Despite plenty of rain and snow this past winter and spring, bark beetles remain a significant threat to ponderosa pine forests and woodlands. Tom Smith, a forest pest specialist with Cal Fire, says property owners are encouraged to work with … Read more >
Forward progress has reportedly been stopped, regarding a 13-acre wildfire in Yuba County. Mandatory evacuations, as well as advisories, had been issued for homes in the area of Sicard Flat Road and Frontier Trail, which is about 15 to 20 … Read more >
It was a fairly typical Maximum Enforcement Period for Western Nevada County for the California Highway Patrol over the Memorial Day weekend. Officer Jason Bice says there were only two DUI arrests, compared to four a year ago. The period … Read more >
A new state law now requires elections officials to list the supporters and opponents of statewide propositions on the ballot, although limited to a maximum of 125 characters. The law also gives counties the option of printing the lists of … Read more >
Vaping detectors and monitoring cameras are becoming more common features at middle and high schools, including in Nevada County. The only school in the Nevada City District that has them is Seven Hills Middle School. The City Council has now … Read more >
Regardless of the conditions, there is no legal burning allowed so do not attempt to burn a pile of vegetation today. Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District Spokesperson Duane Strawser says that is a federal rule, though he personally wishes … Read more >
The bear decided to cross the river just before the dedication of China Alley and the plaque honoring Chinese residents Fong Chow and Lonnie Tom. Watch this bear battle the Yuba River in the Little Town of Washington. (It is … Read more >
There’s still no timeline yet on starting and completing construction of a new concert hall and conference center for Nevada County. And that timeline was further complicated by the building’s roof collapse, earlier this year, from the unusually heavy low … Read more >
Fallen heroes are once again being honored, locally, on this Memorial Day. And that activities sponsored by the Gold Country detachment of the Marine Corps League. Member Gary Miller says commemorations begin at 9am at Pioneer Park in Nevada City … Read more >
Replacement of the 85-year-old Nevada Street Bridge now has a more precise timeline. The Nevada City City Council has authorized putting the six-million dollar project out to bid. It’s been programmed for replacement as a result of routine inspections that … Read more >
