As we also approach graduation season, Bright Futures for Youth’s new NEO Youth Center is gearing up to celebrate all area eighth-grade graduates Saturday evening. There’s a free party. Youth Development Coordinator Craig Terry says it’s their second year for … Read more >
Saturday also marks Grass Valley’s third annual Armed Forces Day, which is held the weekend before Memorial Day weekend each year. And unlike Memorial Day, it celebrates people still with us who are actively serving in the military, along with … Read more >
A major and, hopefully, one-time change to this year’s firewood program. Gold Country Senior Services Executive Director, Leslie Lovejoy, says since 2018 Rise Gold Corporation has been generously donating their premises on Brunswick Road. And the lease was scheduled to … Read more >
Thousands of people drive by or go to a Nevada county business fixture every day off the Old Nevada City Highway in the Brunswick area. The Fowler Center has been in the area for over 80 years and hasn’t always … Read more >
A Nevada County official is praising the recent proposal from the California Public Utilities Commission that essentially allows residents to keep landline phone service. A formal vote isn’t scheduled until June 20th. If the proposal is approved, County Chief of … Read more >
A so-called home kitchen ordinance, that would allow residents to operate mini-restaurants or sell meals out of their own homes, is being considered by Nevada County Supervisors. County Environmental Health Director Amy Irani outlined the details at the Board meeting … Read more >
With warmer days and school getting out in less than a month, students at Nevada Union High School are being warned this year again about staying out of the river this time of year. It’s their second annual Water Safety … Read more >
A proposed four-million dollar upgrade and expansion of sports fields at Sierra College has been put on hold by the Grass Valley City Council. The Council received an update on the amount of Measure E funding available to use on … Read more >
In 1962, Congress signed a joint resolution recognizing today, May 15th, as Peace Officers Memorial Day. It’s also occurring during Police Week, to honor officers killed in the line of duty. Nationwide, a total of 137 nationwide died last year, … Read more >
It has the support of Nevada County Supervisors and LAFCO, as well as the funding. But property owners will have the final say on whether they’ll have their own fire suppression system in North San Juan. Ballots are expected to … Read more >
