As the trees and vegetation continue to dry out more and more, there’s still plenty of water. The overall reservoir storage level in the Nevada Irrigation District, as of July 26th, was 115-percent of average. That’s also 93-percent of capacity. … Read more >
Starting this month, local disabled residents can also now get same-day paratransit bus service. That’s through Nevada County’s Transit Services and Nevada County Now. Manager Robin Van Valkenburgh says seniors have also no longer had to book rides a day … Read more >
The annual Community Involvement Day drew hundreds of community members to the Fairgrounds Monday to donate items to a number of non-profit community groups, and in turn received discounted fair tickets. Items were exchanged for Buy One Get One Free … Read more >
Nevada County Supervisor Heidi Hall is working with the National Association of Counties to advocate for federal help for the loss of wildfire insurance and also get more staff on federal recreation lands. Hall was part of the group’s conference … Read more >
The change of the month also means fire restrictions in the Tahoe National Forest are now at their strictest level of the year. Public Affairs Officer Lauren Faulkenberry says fires in established rings within developed campgrounds and day-use sites are … Read more >
This year, it’s Grass Valley law enforcement’s turn to host the local celebration of National Out, which is Tuesday evening at the recently-upgraded Memorial Park. All local agencies, also including fire departments, are on hand for this annual community-building campaign. … Read more >
A 72-year-old North San Juan man has been arrested for murder. It’s the Nevada County Sheriff’s Department’s first homicide case of the year. Few details have been released so far. Department Administrative Analyst, Ashley Quadros, says the incident and arrest … Read more >
The early years of childhood are important in so many ways as the brain and body grow and develop. One of the most observable, but often overlooked, in the first ten years is dental care. County Analyst Heather Heckler says … Read more >
Though Nevada County has a number of places and things to do to escape the scorching summer temperatures, KNCO’s Paul Haas recently went on assignment to find places outside of the county that people can venture to and beat the … Read more >
The Nevada County Fair is just a week and a half away. And one of the traditional pre-events is Community Involvement Day, which was established about ten years ago in the Main Street Center. It’s happening from one to six … Read more >
