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It’s one of the dreaded experiences for any property owner in the past few years. It’s the non-renewal letter for fire insurance, followed by the news from a broker that there is no insurance available at all, besides the FAIR … Read more >

The unusually wet and snowy April weekend has provided a healthy boost to precipitation totals. But it’s also helped slow down the wildfire season. The National Weather Service says the Grass Valley area was dumped with nearly five inches of … Read more >

Murder is suspected in a shooting death that occurred over the weekend in the Graniteville area.  There are few details available. But the victim has been identified as 45-year-old Jeremy Norton of Nevada City.  A news release from the Nevada … Read more >

Gas prices have actually been fairly flat at many stations lately, with none of the dramatic spikes we’ve been seeing at the pump since the U.S. began military attacks on Iran. But Triple-A Spokesman, Julian Paredes, says the oil markets … Read more >

With the June Primary only about a month-and-a-half away, five Candidates Forums have been announced by the League of Women Voters of Nevada County. As usual, they’ll be happening at the Rood Center. And the first two are next week. … Read more >

If you still haven’t filed your taxes, you probably already know that time is running out, with the deadline on Wednesday.  And for people waiting until the last minute, IRS Spokesperson Yvi Serbones-Hernandez says they still have free e-filing resources … Read more >

Denser zoning of Accessory Dwelling Units, also known as ADU’s, are ahead for Nevada City, under a state mandate. The town was informed recently that recent legislative amendments have resulted in their being out of compliance with state law. City … Read more >

Last year was a record year for rural food entrepreneurship in Nevada County, according to a report from Sierra Commons. It says that each one-dollar from the new businesses has generated nine-dollars-and-76 cents in economic activity. And community and marketing … Read more >

Comedy Nights returns to the Nevada Theatre this weekend. They originated years ago, as an added party during the Nevada City Film Festival before expanding into its own event.  Festival Director Jesse Locks says this year’s program shifts the spotlight … Read more >

The Lake Wildwood water treatment plant, that also serves Penn Valley, is described, by NID’s engineering director as at the end of its useful life and needing replacement. In 2019, the Board of Directors directed staff to develop pipeline alternatives … Read more >