With accidents on the rise in a number of areas of the state, Governor Newsom recently touted what he says are record investments in safety, education, and enforcement programs. The California Office of Traffic Safety has awarded 497 grants, including … Read more >
Not long before Indigenous Peoples Day was observed yesterday, the California Indigenous Research Project, also known as CHIRP, finalized a deal to get more of its native land back. The owners of the former Woolman School has sold a 232-acre … Read more >
In addition to having unusually low levels this season, Rollins Lake will also have an emergency slope and sediment stabilization project done. Assistant NID General Manager Greg Jones told the Board of Directors, at their recent meeting, that unauthorized equipment … Read more >
With Halloween now a little over two weeks away, Nevada County is starting to ramp up activities this week. Public Information Officer Taylor Wolfe says that includes “Haunted Histories”… click to listen to Taylor Wolfe Wolfe says the first event … Read more >
The years-long lack of convenient public restroom access near downtown events in Grass Valley is being addressed. At their meeting last week, the City Council approved a project that will be in the South Church Street municipal parking lot. And … Read more >
After hearing another update from a PG and E official on Spaulding infrastructure repairs, that contained little new information, the NID Board of Directors were soon after told, at their recent meeting, that the cause of the damage did not … Read more >
After agendizing it for a third time at their meeting last week, the Grass Valley City Council has given final approval to higher compensation for current and future members. After the November elections, monthly salaries will double to 550 dollars. … Read more >
With the unusually hot start to October, PG and E customers will likely appreciate the climate credit that will be appearing on their bills a little more than normal. Spokesman Paul Moreno says it’s through the state’s Cap-and-Trade program that’s … Read more >
The State Senate is scheduled to take a final vote, today, on Governor Newsom’s latest proposal to avoid gas price spikes. And Nevada County’s representative says he’ll oppose it. The legislation would authorize state energy regulators to set requirements for … Read more >
Over 100 volunteers who gladly staff the Nevada County Historical Society’s museums are honored each year, with most of them attending the annual picnic at Condon Park recently. And three of them were singled out for special recognition. Kathy Hillis … Read more >
