The recent end of the legislative session did not include a deal to allow more California homeowners in high wildfire risk areas to get insured. And Nevada County’s State Senator is blasting Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara’s efforts. Brian Dahle says … Read more >
After a slight drop, Nevada County’s unemployment rate went up slightly in August. At four-point-two percent, that was a three-tenths-of-a-point rise from July. But it was also nearly a point higher than a year ago. Meanwhile, at the local office … Read more >
An 18-month policy designed, among other things, to shorten meeting lengths, has been reversed by the Nevada City City Council.The policy didn’t allow members of the public to request a consent item from the agenda to be pulled for discussion, … Read more >
With recent annexations, the City of Grass Valley now maintains around 130 miles of roadways. But, speaking to the City Council at its recent meeting, the city’s engineer, Bjorn Jones, said the average estimated cost for a full rehabilitation of … Read more >
The idea of celebrating a nearly 250-year-old document with a parade may seem antiquated to some. But the 56th Annual Constitution Celebration in Nevada City on Saturday and Sunday continues to be considered the largest such observance in the United … Read more >
A much scaled-down and final Barbara Schmidt Millar Triathlon is on Sunday. It’ll be more of a celebration and is taking place at the South Yuba Club. It’ll feature an indoor swim, cycle, and run, as well as an outdoor … Read more >
The 32nd Annual Gold Country Duck Race is (also) on Sunday, in conjunction with Constitution Day festivities in Nevada City. That’ll be at the Century 21 Cornerstone Realty parking lot on the creek, just at the bottom of Boulder Street, … Read more >
It’s being hailed as a major boost for cannabis growers struggling to establish their businesses. Two contracts for the Sierra Business Council were approved recently by Nevada County Supervisors for the Council to administer and distribute nearly two-million dollars in … Read more >
Conceptual approval of the creation of a Public Arts Commission for Nevada City has been given. The City Council approved the first reading of the ordinance at its Wednesday night meeting. City Manager Sean Grayson outlined the parameters again. It … Read more >
With the Mill Street Plaza nearing completion, including pedestrian improvements, Grass Valley staff has also been receiving inquiries from property owners about the possibility of converting upper-level vacant office space to residential use. So City Planner Amy Wolfson asked the … Read more >
