With local government meetings becoming more contentious, in recent years, a Civility Pledge has been approved by the Grass Valley City Council. City Manager Tim Kiser told the Council that city councils around the country have been adopting them… click … Read more >
Nevada County had been the only region of its size in California to not have a so-called Community Foundation, to shine a light on issues of local importance and to attract resources to meet those needs. But that’s no longer … Read more >
It’s sometimes hard to fathom. But each year, Californians leave millions of dollars in unclaimed refunds with the Internal Revenue Service. And if they don’t act soon, the money goes back into the federal treasury. The IRS allows three years … Read more >
It’s the second straight year for a healthy April snowpack in the Sierra, as well as locally. But that may still mean water supply challenges in the Nevada Irrigation District. District Water Resources Superintendent, Thor Larsen says their most recent … Read more >
PG and E bills might come down, under a proposal from the California Public Utilities Commission that it’s holding a hearing about in May. Instead of calculating bills based mostly on how much power people use, a portion would be … Read more >
Due to PG and E’s ongoing emergency repair work at the Spaulding One Powerhouse, a significant flow increase is expected on the South Yuba River. Utility Spokesman Denny Boyle says that’ll begin on Wednesday and continue through Sunday. With the … Read more >
It continues to be a home sellers’ market in Nevada County. But Teresa Dietrich, with the local Association of Realtors, says inventory is expected to tick up this year, with more people having to sell, due to growing affordability issues… … Read more >
Lou Conter, the last living survivor of the USS Arizona battleship that exploded and sank during the Pearl Harbor attack, has died. Conter, who was 102, passed away Monday at his Grass Valley home, following congestive heart failure. The Arizona … Read more >
Thanks to the actions of the homeowner, as well as a neighbor, three Nevada City men have been arrested, in connection with two unrelated burglaries at the same home on the same day. Nevada County Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer, … Read more >
Preliminary work is underway regarding one of Nevada County’s most critical wildfire prevention projects. Office of Emergency Services Senior Analyst, Alex Keeble-Toll, says Phase One starts with design and environmental compliance. It’s called Woodpecker Ravine. It’s sandwiched between Highways 49 … Read more >
