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Some Changes Before Broad Street Y Upgrade Begins

The major upgrade to Nevada City’s Broad Street “Y” is still on track to begin next month. But, following a public workshop in December, a few notable changes will be made before work begins. At Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, … Read more >

Major Changes Ahead For Busy GV Intersection

With more pedestrian safety in mind, a busy intersection in Grass Valley will no longer be signalized. The City Council was told, at its Tuesday night meeting, that a recent trial period to have flashing red lights, at Main and … Read more >

Supes Approve Letter Of Concern About ATT

Although AT and T’s proposal to end copper landline service was rejected last summer, Nevada County Supervisors continue to receive service complaints. So they’ve now approved a letter of concern. It’ll be sent to Governor Newsom, the president of the … Read more >

Supervisors Approve Tiny Homes on Wheels Ordinance

After a two-hour hearing Tuesday afternoon, Nevada County Supervisors have approved an ordinance allowing residents to legally live in tiny homes on wheels on private property in unincorporated areas of the county. But there was one “no” vote, cast by … Read more >

Diversion For GV Woman In Fentanyl Overdose Case

Prosecution of a Grass Valley woman, on child abuse or neglect charges, in relation to fentanyl overdoses of three local high school students, has been suspended. Deputy Nevada County District Attorney Lydia Stuart says Heidi Simmons has agreed to be … Read more >

ICCU Upgrade Fundraising Goal Officially Met

The 2024 year-end fundraising goal has officially been met, clearing the way to start the modernization of the Intensive Critical Care Unit at Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital. It’s another major accomplishment for the Hospital Foundation. Executive Director Sandra Barrington says … Read more >

NID Campsites For Peak Season Already Going Fast

Camping doesn’t come to mind that often this time of year. But, for people who want to get the prime sites in the Nevada Irrigation District each year, now is the time to nail down that spot for the peak … Read more >

Fairgrounds Not Impacted By Ban Announcement

With the Nevada County Fair still seven months away, Deputy Manager Katie Bielen is not expressing much alarm or concern, at this time, about a recent statewide announcement that could impact the auctions… click to listen to Katie Bielen The … Read more >

Library Starts Series Of Technology Skills Classes

With the pace of technology development continuing to accelerate even beyond some of the savviest people, the Nevada County Library wants to help you keep up. Public Information Officer Taylor Wolfe says a series of four free classes are being … Read more >

More Stable Funding For NJUHSD Mental Services

More stable funding for student mental health services is the goal of a new state initiative. And officials in the Nevada Joint Union High School District says they’re the first local education agency to bill successfully for what’s called the … Read more >