Five months after its passage, the benefits of Grass Valley’s new fire tax, Measure B, are already being felt. The Fire Department has announced the hiring of the first of seven firefighters. Department Public Relations Officer, Chris Armstrong, says this … Read more >
State test scores from the previous school year show some major improvements for districts in Nevada County. For the Nevada Joint Union High School District, 60-percent of students met or exceeded the standard for English Language Arts and Literacy, up … Read more >
Lots of ideas have already come forth on what the future uses of the building will be, when the Nevada County Courthouse is moved to a new location. And now a community meeting has been scheduled for this (Tues.) evening … Read more >
It’s one of the earliest signs that winter is not too far away. United Way of Nevada County volunteer Chris Schau says their 11th Annual Project Warmth Collection Drive is now underway… click to listen to Chris Schau Schau says … Read more >
A nationwide Gallup Poll has stated that 79-percent are concerned about political violence on or after election day. That’s according to the moderator of the recent Community Forum at Sierra College that focused on measures that are taken in Nevada … Read more >
Election Day is now just over two weeks away. And if you’ve made up your mind on who to vote for and what measures to oppose or support, Nevada County’s Clerk-Recorder encourages you to submit your mail-in ballots as soon … Read more >
It’s already been a year since Bright Futures for Youth opened its popular and expanded NEO Youth Center. And they’re celebrating their many milestones at a Community Open House on Tuesday. Major Gifts Officer, Sienna Crawford, says it’s also the … Read more >
A small project might make a big difference in helping to preserve fish and wildlife in Nevada County. The county’s Fish and Wildlife Commission has opened it’s annual grant proposals period. Public Information Officer Taylor Wolfe says the focus is … Read more >
After a slight uptick in August, Nevada County’s unemployment rate dropped nearly half-a-point in September, at four-point-two percent. Maryanne Connelley is a Business Services Representative with the Grass Valley office of the Alliance for Workforce Development. As for the market … Read more >
The 25th Annual Nevada County All Veterans Stand Down returns for another two-day run at the Fairgrounds today (Fri.) and on Saturday. Help for low-income and homeless vets is stressed. Veterans Services Officer David West says that includes personal needs… … Read more >
