Regional

NEVADA CITY, Calif. August 9, 2023 – Nevada County is the first rural county and the eighth in California to create a local Youth Commission. The Board of Supervisors approved the creation of the group Aug. 8. The Nevada County Youth Commission will fight to overcome adolescent social issues, unite our youth, and assist the […]

Rotary Screw Traps (RSTs) are specially designed sampling devices used to capture downstream migrating juvenile fish such as salmon and steelhead. They are large, cylindrical traps that float on pontoons. This October, two RSTs will be installed on the North Yuba River, one at Rocky Rest Campground at RM 25.6 and the other along Old […]

A new study released in June by United Ways of California reveals the “real cost” of living in California. Unlike the official poverty measure, the Real Cost Measure factors the costs of housing, food, health care, childcare and other basic needs for a much more accurate measure of what it takes to make ends meet […]

Incline Village, NV – The North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District (NLTFPD) is warning of an increased risk of water rescues at Lake Tahoe due to the cold water temperatures. The water temperature at Lake Tahoe is currently 67 degrees, which is considered cold water. Cold water can quickly lead to cold water shock, swim […]

Nevada City, CA – Today, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors voted to support the consolidation of three fire districts — Rough & Ready Fire Protection District, Penn Valley Fire Protection District, and Nevada County Consolidated Fire District — into one combined district. The Board also approved the fire district chiefs’ request for up to […]

Online palliative-care coaching company, Mettle Health, is partnering with local hospice care provider Hospice of the Foothills to hold their first annual convening on August 17, 2023 at the Nevada Theatre in Nevada City, CA. Palliative care and the industry around aging, illness, dying, and caregiving is siloed. To be ill and to die is […]

Near to slightly below normal high temperatures expected through Saturday, then above normal Sunday into early next week. Isolated thunderstorms possible over the mountains Friday into the weekend. Best potential for thunderstorms will be over the weekend, especially over the Sierra and southern Cascades. Discussion Heights/thicknesses forecast to trend down today into midweek as upper […]

Grass Valley, CA – The City of Grass Valley is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Cartzdafner to the position of Emergency Medical Services Administrative Captain, effective July 1, 2023. The addition of this position is in alignment with the Measure E goal of enhanced emergency medical response for the Grass Valley Fire Department. […]

AUBURN, Calif. (August 7, 2023) — The Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) Board of Directors on Thursday allocated money for two new programs to help ensure customer water supplies are protected from both near-term and long-term disasters. Funding was approved, totaling roughly $550,000, for two important projects to enhance the region’s water supply protection during […]

Nevada County Media will be hosting a fundraiser featuring the Ghost of Mark Twain, McAvoy Layne on Saturday, August 26th. This fundraiser helps support the NCM internship and summer camp programs. McAvoy Layne has performed as Mark Twain for 35 years. He has made over four hundred appearances from Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City […]

GRASS VALLEY, Calif. August 6, 2023 – It’s Fair Week! Andrew and Katie share pro tips to make the experience even better. Check out all the events, special contests, services, games and more available at the “Country Roots & Cowboy Boots” Nevada County Fair. Parents, check the activities geared specifically towards kids and scope out […]

August 4, 2023 – Wildlife biologists for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) this morning safely immobilized a large female conflict bear responsible for at least 21 DNA-confirmed home break-ins and extensive property damage in the South Lake Tahoe area since 2022. Her three cubs were also captured in the effort. Pending a successful […]

Nevada City, CA—The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has awarded the County of Nevada Office of Emergency Services (OES) with $3,914,536 to implement Phase II of the Woodpecker Ravine Shaded Fuel Break. This project, identified by CAL FIRE as a priority in the Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit Strategic Plan will remove hazardous vegetation from 726 […]

GRASS VALLEY – Caltrans is alerting motorists of upcoming lane closures and traffic control along State Route 49 (SR-49) and State Route 174 (SR-174) in Nevada County for tree removal work. Crews will finish an emergency project to clean up and remove dead trees in the area. Motorists can expect lane closures at various locations […]

Nevada City, CA – In the early morning hours of Aug. 3, 2023, a female subject, identified as 26-year-old Shaylin Hanlon of Grass Valley, was arrested for auto theft, drug paraphernalia, and for resisting arrest. Two Nevada County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) deputies were on patrol together east of Idaho Maryland Rd at Brunswick Rd when […]

Grass Valley Aug. 3, 2023) The good news: the Bowman corridor in the beautiful Sierra is now accessible to the public for camping and recreation. The bad news: trash, abandoned food and smoldering campfires pose a serious threat to public health and wildfire risk. Dispersed camping is the term used for camping outside of an […]