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Narrow Gauge RR Extension Plan Still Alive

Plans continue to move forward for a major extension of the Narrow Gauge Railroad line. Officials made a presentation to the Nevada City City Council at a December 2023 meeting. City Manager Sean Grayson said the project is now in … Read more >

Major Injury After Crash Into Cal Trans Truck

A Cal Trans vehicle and employee were part of an accident Thursday afternoon on the Golden Center Freeway. CHP Officer Sean Armacher says it was in the eastbound direction, between Gold Flat Road and Sacramento Street, where some sweeping work … Read more >

PGE Climate Credits On April Bills

Springtime also means a break for PG and E customers. Paul Moreno, with Marketing and Communications, says the Climate Credit will be applied to April Bills. There’s also another one in October… click to listen to Paul Moreno April and … Read more >

NID Red Seal Quarantine Program Begins

With Scotts Flat and Rollins Lakes scheduled to re-open for boats May first, operators must first fulfill a 30-day quarantine before they can enter the water. The district’s launches have been closed all winter to motorized watercraft, as well as … Read more >

Speaker Night Focuses on We Are Not Strangers Here

Thursday evening marks the monthly Nevada county Historical Speaker Night at Sierra Presbyterian Church on Ridge Road and this month aligns with the art exhibit on display, We Are Not Strangers Here, at the Rood Center. History Curator and Program … Read more >

Griesbach Named Gen Services Agency Director

Nearly three months later, the interim title has been removed for Craig Griesbach, as Nevada County’s Information and General Services Agency Director. He’s been heading it since Steve Monaghan retired in late December. It’s one of three umbrella agencies in … Read more >

NevCo Connects Ridership Down A Bit

Ridership is down a bit, compared to a year ago, for Nevada County Connects. Transit Services Division Manager, Robin VanValkenburgh, says there are about three-percent fewer passengers. And he cites two main factors, both which were felt early this year. … Read more >

Workability Transition Pgms For Special Needs Students

It’s referred to parents and guardians, by the Nevada Joint Union High School District, as a continuum of transition services for students with special needs. That’s the Workability and Transition Partnership programs, in place for a number of years. They’re … Read more >

GV Couple Rearrested On Animal Cruelty Charges

For the second time in nearly three years, a Grass Valley couple has been arrested on animal cruelty charges. Nevada County Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer, Ashley Quadros, says the 2022 case against 48-year-old Rita Cox is still pending this … Read more >

Another Strategic Plan Update Input Meeting NC

What’s called an “interactive” workshop, to gather more public input on Nevada City’s five-year Strategic Plan, is happening next week. It begins with a presentation on the current Plan, highlighting recent updates. Mayor Gary Peterson says that’s based on comments … Read more >