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Costlier Sammie’s Friends Contract Renewed

Sammie’s Friends and Nevada County have renewed their partnership for animal shelter services for at least another year. At their Tuesday meeting, which was packed with supporters of the nonprofit group, the Board of Supervisors approved a contract renewal in … Read more >

Supes Approve Courthouse Site Letter

Nevada County Supervisors have officially joined the Nevada City City Council and many of its residents in supporting the same site for the new courthouse. The Board has approved a letter to the Judicial Council of California urging them to … Read more >

Drowning Feared In Rollins Lake

A drowning is feared in Rollins Lake. Placer County Sheriff’s Department Communication Manager, Elise Soviar, says the incident began late Monday morning… click to listen to Elise Soviar The Nevada County Sheriff’s Department, which has also been helping out, says … Read more >

Food Waste Forum Hosted By GV Chamber

With the state’s food waste recycling mandate still scheduled for implementation in Nevada County in January, a fourth and final education forum is happening this (Tues.) morning. And since it’s being hosted by the Greater Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce, … Read more >

NID Board Director Seeking Re-Election

Rich Johansen says he loved the fun and excitement of his first term as the Division Five member of the NID Board of Directors. So he says he’s seeking re-election for another four years in November… click to listen to … Read more >

State Budget Agreement Spares Social Services

The recently-announced state budget agreement also means a sigh of relief for Nevada County’s Social Services Department. The Program Manager of Eligibility and Employment, Tamaran Cook, says they were facing elimination of some major services in Governor Newsom’s original proposal. … Read more >

Yet Another Serious ATV Crash In NevCo

For the fourth time in a little over a month, a serious ATV crash has occurred in Nevada County. Details still remain sketchy from the Saturday afternoon quad runner accident. But CHP Officer Jason Bice says it happened near the … Read more >

Inaugural Pride Walk Draws Large Crowd

The weather was warm and spirits were positive Sunday afternoon for the first ever Pride Walk in Nevada City. Organizer Freddie Fierstein came to Nevada City a little over a year ago from the Bay Area and was surprised when … Read more >

Big Drop In NevCo Unemployment Rate

Although Nevada County’s jobless rate, in May, remained the same from a year ago, at three-and-a-half percent, there was a notable monthly decline. Luis Alejo, with the State Employment Development Department, says it dropped from four-point-two percent in April, although … Read more >

County’s Summer Road Rehab Project Underway

It’s already a very busy road work season. And it’ll be even busier, starting today (Mon), with Nevada County’s annual summer rehab project also getting underway. Assistant Public Works Engineer Elijah Larimer says the focus this year is on eight … Read more >