Nevada County Local News

An interest in all things electrical has paid off for Samuel Raynor. He’s now the owner of Nevada City Electric, which he opened in June with help from his partner, Jacque Day, who takes care of the numbers and papers.

Rotary screw traps, used to capture migrating juvenile fish, will be installed on the North Yuba River. But while they are important data gathering devices, RSTs can be dangerous to people and pets.

Last year California began providing free school lunches to all TK-12 students, regardless of family income. Now, with an influx of state and federal money, school districts are revamping kitchens and training staff so they can provide freshly made, healthy meals.

A Trump administration plan for delivering more water to Central Valley farmers—bottled up in court by opponents for almost four years—could be returned from legal limbo this summer by House Republicans.

More than 70% of people have been exposed to medical or health-related misinformation, according to a GoodRx Health study. This means many people are struggling to tell the difference between factual information and false information.

Locally elected sheriffs manage California jails and are responsible for the safety of the inmates they hold. Record deaths in San Diego’s jail are shaping a plan for new statewide oversight.

Throughout his esteemed career with both Grass Valley and Nevada City, Kevin Cartzdafner has exhibited unwavering dedication and expertise in the field of emergency medical services and fire operations.

BriarPatch Food Co-op will open the doors of its second store location at 2505 Bell Rd. in Auburn during a grand opening Aug. 10.

Summer heatwaves can strain California’s electricity supply, prompting energy emergency notifications to appear across highway signs and social media.

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to make prisons a friendlier place for inmate families. An updated strip-search policy has some worried that families will face intrusive encounters during their visits.

How bad is California hunger? A lot depends on your access to food aid, which expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic but is being reduced.

Two recent reports on sexual harassment complaints filed against Cal State employees conclude inconsistent data collection makes it difficult to determine a reliable number.

The Biden administration’s app rule makes it harder for migrants to assert a right to asylum, advocates say. Lawsuits are sparking debate about immigration control, safety.

The Sierra Sun archives were almost lost to history until the Truckee Donner Historical Society stepped in to save them.

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has awarded the County of Nevada Office of Emergency Services (OES) with $3,914,536 to implement Phase II of the Woodpecker Ravine Shaded Fuel Break.

The Judges of the Nevada County Superior Court have announced the appointment of Laila A. Waheed to the position of Court Executive Officer.

The Truckee Donner Public Utility District is excited to announce that its board of directors is updating the agency's strategic initiatives, and it wants the community's input to help create its vision for the future of Truckee.

U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and host of the 27th annual Lake Tahoe Summit announced Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi will be this year's keynote speaker.

Laila A. Waheed replaces Interim Court Executive Officer Kimberly Flener, who has led the court since Court Executive Officer Jason B. Galkin’s appointment as CEO of Riverside County Superior Court.

Local governments account for about 10 percent of total spending on lobbying state lawmakers and agencies. Often, they’re seeking state money. Sometimes, they’re trying to get a say on specific bills.