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Decisions About Dying Seminar

A free interactive seminar on a usually difficult subject is going on Saturday morning at Peace Lutheran Church in Grass Valley. “Decisions About Dying” is part of their Contemporary Issues Seminar, coordinated, in part, by Elizabeth Hammond… click to listen … Read more >

Family Justice Center Opens Soon

A Family Justice Center for Nevada County has its grand opening on April second. Nearly two years ago, the District Attorney’s Office received the green light from Supervisors to apply for funding through the California Office of Emergency Services. It’s … Read more >

Every Student Belongs Resolution Passes

After failing to pass late in the school year, a year ago, the Nevada Joint Union High School District Board of Trustees has slightly changed course and passed the so-called Every Student Belongs resolution. It states, in part, that the … Read more >

Foothills Celebration Downtown Grass Valley

The Foothills Celebration is marking its 24th year Saturday afternoon. The Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Association, Robin Galvan-Davies, says it’s been a great showcase of wines, craft beverages, and the food of the region… click … Read more >

Water Rate Hikes Approved For NID

Water rate hikes for NID customers, which haven’t changed in five years, will now be going up over each of the next five years. The Board of Directors approved being allowed to impose a maximum of 12-and-a-half-percent monthly increases, starting … Read more >

Kiser and Kenitzer Get Fond Farewell

Two notable contributors to Grass Valley, who are retiring from service, were honored and recognized at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. Tim Kiser, who’s been City Manager for the last eight-and-a-half years, announced last month that he’s been hired as … Read more >

County Snowstorms Response Summarized

It’s now been about three weeks since two major low-elevation snowstorms hit Nevada County. And that provided the opportunity for the local offices of Emergency Services and Public Works to summarize, to County Supervisors, what they felt was a very … Read more >

Hadwick Supports Elderly Parole Reform

Nevada County’s Assemblymember has joined colleagues in sending a letter to Governor Newsom expressing what’s described as “profound outrage” over recent application of the Elderly Parole Program.  Heather Hadwick is referring to the Board of Paroles re-affirming parole suitability for … Read more >

Megan Dahle Summarizes Bill Priorities

Nevada County’s State Senator has announced her main bill package for the year.  Megan Dahle’s Press Secretary, Bruce Ross, says her biggest priority will be streamlining a new Clean Truck Check mandate developed by the California Air Resources Board, regarding … Read more >

RV Ordinance Tabled By Supervisors

Nevada County Supervisors have continued discussion regarding a proposed ordinance that would allow RV’s to be an additional residential unit on developed private properties. That followed a proceeding at their meeting, Tuesday afternoon, lasting over three hours, which was taken … Read more >