The South Yuba River Citizens League says they believe in supporting students who aspire to become agents of change, to help foster the next generation of environmentalists. Since 2002, they’ve awarded a four-thousand-dollar scholarship annually to one high school student … Read more >
The last week of January is always designated as National Identity Theft Awareness Week. And, with the tax season officially beginning on Monday, the Nevada County Sheriff’s Department also says it’s a great time to remind people of some basic … Read more >
A unique and separate animal rescue program launched last summer by the Nevada County Sheriff’s Department normally focuses on dogs and cats during emergencies, such as wildfires. They’re called the Humane Emergency Animal Rescue Team, or “HEART”. But they had … Read more >
In addition to the two fire tax measures, there’s also a less-publicized school bond measure on Nevada County’s March Primary ballot. Twin Ridges is the largest geographical school district in the county and serves the San Juan Ridge and the … Read more >
Nevada City has a policy for the placement of items in parks and open space. And that also includes memorials. The Bear Yuba Land Trust has a program, similar to bench placement, which allows for memorial plaques to be placed … Read more >
This year’s Nevada County Fair now has a slogan. Fairgrounds CEO Andrew Trygg says they’ve selected “Carnival Lights and Treat Street Delights”… click to listen to Andrew Trygg And for this year’s contest, the word limit was increased from five … Read more >
A ribbon-cutting ceremony has been scheduled for Thursday, February first, for the opening of the new Bear River Library. Meanwhile, Nevada County Librarian, Nick Wilczek, spoke to the Board of Supervisors about a resolution the Board also approved, recognizing the … Read more >
Once again, few Nevada County residents appear to be falling for the Sheriff’s Department’s Shoulder Tap Operation, designed to reduce underage drinking. Public Information Officer Ashley Quadros says only one person was cited out of one store location each in … Read more >
Only 60 residents turned out for the first three workshops to help shape Nevada County’s Community Wildfire Protection Plan. But there are seven more to go, some in-person and some virtual.The Wildfire Coordinator for the county’s Office of Emergency Services … Read more >
With a new Wildfire Prevention and Mitigation Plan in place, plus a new coordinator, the Nevada City City Council heard the first of what will be monthly updates at its Wednesday night meeting. A local office of Emergency Services has … Read more >
