PLACER/NEVADA COUNTIES – Caltrans is reminding motorists of various lane and ramp closures in multiple locations along Interstate 80 (I-80) as construction projects winterize for the season in Placer and Nevada counties. Here is the breakdown for next week: Eastbound …
CDC and public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli O121 infections linked to multiple brands of recalled organic whole bagged carrots and baby carrots sold by Grimmway Farms. Carrots on store shelves right …
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has identified through laboratory testing the first known case of clade I mpox in the United States. This case was confirmed in an individual who recently traveled from Africa and is …
Over the past two years, the Nevada County Resource Conservation District (NCRCD) has made significant strides in wildfire prevention and land stewardship through its growing prescribed fire program. By focusing on education, technical support, and collaborative action, the NCRCD has …
Imagine for a moment that you are young once again – say a teenager or young adult. Now imagine you have been invited to a gathering of other young people where one of the coolest adults in the entire county, …
Penn Valley, CA – The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) is pleased to announce that 10-year-old Makenzie Pitts has won the Sheriff’s second annual Children’s Holiday Card Contest. Pitts is a fifth-grade student at Ready Springs Elementary School in Penn …
Nevada City, CA – The Madelyn Helling Library is excited to announce the launch of a new community yoga class. The class takes place every Saturday at 11 a.m. and, like all library programs, is free of charge to the …
Grass Valley, November 16, 2024 – The Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation (SNMHF) is calling on community members to join in supporting an essential project aimed at enhancing the Intensive Critical Care Unit (ICCU) at Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital (SNMH). …
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today released the annual report of the CFPB Student Loan Ombudsman, highlighting the severe difficulties reported by student borrowers due to persistent loan servicing failures and program disruptions. The report details …
SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom announced today that five communities hit hardest by the devastating wildfires in 2018 will receive $40.7 million in new federal aid to support community development and help communities reach full economic recovery after a disaster. …
Sacramento, CA – In a monumental step towards addressing historic injustices and honoring California’s Native American communities, the California Advisory Committee on Geographic Names (CACGN) has officially approved the renaming of over 30 locations in 15 counties that previously contained …
Mountain lions in greater Los Angeles are proactively shifting their activity to avoid interacting with cyclists, hikers, joggers and other recreationists, finds a study from the University of California, Davis, Cal Poly Pomona and the National Park Service. The study, …
November 15, 2024 – Donald Trump’s presidential win is a vivid refutation of two adages: cheaters never prosper, and might doesn’t make right. These are not just comforting words that parents say to their bullied children. They are, or at …
We are happy to welcome Michael McAlister, a classically trained French horn player and conductor, as the new maestro of the Osher Lifelong Learning (OLLI) Orchestra, Nevada County’s Community Orchestra. Originally from Northern California, Mike graduated from CSU Northridge, earned …
NEVADA CITY, CA –November 14, 2024– The Nevada County Cannabis Alliance is hosting Maryjane’s Marketplace, an online auction and holiday shopping experience from December 2nd-16th, 2024. The auction aims to support the Cannabis Alliance and create visibility for Nevada County …
Nevada County’s total gross value of all agricultural commodities excluding cannabis in 2023 was $24.4 million, according to the County’s Annual Crop and Livestock Report released earlier this month. That was a 30% increase from the year before. “This marks …
On November 6 and November 7, 2024, forty-eight (48) top 5th/6th grade spellers and thirty-seven (37) top 7th/8th grade spellers from local public, private and charter schools competed in the Nevada County Spelling Tournament, held at Miners Foundry Cultural Center. …
November 14, 2024 – Since day one as Secretary of Defense, the health, safety, and well-being of our military community has been one of my top priorities. Taking care of our people — the brave patriots who serve in uniform …
Finding one’s way in the depths of the Grand Canyon, teaching kids how to identify birds, working with researchers as they unlock the secrets of plants. These topics and many more are among the winners of the 2024 National Outdoor …
Extreme weather spurred by climate change, including droughts and heavy rains, may increase the risk of nitrates from fertilizers ending up in groundwater, according to a recent study from researchers at the University of California, Davis. The study found heavy …
