Nevada County Local News

Residents living near farms can now sign up to be alerted when pesticides will be applied by the a new system recently launched by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation.

A new bill in Congress proposes banning new offshore fossil fuel drilling along the coast from Monterey to Mendocino County, U.S. Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Carmel Valley, said this week. The Central Coast of California Conservation Act would prohibit new exploration, development or production leases for natural gas or oil along the Central Coast, and a portion of the North Coast.

In their April 22 meeting of the Truckee Town Council, Mayor Jan Zabriskie proclaimed May 2025 as Wildfire Awareness Month.

A huge algae bloom is responsible for the deaths of sea lions, pelicans and whales off the California coast.

The first Nevada County Recreation Fair will take place May 3 in Nevada City.

The Nevada City Chamber of Commerce announced the 2024 Business & Community Award winning individuals and organizations who have made outstanding contributions to the community.

California uses Medicaid to pay for a range of nontraditional health care services, including housing. The Trump administration wants to scale back those programs.

Unions are pushing for shorter freight trains to make railways safer, but that could raise the cost of goods and delay passenger rail service. It also may not be legal.

Following CalMatters reporting, California’s Republican representatives are calling for the U.S. Department of Education and Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate how California’s community colleges are handling financial aid fraud.

In an April 24 press conference. CalFire unveiled the latest addition to their fleet of firefighting aircraft, a new C-130 Hercules.

Nevada County planners are exploring new housing options such as recreation vehicles and are expected to release a draft ordinance in early summer.

A new online urban tree canopy mapping tool for California has been released by CalFire.

An introduction to the Fire Safe Nevada County Coalition, a new public benefit organization formed to support community wildfire preparedness and resilience.

You need a Real ID to fly, and the deadline to get one in California is May 7.

The California economy continues to grow, now ranking as the fourth-largest on the planet.

From higher costs to export worries, California’s agricultural and wine industries face many possible tariff effects. But some hope for opportunity.

California Senate Housing Committee Chair Aisha Wahab is a staunch progressive who is clashing with pro-development activists and other Democrats who want to build more, faster.

Following a school board vote against the 'Every Student Belongs' resolution, several hundred Nevada Union High School and Ghidotti students staged a walk out.

The UC has grown its enrollment of California undergraduates by 16,000 in the last five years. University officials say they won’t be able to continue that growth if state funding is cut.

Following its repair and reopening, the Buttermilk Bend Trail is ready for hikers and spring wildflower enthusiasts.