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Posted: Oct. 23, 2023 12:26 AM PDT

Two more bills have been signed into law, by Governor Newsom, that were sponsored by Nevada County’s Assembly representative. Megan Dahle says one measure will increase the availability and affordability of suspected child abuse and neglect medical examinations… click to … Read more >
Posted: Oct. 23, 2023 12:04 AM PDT

As part of the ongoing process to meet its five main annual objectives, Nevada County has now also hired, for this year, what’s called a “CivicSpark Fellow”. And it was Ian Thomas’ first day on Monday. CivicSpark Fellows are part … Read more >
Posted: Oct. 21, 2023 12:40 AM PDT

Grass Valley Police have arrested a woman for causing quite a disturbance near where she lives, as well as at her home. Police Sergeant Clint Lovelady says it started with a report of 44-year-old Emily Prout punching windows of local … Read more >
Posted: Oct. 20, 2023 12:59 PM PDT

A Grass Valley man is getting ready to take over the California Conservation Corps. Governor Newsom has appointed Jarred Patton to replace Bruce Saito, on November first, who is retiring. Patton has been the Regional Deputy Director for Corps centers … Read more >
Posted: Oct. 20, 2023 12:33 AM PDT

Nevada County Media is already launching its Halloween-themed event this weekend. It’s their annual HorrorFest tonight and Saturday night. Executive Director Ramona Howard says their 10-thousand square foot Haunted House is sure to send shivers down your spine… click to … Read more >
Posted: Oct. 20, 2023 12:10 AM PDT

About two months ago, the Friends of the Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission called on those born at the former Jones Hospital building, and former staff, to help fund a bronze plaque to replace the now-faded poster board version. And … Read more >
Posted: Oct. 19, 2023 12:41 PM PDT

After approving final legal actions at its Wednesday night meeting, the Nevada City City Council has officially placed its fire tax measure on the March Primary ballot. City Manager Sean Grayson once again outlined uses for the half-percent sales tax … Read more >
Posted: Oct. 19, 2023 12:26 AM PDT

For seniors, it’s also the Medicare Open Enrollment Period, which runs from October 15th through December seventh each year. Generally, you’re eligible to first sign up, starting three months before you turn 65 and ending three months after you turn … Read more >
Posted: Oct. 19, 2023 12:21 AM PDT

There’s now a new place for residential recycling in Grass Valley, after the previous one was a winter weather casualty, among numerous other buildings in the area. Waste Management Public Sector Manager, Shavati Karki-Pearl, says that’s thanks to a partnership … Read more >
Posted: Oct. 19, 2023 12:00 AM PDT

A longtime member of the Nevada County Historical Society is also the focus of the group’s monthly Speaker’s Night tonight. Andrew Brandon will present a look at historic photographs from his book “Railroads of Nevada County”, which was released five … Read more >