Voters are being made aware of some changes for this year’s elections by Nevada County’s Clerk-Recorder. Natalie Adona says one notable one includes more simplified ballot instructions, with wording that will no longer be all-capitalized and have less technical language. … Read more >
Nevada City has always had its own Office of Emergency Services, but has never assigned a specific person to run it until now. This is the first week on the job for Evan McLenithan, who’s filled a newly-created position as … Read more >
2024 also means the start of an alternative energy provider for residents and businesses of Grass Valley and Nevada City. Both City Councils approved contracts, with Pioneer Community Energy, which was established in 2018. Spokesperson Gina Stassi-Vanacore says they’re a … Read more >
The new year also means a new Clerk of the Board for Nevada County, plus an expanded role. At their most recent meeting, County Supervisors presented Julie Patterson Hunter with a Certificate of Recognition for her 19 years of dedication … Read more >
Accident, DUI, and other driving numbers were described as “significant” for Nevada County over the recent three-day New Year’s holiday weekend. CHP Officer Jason Bice says there were ten crashes. That included two solo collisions that were considered major, and … Read more >
A new website for Nevada City will be unveiled this summer. At the recent City Council meeting, Assistant City Manager Stephen Erlandson asked the Council to approve a vendor… click to listen to Stephen Erlandson The Council approved a Proposition … Read more >
Most Nevada County customers continue to like having real trees for Christmas, according to Waste Management officials. And so they’re gearing up for a huge influx of green waste. Public Sector Manager, Shavati Karki-Pearl, says your first processing step is … Read more >
2024 will also finally see the opening of a Senior Center for Nevada County. The last one closed at the Fairgrounds 15 years ago. Appearing on “KNCO: Insight” recently, Gold Country Senior Services Executive Director, Leslie Lovejoy, said they got … Read more >
New Year’s resolutions don’t have to stop at getting healthy or saving money. Triple-A wants drivers to resolve to break bad habits behind the wheel. And spokesman John Treanor says motorists aren’t taking dangerous behaviors as seriously as they used … Read more >
It was a very successful Project Warmth for United Way of Nevada County. Executive Director Louise Reed says they recently completed their third and final shopping spree. And over 16-hundred clothing items were distributed, including about 750 coats and jackets. … Read more >
