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The tax filing deadline is now less than a month away. And last week, the IRS launched what’s called Direct File, a pilot program in 12 states, including California. That’s a new service that provides some taxpayers with the choice … Read more >

Even more rate hikes are being proposed by PG and E this year. A 13-percent increase was approved by the California Public Utilities Commission in January that raised the average bill by another 34 dollars a month. And the Commission … Read more >

No changes from the latest March Primary vote update from the Nevada County Elections Department. There were no new vote totals for Grass Valley’s fire tax, Measure B, which needs majority approval. It still leads by 17 votes. A spokesperson … Read more >

After years of planning and studies, work is scheduled to begin later this year on the 72-mile Pines to Mines Trail that will connect recreational opportunities between Nevada City and Truckee. Tahoe National Forest Deputy Public Affairs Officer, Sophia Hamann, … Read more >

This year’s Speech Tournament, hosted by the Nevada County Superintendent of Schools Office, attracted 64 fourth through eighth graders from 11 schools to the Miner’s Foundry. Superintendent Scott Lay says the topic for the 38th annual event was “My biggest … Read more >

The Nevada County Sheriff’s Department’s Mobile Crisis Team was established in 2020 to reduce the possibility of improper responses to mental health-related calls. And much progress is reported. Last year, out of 460 calls, only 10 resulted in arrests. A … Read more >

To ensure that wildfire fuels reduction projects are implemented at the pace and scale needed, and also support regional workforce capacity, Nevada County has recently taken some new steps. Office of Emergency Services Director, Craig Griesbach, says they’ve created Qualified … Read more >

It’s one of the most ambitious projects NID has ever taken on, to advance water security and forest health, and also reduce the wildfire risk. They’ve received a 386-thousand dollar planning grant, in partnership with the Tahoe National Forest and … Read more >

An ambitious work plan in support of the Board of Supervisors’ 2024 objectives was outlined at their recent meeting. The Board holds a workshop each January identifying priorities. The eight objectives include fiscal stability and core services, emergency preparedness, economic … Read more >

Nevada County’s new undersheriff has grown into the job. Sam Brown was officially promoted from Captain in January, taking over for Alicia Burget last year when she retired. Appearing on a recent On the Town, Brown said the main change … Read more >