The public comment period is now underway, regarding a major Highway 49 evacuation route project in the South County. Cal Trans has just posted the Draft Environmental Impact Report on its website. The project is between Alta Sierra and Lake … Read more >
Nevada County’s District Attorney has released a statement regarding mounting concerns about violent incidents in recent months in the area. Jesse Wilson said some of these incidents may be connected or involve the same group of young adults, without being … Read more >
A major case of animal cruelty has been uncovered in Nevada County. Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer, Ashley Quadros, says someone driving by, on Meyer Ravine Road in Grass Valley, called it in after observing numerous dead animals… click … Read more >
More concerns were expressed about a major Highway 49 traffic circulation improvement project at the recent Nevada City City Council meeting. The project focuses on key intersections, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and improved crossings. That’s along a segment between the … Read more >
A number of Nevada County seniors have expressed concern about another scam that appears to be a little more sophisticated than some. Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer Ashley Quadros says County Adult Services reported to their Office that several of … Read more >
Today (Fri.) marks three straight weeks with no precipitation in Western Nevada County. We got off to a great start, with 10-and-a-half inches of rain in October and November. But by this time a year ago, we were up to … Read more >
Delays of CalFresh benefits during the Federal Government shutdown this fall has prompted PG and E to provide additional funding to food banks in the state. The executive director for the Food Bank of Nevada County, Brett Bentley, says after … Read more >
Winter rates are described by a PG and E spokesman as being “somewhat” lower than a year ago and are expected to be stable in 2026. But the dry spell means running the heater longer, so expect December bills to … Read more >
The continued mild weather should also be a boost for this year’s Food and Toy Run that’s happening on Saturday. And today (Fri.) supplemental donations can also be dropped off at the Fairgrounds, especially from people without motorcycles, from 9am … Read more >
Nevada County’s representative, Kevin Kiley, is among a rare, bi-partisan Congress praising passage of what’s called the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act…. click to listen to Kevin Kiley Kiley says the bill provides back pay for fiscal years 2024 … Read more >
