A state law, signed two years ago, is designed to increase transparency, accountability, and oversight surrounding the acquisition and use of military equipment by law enforcement agencies. It requires any agency to obtain approval from its local governing board before … Read more >
At their recent meeting, the Nevada City City Council took steps toward eventually becoming a “disposable-free” town. City Manager Sean Grayson laid out the process and components regarding adopting a single-use foodware reduction ordinance, modeled after the town of Truckee’s. … Read more >
Press Release Nevada County Sheriff’s Office Nevada City, CA – The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) Major Crimes Unit (MCU) is actively investigating a homicide that occurred at a residence in the 12000 block of Half Moon Way in Nevada … Read more >
Another heavy winter, once again, means a lot of green waste to dispose of, especially ahead of wildfire season in Nevada County. So Waste Management has two free collection events this month. They’re at the McCourtney Road Transfer Station, where … Read more >
This is National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, as well as Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week. And Nevada County Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer, Ashley Quadros, says they’re inviting the community to send in their words of thanks. She says their … Read more >
Due to what’s only described as an impasse with Nevada County OES, the Fire Safe Council has announced that it’s suspending operations and furloughing staff. They cite a lack of available funding. About a month ago, the county announced that … Read more >
The Eighth Annual Sierra Poetry Festival is happening for the second year in a row at the Center for the Arts, on West Main Street, in Grass Valley all day Saturday. The director of the event is Nevada County Arts … Read more >
As the weather improves and warms up, that also means a surge in visitations to Nevada County’s state parks. And that also means more volunteers are needed to help run them. The Sierra Gold Sector is hosting orientation sessions, starting … Read more >
A proposed special event center near Lake Wildwood will not be happening. The applicant and local landowner John Conger, has withdrawn his application. That follows a public hearing last month that had overwhelming opposition, mainly over concerns about disruptions to … Read more >
It was six years ago, when the Nevada City City Council prioritized upper Broad Street for rehabilitation, as part of its Capital Improvement Plan. They also approved a request for state funding, through the gas tax measure, also known as … Read more >
