Just ahead of the June Primary, Governor Newsom wants county elections officials to speed up the vote count process. But Nevada County’s top official says there are challenges. In a letter, Newsom says that could help head off any voter-related … Read more >
A Tuolumne County man kept Grass Valley Police, along with other officers in the region, busy for a while Wednesday morning, after allegedly behaving strangely near the busy Golden Center Freeway. Police Lieutenant Brian Blakemore says they responded to reports, … Read more >
A spectacular-looking accident on McCourtney Road late Wednesday morning. Grass Valley Fire Department Captain Tyler Tomlinson says it occurred near the Brighton Green Center, with four injuries reported… click to listen to Capt Tomlinson Tomlinson says that’s where the collision … Read more >
Just about three weeks ahead of the protest hearing regarding major NID water rate increases, the Nevada and Placer County Farm Bureaus are urging a strong turnout in opposition to the proposal. The hearing is scheduled, in the NID Board … Read more >
A new, although modest, park is in the works for Nevada City. State Parks has recommended 124-thousand dollars in funding. The city’s Parks and Recreation Manager, Dawn Zydonis, says they’ll still need to provide match funding and some other grant … Read more >
For the relief of many visitors to downtown Grass Valley, the long-sought public restrooms are now open, in the South Church parking lot. That was one of a number of related facilities updates and upgrades that Interim City Manager, and … Read more >
Surprise and shock at the depth of criminal charges against a former and current member of the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County is being expressed by the Board of Directors president. But Pete Williams says they’re still withholding judgement … Read more >
What started as a routine traffic stop on Highway 174 recently ended up with the arrests of two suspected drug dealers. Nevada County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer, Ashley Quadros says a deputy had pulled over the drive, 40-year-old Christopher … Read more >
Voting is now underway for the June Second Primary in Nevada County and elsewhere, as ballots started being sent out on Monday. Among the notable competitive local races are the three candidates for two open seats on the Nevada City … Read more >
A member of the Nevada County Sheriff’s Department was among those showing up at a legislative hearing, last week, supporting a fentanyl testing bill. The measure, introduced by State Senator Marie Alvarado-Gill, mandates that fentanyl be included in all court-ordered … Read more >
