Regional

November 14, 2017 – On July 1, 2017, Pleasant Valley School officially became surplus property in the Penn Valley Union Elementary School District (PVUESD). The District began the process of selling the surplus property at the direction of the Board of Trustees in Spring 2017 after formally voting to close the school due to declining […]

GRASS VALLEY, Calif. November 14, 2017 – The 33rd annual Country Christmas Faire is returning to the beautiful Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley on November 24, 25 and 26. Four large exhibit buildings will be filled with handcrafted items and gifts, giving shoppers a chance to start their holiday shopping and purchase quality handmade […]

November 14, 2017 – With the most recent devastating wildfires in Nevada County, as well as those in Napa and Solano counties and throughout California, Nevada County will be holding a community meeting at the Alta Sierra Country Club on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 from 4 to 5:30PM to discuss crisis response and emergency evacuation […]

November 14, 2017 – Mainly dry today then next Pacific storm brings rain and mountain snow, heavy at times, Wednesday into Thursday night. Dry Friday and Saturday, then wet weather returns Sunday into Monday. Winter Storm Watch from Wednesday morning through late Thursday night for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada-Western Plumas County/Lassen Park. Discussion Weak […]

November 13, 2017 – Discover a wide range of landmarks associated with women who played prominent roles in Nevada County’s history at the November 18th American Association of University Women (AAUW) meeting, which is open to the public. The historical landmarks, which dot the region’s towns and rural areas, tell the story of the many […]

GRASS VALLEY, Calif. November 13, 2017 – Hand-painted globes, blown glass from Poland and porcelain-faced angels are among the vintage Christmas ornaments that will be sold during a rummage sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, Nov. 19 through 26, at Peace Lutheran Church in Grass Valley. African-American carolers, owls, cranes, windmills, churches, nutcrackers, […]

COLFAX November 13, 2017 – Caltrans is alerting motorists that the left, or #1 lane of eastbound Interstate 80 will be closed from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, November 14 between Colfax and Secret Town to allow Caltrans maintenance crews to perform drainage work. Traffic delays and additional traffic congestion are likely to occur. […]

November 13, 2017 – The Nevada Irrigation District (NID) has scheduled a special Board of Directors meeting to discuss concerns and alternatives regarding the Scotts Flat Spillway gate at 9 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 17. NID staff members met on Wednesday, Nov. 8 and have identified an immediate alternative plan to keep the gate open […]

November 13, 2017 – Donate Thanksgiving dinner (including non-perishable sides, turkeys, or cash) during the Food Bank of Nevada County’s annual Turkey Drive! The Turkey Drive takes place November 13th through 15th in the Save Mart parking lot 12054 Nevada City Hwy in Grass Valley, from 9am-6pm! Thanks to KNCO and Save Mart! Help us […]

November 13, 2017 – On Saturday, November 25, the Yuba Feather Historical Association presents its annual Hometown Christmas. The festivities will begin at 10 a.m. and continue until 6 p.m. There is no better way to kick-off the holiday season than to join in the old-time celebration at Gold Trader Flat in Forbestown, CA. Come […]

November 13, 2017 – “Nevada County law enforcement and fire protection agencies can better serve the community with the proper equipment, services and programs but often their budgets preclude it. NCLFC works with the community to support our local law and fire agencies through contributions.” said Anthony Halby, President of NCLFC. Since 2001, the Nevada […]

November 13, 2017 – Next storm system moves thru the area into early Tuesday with some showers and accumulating high elevation snow. A cooler storm system moves through northern California Wednesday and Thursday with more significant mountain snowfall. Winter Storm Watch from Wednesday morning through late Thursday night for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada-Western Plumas […]

November 13, 2017 – The Nevada County Fairgrounds is offering a coloring contest for children and adults as part of the annual Country Christmas Faire, November 24 – 26, at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. Coloring sheets are available at the Fairgrounds office on McCourtney Road or they can be downloaded at NevadaCountyFair.com. There are two […]

November 12, 2017 – FREED and the California Council for the arts are excited to announce The FREED Artist’s Residency program, a paid arts internship that offers Nevada County residents with disabilities experience with exhibiting, marketing, and selling their art.  This paid residency (coming with a $700 stipend) will be offered to two Nevada County […]

November 13, 2017 – I am 72. As a young woman, events of sexual misconduct toward women were not uncommon and even tolerated unless criminal, particularly in the workplace where males were generally in power. There was little recourse. To my mind then much of it was simply another expression of male entitlement that was […]

November 12, 2017 – Sierra Roadwork Schedule Sunday through Saturday, November 12-18, 2017. LONG-TERM PROJECTS Interstate 80 (Placer County) from Long Ravine underpass to .2 miles east of Magra Road overcrossing: Roadwork continues for a $50.6 million project to construct 3 miles of additional truck climbing lane and other improvements to primarily eastbound I-80 east […]

November 11, 2017 – Dry weather for today into early Sunday. Next storm system arrives Sunday afternoon into Monday with another round of rain and high elevation snow. Another storm system moves through NorCal on Wednesday. Dense Fog Advisory until 11 AM this morning. Morning update (8:09 AM PST) Clear skies and surface moisture from […]

November 10, 2017 – Showers and light higher elevation snow today. Dry weather for Saturday into Sunday. Next storm system arrives Sunday evening into Monday with another round of rain and high elevation snow. Next system comes through around mid week. Discussion IR satellite imagery shows upper low off the Pacific Northwest coast has begun […]

Grass Valley, CA November 10, 2017 – A donation to the Nevada County Historical Society for a kitchen remodel and the Nevada Irrigation District (NID) drought contingency plan were among topics addressed during the Nov. 8 Board of Directors meeting. Present were President Nick Wilcox, Vice President William Morebeck, alongside Directors Nancy Weber, John H. […]

November 10, 2017 – During Tuesday’s November 7th Board of Supervisors Meeting, the Board adopted a Resolution requesting that Caltrans re-evaluates its proposed Safety Improvement Project on Highway 174. Both Caltrans and Save Highway 174, a community group concerned with Caltrans’ proposed safety improvements, spoke to the Board about the project at the October 24th Board Meeting, resulting in the […]