The first step toward upgrading and eventually expanding the security camera system for Nevada County buildings has been taken by County Supervisors. They’ve approved a 660-thousand dollar contract with a vendor to replace all existing cameras. The funding comes from … Read more >
Nevada County officials say when it’s time to replace medium and heavy-duty vehicles, like buses and dump trucks, they plan to transition to zero-emissions. Details were laid out in a draft plan the Board of Supervisors heard and accepted at … Read more >
Two Grass Valley men have been arrested on attempted murder charges. The charges also include robbery. That follows an incident that was reported on May 12th. The Nevada County Sheriff’s Department says they responded to an area hospital, after learning … Read more >
The digital age has also meant a surge in discovery and reporting of child pornography crimes. And another local arrest has been made, this time by Grass Valley Police. Lieutenant Clint Bates says, thanks to a report from someone only … Read more >
It was nothing but fun at the Nevada County Airport Saturday. It was a combined three-event celebration for Military Appreciation Day put on in collaboration with all branches of the US Military, the Nevada County Executive Offices, The Greater Grass … Read more >
The latest statewide numbers show a continued, though slowing, decrease in overall school enrollment. But Nevada County’s is on the rise again. County Superintendent of Schools Scott Lay says, for the current school year, there were 155 more students enrolled, … Read more >
About 15 months since it was first brought up, the Nevada City City Planning Commission recently held a more detailed discussion of what sections should be included in a so-called Dark Sky Ordinance. They first agreed on the actual name. … Read more >
There’s now less than a month left for negotiating a new budget for California at the state capitol. And despite a deficit that’s still estimated at over 44-billion dollars, Governor Newsom’s revised budget proposal reflected some optimism. He also stated … Read more >
A notable drop in Nevada County’s jobless rate. The April rate was down nearly half-a-point from March, at four-point-two percent. But Luis Alejo, with the state’s Employment Development Department, says it’s not significant, in terms of the spring season trend… … Read more >
After around a decade of efforts, the Tahoe National Forest is finally getting a new headquarters building to replace its smaller and aging facility. Nevada County Supervisors have approved a resolution accepting and executing a 50-year lease agreement worth two-point-six … Read more >
