Nevada City Man Faces Multiple Thefts Charges

Numerous thefts are suspected to have been committed by a man now living in Nevada City. Nevada County Sheriff’s Lieutenant Jason Perry says it started with a report of a suspicious person in Alta Sierra where the department says mail … Read more >
Melinda Booth Gets Certificate Of Recognition

Before Melinda Booth departs the South Yuba River Citizens League she’s also received a Certificate of Recognition from Nevada County Supervisors. Booth has been with SYRCL for around a-dozen years, including as the Executive Director since 2017. At Tuesday’s meeting, … Read more >
Still No Change In Tobacco Control Grades Here

Tobacco control grades are released every year from the American Lung Association. And in many areas, including Nevada County, they’ve remained unchanged for at least the last few years. The county’s Tobacco Prevention Program Coordinator, Shannon Glaz, says Grass Valley … Read more >
It’s Time For Annual Blessing Of Animals

Sometimes pets and animals and the people who care for them also need some spiritual nourishment. And that’s why AnimalSave Executive Director Carolyn Niehaus says they co-host a ceremonial blessing. This year’s event is on Sunday at their center on … Read more >
Nevada County Medi-Cal Rolls To Be Reduced

The Medi-Cal renewal process will begin again in April. And millions in California may no longer qualify. For three years, during COVID, terminations were halted. But Congress recently voted to de-link the program from the Public Health Emergency, which is … Read more >
Kiley In First Month As NevCo’s Congressman

Nevada County’s new congressman says he’s enjoying a Republican majority in the House, after years of a huge Democratic advantage in the California Legislature as an Assembly member. Kevin Kiley is representing a huge new Third District that stretches from … Read more >
Homeless Point In Time Count Underway

Almost 150 volunteers across Nevada and Placer Counties are participating in this year’s Point in Time homeless count, which began Wednesday night and wraps up Thursday. Sam Holmes is the Executive Director of the Homeless Resource Council of the Sierras. … Read more >
New Homeless Resource Center Coming

A long-sought Resource Center for Nevada County’s unsheltered homeless population will soon be opening for drop-in services. County Housing and Community Services Director, Mike Dent, says the Board of Supervisors has approved a 250-thousand dollar contract for architectural design services. … Read more >
Gas Station Employee Thwarts Armed Robbery Attempt

An armed robbery of a gas station in the South County was thwarted by an alert employee. Sheriff’s Department Spokeswoman, Leslie Williams, says it was reported late Tuesday night at the Chevron station and convenience store on Combie Road… click … Read more >
Ranch House Expansion Approved By Supes

After hearing a parade of comments from the public, Nevada County Supervisors have given final approval for expanding the Ranch House Project. It will double the number of occupants, from three to six, who have a high risk of homelessness … Read more >