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Nevada City, CA—Last week, the National Association of Counties, NACo, held its Annual Conference and Expo in Travis County, Texas. County District 1 Supervisor Heidi Hall was in attendance to receive the 2023 NACo Achievement Award: Best in Category on behalf of the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services (OES). County of Nevada stood out […]

The Judges of the Nevada County Superior Court are pleased to announce the appointment of Laila A. Waheed to the position of Court Executive Officer. Ms. Waheed replaces Interim Court Executive Officer Kimberly Flener who has led the court since Court Executive Officer Jason B. Galkin’s appointment as CEO of Riverside County Superior Court. Ms. […]

The Nevada County Sheriff’s Humane Emergency Animal Rescue Team (H.E.A.R.T.) met recently in Grass Valley. The volunteer team, created by Animal Control Supervisor Stefanie Geckler, complements the Sheriff’s Animal Control Team during disasters like wildfires or snow storms. The meeting kicked off with a short video, which explains why H.E.A.R.T. was created, what they’ve accomplished […]

What’s Up for August? See Saturn at dusk and dawn, the Perseid meteors return, and a “super blue moon.” In August, we’ve lost Venus and Mars from the evening sky, but we’ll have great views of Saturn all night. Saturn reaches opposition this month, meaning it’s directly opposite the Sun as seen from Earth. Planets […]

Nevada City, CA – A 72-year-old North San Juan man, identified as Anthony Eric Stewart, was arrested for Murder by Nevada County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) Major Crimes Unit (MCU) detectives on Sunday afternoon 7/30/2023 following a homicide investigation over the weekend. NCSO received a call on Saturday 7/29/2023 at 11:24 pm from a passing driver, […]

NEVADA CITY, CALIF. (July 31, 2023) — Tahoe National Forest is implementing Stage 1 fire restrictions starting Aug. 1 due to high fire danger from persistent hot and dry weather conditions. Under these restrictions, the public can still maintain a campfire in established fire rings within designated developed campgrounds and day-use sites, but not outside […]

Another day of warm and dry weather today, with locally elevated fire weather conditions over the northern Sacramento Valley and northeast foothills. Slight chance (10-20%) for thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon/evening and again Friday, generally along and east of the crest. Temperatures cool to near to below normal Tuesday through Thursday before a warming trend takes hold […]

Editor’s note: The event organizer reports this event is sold out. Congressman Adam Schiff, (D) San Gabriel Valley, and California Senatorial Candidate, will speak at an evening reception in Grass Valley on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.  Sponsored by the Nevada County Democrats, the event will take place from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Center for the […]

Placerville, Calif, July 27, 2023 – Due to drier conditions increasing, seasonal fire restrictions will go into effect Friday, July 28, 2023 on the Eldorado National Forest under Forest Order 03-23-11. Under these restrictions, wood and charcoal fires are only allowed in metal fire rings and grills at designated developed recreation sites listed in the […]

Grass Valley, CA (July 21st) – At a recent groundbreaking ceremony Nevada County Habitat for Humanity (NCHFH), celebrated its partnership with Angela Edie to build her future home and their 45th  house in the community. Habitat volunteers, donors, and staff gathered to celebrate with Angela. “I’ll get better at this, I just need more practice,” […]

Nevada County Transit Services is pleased to announce our upcoming Free Fare Days event from Wednesday, August 9th through Sunday, August 13th in conjunction with the County Fair. All transit services will be free to ride during the Nevada County Fair, so hop on the bus and enjoy stress-free travel around the community. In addition […]

The Nevada County Transit Services Division and Nevada County Now paratransit services are pleased to announce that, effective August 1, 2023, Nevada County Now will begin offering same-day on-demand services to our disabled community members. This means that seniors 65 and over and eligible members of our disabled community can call for same-day, on-demand rides […]

Much has changed in a short amount of time at Nevada Irrigation District, which has been serving water to western Nevada County for more than 100 years. Fewer than five years ago, the water district had formally applied and was laying the groundwork for construction of the controversial Centennial Dam on the Bear River, between […]

GRASS VALLEY, Calif. July 25, 2023 – A majority of Grass Valley City Council members declined to declare a fiscal emergency and call for a special election to ask for voter approval of a 1/2 cent sales tax to fund additional firefighters and vegetation management within Grass Valley city limits. What kind of tax and […]