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Bicyclist Seriously Injured On Hwy 174

A 57-year-old bicyclist has suffered major injuries, after being clipped by a driver Sunday afternoon. CHP Officer Jason Bice says it happened on a narrow stretch of Highway 174, near East Empire Street… click to listen to Officer Bice The … Read more >

Cooking and Home Fires Increase This Time Of Year

October also includes Fire Prevention Week, which is this week. As the weather usually starts getting cooler and wetter, and it gets dark earlier, more time is being spent indoors, including with family and friends. And Cal Fire reminds us … Read more >

United Way Book Sale Under Way

The annual United Way Book Sale is underway at Nevada County Executive Offices at the Rood Center. Public Information Officer Lisa Renner says there are a variety of reading material for sale. The funds raised by the book sale go … Read more >

El Nino Winter Looking More Likely

It’s looking increasingly likely that we’ll be having another wet winter. Department of Water Resources Climatologist, Mike Anderson, says at least a moderate El Nino is setting up, although it might not be as strong for the North State… click … Read more >

Bear River Rec District Celebrates Changes

Wednesday afternoon, the Bear River Recreation and Park District celebrates their new general manager, plus a revitalized sports field. Miranda Brown was appointed in July, after serving as a Board member for one year. The Board Chair says Brown has … Read more >

Pink Patch Project Is Here!

With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, that means the Pink Patch Project is here again. Nevada County Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer Ashley Quadros says each year five collaborating agencies have been participating. That also includes the Grass Valley, … Read more >

Guilty Verdict In South County Murder Trial

A South County man has been found guilty of first-degree murder, after a jury trial that ended last week. The crime happened almost exactly three years ago. 63-year-old Michael Stine was one of several men living at a home on … Read more >

Ride, Cheer, or Volunteer for Youth Mental Health at Gravel Ride

Tomorrow morning bright and early hundreds of off-road bicyclists will participate in the 2nd Annual Heart of Gold Gravel Ride through the backroads of Nevada County’s Gold Country. Public Information Officer Lisa Renner says it’s all to benefit youth mental … Read more >

Arrest In Vehicle Vandalism Spree In Grass Valley

A Grass Valley man has been arrested for a vandalism spree earlier this week, along with attempted assault and destruction of public property. Police Lieutenant Clint Bates says 32-year-old Jeremy Jenkins is charged. He says the vandalism occurred over a … Read more >

Some Relief From High PGE Bills This Month

After another season of high bills, there’s at least some temporary relief for PG and E customers. Company spokesman Paul Moreno says most should be getting a Climate Credit in October… click to listen to Paul Moreno And that’s 38-dollars-and-39-cents … Read more >