For at least the third straight month, Nevada County’s unemployment rate stayed nearly the same. There was just a slight point-one-percent increase, from September, as well as October, to four-point-one-percent in November. Luis Alejo, with the state’s Employment Development Department, … Read more >
The second decoy operation in about three months has been conducted, to reduce underage drinking and driving. And only two people were arrested out of 25 people approached outside undisclosed businesses in Grass Valley, Penn Valley, and Auburn. The so-called … Read more >
The deadline to submit a site proposal for Nevada County’s new courthouse is just three days away, or on Friday. It’s part of the State Judicial Council’s process and investigations. It says a site should be on at least five … Read more >
The ballot initiative aimed at increasing penalties for drug and theft crimes, while amending Proposition 47, is now in circulation. About a month ago, Nevada County District Attorney Jesse Wilson spoke in favor of one aspect that would allow more … Read more >
More accolades for Nevada County’s Office of Emergency Services. They recently had the opportunity to showcase their Roadmap to Resilience at the 10th International Fire Ecology and Management Congress. It brought together a diverse group of scientists, educators, students, managers, … Read more >
For the 140th year the children of the Grass Valley School District and some from around the area walked the streets of Grass Valley bringing food donations to benefit those who might need a little extra hand during the holidays. … Read more >
If you have travel plans for the holiday season, you’ll have plenty of company, especially this year. Triple A Spokesman John Treanor says more than 15-million Californians are packing their bags between Saturday and New Year’s Day… click to listen … Read more >
Those driving the highways toward their Christmas weekend destinations will also likely notice an increased law enforcement presence. The latest Maximum Enforcement Period for the California Highway Patrol starts at six Friday evening and continues until just before midnight on … Read more >
It’s hopefully just a temporary funding setback for the Food Bank of Nevada County. Executive Director Julie Thornbury says, due to circumstances beyond their control, their private P.O. Box, or PostNet, location was closed for an extended period, resulting in … Read more >
Nicole McNeely has now been executive director of Child Advocates of Nevada County for about a year, after a similar job with the local Food Bank. And while seeing people struggle to keep meals on the table, she also now … Read more >
