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Larger Ballot Processing Center Open

Mail-in ballots for the November special election that features Proposition 50 are also being processed in Nevada County, for the first time, at a new and larger facility. Public Information Officer Taylor Wolfe says it’s located at the Loma Rica … Read more >

40th Anniversary Of Local Mental Health Alliance

Among the many agenda items Nevada County Supervisors approved last week was a resolution proclaiming the 40th anniversary of the local chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness.  It was introduced by Supervisor Sue Hoek. In the staff memo, … Read more >

Fed Shutdown Could Delay Cal-Fresh Benefits

Thousands of Nevada County residents who receive Cal-Fresh food benefits may also be among the victims of the Federal Government shutdown. Public Information Officer Taylor Wolfe says if extends to Thursday November benefits will likely be delayed. She says it’s … Read more >

PGE Unveils Four-Year Rate Proposal

Although PG and E bills have moderated and in many cases actually been lower this year, a  California Public Utilities Commission administrative law judge is holding remote hearings this week on a new proposal that would mean a modest rate … Read more >

Supes Approve Revised Pension Management System

Last year, the Grand Jury released a highly critical report on Nevada County’s employee pension plan. It said, among numerous concerns, that the system’s investment strategy over the last 20 years has failed and that’s resulted in a considerable and … Read more >

Kiley Critical Of GOP Handling Of Shutdown

Nevada County’s congressman spoke out recently about House Speaker Mike Johnson’s handling of the Federal government shutdown. Johnson has once again instructed House lawmakers to remain in their home districts this week as a way to keep heat in Washington … Read more >

Registration Deadline Is October 20th For Prop 50

If you need to register to vote, in order to have your say about Proposition 50, or receive a ballot in the mail, today is the deadline.  The Nevada County Elections Office says those who miss the deadline may still … Read more >

Precipitation More Than 200-percent Of Normal

A year ago, the Grass Valley area only received about half-an-inch of precipitation. But the new water year, which officially started October first, is off to a more promising start. The National Weather Service says two-and-a-third inches has fallen so … Read more >

Majority Of New Skatepark Completed Grass Valley

An update on the replacement skatepark project at Condon Park was presented at the recent Grass Valley City Council meeting. And Deputy Public Works Director Zac Quentmeyer told the Council that it’s now about 70-percent complete. He said it won’t … Read more >

Fish and Wildlife Make This Cannabis Grow Arrest

Details have been released from another illegal cannabis grow in Nevada County, with one arrest. But this one was conducted Wednesday by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Public Information Officer Sarah Sol said they also had the help … Read more >