Local News

Older adults, and people with disabilities, are the focus of the second annual Health Fair at Gold Miner’s Inn, in Grass Valley, on Wednesday. One of the organizers, Barbara Larsen, talked about it recently on KNCO’s On the Town. She … Read more >

Motorists using Highway 49 between Grass Valley and Auburn are finding additional delays where a concrete safety barrier and roundabout project began earlier this summer on a one-point-three mile stretch between Lorenson and Lone Star roads. Cal Trans Public Information … Read more >

As another way to address the chronic affordable housing shortage in Nevada County, the Building Department has revived an ordinance that’s similar to one that was abandoned in 2017. And they’re seeking public feedback for the next month. Nick McBurney … Read more >

Even though autumn is officially here, the State Department of Water Resources is already preparing for winter. And the outlook is suggesting a La Nina pattern, at this point. Only three out of the last 10 have had above-average rain … Read more >

Just ahead of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, Governor Newsom is getting some local praise regarding eight related bills he recently signed into law. And there’s one in particular that’s been singled out by the Interim Executive Director of … Read more >

A little over five tons of trash and recycling was pulled from the watershed from the 27th Annual Yuba River Cleanup last weekend. Community Engagement Manager Emily Wilson described the turnout as amazing. There were around 550 volunteers converging on … Read more >

The 57th Annual Gem and Mineral Show is happening Saturday and Sunday at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. In addition to the many specimens available for sale, dealers also offer fossils, jewelry, and beads, as well as lapidary supplies and books. … Read more >

A South County man has been arrested on charges linked to threats and harassment of PG and E crews. County Sheriff’s Sergeant Josie Strachan says it was reported Wednesday morning near a home on Leopard Court, which is in the … Read more >

Applications are now being accepted to fill an unexpected vacancy on the NID Board of Directors. At their meeting last week, Trevor Caulder said he was going to have to resign his Division Four seat about midway through his first … Read more >

It’s also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. And that means the local Pink Patch Project is underway. Nevada County Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer, Ashley Quadros, says last year 57-hundred-40 dollars was donated to the Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation…. click … Read more >