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Pursuit Arrest Then Body Found His Home

The body of a woman was found inside the home of a Nevada City area man who was arrested following a crash and pursuit early Thursday. Nevada County Sheriff’s Captain Sean Scales says it began with a missing person report … Read more >

LA County Fires Experience Focus Of Forum

The monthly Community Forum at Sierra College is happening Friday morning. And some Nevada County firefighters who helped out with the recent firestorms in LA County will be talking about their experiences. The Forum is sponsored by the Sierra College … Read more >

Grass Valley Has Community Risk Reduction Mgr

Grass Valley also now has its own Community Risk Reduction Manager, along with Nevada City. Former Nevada City Mayor and Councilmember Duane Strawser was most recently the Management Analyst for the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County. He formally introduced … Read more >

Attendance Up Awards Announced Wild Scenic Fest

No specific numbers are available yet. But attendance for the 23rd Annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival, that wrapped up its five-day run Monday, is described, by event director Eric Dunn, as the best in the last three years. Dunn … Read more >

71-Year-Old Man Arrested Child Sex Abuse Charges

A 71-year-old Nevada City man is a suspected child predator. Nevada County Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer Ashley Quadros says it’s in reference to incidents that occurred several years ago. And that resulted in the recent arrest of Charles “Chuck” … Read more >

Jada Windows Expansion Consolidation Approved

A major expansion and operations consolidation of a prominent manufacturing business in Grass Valley has now also gotten the green light from the Planning Commission. The engineer for the project, Kevin Nelson, told the Commission, at its Tuesday night meeting, … Read more >

County Employees Mark Landmark Service Years

The annual honoring of Nevada County’s employees took place at last week’s Board of Supervisors meeting. Human Resources Director Steve Rose told the packed chambers that 104 employees were being appreciated this year for hitting service milestones… click to listen … Read more >

GV Council Asked To Help With Plastics Project

Local Rotary Clubs’ Plastic Film Collection Project, which began nearly four years ago, is now stretching at the seams. So at the recent Grass Valley City Council meeting, one member asked for help. Christine Newsom is chair of the Clubs’ … Read more >

BYLT Annual Community Rendezvous

Bear Yuba Land Trust is gearing up for another busy year. And, as they do each year, they kick things off with a fun gathering they call Community Rendezvous. This year’s event is happening Thursday at Gold Vibe Kombuchery in … Read more >

Young At Art Starts Soon At Rood Center

In coordination with national Youth Art Month, the annual “Young at Art”, sponsored by the Nevada County Superintendent of Schools, begins its two-month run on Monday, March third. Superintendent Scott Lay says it’s a public testimony to the value of … Read more >