Nevada County is a member of the Rural County Representatives of California, which has Supervisor representatives from 40 counties. An update on the legislative advocacy group’s activities was presented to Nevada County Supervisors, at its meeting last week. A wide … Read more >
In California, the responsibility for providing and funding legal representation for those who can’t afford it falls to the counties. And like most counties, Nevada County does this through a Public Defender’s Office. Occasionally there’s a conflict of interest and … Read more >
Another push is being made for smoke-free housing in Grass Valley, among other areas in Nevada County. The Grass Valley City Council heard a presentation from the local Tobacco-Free Coalition, at its meeting earlier this week. The county’s Tobacco Prevention … Read more >
After several years of interruptions, due to the pandemic, Sierra Harvest’s Soup Night is back tonight (Fri.). It’s also at a new location, inside the Miners Building at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. The group’s Program and Impact Director is Lori … Read more >
Nevada County is part of a regionalized approach for economic development. It’s called the Sierra Economic Development District. and also includes El Dorado, Placer, Sierra, and Plumas counties. It’s described as a roadmap designed to build resilience and diversification. A … Read more >
As the process continues toward finding a location for a new Nevada County courthouse, Sheriff Shannan Moon has an ideal spot in mind. Moon, who is also one the members of a Public Advisory Group, says the safest setup would … Read more >
With the first of two final hearings getting underway, on Thursday, on whether AT and T will still have to offer landline service, the Grass Valley City Council has also now weighed in. They’ve joined Nevada City and Nevada County … Read more >
Work is going slower than anticipated. But progress was reported at the previous City Council meeting, regarding safety improvements at the Stonehouse in Nevada City. City Manager Sean Grayson told the Council that the late start to the project was … Read more >
March is also Youth Art Month in Nevada County. The Board of Supervisors approved the proclamation at their meeting Tuesday morning. And during a presentation, County Superintendent of Schools Scott Lay also noted the approval of Proposition 28 by state … Read more >
The second vote canvass update from the March Primary election has been released by the Nevada County Elections Department. And it shows Robb Tucker has climbed a little higher above the 50-percent threshold needed to be elected for the District … Read more >
