The Nevada County Board of Supervisors recognizes the value of multiple organizations working together for a common goal and at its recent meeting adopted a resolution declaring September 29 through October 27 as United Way of Nevada County Campaign Kickoff … Read more >
With gas prices continuing to soar, even in the fall, legislative Republicans have sent a new letter to Governor Newsom requesting another special session to temporarily suspend the state tax. Nevada County’s State Senator Brian Dahle was among those signing … Read more >
The latest surge in gas prices is blamed mainly on refinery problems, once again. When Tropical Storm Hilary drenched the South State, that caused refineries to go out and they’re still struggling to get back to full production. Patrick de … Read more >
The vested rights hearing, before Nevada County Supervisors, regarding the proposal to reopen the Idaho Maryland Mine, has been postponed. County Counsel Kit Elliott says it was originally scheduled for October 27th. Instead, it’s been pushed back to December 13th… … Read more >
To address what they say is safety and proactive policing activities, the Nevada City City Council has authorized the funding and installation of security cameras around town. It’s a two-year maintenance agreement for six cameras worth over 40-thousand dollars. Funding … Read more >
It was a festive atmosphere Wednesday afternoon as the Food Bank of Nevada County welcomed about a hundred guests to an open house and celebration of a recent addition to the storage capacity at the food distribution facility. During a … Read more >
After a several-years pause, partly due to the pandemic, that limited staffing, the Nevada County Sheriff’s Department is stepping up enforcement of underage drinking again. They’ve received a 98-thousand dollar one-year grant from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. … Read more >
If you’ve never volunteered in the beautiful state parks of the foothills, there’s another chance this fall. The Sierra Gold sector is hosting trainings for Empire Mine State Historic Park and/or South River State Park at Bridgeport, starting on Saturday. … Read more >
Hunger Action Month is an annual nationwide campaign each September to raise awareness. And an update on the challenges in Nevada County was presented to County Supervisors at their meeting on Tuesday. Among the topics discussed by Interfaith Food Ministry … Read more >
With a special Town Hall next Tuesday, that might have explained why there was such a light turnout for another discussion about a fire tax in Grass Valley. The proposed half-percent sales tax increase was the only non-consent item on … Read more >
