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One of the more dangerous areas for wildfire in Nevada County also has a county-imposed burn ban in place for the summer and early fall. Public Information Officer Taylor Wolfe says it coincides with the same time period as Cal … Read more >

It’s 25 years to life in prison for a Nevada County man convicted eight months ago for first-degree murder. District Attorney Jesse Wilson says the sentencing of 63-year-old Michael Stine had been delayed by his efforts to seek a new … Read more >

Another honor at the state level for Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon. She’s been elected treasurer of the California State Sheriff’s Association for the next year where, the department says, the Association will continue to strive to elevate the law … Read more >

The Proposition 47 reform initiative that’s now headed for the November ballot is getting some blowback from Nevada County’s Public Defender. Prop 47, passed by voters ten years ago, has reduced certain lower-level crimes to misdemeanors and set a 950-dollar … Read more >

Starting June 17th, the seasonal residential landscape debris burning suspension is being imposed by Cal Fire’s Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit. A year ago, it was almost July before Public Information Officer Mary Eldridge was talking about it… click to listen to Mary … Read more >

With the fate of a major fire suppression system for North San Juan still uncertain, a separate project has been completed, just in time for wildfire season. It was unveiled by Cal Fire and the Nevada County Resource Conservation District … Read more >

The deepening water emergency, due to further PG and E infrastructure repair delays, has now prompted a joint statement from the Placer County Water Agency and the Nevada Irrigation District underlining the situation. The statement says, in part, that both … Read more >

Dozens of women will be on hand at the NU track stadium on Saturday for the first Hillagains Hundred Relay. The Hillagains describes itselft as a running group of all ages and abilities. Their coaches saw an article in Runner’s … Read more >

Even though schools are on vacation, that doesn’t mean kids can’t still learn about things and have fun at the same time. The Nevada County Library’s Summer Learning Program begins on Saturday, with a kick-off party at the Madelyn Helling … Read more >

A trial has been ordered for next month for an election challenge lawsuit filed against a Grass Valley March ballot measure. Patti Ingram-Spencer, a former City Councilmember and Mayor, and a recent County Supervisor candidate, contends that she’s not sure … Read more >