The Nevada County Board of Supervisors have set two dates to hear public comment on the Idaho Maryland Mine Project, but they are later than originally thought. Public Information Officer Taylor Wolfe says the hearing is not until the first … Read more >
A “workforce crisis” is how Nevada County’s director describes the staffing situation at her Behavioral Health Department to help emotionally-struggling young people. And with most other departments, statewide, facing similar challenges, Governor Newsom has awarded over 14-million dollars in grants. … Read more >
If you’ve noticed a huge American flag at the recently-rennovated McKnight Crossing Center in Grass Valley, it’s just the start of a patriotic-themed gathering space that’s under development. Speaking on KNCO: Insight on Tuesday, Jim Fitzpatrick said he’s teamed up … Read more >
It was another sparsely-attended final budget hearing for Nevada County Supervisors Tuesday morning. They gave their conceptual approval to the 369-point-eight-million dollar spending plan, with formal adoption scheduled for their final June meeting of the month next Tuesday. In his … Read more >
With summer vacation season upon us, don’t forget to set aside extra time if you’re planning on using an accident-prone stretch of Highway 20 to get to the Truckee-Tahoe region. Cal Trans Public Information Officer Jeremy Linder says the third … Read more >
The financial challenges for hospitals continue, especially in rural areas of the state. In fact, a report from the California Hospitals Association shows that one in five are now at risk of closure. It says last year it cost all … Read more >
Two serious injuries, after a two-vehicle crash on Highway 49 near Grass Valley around the noon hour on Monday. CHP Officer Jason Bice says it happened on a two-lane stretch near Mack Road, south of McKnight Road. The drivers were … Read more >
In order to get more funding to develop goals and strategies, and prioritize services to reduce poverty and help low-income residents achieve economic self-sufficiency, counties must have Community Action Plans in place. The Board of Supervisors recently adopted a resolution … Read more >
Congratulations to Nevada County’s Veterans Services Officer. David West has been elected to the Executive Board of the National Association of County Veterans Services Officers. He’d been a trainer with the Association before being nominated for a two-year term by … Read more >
After failing to get more punitive legislation passed to reduce fentanyl deaths, California Republican lawmakers, also including a handful of Democrats, want to appeal to voters. Nevada County’s Assemblymember, Megan Dahle, is supporting a state constitutional amendment. Similar to DUI … Read more >
