There’s been another personnel change at City Hall in Nevada City. Lon Peterson has been let go as Assistant City manager. His responsibilities had been set by former City Manager Sean Grayson, who left, for unknown reasons, last September. Carrie … Read more >
This year’s Poetry Out Loud competition in Nevada County was held recently at the Rood Center. This was also the first year that students from Truckee were also able to participate. And that’s where the first-place winner also came from. … Read more >
Dozens of Nevada County residents upset and fearful about tactics of ICE agents around the country, including their possible presence in this area, were asking the Board of Supervisors to pass a resolution of concern at Tuesday’s meeting. That included … Read more >
Prep work on another Highway 49 safety improvement project just south of Grass Valley, that we told you about recently, has gotten underway this week. But rain will keep crews away today and Wednesday. It’s between Allison Ranch/La Barr Meadows … Read more >
Nevada County’s congressman is hopeful for a compromise, as members of his Republican party and Democrats remain deadlocked over immigration reforms. Last week, Congress passed funding measures to reopen the government and fund most agencies through next September. But the … Read more >
A year ago, most of the money for what apparently is now the last round of funding for Nevada County’s “Last-Mile Broadband Grant Program” was approved by the Board of Supervisors. About a-million dollars will cover 936 connections for four … Read more >
More financial assistance is now available for customers struggling to pay PG and E bills that have taken major jumps in recent years. Spokesman Paul Moreno says the company is committing 50-million dollars this year for two popular programs. That’s … Read more >
Today (February 9) marks the first day candidates may officially file nomination papers to run for office in the June Primary. Notable positions include the Nevada County District Three Supervisor seat, currently held by Lisa Swarthout, who is finishing up … Read more >
A new partnership has been announced with the goal of using advanced technologies to mitigate the wildfire danger in the North State. That includes PG and E, pending regulatory approval. Lynsey Paulo, with marketing and communications, says the partners are … Read more >
Just a couple of years since its last release, the electronic edition of Exploring Nevada County is out again with a major update. That comes from the current chair of the Historical Landmarks Commission, Bernie Zimmerman. He says they managed … Read more >
