Californians impacted by recent devastating wildfires, or who live in high risk areas, like Nevada County, might find some financial relief through their local congressional representative. Kevin Kiley has introduced a resolution supporting what’s called the SAFE HOME Act. Speaking … Read more >
The Grass Valley School District has started construction on solar arrays at two of four school sites this week. But that will also mean some inconveniences for parents dropping off students at the Scotten and Gilmore campuses. The District’s Director … Read more >
The second home fire in five days in Nevada County was reported in Cedar Ridge early Monday morning. And this time a female occupant was hospitalized. Ophir Hill Fire Protection District Chief Robb Rothenberger was among crews who responded to … Read more >
Even though winter is not quite over, the Nevada Irrigation District is already projecting a water surplus for the spring. At the start of the month, overall reservoir storage was still at 108-percent of average. The NID Director of Water … Read more >
The president of the Nevada Irrigation District’s Board of Directors says the district is facing potential state regulations that would have dire impacts on the water supply. Rich Johansen recently released an opinion article. He says the State Water Resources … Read more >
February is also National Children’s Dental Health Month. And Nevada County Public Health is taking the opportunity to promote its Oral Health Program for the youngest kids.The Health Education Coordinator for the program is Jamie Hanf. She says the focus … Read more >
More details regarding a home fire that was reported just above Pioneer Park late Thursday afternoon. That was on Max Solar Street, off Clark Avenue. Grass Valley Fire Battalion Chief Orion Clemens says by the time crews arrived, the house … Read more >
The first-ever Public Arts Commission for Nevada City held its first meeting recently. It consists of seven members with four-year terms, similar to the Planning Commission. Six of those members were selected by the city’s Vibrancy Committee, consisting of two … Read more >
Since the Super Bowl is Sunday, and also just before Fat Tuesday, this year’s Mardi Gras celebration in Nevada City has been moved up to Saturday. The Street Fair is going on from noon to four. And Chamber of Commerce … Read more >
The weather will be good for Nevada City’s latest Cleanup Event on Saturday at the Rood Center. It’s in partnership with Waste Management. And the timing is also good, in light of all the vegetation waste from last weekend’s wind … Read more >
