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A double-fatal solo pickup accident to report in the South County during the noon hour on Tuesday. CHP Officer Jason Bice says it was reported on Highway 49 near Cameo Road, just north of the Wolf/Combie Road intersection… click to … Read more >

With more people entering the market again in Nevada County, they hope to find their match with an employer Wednesday afternoon at a Job Fair at the Grass Valley Veterans Hall. It’s the first time it’s been held in three … Read more >

The third and final season for the so-called Omega Curves Project is scheduled to resume this week on Highway 20, between Nevada City and the I-80 junction, weather permitting. And that means more delays for motorists on weekdays. But Cal … Read more >

May is also the normal time of year when burn permits are required again. A year ago, when there was less precipitation, permits were required around mid-April. The Public Information Officer for Cal Fire’s Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit, Mary Eldridge, more fuels … Read more >

Flood risks are demonstrating the importance of continuing to closely monitor snowpack conditions. So the Department of Water Resources has conducted a fifth survey this season, the first time that’s happened in three years. The 2020 survey showed only an … Read more >

Groundbreaking at last occurred today (Mon.) for the major upgrade and expansion of Waste Management’s McCourtney Road Transfer Station. And for Nevada County’s Solid Waste Manager, David Garcia, it was the culmination of over a decade of work of negotiating … Read more >

It’s the first historical landmark to be added this year to the growing list in Nevada County. County Supervisors have approved the designation of the Rome Power House. It went into service in 1896, serving mines in the area. And … Read more >

What’s called a Cannabis Impact Mitigation Project has received state funding for Grass Valley. City Manager Tim Kiser outlined details to the City Council at its recent meeting. He said the money comes from the Proposition 64 Public Health and … Read more >

As we get closer to the summer season, the State of the Yuba River, and its future, still looks promising, despite climate change impacts. That was the main message at the recent 40th anniversary event of the South Yuba River … Read more >

Many of us aren’t conscious of how much time we spend in front of computers and smartphones. And National Screen-Free Week has been established to encourage us to unplug more, if not for the entire week. Nevada County organizations are … Read more >