California’s summer wave of COVID is reportedly starting earlier, according to state health officials. But that’s not really the case in Nevada County, so far. Public Health Officer, Doctor Sherilynn Cooke, says there’s only been a slight uptick. But she … Read more >
Local excitement for landline advocates from the recent decision from the California Public Utilities Commission is now more muted. The Commission has officially rejected AT and T’s request to withdraw as the so-called carrier of last resort. But Nevada County … Read more >
Every summer, the Nevada City Film Festival makes art a party. And the 24th annual edition starts today (Fri.) and continues through Sunday. Event Director Jesse Locks says it spotlights emerging independent filmmakers to showcase award-winning creations. That includes Stanley … Read more >
As the Legislature moves closer to its summer recess, the fate of a package of public safety measures is still uncertain. One Assembly bill puts into statute that police officers have the discretion to send people arrested for low-level offenses … Read more >
The third annual fundraiser and awareness event for AnimalSave in Grass Valley is happening on Saturday. Executive Director Carolyn Niehaus says you’re also welcome to bring your well-behaved and leashed dog to what they call “A Furry, Furry Fest”. There … Read more >
In June of every year, thousands of people across the globe take action to improve their communities’ volunteering with their local United Way. And for the Nevada County chapter, Executive Director Louise Reed says Saturday marks their second annual Day … Read more >
Much of the water for western Nevada County is transported from the high country along the South Yuba Canal. And this came especially apparent in February, when a rockslide just below Lake Spaulding damaged 240 feet of the canal’s 50-inch … Read more >
With pandemic-era protections expiring last year, that’s meant significant Medi-Cal enrollment drops. But it hasn’t been as dramatic as anticipated in Nevada County. The Director of Social Services, Rachel Pena, says they had over 13-thousand cases prior to when the … Read more >
One of the unexpected and major damages reported from the snowmaggeden that hit Grass Valley in early March of a year ago was structures collapsing. That included carports. But the City Planning Commission denied a request, Tuesday evening, from the … Read more >
A new, free speaker series is designed to help you age in place. The Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation and Eskaton of Grass Valley are hosting “Healthy Living After Retirement”, with part one of four parts happening Thursday morning at … Read more >
