Local News

Donation Day Parade Is Today

What’s considered, locally, as the oldest continuous event in California is turning 140 years old on Thursday. Around 17-hundred schoolchildren will be walking through downtown Grass Valley, as their Christmas vacation approaches. It was originated by the local Ladies Relief … Read more >

Fire Destroys Mobile Home In Grass Valley

It’s the second major residential structure fire in Nevada County in less than a week. And Grass Valley Fire Chief Mark Buttron has now provided us with more details about a mobile home blaze that occurred Tuesday evening. It was … Read more >

Sierra Guest Home Expansion Decision Delayed

Plans for a major expansion of a transitional apartment complex for seniors and veterans seeking more independent living in Grass Valley have temporarily stalled. Hospitality House wants to increase the number of units for Sierra Guest Home, which opened in … Read more >

Rain Also Improves Air Quality

This is also the time of year when air quality can be at its best in Western Nevada County. But at the local office of the Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District, Deputy Air Pollution Control Officer, Joe Fish, says … Read more >

It’s Also Mail and Package Theft Season

Another holiday tradition that’s, unfortunately, grown over the years is mail and package theft. And that’s especially true less than a week before Christmas. But Nevada County Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer, Ashley Quadros, says it’s an impulsive, random, crime … Read more >

Falconi Gets Lifetime Achievement Award

Another honor for William “Bill” Falconi in Nevada City. And it’s the ultimate Lifetime Achievement Award, which was presented at the recent City Council meeting. Each councilmember took turns reading portions of the staff report, that summarized a long and … Read more >

Long Overdue Sex Offender Sweep Conducted

A recent and long overdue check of sex offenders’ registration compliance in Nevada County was conducted. It featured the Sheriff’s and Probation Departments and Grass Valley Police. Also, the Investigations Unit of the District Attorney’s Office. District Attorney Jesse Wilson … Read more >

Accident Kills Grass Valley Man

A 61-year-old Grass Valley man was killed from an accident on Highway 49 in town that happened last Friday evening. He’s been identified as Stephen Lach. CHP Officer Jason Bice says the crash occurred just north of McKnight Way. He … Read more >

Weather Prep Reminders

The weather is once again beginning to look a lot more like Christmas as we head into the last few days of Fall. And as the weather becomes more of a challenge the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services is … Read more >

Winter Reading Challenge Underway

As the chill and dampness of winter settles in, the Nevada County Library’s annual Reading Challenge began on Saturday and continues through January 20th. Assistant Children’s Librarian, Teri Alton, says every branch offers a delightful paper bingo log… click to … Read more >