Local News

Dahle Unimpressed With State Budget Plan

Nevada County’s Republican State Senator is unimpressed with a recently-announced agreement by Governor Newsom and Democratic legislative leaders to reduce the state budget deficit. It would reduce the estimated spending gap, of 73-billion dollars, by 17-billion. But Brian Dahle says … Read more >

It’s Eligibility and Employment Worker Week

This week, Nevada County is honoring its Eligibility and Employment workers. The Board of Supervisors passed a resolution at their recent meeting. Director of Social Services, Rachel Pena, told the Board that the workers administer public assistance programs that reduce … Read more >

Spaulding One Repair Completion Pushed Back

NID officials are saying that water supplies will be depleted, with PG and E pushing back its repair estimate for the Spaulding One Powerhouse until August. But the utility is offering an alternative option that would allow 50-percent of flows … Read more >

Psychic Fair This Weekend

It’s one of Northern California’s largest gatherings of metaphysical teachers, seers, crafters, healers and readers. It’s the 34th Annual Nevada City Psychic Fair, which is happening on both Saturday and Sunday at the Miners Foundry Cultural Center. Marketing Manager Eileen … Read more >

First-Ever Springfest At Bridgeport

Although it could be warmer, California State Parks is holding its first-ever Springfest at Bridgeport on Saturday. And Interpretive Park Aide, Wyatt Grognet says many of the activities will be linked to the wildflowers near the South Yuba River that … Read more >

Daffodil Run In Penn Valley This Weekend

Penn Valley’s 24th Daffodil Run is happening this weekend, on Sunday. There are two running events, a 5K and a 10K, along with a three-mile walk. And if you’re worried about whether you’re in good enough shape, Event Director Gene … Read more >

Nevada City Man Faces DUI and Drug Charges

A Nevada City man has been arrested by the California Highway Patrol on a number of drug-related charges. Officer Jason Bice says it started with a call about a vehicle blocking a side street, known as Bonanza Way, near Rough … Read more >

Property Tax Deadline Is Also Nearing

Another tax deadline is now less than a week away that all homeowners are aware of. Next Wednesday at 5pm is the due date for the second installment of your property tax bill. And Nevada County Treasurer-Tax Collector, Michelle Bodley, … Read more >

SYRCL Questions Change To Yuba Water Accord

Part of an historic plan designed to balance water and fish needs on the Yuba River may soon be updated. The Yuba River Accord was first established in 2008, after decades of legal battles for the Yuba Water Agency, including … Read more >

Measure C Benefits Being Assessed Nevada City

Just like Grass Valley, Nevada City is also getting ready to reap the benefits from the passage of its fire tax. Measure C will raise over 900-thousand dollars over the next five years, when it sunsets. But it could be … Read more >