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A winter storm watch has now been issued by the National Weather Service for Nevada County. It starts Friday night at 10 and is expected to stay in effect until 1am on Tuesday. Wet, heavy snow is predicted above six-thousand … Read more >

Winter driving can be nerve-wracking. So Cal Trans Public Information Officer John O’Connell says they, along with the California Office of Traffic Safety, are trying to inject a little fun into the season, with their first Snowplow Naming Contest… click … Read more >

When someone loses property to a wildfire, a flood, or other natural disaster, and receives compensation from whoever’s at fault, it’s considered taxable income. And a number of members of the Legislature consider that an unjust burden for Californians trying … Read more >

With one of the heavier rain systems of the season expected this weekend, the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services is reminding residents of their no-cost sand stations. Public Information Officer Taylor Wolfe says they’re available 24 hours a day … Read more >

No one was hurt, after a plane accident at the Nevada County Airport during the noon hour on Thursday. The airport’s assistant manager, Jay Marshall, says the male pilot of a Cessna 172 was coming from Sacramento. And it did … Read more >

The green light has been given by the Grass Valley Planning Commission for a Holiday Inn Express in the Glenbrook Basin. They’ve approved the design review application. But there were a few concerns expressed by the public. That included Linda … Read more >

If you happen to see smoke in forested areas on the San Juan Ridge today (Thurs), it’s likely a prescribed burn. It’s the second day for the 70-acre project being conducted by the Tahoe National Forest, to reduce the wildfire … Read more >

A local woman is safe, following a terrifying ordeal at her home near Nevada City early Wednesday. Nevada County Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer, Ashley Quadros, says the victim had just arrived at the home, on Indian Springs Road, when … Read more >

Despite neighbors’ continued opposition, a variance that allows the expansion of a supportive housing facility in Grass Valley has been approved. The variance allowance, from the City Planning Commission, means Sierra Guest Home, on Glenwood Avenue, can be extended further … Read more >

It’s time for Nevada County Supervisors to review their annual objectives for the year and see if it’s time to re-set anything. Three days of workshops are going on Wednesday through Friday in the ballroom of the Gold Miners Inn, … Read more >