There are also three school bond measures on the June Second Primary ballot in Nevada County. That includes the first-ever bond to be considered for the Nevada City School District, worth 26-million dollars. Superintendent John Baggett says Measure H would … Read more >
Coyote Street in Nevada City is lined with homes and businesses. And in recent public meetings, residents have voiced concerns about traffic volumes and speeds and potential changes in vehicle patterns that may result from three upcoming projects. That includes … Read more >
Nevada County’s unemployment rate continues to be stable over the last three months. At four-and-a-half percent for April, it’s down a minor two-tenths-of-a-point from March and four-tenths-of-a-point from February. It’s also just a-tenth-of-a-point lower than a year ago. Maryanne Connelley … Read more >
With the June Primary elections now less than a week away, the Nevada County Clerk-Recorder’s Office wants to remind voters about their options, to ensure that their votes are counted. If you still want to mail in your ballot, Assistant … Read more >
The first water rate increases in six years for Nevada Irrigation District customers are on the way. But exactly how high they’ll be won’t be determined until later in the year. Under Proposition 218, a majority protest would have been … Read more >
Although automated license plate reader cameras have been in place in Grass Valley for a number of years, there was a surge of concerns expressed about them, during the public comment period of Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. Dozens of … Read more >
California Republican lawmakers are stepping up efforts to fight high gas prices. That includes Nevada County’s State Senator, Megan Dahle. Her press secretary, Bruce Ross, says the party has also released an online survey on how families are being impacted … Read more >
Although there’s no Costco in Western Nevada County, local agricultural officials have joined others around the state who are urging residents to take immediate precautions regarding a potential pest risk. In a news release, the County Agriculture Department says there’s … Read more >
It was a fairly routine Memorial Day weekend, when it came to traffic enforcement on Nevada County roads and highways. Maximum patrol staffing was in place from 6pm Friday until just before midnight on Monday. And CHP Officer Sean Armacher … Read more >
A second fire district consolidation in the last year has been approved by Nevada County’s Local Agency Formation Commission, also known as LAFCO. But there is still one more critical step to go. Commission Executive Officer Bud Rice says a … Read more >
