A state grant program that Grass Valley had been using to prevent violence against the homeless population worked very well. A presentation on the 30-month program, which ended in July, was made at the City Council meeting Tuesday night. Police … Read more >
This evening Nevada City comes to life for second Wednesday of Victorian Christmas and with the weather cool but dry a huge crowd is expected to take over Broad, Spring and Commercial Streets. With a large influx of visitors, parking … Read more >
Police and Fire Department personnel, as well as city hall staff, in Grass Valley, are teaming up for a new event, on Friday at Memorial Park, that’ll brighten the holiday season even further. Police officer John Herrera says they received … Read more >
As a reminder that it’s still early in the precipitation season, the first official snowpack report is not usually released by the Department of Water Resources until early January. But, as of Tuesday, it was only 39-percent of the historical … Read more >
Another marathon public hearing begins this (Wed.) morning regarding the Idaho Maryland Mine proposal. In May, the Nevada County Planning Commission recommended that the Board of Supervisors reject a use permit, after a two-day hearing. County staff had also mentioned … Read more >
A man with a long history of domestic violence has been convicted again by a Nevada County jury. And now he qualifies for the state’s “three strikes” sentencing law. District Attorney Jesse Wilson says it stems from an August incident … Read more >
Once again, it’s going to be a little more expensive to go camping in NID recreation areas. The Nevada Irrigation District Board of Directors will be considering three rate hike options, ranging from five to ten-percent, that would take effect … Read more >
As you might expect, there’s not much serious crime, or any kind of crime, in Nevada City. Police Chief Dan Foss has been illustrating that in monthly updates to the City Council, since he was hired nearly a year and … Read more >
A major extension of the Narrow Gauge Railroad line is being looked at. Officials made a presentation at the recent meeting of Nevada City’s Infrastructure Committee. Councilmember Lou Ceci, who is on the committee, says it would travel quite a … Read more >
It’s now official. The Del Oro Theatre and Sutton Cinemas are under new ownership. Sierra Theaters has sold to Prime Cinemas. Brian Young says they’re planning for a seamless transition, with the holiday movie season underway… click to listen to … Read more >
