After 17 years, Anew Day has been feeling growing pains. So they’re planning on moving into larger accomodations by the end of summer. Speaking on KNCO’s “On the Town”, Executive Director Trisha Johnson said that’ll be in a former Telestream … Read more >
The unemployment rate remained unchanged in Nevada County in May. It was, once again, three-point-seven percent, compared to two-point-nine percent a year ago, which was the lowest May rate ever recorded by the Employment Development Department. Meanwhile, Maryanne Connelley, the … Read more >
If your children are already struggling with things to do for summer vacation, the Nevada County Library is, once again, offering some attractive alternatives. Public Information Officer Taylor Wolfe says the annual Summer Learning Program is getting underway, with a … Read more >
Nevada City’s 2023-2024 budget reflects another healthy fiscal outlook and was enthusiastically approved by the City Council at its meeting Wednesday evening. And, at six-point-two million dollars, City Manager Sean Grayson noted that it’s also the largest in the city’s … Read more >
More enforcement of a key change in Nevada County’s Hazardous Vegetation Abatement Ordinance is getting underway soon. Fire officials are wrapping up defensible space inspections for the season. Speaking on “KNCO: Insight’, Supervising inspector Ricky Martinez, with the County Office … Read more >
A recently-enacted state law is intended to increase transparency, accountability, and oversight surrounding the acquisition and use of military equipment by law enforcement. It also now requires any agency to obtain approval from their local governing body for an acquisition … Read more >
Final action has been taken by the Grass Valley City Council for the second of six segments for the Wolf Creek Trail. The Council formally adopted the Environmental Review of the design at its Tuesday night meeting. But City Engineer … Read more >
There are three Nevada County Supervisor seats up for election next year. And one incumbent is the first announced candidate. Heidi Hall is seeking a third term. Among her priorities is to continue the work of reducing wildfire threats. She … Read more >
As school administrators start looking ahead to the 2023-2024 academic year, California’s teacher shortage may be worsening again in many areas. But not in Nevada County. Schools Superintendent Scott Lay says they’ve actually seen a slight uptick in credentialled instructors, … Read more >
The first parole hearing for a Grass Valley man convicted 17 years ago of a violent and vicious attack of a 62-year-old woman at her Nevada City home was held recently. And the California State Parole Board denied the release … Read more >
