Grass Valley is also now mandating 20-percent water conservation for all customers.That was passed by the City Council earlier this week. City Manager Tim Kiser said that’s due to the water emergency in the Nevada Irrigation District. A portion of … Read more >
Even with the summer heat, now is the time for many Nevada County residents to think about upgrading their woodburning stoves. That’s under a program that could fund at least part of the work. The application period is underway for … Read more >
Two repair projects critical to the Nevada Irrigation District’s water supply are still on the same timetable to be completed, with no further delays reported. Speaking at the latest workshop, PG and E Water Manager, Tyler Covich, told the Board … Read more >
Just how much more Grass Valley Waste Management customers will be paying, in order to comply with the state’s food waste mandate, has been determined. A committee of staff and City Council members had been hopeful that a rate model … Read more >
Two influential cultures, one that lived for thousands of years and one that came to Nevada County during the Gold Rush are the topic of a Zoom seminar about the Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribe and the Cornish immigrants, Bridging … Read more >
During the recent five-day Fourth of July Maximum Enforcement Period, the Grass Valley office of the California Highway Patrol issued a total of 96 citations. And Lieutenant Noah Hawkins says 67 were for excessive speeding, with two drivers going over … Read more >
Ahead of a trial scheduled for next week, a dismissal of a lawsuit challenging the outcome of Grass Valley’s new fire tax has been filed by the woman who initiated the litigation. Former City Councilmember, and Mayor, Patti Ingram-Spencer, says … Read more >
More good news for a fire district in Nevada County. Property owners in North San Juan have approved the formation of a Community Services District that ensures a new fire suppression system has the funding for proper maintenance. Mail-in ballots … Read more >
With July being one of the busiest vacation months of the year, delays and traffic congestion on Interstate 80 in the Sierra could worsen. Cal Trans is continuing upgrades all the way up to the Nevada state line. That’s 24 … Read more >
With the recent extreme fire risk, because of the heat, area fire departments were recently able to once again place a special Task Force on standby. Grass Valley Department Public Information Officer, Chris Armstrong, says that was through funding approval … Read more >
