Tipped worker protections was the focus on Wednesday of a House Sub-committee hearing chaired by Nevada County’s Congressman. Kevin Kiley said a Biden Administration rule is misguided and actually puts more jobs at risk.The rule requires employers to pay them … Read more >
When classes began at Sierra College a month ago, the Nevada County campus Executive Dean said enrollment was looking quite strong. And now more specific numbers are out. For all four campuses, it’s up 11-percent from a year ago, which … Read more >
This year’s property tax bills will be sent out later this month. In most instances this will be the only bill received in any given year. But Nevada County Assessor Rolf Kleinhans says there are occasional circumstances that warrant adjustments. … Read more >
With this summer likely to be the hottest on record, with even drier vegetation, Cal Fire’s Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit has responded to more wildfires, compared to last year. But acreage is down. As of Monday, 222 incidents were reported, compared to … Read more >
It’s the third murder conviction for a fentanyl overdose death in Placer County. And it’s the first to come from a jury. In 2021, the body of 20-year-old Kade Webb, who’s also the cousin of San Francisco Giants pitcher, Logan … Read more >
Some people may still think that once the Nevada County Fair is over, the Fairgrounds shut down for the year. But the 36th Annual Draft Horse Classic begins its four-day run Thursday afternoon. Fairgrounds CEO Andrew Trygg, who was once … Read more >
More details have been released on a shooting incident just outside the city limits of Grass Valley Monday afternoon. And it apparently ended with the suspect committing suicide after reportedly shooting his estranged wife several times. Nevada County Sheriff’s Captain … Read more >
The less-publicized Animal Control Division of the Grass Valley Police Department operates a shelter for the town, as well as Nevada City. And it recently received a major financial boost from a prominent UC Davis program. Speaking to the City … Read more >
Another Nevada County schoolhouse site is also a historical landmark. A plaque was commemorated last weekend at the former site of the Lime Kiln Schoolhouse, on Duggans Road. It was landmarked by the Board of Supervisors, earlier this year, at … Read more >
Another large planning grant has been awarded to the Nevada County Resource Conservation District. Executive Director Briana Bacon says this one, worth half-a-million dollars over three years, will be used for preserving ag land. She says over the last 28 … Read more >
