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Deadline Extended For FEMA Storms Help

The deadline to apply for snowmaggeden financial assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been extended another month or so. Nevada County Senior Administrative Analyst Heather Heckler says it’s now September first. Originally, applications were only being accepted for … Read more >

Donner Pass Rd Section Reopens Labor Day Weekend

Recreationists will continue to not have access to a portion of Donner Pass Road near Truckee for at least another six weeks. But Nevada County Public Works’ Principal Engineer, Pat Perkins, says it’s anticipated it will finally reopen in time … Read more >

Old Landline Phones Are Being Phased Out Here

Over the next six to seven years, AT and T will be discontinuing their traditional wireline phone service, while continuing to hold onto the more modern digital network. And now they’re asking Nevada County to help them identify and connect … Read more >

NevCo Also May Enroll In Pioneer Energy

It looks like the rest of Nevada County is also going to be enrolled with a new power supplier in the near future. At their next meeting, August 8th, the Board of Supervisors will be hearing a presentation from county … Read more >

River Parking Violations and Tickets Spiking

The recent heat has, of course, meant an even greater spike of people visiting popular river crossings in Nevada County. And that’s also meant more illegal parking. Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer Ashley Quadros says no parking zones are being … Read more >

Grass Valley Man Sought In Store Robbery

A local man with a significant criminal history in Grass Valley and other nearby areas is being sought again by police. Sergeant Brian Blakemore says 26-year-old Matthew Little reportedly robbed a store on East Main Street late Monday morning. And … Read more >

Local Labor Market Fairly Stable But Stagnant

It’s another fairly stable, although stagnant, labor market profile for Nevada County. The unemployment rate in June went up slightly, or three-tenths of a point, to four-percent. That’s also seven-tenths of a point higher than a year ago. Meanwhile, Maryanne … Read more >

Serial Rapist Sentenced To 36 Years In Prison

It’s 36 years in prison for a serial rapist in Nevada County. Instead of going to trial, 37-year-old Christopher Sparpanic, of Camptonville, reached a plea agreement. District Attorney Jesse Wilson says Sparpanic pled guilty to charges regarding three women in … Read more >

Nevada City Has Public Art Ordinance

City staff says Nevada City has a long history of artistic expression and influence but has never had a public art ordinance to establish parameters for its implementation. And now the City Council has adopted one that has a measured … Read more >

Ice House in Marysville Burns

A building over 100 years old in Marysville totally destroyed by fire Friday afternoon and into the night. Marysville Fire Captain Matt Lichenstein met with KNCO’s Paul Haas Saturday morning as the operation was shifting to mop up status. The … Read more >