Nevada County Local News

EdSource reports that police are dispatched thousands of times per school day across California.

The $4.5 billion Sites Reservoir project is advancing after a judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by environmental groups.

To get people outside and on two wheels, Truckee is celebrating bike month with events and contests.

For families seeking affordable health insurance, the state’s health insurance marketplace, Covered California, can provide major relief. But if they’re not careful, they can get hit by an unexpected federal tax bill.

It’s the billion-dollar question. That’s how much cities and other local governments have been receiving from the state each year to deal with California's ever-increasing population of homeless people.

California is hailed as a national leader for voting access. But visually impaired voters and their advocates say they still face unnecessary barriers, despite bills and lawsuits. Some election officials raise security concerns.

PG&E reports that repairs to the Spaulding Powerhouse have been extended, but are expected to be completed by the end of June.

Effective July 7, Erin Mettler will be assuming her duties as the chief fiscal officer of Nevada County.

Cal State Fullerton researchers released findings of ancient floods in Southern California which indicate the state may be more prone to mega flooding than previously thought.

A Bay Area transit funding bill is delayed so supporters can seek consensus on how the money will be raised and distributed.

Featuring locally grown fresh produce and food and craft vendors, the downtown Grass Valley Open Market is running through June, Thursday nights from 6-9PM.

Researchers say if California could collect and treat more stormwater in cities, it could provide enough water to supply a quarter of the state’s urban population.

These community projects can give renters and low-income homeowners a chance to go solar, but the PUC’s action is unlikely to give them the option.

The state is directly investing money for low-income students and all newborns to attend college. After two years, the program is still not widely known by the students who need the most financial assistance.

After four years of efforts, the Provisions cannabis dispensary is open in Grass Valley.

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors contracted with an architectural firm to conduct a study of uses for the courthouse in Nevada City when local courts move to their new facility.

In their May 28 meeting, the Grass Valley City Council discussed raising the monthly salary paid to councilmembers.

Volunteers are needed to help Gold Country Senior Service relocate their storage yard for their popular Senior Firewood program.

In its May 28 meeting, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors approved the county's first Recreation and Resiliency Master Plan .

A bill to ban homeless encampments statewide near parks, schools and transit hubs failed to get out of the same legislative committee as last year.