How to improve storage at Rollins Lake, in the most financially feasible way possible, was the topic of a workshop at the Wednesday meeting of the NID Board of Directors. Several notable options were presented. No decisions were made. After … Read more >
Nevada County will soon offer a state financing tool that’s designed to help ensure that housing and other development projects are completed. It’s through the Statewide Community Infrastructure Program. County Economic Program Manager, Kimberly Parker, says it’ll enable property owners … Read more >
With the goal of greatly broadening their options, the Nevada County Sheriff’s Department is moving forward with plans to build a large indoor regional firearms training facility. The Board of Supervisors approved the project at their Tuesday meeting. The total … Read more >
Multiple positions remain open at the Wayne Brown Correctional Facility. So, Nevada County Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer Ashley Quadros says they’re offering another of what are normally several tours of the jail each year, with staff working there. That’s … Read more >
Visual art installation standards for Grass Valley have now been officially expanded beyond just murals. The City Council adopted the recommendation of the Planning Commission for a revised ordinance, at their Tuesday night meeting. City Planner Amy Wolfson said staff … Read more >
A replacement has been appointed for Nevada County Counsel Kit Elliott, who is retiring near the end of the year. And he’s a familiar face at the Rood Center. Trevor Koski has served as the Assistant County Counsel for the … Read more >
They’re hoping to shine a spotlight on less-heralded industries in Nevada County’s history. Efforts are ramping up for establishing what’s being called the Gold Country Forestry and Timber Discovery Museum. A number of diverse interests have been discussing the project … Read more >
This year’s Lambert Award winner is described as a dedicated advocate for Nevada County’s homeless people. Tom Durkin will be the 36th recipient, as part of Nevada City’s Constitution Day Celebration in September. It’s presented by the Famous Marching Presidents. … Read more >
How Proposition 36 has been working in Nevada County was another topic discussed at the recent Sierra College Foundation Community Forum. And District Attorney Jesse Wilson indicated that its biggest local impact has not really been on the most-publicized aspect … Read more >
A Grass Valley man has pleaded guilty to shooting and killing his neighbor’s dog. And he’s also been sentenced. Assistant Nevada County District Attorney Lydia Stuart says 53-year-old Kevin Barber has been sentenced, by a judge, to 191 days in … Read more >
