After nearly three and a half years of work, the Nevada Irrigation District is expected to complete it’s 50-year outlook and plan for managing its vast water supplies in March. NID General Manager Jennifer Hanson presented what’s called the Plan … Read more >
A Grass Valley business is holding a dance-a-thon Friday evening to raise money to reduce homeleness. Acres of Hope, based in Auburn, but also with Nevada County clients, is a long-term, faith-based, housing program for women and children. They live … Read more >
A Grass Valley-based group devoted to advancing public understanding and appreciation of native plans has announced a new Community Grant Program. The California Native Plant Society has 34 chapters, including the Redbud Chapter here. Chapter President, Leslie Warren, says they’re … Read more >
After a brief nuisance ordinance crackdown, related to bright neon signs, mostly, Nevada City’s police chief was questioned about enforcement of the lighting ordinance at the recent City Council meeting. Last fall, the Council amended the lighting ordinance to add … Read more >
January employment and unemployment numbers won’t be released until next month. Meanwhile, a business services representative with the Alliance for Workforce Development Office, in Grass Valley, says the local market has been looking especially promising for job seekers. Maryanne Connelley … Read more >
More amplification of Memorial Park’s historical significance in Grass Valley may be on the way. Last November, the City Council directed staff to complete an application to the Nevada County Landmarks Commission for consideration of establishing the park as an … Read more >
Here’s a way you can start a new career in the high-demand building trades and construction industry. It’s a tuition-free Construction Fundamentals Bootcamp that’s being offered, starting next month at the Nevada County campus of Sierra College for the first … Read more >
After two days of hearings, Nevada County Supervisors have rejected the long-debated proposal to reopen the Idaho Maryland Mine. Rise Gold had applied for an 80-year permit, which could eventually mean 24-hour-a-day operations in the Brunswick Basin Industrial site. The … Read more >
As the lengthy process for siting a new county courthouse continues, the Nevada City City Council has approved the formation of another Public Advisory Group. City Manager Sean Grayson told the Council that he and the mayor have already been … Read more >
If you’re hoping to take advantage of some of that fresh powder in the mountains for Presidents’ Day weekend, there are two more significant storm systems to deal with. Cal Trans Public Information Officer, Jeremy Linder, says snow levels will … Read more >
