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Accident Kills Grass Valley Man

A 61-year-old Grass Valley man was killed from an accident on Highway 49 in town that happened last Friday evening. He’s been identified as Stephen Lach. CHP Officer Jason Bice says the crash occurred just north of McKnight Way. He … Read more >

Weather Prep Reminders

The weather is once again beginning to look a lot more like Christmas as we head into the last few days of Fall. And as the weather becomes more of a challenge the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services is … Read more >

Winter Reading Challenge Underway

As the chill and dampness of winter settles in, the Nevada County Library’s annual Reading Challenge began on Saturday and continues through January 20th. Assistant Children’s Librarian, Teri Alton, says every branch offers a delightful paper bingo log… click to … Read more >

Free Bus Fares Again Through New Year’s Eve

For the fourth straight year, Nevada County Connects is able to invite riders to celebrate the “12 Days of Holiday Cheer”. All rides are now free through New Year’s Eve. That’s courtesy of an ongoing Low Carbon Transit Operations Program … Read more >

Fire Guts Alta Sierra Home

Fire has gutted an Alta Sierra home. Nevada County Consolidated Fire Battalion Chief, Josh Sunde, says it was already 25-to-50-percent involved when crews first arrived on Ball Road. He says they also observed a woman safely evacuating the residence… click … Read more >

Public Arts Commission Members Approved

Selections for all but one seat on Nevada City’s first Public Arts Commission were approved by the City Council at their Thursday night meeting. There are seven members who serve four-year terms at the discretion of the Council. The Council … Read more >

Night of Giving Back To In-Person Event

Hospitality House’s 18th annual Night of Giving returns to an in-person event for the first time since before the pandemic. And it also has a new venue, at the Center for the Arts in Grass Valley Saturday night. Creative Director … Read more >

Winter Craft Fair At Miners Foundry Sunday

If you still haven’t finished your Christmas shopping, you’ll find some interesting ideas at the 12th Annual Nevada City Winter Craft Fair on Sunday at Miners Foundry. It’ll be complementing what’s being offered at the final Victorian Christmas nearby. Event … Read more >

Local March Primary Election Races Set

With the final filing deadline passing on Wednesday, the local March Primary Election races are now in place for Nevada County. And of the five major races, two are non-competitive. That includes for the Fifth Supervisorial District, where Hardy Bullock … Read more >

Vested Rights Petition Rejected By Supervisors

An attempt by Rise Gold to bypass the permit process, by obtaining vested rights to revive gold mining, nearly 70 years later, at the Idaho Maryland property, has been rejected by Nevada County Supervisors. It was a unanimous vote from … Read more >