Two cases in Yuba County involving Grass Valley residents have been updated by the Sheriff’s Department there. One involved two boys, 15 and 18 years old, who were stabbed, with the 18-year-old, Malachai Coleman, found dead. Public Information Officer Katy … Read more >
Nevada County’s congressman has introduced his first independent piece of legislation. Kevin Kiley has introduced a constitutional amendment that would require direct election of all U.S Senators. And it appears to be sparked by Governor Newsom’s recent appointment of Alex … Read more >
Nearly two months of on and off storm damage work on state highways in Nevada County have been completed, according to a Cal Trans Public Information Officer. John O’Connell says that covers Highway 49 between Grass Valley and Auburn, Highway … Read more >
Some long-overdue medals of valor were handed out to two Cal Fire employees at Tuesday’s Nevada County Supervisors meeting. They’re considered the state’s highest honor for livesaving events. Nevada-Yuba-Placer Chief Brian Estes started with equipment operator Joe Kennedy. Kennedy arrived … Read more >
It’s the seventh year of study regarding a proposed California Road Charge Program. Cal Trans has begun another pilot program. With more fuel-efficient vehicles and the state wanting to transition to zero-emission models, that means dwindling gas tax revenue for … Read more >
Nevada County continues to ask residents to provide input and feedback regarding different services and programs that are offered through the various departments sponsored by the executive offices. County CEO, Alison Lehman, is part of a monthly KNCO Insight segment … Read more >
While progress is being reported on reducing the number of vacant commercial buildings, the Nevada City City Council has approved an ordinance designed to address future blight. They’ve approved a fee schedule for such property owners. City Manager Sean Grayson … Read more >
Believe it or not, wildfire season is looming in the next month or two. And that means it’s time for PG and E’s annual webinars for counties. The one for Nevada County is Thursday evening and, this year, also covers … Read more >
Nevada County Connects’ Tinloy Transit Center in downtown Grass Valley has received a colorful transformation. And Supervising Driver Sandy Novak says that’ll make the hub, where you can catch every bus in their system, more accessible… click to listen to … Read more >
Nevada City is taking steps to join international communities in having more clarity with lighting regulations. It was initiated by the City Planning Commission and now the City Council is directing staff to draft a so-called Dark Sky Ordinance. The … Read more >
