In the latest war of words with the Nevada Irrigation District, PG and E is defending its communications regarding year-long repair work at the Spaulding Powerhouses. And now they are suspending regular updates at Board meetings, with little or no … Read more >
Just ahead of Veterans Day, which is on Monday this year, Nevada County is celebrating its Fourth Annual Military Appreciation Week, starting on Saturday. Veterans Services Officer David West says one-hundred local businesses offer year-round discounts. That includes grocery stores, … Read more >
With 62-percent support, Republican Heather Hadwick will be Nevada County’s new Assembly representative in District One, replacing Megan Dahle, who is replacing her husband, Brian, in the State Senate. This is the first time Hadwick has been elected to any … Read more >
By far, the state ballot proposition with the highest level of support was Proposition 36, at 70-percent. Nevada County District Attorney Jesse Wilson says for a crime measure that’s almost unheard of in California. It amends Proposition 47, which reduced … Read more >
An unexpected vacancy on the NID Board of Directors has been named by the remaining four members. Assistant District General Manager Greg Jones says Earl Stephens was chosen at a special meeting to replace Trevor Caulder, in District Four, who … Read more >
The next vote update from the Nevada County Elections Office is scheduled for Friday. Over 48-thousand ballots had been received on Election Night. But over 33-thousand have not been counted yet. Public Information Officer Lisa Renner says the previously-reported printer … Read more >
It looks like a site has been found for Nevada County’s new courthouse. And it’s the preferred option for most local officials and residents. The California Judicial Council’s Court Facilities Advisory Committee has approved the Forest Service Office location on … Read more >
Two women have been arrested in Grass Valley on an assortment of identity theft and drug charges. Police Lieutenant Brian Blakemore says it started with an officer pulling over the driver of a vehicle with an expired registration tag, at … Read more >
A 52-year-old Grass Valley man has been arrested for shooting and killing a dog on his property. Nevada County Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer Ashley Quadros says at least one person reported seeing it happen, in a local neighborhood on … Read more >
Last year, Nevada County District Attorney Jesse Wilson expressed outrage at what he felt was a light sentence for a 79-year-old man who pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography. Then, early this year, after serving some jail time and … Read more >
