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Body Of Missing Jet Skier Recovered

After a four-day long search, the body of a missing jet skier was found in Rollins Lake Thursday evening. He was identified as 49-year-old Hashim Rizvi of Davis. Remote-operated symbiotic robots were used to recover him from a depth of … Read more >

Fun In The Foothills At Pioneer Park

It’s a chance to meet members of Nevada County’s new Youth Commission in an informal setting. The inaugural “Fun in the Foothills” is happening at Pioneer Park in Nevada City later today (Fri.). The event will include games and food. … Read more >

Local Juneteenth Celebration This Weekend

Even though Juneteenth was already celebrated as a federal holiday on the 19th, more expansive local activities are taking place on Saturday, with fewer people working. And the fourth annual observance here has also been moved to Condon Park, sponsored … Read more >

Nevada City Is Changing Mayors

The start of the new fiscal year, on Monday, July first, also means the annual changing of the mayor in Nevada City. At their Wednesday night meeting, Daniella Fernandez was recognized by City Councilmembers for her work. And Councilmember Adam … Read more >

Unusual PGE Rate Cut For Rest Of Summer

Some unexpected and unprecedented rate relief from PG and E is coming for the hottest months of the year when bills are the highest. Spokesman Paul Moreno says electricity rates are being cut by nine-percent for the rest of the … Read more >

New Measure E Funding Finalized

The Measure E project funding list for the upcoming new fiscal year has been finalized and approved by the Grass Valley City Council. But there were a few suggestions and concerns expressed. Just over six-million dollars is available. The one-percent … Read more >

NID Water Conservation Now Mandatory

With PG and E powerhouse repair delays continuing much later into the summer than originally hoped, 20-percent voluntary conservation is now mandatory for all NID water customers. That was approved by the NID Board of Directors at their Wednesday meeting. … Read more >

County Responds To Critical Grand Jury Report

Nevada County has provided the minimum, legally-required response to the recent Grand Jury report that was harshly critical of the Fire Safe Council and the county’s relationship with them. Among its findings, the Grand Jury said it appears the county … Read more >

Cause Of Death Unknown Man Found Wolf Creek

Grass Valley Police are continuing to try to determine what caused a man to end up dead in Wolf Creek. Lieutenant Clint Bates says the body was found in a stretch of water between the mining museum and the back … Read more >

Dispersed Camping Once Again Poses Hazards

With this being the busiest time of the year for camping, the Nevada Irrigation District is, once again, urging people to make sure they keep dispersed sites clean. Recreation Manager Monica Reyes says they can’t provide regular trash pickup service … Read more >