Nevada County’s Cinderella Project, which provides free and low-cost formal clothes for proms and special events to high school and middle school students, as well as young college students, is expanding. A couple of years ago, it became part of … Read more >
Flu season appears to have peaked in many areas of the state, in January, including in Nevada County. The County’s Public Health Officer, Doctor Sherilynn Cooke, says the number of cases has flattened out and the season, overall, has been … Read more >
The State of California Insurance Commissioner is trying to help residents in high wildfire danger areas keep their insurance and hopefully be able to acquire more affordable insurance down the road. For thousands of residents, including many in Nevada County, … Read more >
After nearly three and a half years of work, the Nevada Irrigation District is expected to complete it’s 50-year outlook and plan for managing its vast water supplies in March. NID General Manager Jennifer Hanson presented what’s called the Plan … Read more >
A Grass Valley business is holding a dance-a-thon Friday evening to raise money to reduce homeleness. Acres of Hope, based in Auburn, but also with Nevada County clients, is a long-term, faith-based, housing program for women and children. They live … Read more >
A Grass Valley-based group devoted to advancing public understanding and appreciation of native plans has announced a new Community Grant Program. The California Native Plant Society has 34 chapters, including the Redbud Chapter here. Chapter President, Leslie Warren, says they’re … Read more >
After a brief nuisance ordinance crackdown, related to bright neon signs, mostly, Nevada City’s police chief was questioned about enforcement of the lighting ordinance at the recent City Council meeting. Last fall, the Council amended the lighting ordinance to add … Read more >
January employment and unemployment numbers won’t be released until next month. Meanwhile, a business services representative with the Alliance for Workforce Development Office, in Grass Valley, says the local market has been looking especially promising for job seekers. Maryanne Connelley … Read more >
More amplification of Memorial Park’s historical significance in Grass Valley may be on the way. Last November, the City Council directed staff to complete an application to the Nevada County Landmarks Commission for consideration of establishing the park as an … Read more >
Here’s a way you can start a new career in the high-demand building trades and construction industry. It’s a tuition-free Construction Fundamentals Bootcamp that’s being offered, starting next month at the Nevada County campus of Sierra College for the first … Read more >
