Cal Fire’s burning suspension begins today (Mon.) for Nevada, Yuba, Placer, and Sierra counties. And thanks to the unusually wet and snowy winter, that’s over a month later than a year ago. Public Information Officer Mary Eldridge says temperatures are … Read more >
After getting support on improving their workforce, county behavioral health departments are now getting state funding boosts for housing those with serious conditions. The Governor’s Office has awarded over 900-million dollars for unsheltered persons in 53 counties. And Nevada County … Read more >
A previous report led this year’s Nevada County Grand Jury to also investigate the county’s contract management with vendors. Grand Jury Foreman Joe D’Andrea says the county has no centralized system, so each county department uses its own approach. He … Read more >
The 23rd Annual Nevada City Film Festival kicks off today and continues through Sunday. And the participation level is as high as ever. 535 films and scripts from 36 countries were submitted. 70 have been selected for screening, with around … Read more >
The Rough and Ready Fire District is not dissolving at the end of the month after all. That action has been taken, to allow the district, along with Penn Valley and Nevada County Consolidated, to explore reorganizing into one new … Read more >
A quick and aggressive attack kept a detached garage fire from causing any major damage in the Peardale Chicago Park district early Thursday morning. It was reported on Towle Lane. The fire district’s Public Information Officer, Daniel Ramey, says it … Read more >
As we get deeper into wildfire season, it’s the second season where virtually all Nevada County residents are now part of PG and E’s Enhanced Powerline Safety Settings program. Spokesman Paul Moreno says sensitivity on portions of lines on all … Read more >
With the Mill Street Promenade upgrade expected to be completed in time for Fourth of July activities, the city of Grass Valley has also hired what they call a Pop Up Events Coordinator. But, speaking on KNCO’s On the Town … Read more >
More arrests to report in Nevada County for possession and distribution of child pornography. Sheriff’s Department Senior Administrative Analyst, Leslie Williams, says three Nevada City residents have been taken into custody, in coordination with the District Attorney’s Office and the … Read more >
This year’s Nevada County Grand Jury issued four reports. And one is critical of comments made late last year by three members of the Nevada Joint Union High School District Board of Trustees in favor of candidates running for the … Read more >
