Nevada County Local News


Curated Local News articles published by local newsrooms.

Nevada County Arts Council wants to hear from young artists

01/29/2024

What do local authors, jewelry makers, actors, musicians, directors, dancers, photographers, filmmakers, sculptors, painters, and designers have in common? The Nevada County Arts Council is supporting them.

New Pickleball Equipment Takes a Swing at the Sport’s Noise Problem

01/29/2024

The “pop, pop, pop” that’s become synonymous with Pickleball may soon be a racket of the past. That’s the goal promised by a new generation of equipment developed to lessen the overall acoustic burden of the sport.

Will More Outdoor Drinking Give CA Economy a Buzz?

01/29/2024

State Sen. Scott Wiener wants to allow California cities and counties to designate “entertainment zones” where bars and restaurants could serve alcoholic drinks that people can consume on public streets and sidewalks.

Bill Would Let Therapists and Social Workers Decide When to Confine Mentally Ill Californians

01/29/2024

A pending bill would extend the so-called 5150 confinement authority to county-designated psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers, licensed marriage and family therapists, and clinical counselors.

A Fire Burning Inside an L.A. County Landfill is Raising Alarms Over Toxic Air

01/29/2024

As an underground fire burns deep within Chiquita Canyon Landfill, air regulators are raising alarms over the possible spread of toxic vapors.

Vocational Training Programs for Special Education Students Teach Work, Life Skills

01/29/2024

Districts are trying to create or expand vocational training programs that “integrate” students with disabilities into careers and into society.

Scientists Debunk California Biblical-Storm Hysteria Swirling on Internet

01/29/2024

What is an ARkStorm and why is everyone talking about it on social media right now?

‘Hot Droughts’ Are Becoming More Common in the Arid West, New Study Finds

01/28/2024

Take a period of limited rainfall. Add heat. And you have what scientists call a “hot drought”—dry conditions made more intense by the evaporative power of hotter temperatures.

Gavin Newsom Raised Millions for His Mental Health Ballot Measure. His Opponents Have $1,000

01/28/2024

The March ballot measure would raise billions for mental health care, but some clinics fear it would strip them of revenue they need for services they provide today.

California Gave Fast Food Workers a Seat at the Table. What Comes Next?

01/28/2024

A first-in-the-nation council will set work rules in the state’s fast food industry, but can labor and business agree?

California Lawmakers, Raising Fears of Political Violence, Want to Shield Their Properties

01/28/2024

A bill would let state legislators, who say they fear for their safety, shield their property holdings from disclosure forms. But critics say that could conceal potential conflicts of interest.

Tribal Leaders Cite Problems with California’s Feather Alert for Native People Who Go Missing

01/28/2024

In the first year of California’s Feather Alert system, authorities denied some requests to issue bulletins on missing people, causing concerns.

How Fringe Anti-Science Views Infiltrated Mainstream Politics

01/28/2024

Rates of routine childhood vaccination hit a 10-year low in 2023. That, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, puts about 250,000 kindergartners at risk for measles.

Gov. Newsom’s Budget Proposal Calls for Expanding Arts Ed Pathway

01/28/2024

The proposal aims to help working artists become arts teachers in elementary schools.

L.A. Is Being ‘Stripped for Parts.’ Here’s What the City Council Wants to Do About It

01/26/2024

Among growing concern over copper wire thefts, L.A. City Councilmembers Kevin de León and Traci Park proposed a task force anchored by the LAPD.

Disneyland’s New Vision Includes Up to $2.5-billion Investment and Plan to Take Over City Streets

01/26/2024

Disneyland’s plan to reimagine the theme park into a more “immersive” experience may require up to $2.5 billion and a plan to privatize some Anaheim streets.

Controversial California Bill Would Physically Stop New Cars From Speeding

01/25/2024

The proposed bill would require new California cars to have a speed limiter.

Senate Probes the Cost of Assisted Living and Its Burden on American Families

01/25/2024

A U.S. Senate committee launched an examination of assisted living, holding its first hearing in two decades on the industry as leaders of both parties expressed concern about the high cost and mixed quality of care facilities.

A Record Number of Californians Are Visiting Emergency Rooms for Dog Bites

01/25/2024

Those pandemic puppies are growing up to be a public health concern.

Collapse of California’s News Industry Is So Severe It’ll Require Taxpayer Support to Rebuild

01/25/2024

A combination of tax credits, revenue sharing and coupons could bring stability, writes Steven Waldman, president of Rebuild Local News.