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New Remote Court Appearance Option Available

A new and improved remote appearance system is now available from the Nevada County Superior Court. Court Executive Officer, Laila Waheed, says it’s replaced the Zoom method… click to listen to Laila Waheed Waheed also reminds people that not all … Read more >

BYLT Expands State Park With Land Donation

You won’t likely notice it, but South Yuba River State Park at Bridgeport has grown by another 218 acres. Bear Yuba Land Trust has transferred the land which, they say, secures long-term protection of one of the region’s most treasured … Read more >

It’s Adopt A Shelter Pet Day

Today (Thurs.) is National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, observed annually, on April 30th, to raise awareness for the millions of animals waiting for forever homes. And at the Nevada County shelter, which now has a hybrid management model with … Read more >

Dorsey Mktplace Renewed By Planning Commission

The long-dormant Dorsey Marketplace project has received a new lease on life from the Grass Valley Development Review Committee. The project’s use permit had expired, due to a lawsuit that took several years to resolve, which was won recently by … Read more >

Long Hwy 20 and 80 Junction Closure Ahead

If you have plans to use Highway 20 to get to I-80 toward Lake Tahoe and Truckee, you’ll need to use another route, starting Sunday night, and weekdays for the next three weeks. Cal Trans is resuming work on the … Read more >

Special NevCo Budget Workshops Planned

Although Nevada County’s new fiscal year budget is still a couple of months away from final approval, a new step is now part of the process that Supervisors hope will add a layer of transparency.  Two special meetings are going … Read more >

Another Illegal Cannabis Grow Arrest

Another unlicensed cannabis grow has been found in Nevada County, with one arrest. And this case was handled by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Sarah Sol is a spokesperson for the cannabis program for the department. She says … Read more >

Stepped CHP Speeding Patrols For 24 Hours

Maximum traffic enforcement periods involving the California Highway Patrol have typically been limited to the major holidays. But more are going to be implemented on ordinary days of the week that focus on speed, according to Officer Sean Armacher, with … Read more >

Grand Jury Details Fire Consolidation Collapse

The latest Nevada County Grand Jury report details how they feel a long-sought consolidation of four local fire districts collapsed. And they lay the blame on the Penn Valley district. The report says that district’s Board of Directors took on … Read more >

Voter Information Guides Out

The June Primary voting season is just a week from today (Mon.) when ballots will start being mailed out. And Assistant Nevada County Clerk-Recorder, Corey O’Hayre, says voters should also be receiving two information guides before then. They started sending … Read more >