A fire at the 54-year-old Everhart Hotel apartments shut down Grass Valley Tuesday afternoon and early evening, displacing a number of residents there and causing a number of injuries. Power also went out in the entire downtown area, shutting off … Read more >
An information meeting on the Red Dog Road utilities undergrounding project is coming up Wednesday evening at the Rood Center in the Board of Supervisors chambers. Public Information Officer Taylor Wolfe says construction is estimated to cost five-point-eight million dollars … Read more >
Off Highway Vehicle patrols from the Nevada County Sheriff’s Department are especially common sights during recreation season. And with a spike in activity, including illegal behavior, always anticipated for Labor Day Weekend, Public Information Officer Ashley Quadros says there will … Read more >
What’s considered outdated features in Nevada City’s municipal code, regarding what’s a nuisance, will be discussed again at the upcoming City Council meeting Wednesday evening. And at the meeting earlier this month, there were a number of concerns expressed about … Read more >
Nevada County has a new Public Works Director. But he’s a familiar face. David Garcia started with the county in 2007. He’ll oversee 86 staff members across six programs and a 70-million dollar budget… click to listen to David Garcia … Read more >
Just less than three weeks before the 58th Annual Constitution Day Parade, longtime Nevada City patrons Ken and Kay Baker have been selected as the recipients of the 35th Annual Lambert Award. It’s named after the founder of the event, … Read more >
We’re now in the getting-to-know period for Nevada County’s new Senior Center, which opened earlier this month. Speaking recently on “KNCO: Insight”, the Executive Director of Gold Country Senior Services, Leslie Lovejoy, said they’re trying to balance interests and timing. … Read more >
The Grass Valley City Council appears to be moving closer to agreeing on the details of the Main Street improvement project. But they delayed a decision, once again, at their most recent meeting. Much of the latest discussion seemed to … Read more >
Based on the state’s determination, Grass Valley’s new Fire Tax, Measure B, will take effect October first. The three-eighths-of-a-percent sales tax increase was approved by voters during the March Primary elections. The city will receive approximately 75-percent of the estimated … Read more >
Veterans make up less than half of one-percent of the American population. But they make up almost 10-percent of the International City/County Management Association. The group has established a Veterans Recognition Award. The top three candidates receive a plaque. And … Read more >
