With lack of funding for consolidation of the Rough and Ready and Penn Valley Fire Districts, the Rough and Ready Department is now being asked to dissolve. Penn Valley District Board president, Bruce Stephenson, says a letter has been presented … Read more >
There was a time when there was a much more diverse ethnic and racial makeup in Nevada County, especially in the 19th century. The Historical Society and Landmarks Commission have been trying to shine a brighter spotlight on those groups’ … Read more >
A Nevada City restaurant that led the opposition of a number of local eateries to pandemic restrictions and indoor dining closures still has a federal lawsuit pending. Friar Tucks was one of three restaurants given closure notices, for continuing to … Read more >
A Grass Valley man has been arrested on seven felony and three misdemeanor charges that began with a domestic violence call. Police Lieutenant Brian Blakemore says they responded to a call from the victim at a home on Henderson Street … Read more >
Two injuries, one serious, after a solo pickup truck accident in Nevada County late Wednesday morning. CHP Officer Jason Bice says 22-year-old Michael Barrett was driving on Scotts Valley Road, just east of Willow Valley Road, when he had a … Read more >
As clearing and repair work continues on NID’s storm-damaged canals, the district is reminding the public to stay away for now. Many walk along the berms. But Assistant General Manager Greg Jones says current hazards include a substantial number of … Read more >
How do you balance growth while still retaining your rural character? That’s what the update of the Greater Higgins Area Plan is trying to achieve. It’s been approved by the Nevada County Board of Supervisors. It featured a years-long public … Read more >
A three-vehicle crash clogged commute traffic on Highway 49 in the South County Tuesday morning. CHP Officer Jason Bice says 21-year-old Ariana Sandoval, from the town of Cool, was heading northbound, on a four-lane stretch near Streeter Road… click to … Read more >
Another 750-thousand dollars worth of contracts has been approved for snow, tree, and debris removal work in Nevada County. The Board of Supervisors had more praise and compliments for county departments and staff, while approving the additional work at their … Read more >
More forest resilience grant funding has been awarded to Nevada County, to boost ongoing efforts to reduce the annual wildfire danger. This time, three local agencies are receiving a total of over one-and-a-half mllion dollars from the Sierra Nevada Conservancy. … Read more >
