A legislative victory for Nevada County’s Congressman. A House Committee, that Kevin Kiley sits on, has reversed a Biden Administration regulation that he says limits independent contracting work. The rule classifies more independent contractors as employees, which forces more employers … Read more >
No monthly change in Nevada County’s latest unemployment rate to be released. It was four-point-eight percent in February. Luis Alejo, with the State Employment Development Department, says that was also the January rate, which had jumped point-six percent from December… … Read more >
A 20-percent voluntary reduction of water use is being requested for all NID customers. That’s due to what’s described as unanticipated PG and E infrastructure repairs in the Sierra Nevada headwaters that have cut off the supply. NID Assistant General … Read more >
A proposed outdoor center for mainly private events is stirring up some opposition from neighbors in Penn Valley. It’s scheduled to be heard by the Nevada County Planning Commission next Thursday afternoon. It would be located on a site on … Read more >
Despite some heavy systems in the last month or so, Grass Valley’s rainfall total still appears to be lagging. The National Weather Service says we’ve received 37 inches. But the historical average for the entire season is 53 inches, although … Read more >
If you’ve ever thought about a law enforcement career in Nevada County, a good place to start may be as a correctional officer. And you’re invited to join Sheriff’s Department staff at the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility for a tour … Read more >
Potential sites for the new Nevada County Courthouse have been narrowed down. The Project Advisory Group recommends, to the Judicial Council of California, that the top three, out of 14 considered, should be either at the old Forest Service Office … Read more >
Spring is also a time of anxiety for some teachers. State law mandates that school boards approve layoff warning notices by March 15th, which would take effect for the next school year. And the largest district in Nevada County has … Read more >
With more spring blooms going on, allergy season is also here and typically peaks through April. That includes more pollen from trees and flowers, especially in the foothills. The recent wet weather and warmer temperatures and winds have also spiked … Read more >
A Nevada City man has pleaded no contest for causing a fatal accident that occurred nearly a year and a half ago. Nevada County District Attorney Jesse Wilson says Ryan Milligan, 29 at the time of his arrest, was driving … Read more >
