Increased patrol staffing is now enabling the Grass Valley office of the Califonria Highway Patrol to resume special speed enforcement operations to reduce accidents. And that includes all day on Thursday. Officer Jason Bice says the focus will be on … Read more >
NID officials are hoping Nevada County’s congressman will help them get funding to replace the Scotts Flat spillway. On Monday, Kevin Kiley toured the reservoir and heard about the Nevada Irrigation District’s infrastructure needs. In January, we told you that … Read more >
With the latest summer heat advisory in effect until 11 Thursday night, it’s time to once again go over ways you can keep your PG and E bills down at least a little bit. The utility says air conditioning accounts … Read more >
The final step for replacement of the 85-year-old Nevada Street Bridge in Nevada City has been taken. The City Council has approved a seven-point-six million dollar contract. It was the lowest of three bids submitted. And City Councilmember Lou Cici … Read more >
It’s the second sex crimes arrest for a 20-year-old Grass Valley man in less than four months. And Nevada County Sheriff’s Department Administrative Analyst, Ashley Quadros, says this time it happened during the Fair Sunday night. The Department patrols the … Read more >
Inappropriate contact with a Mill Street female store employee has led to the arrest of a 61-year-old Grass Valley man with a significant criminal history here. Police Lieutenant Clint Bates says Emillo Agnew had skipped out on parole and was … Read more >
The El Nino pattern over the Pacific continues to grow stronger. But will it mean another heavy winter for Nevada County? The National Weather Service says the odds of a historically strong pattern for California are now two in three, … Read more >
An historic agreement designed to accelerate efforts to combat wildfires, while also improving and restoring the health of forests, has been reached between Cal Fire and the Bureau of Land Management. Cal Fire forrester, Jonathan Fitch, says they’ve entered a … Read more >
Now that Nevada City has a Public Arts Ordinance, the next step is the formation of a Public Arts Commission through another ordinance. City Manager Sean Grayson outlined a long list of suggested roles, responsibilities, and authorities to the City … Read more >
Nevada County’s Office of Emergency Services has had a strong presence at the KNCO Gazebo for this year’s Fair. And officials indicate response could be better, regarding their Wildfire Protection Plan survey. It was launched in June and time is … Read more >
