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Whether the Grass Valley City Council’s version of objectives, known as a Strategic Plan, should be updated, or if a new one should be developed, was discussed at their recent meeting. The first planning process began in the spring of … Read more >

It’s been nearly a year since Nevada City installed six surveillance cameras around town. And Police Chief Dan Foss said the system has been instrumental in leading to the arrest of numerous suspects, increasing the safety and security of the … Read more >

With the additional funding provided by Measure B, Grass Valley has now successfully recruited eight new firefighters, six of whom are directly funded by the Measure, which was passed by voters in March of last year. They’ve been undergoing an … Read more >

Nevada County’s Congressman continues to seek more federal transportation improvement dollars in his district. And this time, his focus is on the Interstate 80/Highway 65 Interchange in Placer County. The first of a multi-phase improvement project was completed a few … Read more >

Some scary moments for students on the way home in a school bus in Alta Sierra late Wednesday afternoon. They were rear-ended by another vehicle. CHP Officer Justin Reed says the bus driver was stopped to make a left turn … Read more >

Another sweep of child predators has been made, as part of the continued collaboration between the Nevada County Sheriffs Department and the Sacramento Valley Hi-Tech Crimes Task Force. That’s resulted in five arrests, with four of the men being from … Read more >

Changes to parking in Nevada City now also include enforcement of a new state law designed to reduce pedestrians being hit by vehicles in all towns, including Grass Valley. The so-called “daylighting” law makes it illegal to “stop, stand, or … Read more >

Nevada County’s District Attorney was on hand for the announcement, by the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office, of a “New Regional Collaboration” to enforce Proposition 36 laws. Jesse Wilson says the goal is for justice partners to work as efficiently … Read more >

The Nevada County Historical Society Speaker Night Series kicks off the 2025 season this evening with a slide show presentation about a spectacular multi-piece work of art that tells the story of the San Juan Ridge. Nevada County Historical Landmarks … Read more >

Following the rejection, last August, of a cell tower installation on Dog Bar Road, Nevada County Supervisors requested a general overview presentation from Verizon Wireless, to get an earlier idea of their expansion plans. That happened at Tuesday’s Board meeting. … Read more >