After being available for 46 years, it looks like the state’s solar energy system property tax exclusion will no longer be available for new installers, starting January first. And Nevada County’s Assessor has issued another alert. Rolf Kleinhans says the … Read more >
You can actually cast your mail-in ballot for the November elections in Nevada County in less than a month. County Public Information Officer Taylor Wolfe says the ballots will be sent out, starting October fifth…. click to listen to Taylor … Read more >
Nevada City has joined Nevada County in approving a program designed to increase the housing stock. At their meeting last week, City Planner Jessica Hankins told the City Council that the program features six pre-approved accessory dwelling unit plans to … Read more >
Support for a recently-formed group focused on closing service gaps during disasters, such as wildfires, is being expressed by the Grass Valley City Council. The Community Foundation has been leading the effort in establishing what’s called a “COAD” for Western … Read more >
Ensuring the long-term reliability of the Nevada Irrigation District’s water system, while keeping customer rates affordable, was the focus of a recent workshop. It was held by the Board of Directors on the proposed Capital Improvement Program for next year. … Read more >
Nevada County’s Assemblymember says if she’s elected to a new two-year term in November she has a lot of goals. But to accomplish them, Heather Hadwick says she’d like to close what she sees as the ongoing gap in state … Read more >
What’s described as outstanding results from the Ag Mechanics and Junior Livestock Auctions from last month’s Nevada County Fair are finally out. And Fairground CEO Andrew Trygg says the total was an impressive one-point-two-million-dollars. He says that’s similar to the … Read more >
Hundreds of school districts, including some in California, are now also suing social media companies, alleging that addictive platform features have fueled a youth mental health crisis and drained resources. And at their meeting earlier this week, the Nevada Joint … Read more >
It’s often been described as one of the most celebrated days of the year in the Nevada County Board of Supervisors chambers. That’s when hundreds of employees are recognized and honored. Seven awards were presented at the Board’s recent meeting … Read more >
United Way of Nevada County is looking for new leadership. Chief Executive Officer Louise Reed says she’s retiring at the end of the year after more than four years on the job. And she says it’s been quite a period … Read more >
