The state law designed to reduce prison overcrowding appears to have succeeded in that regard. But opinions continue to vary over whether it’s reduced crime during the first decade of the law’s implementation. Meanwhile, it appears to be working well … Read more >
More clarity on the coming changes to the collection of trash, recycling, and organic materials is the goal of the next monthly Community Forum at Sierra College on Friday. Waste Management officials will be on hand, along with Nevada County’s … Read more >
Like Nevada County, Nevada City is also creating a Cannabis Equity Program. Results of a recently-completed Equity Assessment were presented to the City Council at its meeting last week. Among the notable findings, it said cannabis cultivation remained an open … Read more >
With the Israel-Hamas war now a month old, tensions and emotions are still running high for a number of Nevada County residents. And a number of them expressed their opposition to the conflict at Wednesday night’s Nevada City City Council … Read more >
The Nevada Irrigation District has announced that it’s finally acquired the vital infrastructure they say brings its water from the mountains to customers in the lower elevations. After a nearly decade-long process, Assistant General Manager Greg Jones says they’ve agreed … Read more >
Ahead of Veterans Day observances on Saturday this year, the head of the Nevada County Veterans Services Office updated the Board of Supervisors on their activities at the meeting earlier this week. 10-percent of the local population consists of veterans. … Read more >
Plans for a skateboard park for Nevada City are moving forward. After a lengthy hearing, the City Council approved a compromise plan for a one-million dollar state grant at its Wednesday night meeting. All of the funding was originally designated … Read more >
Thanks to more state funding, the Nevada County Library now offers free weekly scheduled classes for English language learners. Adult Literacy Coordinator Joy Marria says they’re held Mondays, from 5:30 to 7pm, at the Madelyn Helling Library and Fridays, from … Read more >
At their meeting on Tuesday, Nevada County Supervisors also approved a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Senator Dianne Feinstein. Feinstein died on September 29th at the age of 90. After being elected in 1992, she became the longest-serving … Read more >
Believe it or not, Thanksgiving is only two weeks away. And that meant the annual Turkey Drive for the Food Bank of Nevada County at Save Mart in the Fowler Center in Grass Valley on Wednesday, with our own Tom … Read more >
