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Coldest Storm Of Winter Coming Up

Nevada County residents are being urged to be ready for the sudden shift to winter weather. Office of Emergency Services Program Manager, Paul Cummings, says that includes what’s considered the coldest system of the season. Snow levels could drop as … Read more >

City Manager Tim Kiser Leaving Grass Valley

More city management turnover to report. But this time it’s in Grass Valley. Tim Kiser has resigned as City Manager. He started out as the city’s engineer before he became the Public Works Director and then City Manager in September … Read more >

Mardi Gras Comes To Nevada City Again

Presidents’ Day weekend also means Nevada City’s annual version of Mardi Gras. That’s on Sunday. It’s always held the weekend before the actual New Orleans event, which is on Tuesday.  Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lynn Skrukrud says the parade … Read more >

Fear Of ICE Coming To Nevada City Also Expressed

Officials from the town of Mountain View recently announced that federal and state law enforcement agencies improperly accessed data from the license plate reader cameras without authorization. That prompted them to shut down the system. It’s unclear what data was … Read more >

Signing Of Veterans Fraud Bill Praised Here

Nevada County’s Veterans Services Officer is praising the signing of legislation designed to crack down on predatory practices targeting vets and service members navigating the complex federal benefits system. David West, who has also been the president of the California … Read more >

More Pioneer Electricity Rate Cuts

This marks the third year since service from Pioneer Community Energy was launched for Grass Valley and Nevada City. And Director of Communications, Gina Stassi-Vanacore, says it’s also the third year in a row that the Board of Directors has … Read more >

Gas Prices Take Major Spikes Recently

Gas prices are spiking again in the North State, up as much as 60-cents a gallon over the last month or so.  John Treanor, with Triple-A, says one reason is that crude oil prices have been going up, although at … Read more >

Citation Online Challenges Gaining Popularity

Thousands of Californians get traffic tickets every year. And a new online tool, expanding around the state this year, offers a more convenient alternative to challenge a ticket, saving drivers both time and expense. Nevada County Court Executive Officer, Laila … Read more >

Attempted Murder Charged Truckee Safeway Incident

Attempted murder charges have now been filed against a Fresno County man who was seen plowing his pickup into a group of people at a Truckee Safeway last weekend.  Nevada County District Attorney Jesse Wilson says it occurred Saturday afternoon… … Read more >

Low-Cost Animal Care Clinic Opening Soon

A newly-founded nonprofit organization has been launched to provide expanded care, resources, and support for animals throughout Nevada County. Gold Country Animal Clinic is founded by five welfare advocates that include Shanna (Shauna) Leslie. She says their mission is to … Read more >