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Trail and Road Closures Continue In Tahoe Forest

As the weather improves, you may think it’ll be okay to take a hike or drive on trails in the Tahoe National Forest. But Trails Program Manager, Joe Chavez, says they’ve extended the seasonal closure period for another month… click … Read more >

NID April Snowpack Third-Highest On Record

The snow survey was also recently completed in the Nevada Irrigation District. And Water Resources Superintendent Thor Larsen says it’s at 198-percent of average. He says only the years 1983 and 1952 produced higher numbers, with 1952 being the record … Read more >

Violent Crime Suspect Now Competent Again

Legal proceedings have resumed for a Nevada City man facing numerous violent crime charges, stemming from several incidents last year. Assistant Nevada County District Attorney Cami Lisonbee says the suspension occurred about seven months ago for 49-year-old Allyn Charpentier, after … Read more >

Cultural Districts Get State Budget Reprieve

California’s 14 Cultural Districts, which include Nevada County, are apparently no longer part of state budget cuts. Local Arts Council Executive Director, Eliza Tudor, made the announcement last week on KNCO’s “Insight”… click to listen to Eliza Tudor The Districts, … Read more >

Closure Fears For Yubadocs

Hundreds of area residents have signed a letter of concern about Nevada County’s largest Urgent Care facility possibly closing permanently. Yubadocs, whose operators want to retire, was reported to have been acquired by an unnamed large healthcare system. The building … Read more >

River Safety Warnings For Easter Weekend

With a possible warmup for Easter this weekend, that might mean the first seasonal surge in visitors to popular river spots in Nevada County. But, with all the cold and abundant precipitation we’ve had in the last month and a … Read more >

Foot Pursuit And Struggle In Felony Warrant Arrest

Thanks to an observant Nevada County Sheriff’s sergeant on his way home from work, the Department says a wanted felon was taken into custody. But not without some resistance. Department Senior Administrative Analyst, Leslie Williams, says there was a warrant … Read more >

Fentanyl Overdoses Campaign Launched

Efforts in Nevada County to reduce the growing number of fentanyl overdose deaths are being stepped up becoming even more organized. Public Health Program Manager Toby Guevin says a multi-sector, broad-based coalition of over 20 local organizations has launched the … Read more >

Wells Coalition Meeting Regarding Mine Reopening Concerns this Evening

There’s a meeting for well owners near the Idaho-Maryland Mine tonight, Thursday April 6 at 6pm hosted by a local group called the Wells Coalition. If you have a well and live within 1/2 mile of the Idaho-Maryland Mine’s mineral … Read more >

Wetlands Issue Delays Mill St Parking Project

Construction of a 32-space parking lot designed to offset the loss of parking spots from the Mill Street promenade won’t begin for at least a few more months. Principal Planner, Lance Lowe, says all the precipitation this winter has resulted … Read more >