There are currently 28 missing person cases in Nevada County. And on Saturday, detectives from around the north state will be convening at an event at Cal State University in Sacramento, including one from our Sheriff’s Department. Public Information Officer … Read more >
With the Legislature in its fall recess, Nevada County’s Assembly representative took some time to tour the legal as well as the illegal cannabis markets here. Megan Dahle stopped by a state testing lab that she says prides itself in … Read more >
It’s still 12 days away, but it’s not too early to register for Nevada County’s annual fall Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic. It’s October 17th at Twin Cities Church. County Administrative Analyst, Lisa Richardson, says although making an appointment isn’t mandatory … Read more >
Today is the National Clean Air Day and the county passed a resolution in August in support of the initiative. County Public Information Officer Lisa Renner says any sort of supportive change in behavior can help. Renner says that … Read more >
In an effort to test rapid deployment of an emergency alert system a national test is going to take place that should force a message to every cell phone in the country. County Public Information Officer Lisa Renner says this … Read more >
California is on the verge of having a second straight year of relatively mild wildfire damage, thanks to one of the wettest and snowiest winters on record. Cal Fire has responded to 373 fewer incidents, compared to a year ago … Read more >
Nevada County’s Assemblymember is gratified with Governor Newsom’s recent signing into law of legislation that exposes human traffickers to greater legal penalties. Megan Dahle says it was a long road for the bill, which now classifies the crime as a … Read more >
In another indication of a mild wildfire season, restrictions on the Tahoe National Forest have been lifted. Public Affairs Officer Lauren Faulkenberry says that’s about a month earlier than a year ago. She says the most notable change is that … Read more >
Even though Nevada County has one of the highest percentages of seniors of any county in the state, there have been no formal or regular health fairs for them. And now the first of what will likely be annual events … Read more >
You might think that being a probation officer is an unpleasant job. But for Nevada County’s department, it appears to be a rewarding one. Two deputy probation officers recently appeared on KNCO’s On the Town. And they described the department … Read more >
