It’s 36 years to life in prison, from a Nevada County judge, for a wrong-way drunk driver who killed four family members on I-80 near Truckee nearly three years ago. 34-year-old Michael Kelley had pleaded guilty to second-degree murder charges … Read more >
Things appear to be looking up for the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County. The California Office of Emergency Services has awarded seven-point-eight-million-dollars for what’s called the Deer Creek Defensible Space and Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project. This grant would fund … Read more >
The California FAIR plan, which was actually established back in 1968, was always considered a last resort policy. But thanks to all the highly-destructive wildfires in recent years causing more private companies to leave the market, it’s grown to become … Read more >
Although the 27th annual Yuba River Cleanup is still eight days away, a number of residents are already getting started this weekend. SYRCL Community Engagement Manager, Emily Wilson, says people who aren’t able to participate in the main event can … Read more >
24 days since structural fire damage was greatly limited, the Everhart Hotel still remains closed in Grass Valley. In a recent presentation to the City Council, Fire Chief Mark Buttron said the 13 low-income senior tenants remain displaced. Four had … Read more >
Supporters for the Proposition 47 reform measure, on the November statewide ballot, are ramping up their campaigns. The measure, passed ten years ago, sought to reduce prison overcrowding, by making some theft and drug crimes into misdemeanors. Since then, prosecutors, … Read more >
Today also marks the start of the United Way of Nevada County’s annual “Campaign Kickoff Month” that runs through October 18th. They’re now in their 40th year. The Board of Supervisors approved the proclamation at its last meeting, earlier this … Read more >
Although this is the driest time of the year, with the wildfire danger at its highest, it’s also a good time for numerous prescribed burns in the Tahoe National Forest. Public Information Officer Lauren Faulkenberry says certain projects in the … Read more >
Tipped worker protections was the focus on Wednesday of a House Sub-committee hearing chaired by Nevada County’s Congressman. Kevin Kiley said a Biden Administration rule is misguided and actually puts more jobs at risk.The rule requires employers to pay them … Read more >
When classes began at Sierra College a month ago, the Nevada County campus Executive Dean said enrollment was looking quite strong. And now more specific numbers are out. For all four campuses, it’s up 11-percent from a year ago, which … Read more >
