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First Friday Art Walks Begin In Nevada City

If you’re looking for something to do this (Fri.) evening, to kick off your weekend, the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce suggests you celebrate the town’s vibrant arts community during the first of three First Friday Art Walks. Chamber Executive … Read more >

Libraries Kick Off Summer Learning Challenge

With classes wrapping up at Nevada County schools soon, local libraries are gearing up again for activities to keep students occupied all summer. Youth Services Librarian Tricia Caspers says the season, as always, begins with their Summer Learning Challenge, which … Read more >

Sortland Leads In NC Council Race

KNCO talked to the leading votegetter in the Nevada City City Council race, as of Election Night on Tuesday. It would be Micayla Sortland’s first time in public office. When announcing her candidacy in March, she mentioned the importance of … Read more >

Youth Commission Recommends To Supes

With schools closing soon for the summer, it also meant the end of the term for the latest version of the Nevada County Youth Commission. And they had plenty to say to the Board of Supervisors, at the Tuesday meeting, … Read more >

Minor Sewage Spill At Scotts Flat Lake

A relatively minor sewage spill has still resulted in a ban on getting in the water in part of Scotts Flat Lake.  Nevada County’s Sanitation General Manager, Brad Torres, says it was reported Tuesday evening on Lake Lane in Cascade … Read more >

Tucker Leads Cong Dist Three Race

Nevada County Supervisor Robb Tucker was only halfway through his first-ever term to any elected office when he announced he was running for the District Three Congressional seat being vacated by Kevin Kiley. That’s also despite the passage of Proposition … Read more >

Baggett Likely Next Schools Superintendent

The next Superintendent of Schools in Nevada County is expected to be John Baggett, who had 70-percent support of the voters on Election Night. The current superintendent of the Nevada City School District indicates he’s up to the challenge of … Read more >

June Primary Election Results So Far

There appears to be at least one definitive result, already, from June Primary local elections. John Baggett is leading Tim Reid 70 to 29-percent to be Nevada County’s next Superintendent of Schools, replacing Scott Lay, who is retiring. Baggett has … Read more >

Community Academy Registration Underway

Although the first class is about two-and-a-half months away, the registration process is already underway for the Nevada County Sheriff’s Department’s sixth annual Community Academy. Sergeant Andrew Liller leads them. He says it’s an opportunity for residents to gain an … Read more >

Like The State Cannabis Revenue Strong Here

Just like California, cannabis tax revenue in Nevada County also continues to be robust. In Grass Valley, around 335-thousand dollars is projected to be in the 2026-2027 budget. That compares to 251-thousand for the current fiscal year. And in Nevada … Read more >