A Grass Valley man, who was arrested twice recently for misdemeanor DUI, is now facing a felony prosecution for again driving drunk and causing a fatal accident. The crash occurred in March. 26-year-old Brian Fogel was driving 36-year-old Jenee Murray’s … Read more >
Patience has often been a must, when you go to the McCourtney Road Transfer Station. And now the man in charge of it for Waste Management, Micah Smith, says it’ll be even more so, with the long-planned improvement and expansion … Read more >
At least one Democratic lawmaker is expressing alarm about how Governor Newsom’s May budget revision maintains cuts in public transportation. State Senator Scott Weiner says with federal pandemic relief funds due to expire soon, transit agencies across the state are … Read more >
Nevada County’s State Senator is also weighing in on the recent release of Governor Newsom’s revised state budget proposal. Brian Dahle says he’s not surprised to see another significant increase in the deficit, which he blames on California’s progressive tax … Read more >
Plans for a new Mill Street parking lot have taken a step forward. The Grass Valley City Council has authorized the advertisement of bids for the 32-space project on a city-owned lot. It will help replace some of the parking … Read more >
Nevada County Supervisors remain split over a bill that would require more public works projects to pay higher prevailing wages. Nearly a year ago, they approved a letter of opposition. It was ultimately vetoed by Governor Newsom, who shared Supervisors’ … Read more >
In 1962, Congress signed a joint resolution recognizing May 15th of each year as Peace Officers Memorial Day, to honor those who died in the last year. And at their meeting last week, Nevada County Supervisors passed their own resolution. … Read more >
More recognition for how Nevada County treats its employees. They’ve received a Best-in-Class award from Gallagher International out of Lincoln. They’re an employee benefits consulting firm with 39 countries. One of the consultants, Tara Conley, says the county is one … Read more >
Music in the Mountains was honored by Nevada County Supervisors last week for their 42 years of service, through the promotion of classical music and education. Executive Director Jenny Darlington-Person told the Board that studies show that students who participate … Read more >
No significant local government impacts are anticipated, so far, from Governor Newsom’s May budget revision. But the deficit has grown nearly 10-billion more dollars, to 31-point-5 billion. A year ago the state had a 100-billion dollar surplus. Nevada County Deputy … Read more >
