Among the many activities promoting breast cancer awareness in October is the Pink Patch Project in Nevada County. It’s launched each year by local law enforcement agencies. Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer Ashley Quadros says the patches are 10-dollars each. … Read more >
A carjacking involving an elderly woman was reported over the past weekend, with a Grass Valley man arrested for that and another incident. CHP Officer Sean Armacher says the victim was driving on Sunday on the Golden Center Freeway, near … Read more >
With more contraband slipping through, the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office has switched to what they say is a more secure mail processing platform at the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility. It’s called “Pigeonly Corrections”. Jail Commander, Captain Bob Jakobs, says personal … Read more >
With the flu season kicking off, Nevada County Public Health is hosting five free community clinics this month in the western county to make it easy for residents to get protected. Public Health Officer, Doctor Sherilynn Cooke, says the effectiveness … Read more >
About three-and-a-half years after he was convicted, a 41-year-old Grass Valley man has been given a 65 years to life prison sentence for murdering two people over six years ago. Michael Pocock had been seeking a new trial and had … Read more >
What’s described as a cornerstone of in-home patient care in Nevada County is closing. Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital is closing its 28-year Home Health program at the end of the year. Rising operational costs is one of the reasons. Chief … Read more >
A little over two years after its creation, the Nevada County Youth Commission has secured its first win, by gaining free Nevada County Connects bus fares for ages six to 17. It was one of the Commission’s first-ever three recommendations … Read more >
Details of a pursuit arrest near Nevada City that occurred late Tuesday afternoon have been released. Grass Valley Police Sergeant Dale Norvell says an officer saw 35-year-old Joshua Whitman, of Nevada City driving a vehicle that had matched the description … Read more >
Fire has damaged a home in Grass Valley. It was reported Wednesday morning on Hubbard Drive. Crews managed to contain it to the living room area. During the initial response, the Fire Department says there was one occupant and a … Read more >
Two 17-year-old’s have been arrested in connection with an online threat, connected to Nevada Union High School, involving a firearm. The Nevada County Sheriff’s Department says one is a male student at the school. The second is a female who … Read more >
