Nevada County Local News


Curated Local News articles published by local newsrooms.

EV Charging Stations in the Works for Downtown Grass Valley

10/26/2023

The Grass Valley City Council and staff discussed efforts to procure electric vehicle charging stations. According to Tim Kiser, Grass Valley city manager, EV chargers would bring business to shopping districts of Grass Valley.

California State Parks and Partners Launch ‘Arts in California Parks’ Program

10/26/2023

Through this new program, artists, culture bearers, and California Native American tribes will be eligible to receive funding to create artwork throughout state and local parks.

Scientists Find Two Ways That Hurricanes Intensify

10/26/2023

Forecasters have struggled to understand why tropical storms sometimes blow up into major hurricanes. Scientists have shed some light on this forecasting challenge.

If State Lacks Cash to Expand Cal Grant Program, Cuts to Middle-Class Aid May be Inevitable

10/26/2023

Some advocates believe the state should expand the Cal Grant program for low-income students next year, even if that means pulling money from a financial aid program that benefits middle class students.

10,000 Meals Prepared at Food Bank Event

10/25/2023

The Food Bank of Nevada County reached the goal with the help of local groups, businesses and volunteers, with one of its warehouses transformed into an assembly line to package the dry ingredients for rice & beans and mac & cheese meals.

Effects of COVID Isolation Surfacing for California’s Young Professionals

10/25/2023

After years of isolation and virtual classes, young professionals in California’s workforce are reportedly struggling with greater mental health challenges and burnout. If colleges and companies don’t pay more attention, there could be economic consequences.

Western States’ Water Cuts Should Hold Off Colorado River Crisis—For Now

10/25/2023

Wet weather and planned cuts by California, Arizona and Nevada averted declines that could have threatened water deliveries and power production—but long-term threats to the Colorado River remain.

Report Warns About Risk Tipping Points With Irreversible Impacts on People and Planet

10/25/2023

The Interconnected Disaster Risks Report 2023, published by the United Nations University Institute for Environment and Human Security, warns of six risk tipping points that will bring drastic changes to our socioecological systems if they are not addressed.

Californians of Color Less Likely to Get Early Dementia Diagnoses

10/24/2023

Early detection of dementia can help a person live independently for longer. In California, though, people of color are diagnosed disproportionately later for dementia.

In Harm’s Way

10/24/2023

In partnership with the Marshall Project, Grist publishes an illustrated story about how decades-old decisions to build two California prisons in a dry lakebed left 8,000 incarcerated people at risk when Tulare Lake flooded.

Project Warmth Collection Drive Begins

10/24/2023

Starting Nov. 1, the annual drive for warm coats, hats, gloves, and socks is being held by United Way of Nevada County.

World Scientists’ Climate Report Highlights Perils as Earth Enters ‘Uncharted Territory’

10/24/2023

In a year marked by wildfire, catastrophic flooding, and deadly weather events, an international team of scientists has updated a report that has been cosigned by over 15,000 scientists representing 163 countries. According to the team, “life on planet Earth is under siege.”

California Joins States Suing Meta

10/24/2023

More than 40 states are suing the social media giant. The legal actions allege that Meta has deceived the public about the harms of Facebook and Instagram, which the attorneys general say “exploit and manipulate” children.

California Colleges Miss Deadline for Student Parents’ Priority Registration

10/24/2023

Signed by the governor in September 2022, AB 2881 aims to help student parents in California by offering them priority registration. Advocates are optimistic the law will formalize data collection, allowing them to better serve this student population that represents 1 in 5 students nationally.

Comprehensive Study of West Antarctic Ice Sheet Finds Collapse May be Unavoidable

10/23/2023

The report, published in the journal Nature Climate Communications, is a warning that one of the worst sea-level rise scenarios scientists have cautioned about since the 1970s is most likely in progress and that little can be done to stop it.

Program Focuses on Depolarizing Political Conversations

10/23/2023

Learning to speak with respect and civility with people we disagree with is the goal of a special program, “De-Polarizing Political Conversations,” scheduled for Nov. 16th at Sierra College and presented by the Nevada County League of Women Voters with other local groups.

Nevada City Approves Plans for Wildfire Prevention. Funded by Sales Tax

10/20/2023

Councilmembers in Nevada City took steps to place a 0.5% special sales tax measure on the ballot of the General Municipal Election scheduled for March 5, 2024.

Sierra College NCC and Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribe Come Together

10/20/2023

The Nevada City Rancheria, in partnership with Sierra College NCC, will celebrate Nisenan Heritage Day on Nov. 4.

Bright Futures for Youth Celebrates Opening of NEO Youth Center

10/20/2023

The NEO Youth Center on Litton Hill in Grass Valley will open Oct. 26, providing a safe and supervised space for young people.

Graphic Novel Illustrates Plight of Mountain Lions

10/20/2023

Written by Center for Biological Diversity scientist Tiffany Yap and illustrated by artist Meital Smith, “Tales of the Urban Wild: A Puma’s Journey” takes the reader through diverse habitats, across busy freeways and inside science labs to learn about one mountain lion’s survival story.