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Fire Destroys Yurt On San Juan Ridge

A yurt has been destroyed by fire on the San Juan Ridge. In case you’re unfamiliar, they’re described as portable, lightweight round structures that are becoming increasingly common all around the county as temporary dwellings. Fire Chief Jason Flores says … Read more >

Housed for The Holidays Initiative

Nevada County Veterans Services and local non-profit Freed Center for Independent Living Program are partnering this holiday season to try to make the final push to find housing for the last few remaining veterans who are without regular housing. Public … Read more >

Free Yoga Classes Continue At Library

If you haven’t checked out the free yoga class at the Madelyn Helling Library, on Saturdays, there’s another one coming up. Librarian Ian Bolt says there’s been a good engagement, so far, with residents… click to listen to Ian Bolt … Read more >

First Installment Of Property Tax Due Soon

December also means that the first installment of the property tax bill for Nevada County residents is due soon. The deadlilne is next Tuesday, the 10th. Treasurer-Tax Collector Michelle Bodley says about half the payments are still mailed to her … Read more >

Two Streets Here Are Top Holiday Shopping Spots

When it comes to favorite Christmas shopping destinations, Western Nevada County has two of the highest-ranking towns in the country. That’s according to a survey from Present-dot-com, which ranked 150 streets. Nevada City’s Broad Street came in seventh, also the … Read more >

Penn Valley Man Arrested Child Sex Abuse Charges

A 50-year-old Penn Valley man remains behind bars, following a sexual offense-related investigation. It began last week, when the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office received a report about Matthew Augustine, involving a female child under the age of ten, that may … Read more >

Porch Pirates More Numerous This Time Of Year

Theft by porch pirates has become an increasingly common occurrence in recent years, with more people ordering items online. But Nevada County Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer Ashley Quadros says residents are often unsure if a crime actually occurred when … Read more >

Flu Season Is Starting To Pick Up

It’s National Influenza Vaccination Week. But the Nevada County Public Health Department already held its public flu clinics, at various locations, in October, to get a better head start on the season. And Public Health Officer, Doctor Sherilynn Cooke, says … Read more >

Grass Valley Protester Sentenced To Jail Time

A 76-year-old Grass Valley woman with a history protest arrests and other defiant acts in public has been sentenced to jail time in a federal courtroom in Sacramento. Assistant U.S. Attorney Justin Lee says Shirley Osgood has been found guilty … Read more >

Residents’ Feedback For Fuels Break Project

Residents’ feedback is now being sought regarding a major fuels break project set to begin next spring in the Tahoe National Forest. That’s the so-called South Yuba Roadside Project. Fuels Specialist Rita Clipperton says they’ll be treating dense and hazardous … Read more >