Local News
Posted: Apr. 25, 2025 12:42 AM PDT

More safety improvements for non-motorists along Highway 49 in the Auburn area began this week. The work is done mostly on weeknights, or from 7pm to 4am. The 14-point-4 million-dollar project is a follow-up to a 47-point-4 million dollar roadway … Read more >
Posted: Apr. 24, 2025 4:09 PM PDT

The current proposed changes to Nevada City’s short-term rental ordinance were the focus of a lengthy discussion at the City Council meeting. Four broad categories that emerged from recent public workshops were outlined to the Council at Wednesday evening’s meeting. … Read more >
Posted: Apr. 24, 2025 12:07 PM PDT

More uses for a timberland production zone have now been approved by Nevada County Supervisors. The Board has gone along with the recommendation of the County Planning Commission to rezone 300 acres near Banner Quaker Hill Road. That would include … Read more >
Posted: Apr. 24, 2025 12:28 AM PDT

More and more crime involves high-tech evidence of some sort. That’s one of the reasons the Grass Valley Police Department is part of a specialized Task Force with the Nevada County District Attorney’s Office. An update on their efforts was … Read more >
Posted: Apr. 23, 2025 1:13 PM PDT

Hundreds of students in the Nevada Joint Union High School District, as well as Ghidotti High School, have launched a petition drive, urging the District Board of Trustees to reverse their recent “no” vote on an anti-student discrimination resolution. They … Read more >
Posted: Apr. 23, 2025 12:12 AM PDT

It’s a celebration of volunteers and major milestones for the South Yuba River Citizens League. The 12th Annual State of the Yuba is happening this (Wed.) evening at the Gold Vibe Kombuchary in Grass Valley. SYRCL Executive Director Aaron Zettler-Mann … Read more >
Posted: Apr. 23, 2025 12:11 AM PDT

Spring workshops are also blooming at the Madelyn Helling Library. That includes on Thursday, when an Energy Wise Workshop is presented, in partnership with Sierra Energy Reimagined. Adult Services Librarian, Ian Bolt, says it’s open to renters, as well as … Read more >
Posted: Apr. 22, 2025 5:11 PM PDT

Major and long overdue rennovations of the Veterans Halls in Grass Valley and Nevada City are coming up. That’s through a 10-million dollar grant that Nevada County Supervisors have accepted from the California Strategic Growth Council. The Council provides resources … Read more >
Posted: Apr. 22, 2025 1:21 PM PDT

The first steps toward possibly allowing more housing alternatives in Nevada County was taken by the Board of Supervisors at their meeting on Tuesday. In January, the Board approved an ordinance allowing residents to live legally in so-called tiny homes … Read more >
Posted: Apr. 22, 2025 12:58 AM PDT

As we start getting warmer days, and with another fairly wet winter, residents will likely start noticing more mosquitos. And the Nevada County Environmental Health Department is gearing up for five mosquito fish giveaway days. The first one is on … Read more >