Blend of People and Puppets- Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

You’ve probably heard the commercial promoting Community Asian Theater of the Sierras latest production Where the Mountain Meets the Moon; but bringing the story to life is truly magical feat. CATS Executive Director Jeannie Wood, show director Allison Chan and … Read more >

Accident Kills Driver On Hwy 20 Near Scotts Flat

Details are sketchy, regarding a fatal solo car accident in Nevada County. CHP Officer Sean Armacher says it happened early Thursday morning on Highway 20, east of Nevada City, near Scotts Flat Road… click to listen to Officer Armacher Armacher … Read more >

Public Defender Needs More Prop 36 Funding

There’s bi-partisan support in the Legislature for obtaining hundreds of millions of dollars to boost implementation of Proposition 36. The measure, approved by voters last November, lowers the threshold amount to qualify charging someone with a felony for theft. And … Read more >

Field Upgrades Celebrated Seven Hills School

After months of anticipation, students are now enjoying what’s described as the transformation of outdoor space at Seven Hills Middle School. Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation Executive Director, Sandra Barrington, is also the president of the Nevada City School District. … Read more >

Lou Conter Way Going Through Memorial Park

Another honor for longtime Grass Valley resident Lou Conter. The City Council has approved renaming the road through Memorial Park as Lou Conter Way. Conter was laid to arrest nearly a year ago. He was a highly-decorated U.S. Navy veteran. … Read more >

Historical Speaker Night: Death and Tribulations on the Overland Trail

Nevada County Historical Speaker Night returns to Sierra Presbyterian Church Thursday evening and this month’s topic features Sarah Keyes, Associate Professor of History at University Nevada Reno and expert on the Overland Trail and westward migration during the mid-19th century. … Read more >

Kiley Pushing Charter Schools Expansion

Nevada County’s congressman is one of the sponsors of what’s being called the “High-Quality Charter Schools Act”. Speaking recently on the House floor, Kevin Kiley said it would create a new tax credit for charitable contributions… click to listen to … Read more >

Foodware Restrictions Ordinance Advancing

It was almost exactly a year ago, that the Nevada City City Council took steps toward eventually becoming a “disposable-free” town. And at last week’s meeting, they approved setting a public hearing for their meeting next week toward adopting an … Read more >

GV Animal Services Getting Volunteer Help

The sometimes beleaguered staff at Grass Valley’s animal shelter, on Freeman Lane, will soon be getting a boost. The Police Department, which runs the shelter, is close to signing an MOU with a new non-profit organization called Wayward Journey. Board … Read more >