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Snowstorm Damage Survey Launched

The local and state emergency proclamations make Nevada County eligible for state and federal reimbursements for snowstorm damage repairs. And as part of that process, Public Information Officer Taylor Wolfe says the county has also launched what they call a … Read more >

Snow Causes Roof Integrity Issues In Grass Valley

Grass Valley officials have also been busy monitoring and inspecting snow-laden roofs on a number of businesses. And the Fowler Center has been one particular area of concern. The city’s Community Development Director, Tom Last, estimates seven to eight businesses … Read more >

School And InConcert Sierra Roof Collapse Victims

Among some of the more notable roof collapses from the additional snow last weekend was one described as “catastrophic” for tiny Echo Ridge K-6 School. Vice-Principal Louise Pryor says it’s wiped out their PE and music programs for the rest … Read more >

Snow Roof Load Monitoring Urged Ahead Of Rains

The incoming atmospheric river will also make it possible for the snow to act like a sponge, absorbing the moisture and posing additional stress on roofs. And with the possibility of rain and snow also freezing and adding even more … Read more >

Storm Victims Might Get Prop Tax Relief

With a state and local emergency proclamations in place, because of recent snowstorm damage, qualified property owners in Nevada County might also be entitled to temporary property tax relief. County Assessor Rolf Kleinhans says damage must total at least 10-thousand … Read more >

Storms Shift To Atmospheric River Concerns

With an atmospheric river system on the way Thursday, on top of all the snow, the Nevada Irrigation District wants to lessen the fears about the potential for major flooding that have come up in the past. Water Operations Manager … Read more >

Supervisors Ratify Snowstorms Local Emergency

Although a Local Emergency Proclamation was already issued, by the local OES, on March first, from the snowstorms, it still needs formal ratification from the Nevada County Board of Supervisors within seven days. And the Board passed the resolution at … Read more >

Gun Threats And Shots Result In Arrest

An arrest after a shots fired incident in Nevada County Monday afternoon. It was reported at a home on Sontag Road near You Bet Road. Sheriff’s Department Administrative Analyst Leslie Williams says a woman had called, stating her brother, 56-year-old … Read more >

Final EIR Approved For Broadband Expansion

Another step has been taken toward what Nevada County officials hope is an accelerated expansion of broadband. The Board of Supervisors has passed a resolution certifying the adequacy of the Final Environmental Impact Report. It’s been available for public viewing … Read more >

Hospitality House Donation Drive Focuses On Women

The latest Double Donation drive for Hospitality House focuses on women. Now through International Women’s Day, which is March 8th, the co-founder of The Event Helper, Lauren Maddox, is matching all donations up to 10-thousand dollars. Hospitality House Public Relations … Read more >