Last summer, Nevada County District Attorney Jesse Wilson was outraged by the sentence of a Grass Valley man who pleaded guilty to child pornography possession charges. With 79-year-old Richard Colombini having been a first-time offender, the judge sentenced him to … Read more >
Housing affordability has been researched, in some ways, in the past by Nevada County. But now, and for the first time, they’ve released an online housing needs survey. Public Information Officer Taylor Wolfe says questions include whether you experienced any … Read more >
Over six months since the new one was impaneled, the Nevada County Grand Jury still has a membership shortage. But one of those members, and former foreman, Joe D’Andrea, told the Board of Supervisors last week that this is also … Read more >
February is already off to a strong start for improving the snowpack. As of Wednesday, it was only 60-percent of average for the Northern Sierra. But that’s nearly doubled from a month ago, when it was only 32-percent. A year … Read more >
The last of three candidates forums, to help Nevada County voters make more informed decisions for the March Primary, focused on the Assembly District One seat. It’s being vacated by Megan Dahle, who is being termed out and is now … Read more >
The annual test of the local emergency communication system is taking place today beginning at 10:00AM and going for several hours. Public Information Officer Taylor Wolfe says the Office of Emergency Services is testing all contacts entered in the CODE … Read more >
With law enforcement resources stretched in many areas of California, Nevada County’s State Senator has introduced a bill he says will help. Brian Dahle says the measure allows Community Service Officers to give hearsay testimony in court. It would give … Read more >
Roadside work is not for the faint of heart, especially this time of year. Tow truck drivers, mobile mechanics, and roadside technicians face many unique challenges. And a new study from the Triple-A Foundation for Traffic Safety sheds further light … Read more >
A number of private forestland owners in Nevada County could benefit from new Wildfire Resilience Block Grants being offered by Cal Fire. Up to eight-million dollars is available.The program’s staff chief, Stewart McMorrow, says they’re now accepting proposals from various … Read more >
The arts have always been a huge economic driver for Nevada County. But the recovery from pandemic-related closures and seating restrictions continues to be slower than hoped for local groups and organizations. Appearing on “KNCO: Insight”, earlier this week, Center … Read more >
