Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital has received its sixth straight “A” grade for patient safety. That’s according to the Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog regarding this critical issue. It says only 12-percent of eligible hospitals, nationwide, have achieved this “Straight … Read more >
A Nevada Union High School senior is not only close to graduating but has also recently obtained the rank of Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts. And Spencer Thauberger says the final key step was the completion of a large … Read more >
May is also Bicycle and Motorcycle Safety Month and the Grass Valley Office of the CHP is reminding everyone to share the road. Officer Sean Armacher says rider visibility is especially important. He says they should wear something reflective, especially … Read more >
There’s been a ruling regarding the first of the two main issues in Rise Gold’s lawsuit against Nevada County, for rejecting the revival of Idaho Maryland gold mining operations. A judge agrees with the County’s assertion that Rise Gold no … Read more >
With more extreme winter weather events in recent years, the Nevada County Consolidated Fire District has received congressional funding to improve response to incidents. Fire Chief Jason Robitaille says the 558-thousand dollars comes with the help of Congressman Kevin Kiliey. … Read more >
Grass Valley Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects involved in an armed robbery that occurred about three weeks ago. According to a posting on the Department’s Facebook page, two men entered a business on Plaza … Read more >
What’s described as the nation’s largest single-day food drive is happening tomorrow (Sat.). It’s the 34th anniversary the Postal Service’s Stamp Out Hunger, where you’re encouraged to leave a bag of non-perishable items by your mailbox during the morning hours. … Read more >
The annual spring fundraising drive for Hospitality House is underway for the entire month of May. And Executive Director Nancy Bagilietto says this time two local families believe in their work enough to back them generously for this Match Campaign. … Read more >
Saturday marks the return of History Day in Nevada County, which was disrupted by the pandemic years. It’s a collaboration of the Superintendent of Schools Office, Grass Valley Historical Commission, and the County Landmarks Commission. Landmarks Commission member and county … Read more >
With the sudden shift to hotter temperatures this weekend and early next week, it’ll likely be more tempting to cool off in Nevada County’s numerous outdoor water bodies. But levels remain high and water temperatures are still frigid from the … Read more >
