Much about last month’s avalanche near Castle Peak, that killed three backcountry guides and six friends, remains unknown. There have been questions about why a guided group of skiers was travelling during such a powerful snowstorm that day. And there … Read more >
Nevada County Supervisors Hardy Bullock and Heidi Hall travelled to the nation’s capitol recently to attend the National Association of Counties Legislative Conference. They met with congressional staff from the offices of Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, as well … Read more >
There are still four races in Nevada County, in the June Primary, where candidates can still file for office. That’s until 5pm tomorrow (Wed.). County Clerk-Recorder Armando Salud-Ambriz says that’s because at least at least one incumbent didn’t file for … Read more >
Nevada County’s soon-to-be ex-Congressional representative recently announced that he’s running in the Sixth District instead of the Third District, thanks to passage of Proposition 50, which makes the Third District more heavily Democratic. And now Kevin Kiley says he’ll be … Read more >
With temperatures expected to stay above average at least through the weekend, and no precipitation in the forecast, the recent March snow survey may be the last one for the Nevada Irrigation District for the season. Water Operations Manager Chip … Read more >
Students in the Nevada Joint Union High School District are getting more organized, hoping to have greater input about District Board policies. At its Wednesday night meeting, the Board will hear a presentation from the so-called STANDS Committee. That’s the … Read more >
With Tim Kiser’s resignation scheduled to take effect March 19th, it looks like an interim city manager has been found for Grass Valley. And he’s a familiar name. At their meeting Tuesday night, the City Council is expected to approve … Read more >
A Forest Lake Christian High School student has been arrested by the Nevada County Sheriff’s Department for alleged criminal threats against the campus. The Department has jurisdiction in that part of North Auburn, with the school located on Combie Road. … Read more >
Criminal proceedings have been suspended for the suspect in the Truckee Safeway attack that occurred about a month ago. Assistant Nevada County District Attorney Lydia Stuart says the public defender for 49-year-old Jonathan Maurer, from Fresno County, declared a doubt … Read more >
As the Nevada City Public Arts Commission now in its third year of existence, they’ve scheduled a workshop at their meeting in April that, they hope, will establish a more clear direction and mission. A staff report written by former … Read more >
