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A Grass Valley man has been hospitalized, after he was hit by a driver while riding his bicycle on Highway 49 in the South County. CHP Officer Sean Armacher says it was still dark when the bicyclist was reportedly riding … Read more >

A Grass Valley man was a fatal accident victim over the past weekend. And we now have some details about the crash from the California Highway Patrol. Officer Sean Armacher says 60-year-old Boyd Pelayo was driving southbound on Highway 49, … Read more >

Nevada County’s District attorney talked to KNCO about the criminal indictment issued against two prominent members of the Fire Safe Council.  Jesse Wilson says Executive Director Jamie Jones and former Director of Field Operations, Christopher Wackerly, are facing more than … Read more >

Whether you’re looking for a new full-time job or just an internship in Nevada County government, officials say the Career Fair has something for everyone, regardless of age, experience or interests. Public Information Officer Taylor Wolfe says it’s happening at … Read more >

With less than a month before water customers decide the fate of a major rate increase, NID Board of Directors President Chris Bierwagen has released a written opinion piece. And it’s titled “Reliable Water Isn’t Optional, Nor Is It Inexpensive”.  … Read more >

Today (Mon.) marks the start of the annual National Screen-Free Week, a time to at least take a longer break or pause from digital devices. And Nevada County is once again embracing it with a full slate of fun, engaging, … Read more >

Nevada County’s homeless population is continuing its recent downward trend. This year’s Point In Time Count, conducted by The Homeless Resource Council of the Sierras on January 27th showed a decline of 15-percent from the year before, at 394. Council … Read more >

The first day of May also means that open burning is no longer being allowed in Nevada, as well as Yuba, Placer, and Sierra Counties. Cal Fire Public Information Officer, Mary Eldridge, says permits are now required, before you burn … Read more >

May also kicks off Wildfire Awareness Month. And for the Awareness Day, which is Saturday, Nevada County’s Wildfire-Ready Festival and Expo is happening at Western Gateway Park. It’s hosted by the local Wildfire Ready Coalition. Group President, Jo Ann Fites-Kaufman, … Read more >

The Nevada County Arts Council is losing its longtime executive director. Eliza Tudor says she plans to conclude her decade-long tenure in the fall. She says it reflects a personal decision shaped by family considerations and an upcoming move back … Read more >