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Grass Valley Transient Linked To Numerous Thefts

A man suspected of numerous theft activities over the last four months has been arrested in Grass Valley. Police Sergeant Clint Lovelady says it began with a report of a 32-year-old transient, Nikko Mrozowski, walking along Dorsey Drive, carrying a … Read more >

Huge Arts and Culture Economic Impact Here

Nevada County’s thriving arts and culture sector was recently broken down into more detailed monetary benefits. A study released by the group Americans for the Arts says there was 66-million dollars worth of economic activity in 2022, a year when … Read more >

Undergrounding Uncertain In Nevada County

The looming decision on PG and E’s latest rate hike proposal might result in the utility axing powerline undergrounding plans for Nevada County. They recently announced that crews have completed all of the heavy construction work for 350 miles this … Read more >

Modest Drop In Assessed Prop Values Here

If you’re wondering about the latest property values in Nevada County, with the recent downturn in the economy, some impact is being felt. But Assessor Rolf Kleinhans says it’s not really significant. He notes the value of over 53-hundred of … Read more >

Grass Valley Fire Tax Moving Up To March Ballot

With no clear reason, the Grass Valley City Council is now getting ready to place a fire tax on the March Primary ballot, along with Nevada City’s. Last week, they had given every indication it would be in November. The … Read more >

Holiday Card Contest By Sheriff’s Department

The Nevada County Sheriff’s Department is already gearing up for the Christmas season with its first-ever holiday card contest. Public Information Officer Ashley Quadros says local elementary school-aged children are invited to submit their drawings. The winning entry will be … Read more >

Nevada City Also Getting Skateboard Park?

Nevada City may soon be joining Grass Valley in offering a place to go for skateboarders. The city had been awarded a million-dollar grant, through the state’s Proposition 64, to fund installation of an artificial turf field at Seven Hills … Read more >

Drug Arrest Includes For Unusual Lab

A 56-year-old Grass Valley man has been arrested on an assortment of drug selling and possession charges. But one is considered unusual and unfamiliar to police. Sergeant Brian Blakemore says it began with a traffic stop for Quinn Coburn. And … Read more >

WB I-80 Closed Near Colfax Four Nights

Cal Trans continues trying to get as much emergency pavement repair work completed, as possible, on I-80 in the foothills and the Sierra, before winter. But this week, it’ll mean closures, westbound, near Colfax for four nights. That’ll be between … Read more >

Hospital Rolls Out Red Carpet for Potential Physicians

A big weekend ahead for Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital and the western county medical community. The hospital’s top executive, Dr. Scott Neeley says it’s an informative and fun filled weekend for potential new physicians.   Graduates from a number of … Read more >