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More people might be trying to get a break from the heat this weekend, by heading to the Sierra, where at least some relief should be found. And if your plans include camping, the fire restrictions are being tightened at … Read more >

Even though it could potentially boost her efforts to unseat local Congressman Kevin Kiley next year, Nevada County Supervisor Heidi Hall doesn’t support efforts by Democrats in the State Legislature to remap her district. She calls it “partisan gerrymandering”… click … Read more >

A multi-day search for a missing hiker in Placer County came to a successful end on Wednesday, with the help of a number of law enforcement agencies and volunteers. That included Nevada County. The male hiker, described as a middle-aged … Read more >

Despite a Heat Advisory ahead for most of Friday and Saturday, there shouldn’t be any major spike in the wildfire danger in Western Nevada County. That’s according to Assistant Cal Fire Chief Landon Hack, with the Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit. He says … Read more >

With the longest-lasting heatwave of the summer, so far, in the forecast, PG and E says you can still stay cool and keep bills down at the same time. Spokesman Paul Moreno says to try using most, if not all, … Read more >

There’s strong local support for a state goal of reducing student absences in the schools. State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tony Thurmon announced recently that California is on track to reduce chronic absenteeism by 50-percent over five years. And he’s … Read more >

Grass Valley is moving toward expanding its public art ordinance. The city’s Planning Commission recommended approval to the City Council, at a very brief Commission meeting Tuesday evening. The current ordinance regulates mural installations, as a category of signage. But … Read more >

Officials at Empire Mine State Historic Park are gearing up for the annual Miner’s Picnic on Saturday. Jesse Locks, with the Sierra Gold Parks Foundation, says attendees can enjoy a picnic lunch on the lush estate grounds, accompanied by live … Read more >

The next Free Walking Tour takes place Saturday at a location where it’s never happened before. It’s the Transcontinental Railroad tunnels at Donner Summit. The tours are led by local historian Terry McAteer. He says he thought this would be … Read more >

A program designed to help law enforcement more effectively interact with special needs individuals, that started in Southern California, is now taking root in the North State. The Sutter County Sheriff’s Department has recently launched the so-called Blue Envelope Program, … Read more >