Nevada County’s annual and necessary count of homeless individuals and families is going on today (Tues.) and tomorrow. Geoff Johannesen is the Program Officer for Hospitality House. He says they first start with their shelter, also known as Utah’s Place. … Read more >
With the recent announcement of the official completion of safety improvements on Highway 49 near Auburn, Cal Trans is starting another project closer to Western Nevada County later this year. Public Information Officer Jeremy Linder says it’ll cover a stretch … Read more >
We’re now less than a month away from this year’s Wild and Scenic Film Festival. And organizers want to remind people that there are plenty of things going on each year besides the films and most don’t cost anything. That … Read more >
Each year, Nevada County Media seeks opportunities to collaborate and provide free or low-cost support to organizations who, they say, are working to make a positive impact. Executive Director Ramona Howard says they’re taking submissions until February 26th for their … Read more >
A book that was a finalist for a Pulitzer Prize for Literature has been selected as the center selection for this year’s upcoming Nevada County Reads. Adult Services Programming Librarian, Ian Boalt, says they picked “North Woods”, by bestselling author … Read more >
A Nevada City man who lost thousands of dollars while walking home last week now has it all back. Nevada County Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer Ashley Quadros says that’s thanks to a Good Samaritan… click to listen to Ashley … Read more >
Whether housing can ever be plentiful or affordable for more people in Nevada County was the topic of the latest monthly Community Forum at Sierra College on Friday. And two officials with deep knowledge of the issue indicated that remains … Read more >
A suspected child predator has been arrested in Grass Valley by the Nevada County Sheriff’s Department. Charges against 25-year-old Yefri Cruz-Valle include lewd or lascivious acts with a child under age 14. And a no-bail enhancement has also been set. … Read more >
A nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening collaboration among other local nonprofits, among many goals, has officially hired Cristine Kelly as their CEO. Kelly had served in an interim capacity for the Community Foundation since September of 2023. In a news … Read more >
After recently completing its Plan for Water, the Nevada Irrigation District must now update its Urban and Agricultural Management Plans, as required by the state every five years. Water Operations Manager, Chip Close, says the Urban Plan outlines how NID … Read more >
