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Trades Expo At Fairgrounds Starts Soon

A more expanded version of the annual Trades Expo at the Nevada County Fairgrounds is now just a day away. Sponsored by the Nevada County Contractors Association, hundreds of high school students are expected to attend. Assistant Nevada Union High … Read more >

Ballot Statistics Dashboard Now Available

With voting for the November elections now officially underway, Nevada County Clerk-Recorder Natalie Adona says her office has launched a new ballot statistics dashboard. She hopes it’ll enhance transparency with the process… click to listen to Natalie Adona Adona says … Read more >

Health Fair For Older Adults Wednesday

Older adults, and people with disabilities, are the focus of the second annual Health Fair at Gold Miner’s Inn, in Grass Valley, on Wednesday. One of the organizers, Barbara Larsen, talked about it recently on KNCO’s On the Town. She … Read more >

More Delays On Hwy 49 For Safety Project

Motorists using Highway 49 between Grass Valley and Auburn are finding additional delays where a concrete safety barrier and roundabout project began earlier this summer on a one-point-three mile stretch between Lorenson and Lone Star roads. Cal Trans Public Information … Read more >

Owner Built Homes Ordinance In Works

As another way to address the chronic affordable housing shortage in Nevada County, the Building Department has revived an ordinance that’s similar to one that was abandoned in 2017. And they’re seeking public feedback for the next month. Nick McBurney … Read more >

La Nina A Factor This Winter?

Even though autumn is officially here, the State Department of Water Resources is already preparing for winter. And the outlook is suggesting a La Nina pattern, at this point. Only three out of the last 10 have had above-average rain … Read more >

Local Praise For Domestic Violence Bills Signed

Just ahead of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, Governor Newsom is getting some local praise regarding eight related bills he recently signed into law. And there’s one in particular that’s been singled out by the Interim Executive Director of … Read more >

SYRCL Cleanup Day Nets Over Five Tons

A little over five tons of trash and recycling was pulled from the watershed from the 27th Annual Yuba River Cleanup last weekend. Community Engagement Manager Emily Wilson described the turnout as amazing. There were around 550 volunteers converging on … Read more >

Gem and Mineral Show This Weekend

The 57th Annual Gem and Mineral Show is happening Saturday and Sunday at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. In addition to the many specimens available for sale, dealers also offer fossils, jewelry, and beads, as well as lapidary supplies and books. … Read more >

Arrest For Brandishing Gun At PGE Crews

A South County man has been arrested on charges linked to threats and harassment of PG and E crews. County Sheriff’s Sergeant Josie Strachan says it was reported Wednesday morning near a home on Leopard Court, which is in the … Read more >