Fire has left a Lake Wildwood family temporarily homeless. Penn Valley Fire Battalion Chief John Pitts says it was reported late Wednesday afternoon in the area of Lake Wildwood Drive and Hitch Court… click to listen to Battalion Chief Pitts … Read more >
With sufficient membership present to take a vote this time, the Grass Valley Planning Commission has approved changes to the Town Core Zone. That was on a three-to-nothing vote, with one member still absent and another recusing himself. The changes … Read more >
Nevada County’s Superintendent of Schools Office is gearing up for a new and roomier location. Superintendent Scott Lay says that’ll be on the second floor of the former Telestream building on Gold Flat Road. And that will also provide space … Read more >
Residents interested in a behind-the-scenes look at the ins and outs of Nevada County government can now apply for this year’s Citizen’s Academy. Jeff Dellis is the county’s Career Technical Education and Youth Leadership Development Project Coordinator. He says the … Read more >
Nevada County Probation officials say one of the biggest challenges former foster youth face, as they transition into independence, is getting reliable transportation. So, speaking earlier this week on “KNCO: Insight”, County Executive Officer, Alison Lehman, says a new non-profit … Read more >
Plans for a major expansion and consolidation of operations for a prominent Grass Valley business are moving forward. The city’s Development Review Committee has endorsed the proposal, from Jada Windows, and has sent it to the city’s Planning Commission for … Read more >
If you’ve been to City Hall in Nevada City in the last week and a half or so, you may have noticed that it’s no longer functioning just for city business. What’s called the City Hall Art Meets the Public … Read more >
As we get into tax season, homeowners are being reminded, by the Nevada County Assessor’s Office, that if the property is also now being used for short-term rentals it’s subject to taxation. Assessor Rolf Kleinhans says it’s the first time … Read more >
At least one exception to the open burning ban in Nevada City has been approved by the City Council. A pilot bio-char kiln has been approved for Nevada City Cohousing. And supporters hope that’ll be the first of many projects, … Read more >
To increase transparency and accountability regarding Nevada County Supervisors’ annual objectives, reports are presented twice a year. The 2024 year-end report was made at last week’s meeting. There were eight objectives, with most, if not all, expected to remain in … Read more >
