National 2-1-1 Day was celebrated last week. It provides free, confidential information and referral service that connects more than 93-percent of the country to essential health and human services 24 hours a day. And that includes in Nevada County, where … Read more >
Waste Management has now passed the one-year mark with implementing California’s landmark law to reduce methane emissions by cutting organic waste in landfills and increasing edible food recovery. It’s been commonly referred to as SB 1383. And at the recent … Read more >
The 24th Annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival begins its five-day run today (Thurs.) SYRCL Event Director, Eric Dunn, says they’re showcasing 110 environmental films from around the world this year… click to listen to Eric Dunn And Dunn says … Read more >
There will be at least one new face running for Nevada County’s Auditor-Controller job in June. Sal Alberti has never run for elected office before. He says he’s a Certified Public Accountant with a background in public and private companies. … Read more >
Bob Branstrom says he’d love to be back on the Grass Valley City Council, where three seats are open in November. After serving one four-year term, he fell short of re-election in 2024 and was replaced by Joe Bonomolo. Branstrom … Read more >
Among the numerous items Nevada County Supervisors approved at their meeting last week was a resolution proclaiming February as Grand Jury Awareness Month. Senior Management Analyst Carissa Cyr outlined the numerous and time-consuming responsibilities. Jurors volunteer for a one-year term … Read more >
There’s a challenger for the two open seats that are open on the Nevada City City Council in June. Jim Khatami is currently a member of the City Planning Commission but has never run for an elected office. He says … Read more >
Police have released details related to three drug-related arrests that occurred at a Grass Valley apartment complex over the past weekend. Police Sergeant Clint Lovelady says they’d received a report, at a complex on Berryhill Drive, about a man who’d … Read more >
Plans for a Bike Park Project in Grass Valley have hit a snag. But that shouldn’t alter the timetable very dramatically. The City Council has followed staff’s recommendation to reject all current contractor proposals and re-advertise it for new bids, … Read more >
The recent Nevada County Board of Supervisors meeting was also a chance for the annual honoring of employees marking service milestones. That was for five, ten, fifteen, 20, 25, and even 35 years. And it was Sheriff Shannan Moon who … Read more >
