The recent launching of an expanded Housing Master Plan was presented to Nevada County Supervisors at their meeting earlier this week. And while it was praised, there were some cost questions. The plans, for single-family or granny units, are pre-approved, … Read more >
By a unanimous vote, the Nevada County Planning Commission has rejected the Idaho Maryland Mine proposal. They recommended that the Board of Supervisors not certify the Final Environmental Impact Report. Commissioner Terry McAteer was the most vocal opponent. He also … Read more >
More feedback is being sought on improving broadband access in the foothills. The Sierra Business Council is hosting a workshop Friday morning at the Veterans Building in Grass Valley. The Council covers Nevada, Placer, Sierra, and El Dorado counties. Council … Read more >
With future flooding concerns in mind, the Nevada City City Council has approved a Little Deer Creek improvement project. City Manager Sean Grayson updated the Council, at Wednesday night’s) meeting, about the failure of a culvert underneath the Stone House … Read more >
The San Francisco Giants are among an increasing number of sports organizations trying to make sure their players are mentally as well as physically fit. Former player Drew Robinson and the team’s Director of Mental Health, Shana Alexander, will be … Read more >
The marathon hearing on the Idaho Maryland Mine proposal continues on Thursday. The Nevada County Planning Commission is considering certification of the final EIR on the project, along with a recommendation, to the Board of Supervisors. A decision is expected … Read more >
Water and sewage rates are being adjusted in Grass Valley for the first time in 11 years. City officials say due to aging infrastructure and inflationary pressures, rates have fallen below the cost of providing service. A consulting firm was … Read more >
PG and E is also gearing up for wildfire season. And that includes annual practice exercises of power line inspections. And spokesman Paul Moreno says that includes north of Nevada City on Thursday, including French Coral, North San Juan, and … Read more >
What’s being touted as a more unified, statewide approach to reduce homelessness has the endorsement of Nevada County Supervisors. They’ve approved a resolution proclaiming support for the so-called AT HOME Plan. It was developed six months ago by the California … Read more >
Nevada County’s Agriculture Commissioner has been selected as the only California member on a Federal committee. Chris de Nijs says he was nominated to serve on the National Wildlife Services Advisory Committee by the statewide Agriculture Association and Commissioner… click … Read more >
