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Empty Bowl Tickets Almost Gone

Tickets are running out and restaurant reservations are filling up for the annual Empty Bowl fundraiser, to benefit the clients of Hospitality House. Board of Directors Vice-President, Michael McDonald, says Thursday is likely the last day you can participate, while … Read more >

March Miracle Unikely To Save Snowpack

Although the snowpack has improved in the Northern Sierra, a so-called March Miracle of colder-than-normal storms, to bring it to back to average, is considered unlikely by officials at the Department of Water Resources.  As of Tuesday, it was still … Read more >

Ceci Not Running For A Second Term

There will be at least one new member on the Nevada City City Council this year. Lou Ceci, who is finishing up his first four-year term, recently announced that it will be his only term… click to listen to Lou … Read more >

Hoek Seeking Final Term

For Nevada County Supervisor Sue Hoek, if she wins re-election in June it will be her third and final four-year term.  And she says there are still a number of things she wants to continue accomplishing in the Fourth District… … Read more >

Property Tax Relief May Be Available From Snow

Property owners in Nevada County who suffered significant damage from the recent snow events are being reminded by the Assessor’s Office that temporary tax relief may be available. Assessor Rolf Kleinhans says the damage must have occurred during a single … Read more >

Grant Awarded To School Pantry Program

The School Pantry program has received a financial boost for food insecure families. A new five-thousand-dollar grant from the Save Mart Companies CARES Foundation has been awarded to United Way of Nevada County.  Executive Director Louise Reed says the program … Read more >

March Is Youth Art Month

The start of the month of March also marks “Youth Art Month” in Nevada County. The Board of Supervisors approved a formal resolution at their recent meeting. It’s an annual celebration of the visual arts, by promoting art shows, special … Read more >

Second Challenger For NC Council Race

There’s now a second candidate for one of two open seats on the Nevada City City Council. And Micayla Sortland is another longtime local resident who’s seeking election to public office for the first time.  She’s a homeowner and small … Read more >

New Use For Former J.J. Jackson’s

A longtime business on Commercial Street in Nevada City will soon have a new tenant. It’s been known for years as J.J. Jackson’s in the Osborn and Woods building that was originally constructed in 1863. At its recent meeting, the … Read more >

Cell Tower Ordinance Update Approved

The first major update to Nevada County’s cell tower ordinance in about 20 years is moving forward. After a very lengthy hearing that lasted over three hours, late last week, the County Planning Commission recommended all the changes suggested by … Read more >