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Two Grass Valley Men Arrested For Attempted Murder

Two Grass Valley men have been arrested on attempted murder charges. The charges also include robbery. That follows an incident that was reported on May 12th. The Nevada County Sheriff’s Department says they responded to an area hospital, after learning … Read more >

Penn Valley Man Arrested Child Porn Possession

The digital age has also meant a surge in discovery and reporting of child pornography crimes. And another local arrest has been made, this time by Grass Valley Police. Lieutenant Clint Bates says, thanks to a report from someone only … Read more >

Military Appreciation, Fly-in, and Car Show Fun at Airport

It was nothing but fun at the Nevada County Airport Saturday. It was a combined three-event celebration for Military Appreciation Day put on in collaboration with all branches of the US Military, the Nevada County Executive Offices, The Greater Grass … Read more >

School Enrollment On Rise Again

The latest statewide numbers show a continued, though slowing, decrease in overall school enrollment. But Nevada County’s is on the rise again. County Superintendent of Schools Scott Lay says, for the current school year, there were 155 more students enrolled, … Read more >

Dark Sky Ordinance Discussed Again

About 15 months since it was first brought up, the Nevada City City Planning Commission recently held a more detailed discussion of what sections should be included in a so-called Dark Sky Ordinance. They first agreed on the actual name. … Read more >

Dahle Gives Mixed Review To May Budget Revise

There’s now less than a month left for negotiating a new budget for California at the state capitol. And despite a deficit that’s still estimated at over 44-billion dollars, Governor Newsom’s revised budget proposal reflected some optimism. He also stated … Read more >

Jobless Rate Drops Again Here

A notable drop in Nevada County’s jobless rate. The April rate was down nearly half-a-point from March, at four-point-two percent. But Luis Alejo, with the state’s Employment Development Department, says it’s not significant, in terms of the spring season trend… … Read more >

New HQ Building Approved For Tahoe Natl Forest

After around a decade of efforts, the Tahoe National Forest is finally getting a new headquarters building to replace its smaller and aging facility. Nevada County Supervisors have approved a resolution accepting and executing a 50-year lease agreement worth two-point-six … Read more >

Eighth Grade Graduates Free Party Saturday!

As we also approach graduation season, Bright Futures for Youth’s new NEO Youth Center is gearing up to celebrate all area eighth-grade graduates Saturday evening. There’s a free party. Youth Development Coordinator Craig Terry says it’s their second year for … Read more >

Armed Forces Day Moves In With Fly-In

Saturday also marks Grass Valley’s third annual Armed Forces Day, which is held the weekend before Memorial Day weekend each year. And unlike Memorial Day, it celebrates people still with us who are actively serving in the military, along with … Read more >