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Extended Delays Ahead On I-80 Past Colfax

With longer dry spells, construction work is ramping up again on I-80, between Colfax and the Nevada state line. And that means even more extended delays this season. Cal Trans Public Information Officer, Jeremy Linder, explains that it’s not just … Read more >

NevCo Observes Crime Victims’ Rights Week

Nevada County has joined the events and presentations surrounding National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, which was established in 1981.That included at the recent Board of Supervisors meeting, earlier this month. It highlighted the county’s Assistance Center Services and partnering organizations, … Read more >

New World Festival Site Announced

The new site for this year’s World Fest has been revealed. Center for the Arts Executive Director, Amber Jo Manuel, says it’ll be on the picturesque Richards Ranch in Oregon House, which is in the upper elevations of the Yuba … Read more >

Fire Safe Council Downplays Allegations

Allegations from the Grand Jury and Nevada County are being downplayed by the Fire Safe Council. Board Chairman Pete Williams says non-profit groups, like the Council, don’t have to have licensed contractors to do fuels reduction projects, but their workers … Read more >

50th Trout Derby On Saturday

Also going on at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, on Saturday, is the Grass Valley Sportsmen’s Club Trout Derby, at Lions Lake. The Club’s event organizer is Kevin Morgan. He also notes that it’s the 50th year for the Derby. And … Read more >

Home, Garden, and Lifestyle Show This Weekend

This weekend also marks the Union’s 38th Home, Garden, and Lifestyle Show at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. That’s on Saturday and Sunday. You’re encouraged to bring your kids as well as your pets, with something for everyone. Visit home improvement … Read more >

Earth Fest and Street Fair In Nevada City Sunday

A day ahead of Earth Day, on Monday, it’s the third annual Earth Fest Street Fair, on Broad and Pine Streets in Nevada City, on Sunday. The event’s producer, at the Chamber of Commerce, Lynn Skrukrud, says all vendor spaces … Read more >

Decision Delayed On Ending Landline Service

Still no decision yet on whether AT and T will be ending traditional copper landline service sometime this year. Meanwhile, customers recently received another letter, with the company saying they can keep their existing service while they work toward bringing … Read more >

Local Author, Filmmaker, Photographer Shares History Projects

People who enjoy local history will be very interested in this evening’s Nevada County Historical Speaker Night presentation. It features the work from local photographer, author, and filmmaker Lisa Redfern. Redfern who supplemented her artistic talents with historical knowledge while … Read more >

82-Year-Old Man Killed In Hwy 20 Crash

An 82-year-old Smartsville man has been killed, after a two-vehicle collision on Highway 20 near Penn Valley early Wednesday afternoon. CHP Officer Jason Bice says that was near the west side of Penn Valley Drive and east of Chances R … Read more >