After two days of hearings, Nevada County Supervisors have rejected the long-debated proposal to reopen the Idaho Maryland Mine. Rise Gold had applied for an 80-year permit, which could eventually mean 24-hour-a-day operations in the Brunswick Basin Industrial site. The … Read more >
As the lengthy process for siting a new county courthouse continues, the Nevada City City Council has approved the formation of another Public Advisory Group. City Manager Sean Grayson told the Council that he and the mayor have already been … Read more >
If you’re hoping to take advantage of some of that fresh powder in the mountains for Presidents’ Day weekend, there are two more significant storm systems to deal with. Cal Trans Public Information Officer, Jeremy Linder, says snow levels will … Read more >
Even if Nevada City’s fire tax measure passes on March fifth, the city wouldn’t receive its first full year of revenue until 2025. So, the City Council approved 70-thousand dollars in so-called “accelerator funding” at its Wednesday night meeting. City … Read more >
This Saturday the American Association of University Women is hosting an event in Grass Valley highlighting the work and events of the Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation as well as news that effects Nevada County medical providers and benefits residents. … Read more >
Thanks to Presidents Day, the deadline for people who want to register to vote in the March Primary will be extended to 14 days ahead of time, instead of the traditional “E-Minus-15”. That’s next Tuesday, February 20th. But Assistant Nevada … Read more >
As Nevada City moves forward with plans for its first skateboard park, changes are ahead for the aging Condon Park facility in Grass Valley. At its Tuesday night meeting, the City Council approved a Design Build contract worth one-and-a-half million … Read more >
It’s an animal cruelty guilty verdict against the owner of a rescue business in Grass Valley. After a three-day misdemeanor trial, a Nevada County Superior Court jury has convicted Linda Vaccarezza. She was also found guilty of operating a kennel … Read more >
With less than three weeks before the March Primary, the Grass Valley City Council has formalized an expenditure plan for Measure B. It’s a three-eighths-of-a-percent sales tax increase that needs majority approval. And should that happen, City Manager Tim Kiser … Read more >
Today is the day of love and many people profess their love to one another, and candy and cards have the phrase, “Will You be Mine?”. But beginning Thursday the Nevada County Board of Supervisors are answering a different question, … Read more >
