Some significant upgrades are on the way for a couple of major traffic arteries in Grass Valley. The city was recently awarded over one-point-three million dollars from Cal Trans. And City Engineer Bjorn Jones says over one-point-two million dollars will … Read more >
The 22nd annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival is just one day away, running from Thursday through Monday, on Presidents’ Day weekend. This year there are 13 feature films and 101 short films to choose from. Festival Director Livia Campos … Read more >
Off-highway vehicle enthusiasts, along with other impacted recreationists, are invited to provide input at the annual grant application workshop of the Tahoe National Forest. It’s an Open House on Thursday at their headquarters office in Nevada City, on Coyote Street. … Read more >
Californians impacted by recent devastating wildfires, or who live in high risk areas, like Nevada County, might find some financial relief through their local congressional representative. Kevin Kiley has introduced a resolution supporting what’s called the SAFE HOME Act. Speaking … Read more >
The Grass Valley School District has started construction on solar arrays at two of four school sites this week. But that will also mean some inconveniences for parents dropping off students at the Scotten and Gilmore campuses. The District’s Director … Read more >
The second home fire in five days in Nevada County was reported in Cedar Ridge early Monday morning. And this time a female occupant was hospitalized. Ophir Hill Fire Protection District Chief Robb Rothenberger was among crews who responded to … Read more >
Even though winter is not quite over, the Nevada Irrigation District is already projecting a water surplus for the spring. At the start of the month, overall reservoir storage was still at 108-percent of average. The NID Director of Water … Read more >
The president of the Nevada Irrigation District’s Board of Directors says the district is facing potential state regulations that would have dire impacts on the water supply. Rich Johansen recently released an opinion article. He says the State Water Resources … Read more >
February is also National Children’s Dental Health Month. And Nevada County Public Health is taking the opportunity to promote its Oral Health Program for the youngest kids.The Health Education Coordinator for the program is Jamie Hanf. She says the focus … Read more >
More details regarding a home fire that was reported just above Pioneer Park late Thursday afternoon. That was on Max Solar Street, off Clark Avenue. Grass Valley Fire Battalion Chief Orion Clemens says by the time crews arrived, the house … Read more >
