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It’s been 14 years since Cal Fire updated it’s so-called Fire Hazard Severity Zones. It’s based on fuel loading, slope, and weather, also including where winds have been identified as a major cause of wildfire spread. And after such a … Read more >

Grass Valley’s annual Saint Piran’s Day Celebration is on Saturday. The Cornish were skilled in hard rock mining, after generations of extracting tin and copper from their own hilly land in Cornwall, England. And they were reportedly led by Saint … Read more >

The Grass Valley campus of Sierra College is, once again, the main site of activities for the Sierra Writers Conference, which begins today. That’s at the three campuses through March eighth. And for the tenth annual conference, “Joy Luck Club” … Read more >

After a nearly three-hour proceeding, including a lengthy discussion among Councilmembers, the Grass Valley City Council has approved a resolution calling for a ceasefire and an end to violence between Palestine and Israel. The Council has heard lengthy public comments … Read more >

Hoping to help address the housing shortage, the final go-ahead has been given to allow eligible mixed-use projects in Grass Valley’s Town Core Zone to include up to ten dwelling units. That includes along the Mill Street Plaza. The City … Read more >

Nevada County Supervisors have cleared the way for some small-scale timber harvesting. After a brief presentation and discussion, and no public comment, the Board, at their Tuesday meeting, approved re-zoning one parcel on 60 acres to Timberland Production. That was … Read more >

The 20th edition of “Foundry Sings” Wednesday evening. And to mark this milestone, a new format is being explored. Choral Director Rod Baggett says they won’t be focusing on just one iconic song. He says they’re going to sing a … Read more >

A small child has suffered major injuries, after a car fire in Nevada City early Tuesday afternoon. Police Chief Dan Foss says it was reported in a designated parking spot, under a carport, at the Cashin’s Field Apartment Complex on … Read more >

Good news for recreationists and little league players who use Western Gateway Park. A one-point-one-million-dollar gap loan to repair a damaged creek crossing at the park in Penn Valley was approved by Nevada County Supervisors at their Tuesday meeting. In … Read more >

A Downieville man who evaded Nevada County authorities after a vehicle pursuit last month has now been arrested on numerous charges. Sheriff’s Department Captain Sean Scales says a deputy on routine patrol attempted to conduct a traffic stop, after observing … Read more >