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Yuba River Cleanup Collects Over 8000 Pounds

The South Yuba River Citizens League estimates that 657 volunteers removed over eight-thousand pounds of trash during this year’s Cleanup that occurred recently.  Community Engagement Manager, Emily Wilson, says that’s a little more than she expected. And that especially included … Read more >

Round Two of Good To Grow Program Launched

There was lots of interest in Round One from legal cannabis applicants. So now a second round of Nevada County’s Good to Grow financial assistance grants are available for individuals interested in entering the regulated market. The county’s Director of … Read more >

Independence Trail Should Re-Open Next Year

One of the most popular trails in Nevada County, which was severely damaged by the Jones Fire about five years ago, is, hopefully, going to re-open in time for the 2026 recreation season. Bear Yuba Land Trust owns land along … Read more >

Paws and a Cause At Pioneer Park

As you may have heard, the second annual Paws and a Cause is happening on Saturday at Pioneer Park, from one to four-pm. It’s a production and fundraiser for the Nevada City Rotary Club. And event chair Robin Milam says … Read more >

Nevada City Loses Two Administrators

Two key members of Nevada City’s administration have departed. City Planner Lisa McCandless left her job, for unknown reasons, on September 19th. And then the City announced that they’ve mutually agreed to part ways with City Manager Sean Grayson, effective … Read more >

Cal Trans Survey On Future Hwy 20 Needs

The long-range future of the Highway 20 corridor in four counties, including Nevada County, is the topic of a Cal Trans online survey that’s available through the end of the month. Public Information Officer Jeremy LInder says that covers over … Read more >

State Prohousing Designation For NevCo

Recent efforts by Nevada County to help improve affordable housing are getting a boost. The County has been awarded a state Prohousing Designation. The County’s Director of Housing and Community Services, Tyler Barrington, says the criteria includes going above and … Read more >

More Hazardous Fuels Project Contracts Approved

What’s described as a collaborative effort between Nevada County and Nevada City to reduce wildfire risk in one of the county’s most hazardous areas is moving forward. The Board of Supervisors has approved 522-thousand dollars for a 197-acre project on … Read more >

New Condon Park SkatePark Project Expanding

When construction began, in May, on the new Condon Park Skatepark, skating groups expressed disappointment that it would be smaller by five-thousand square feet, compared to the original facility. But it’s now going to gain back about two-thousand square feet. … Read more >

Unemployment Rate Changes Little

Nevada County’s unemployment rates stayed close to low seasonal averages all summer. Brandon Ceniceros, with the state’s Employment Development Department, says it was five-percent in June, five-point-two-percent in July, and then five-point-one-percent in August… click to listen to Brandon Ceniceros … Read more >