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A Colfax woman has been arrested on six charges, four of them felonies, after a solo vehicle accident over the weekend at the Bridgeport recreation area. CHP Officer Greg Tassone says 29-year-old Courtni McCaffrey crashed near a gift shop on … Read more >

Last year the Nevada County Sheriff’s Department, alone, issued 134 parking citations at the South Yuba River. State Parks Department Chief Ranger Matt Green says as the summer recreation season heats up, illegal parking will be a growing concern, especially … Read more >

An agreement in principle has reportedly been reached for a new contract that would allow Sammie’s Friends to operate Nevada County’s animal shelter for at least another two years. That’s according to the group’s co-founder, Cheryl Wicks. She says there’s … Read more >

Another drop in the unemployment rate for Nevada County. The April rate is down nearly half-a-point, from March, at three-point-three percent. State labor market analyst Luis Allejo says civilian employment actually dropped, especially in the Leisure and Hospitality sector. But … Read more >

A Nevada City motorist, who was speeding in the wrong place at the wrong time, has been arrested on a felony evasion charge. CHP Officer Greg Tassone says one of their patrol officers was conducting speed enforcement at the time, … Read more >

Two people have been arrested by the Nevada County Sheriff’s Department on a number of felony charges, in relation to numerous thefts and burglaries, including in Alta Sierra. Sheriff Keith Royal says it started with a call regarding the suspects … Read more >

Despite recent extremes in weather, the quality of the drinking water in the Nevada Irrigation District remains high. In their annual report that they’re required to send to the state, NID Water Operations Manager Chip Close says the water continues … Read more >