The continued mild weather conditions has also prompted Cal Fire to lift the burn permit suspension for Nevada, Yuba, Placer, and Sierra counties. That’s about three weeks earlier than a year ago. Public Information Officer Mary Eldridge says it’s a … Read more >
Two people have been arrested on a number of theft charges, most of it being stolen mail. Nevada County Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer, Ashley Quadros, says it started with a deputy questioning the occupants of a suspicious vehicle off … Read more >
As cannabis harvest season ramps up, so does the destruction of illegal grows by the Nevada County Sheriff’s Department. Public Information Officer Ashley Quadros says over the span of one week over seven properties were searched and dismantled. And there … Read more >
The 24th Annual Nevada County All Veteran Stand Down returns for a two-day run at the Fairgrounds, starting Friday and Saturday. Melise Munroe is the president of the event board. And, as always, they want to especially reach out to … Read more >
One arrest has been made, but not the dealer yet, after three Nevada County high school students recently overdosed on fentanyl in Grass Valley.Two of them recovered quickly, thanks to there being Narcan on hand. But the other teen spent … Read more >
After giving every indication that they’d prefer a fire tax measure be placed on the November 2024 ballot at their meeting earlier this week, the Grass Valley City Council hasn’t ruled out the March ballot after all. Another special meeting … Read more >
Motorists using Highway 20 between Nevada City and I-80 are still being slowed down by the Omega Curves Project. But they, and surrounding areas, may also be noticing smoke. Tahoe National Forest Public Affairs Officer, Lauren Faulkenberry, says thanks to … Read more >
Nevada County’s representative is among those signing a bi-partisan congressional letter sent to the State Department on getting Americans out of Israel. Kevin Kiley says they’re demanding that resources are expanded to ensure that they return home safely… click to … Read more >
Despite chronic market uncertainty, it looks like the seasonal gas price drop is finally happening for motorists. Prices at some stations have plummeted as much as 25-cents a gallon in the last week or so, according to John Treanor with … Read more >
A fire tax measure under consideration for Grass Valley will not be placed on the March Primary ballot. But the City Council is indicating that the November 2024 ballot is likely. The Council has also reduced the amount slightly, or … Read more >
