Nevada County Local News

The U.S. government has approved a proposed multibillion-dollar transmission line that would send wind-generated electricity from rural New Mexico to big cities in the West.

California legislative committees in the Assembly and Senate blocked two big climate bills. One would have made the state’s greenhouse gas emission reduction targets more ambitious. Another would have allowed people to sue oil companies over health problems if they meet certain criteria.

After four decades of organizing bicycle events across California and Nevada, Curtis Fong recently sold the production rights to America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride and the Tour de Tahoe to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Film submissions for the 2024 Wild & Scenic Film Festival are now being accepted in three categories: Environmental, Adventure and Student Film. The early-bird deadline is July 16.

In 2020, a fallen tree in Shasta County landed on PG&E energy conductors, which caused a fire that burned 56,338 acres and killed four people. On May 18, a $150 million settlement was approved by the California Public Utilities Commission regarding PG&E's involvement in the Zogg Fire.

The Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission and the Grass Valley School District will host the dedication ceremony of a plaque commemorating the Kentucky Flat School as a historical landmark on May 23.

The Rough and Ready Fire Protection District board, which has been moving toward dissolution, is mourning the unexpected death of former Chairman Sheridan Loungway. Vice chair Tom Nelson will temporarily serve as chairman.

The unseasonably warm temperatures at Lake Tahoe have prompted officials to issue a flood warning for a rapidly melting snowpack.

In their twice-a-year exercise, legislators killed hundreds of California bills in the process known as the suspense file. They included ones on abortion access, climate and homelessness. The state budget deficit also made an impact.

Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto passed legislation to protect Lake Tahoe and Nevada's Ruby Mountains through the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Four western Nevada County certified organic farms—First Rain Farm, Bluebird Farm, Feeding Crane Farm, and Starbright Acres Family Farm—are joining forces to bring a collaborative Community Supported Agriculture to the area.

From Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend, SYRCL’s volunteer River Ambassadors educate the community to care for the South Yuba River. The team promotes an ethic of responsible use of the river by speaking with visitors at crossings, beaches, and on trails.

Dick and Mac McDonald came to California to seek opportunities in the movie business and wound up owning a drive-in BBQ restaurant in San Bernardino. On May 15, 1948, they opened their revamped restaurant with a Speedee Service System featuring hamburgers.

The League to Save Lake Tahoe's plan to redevelop an aging office building into a new environment and education center, as well as the organization's headquarters, is building momentum.

The North Tahoe Public Utility District announced the addition of Kim Harris as the district's new human resources manager.  Harris comes to the NTPUD from the town of Truckee.

Major league baseball player Drew Robinson shared his story as part of a mental health and suicide prevention assembly at three high schools in the Nevada Joint Union High School District, accompanied by his furry friend, Ellie.

U.S. Ski & Snowboard has announced the 55 athletes nominated to the Stifel Alpine Ski Team, and several of Lake Tahoe's top racers are among those slated to represent the program.

A wellness studio in Truckee, Spirit Rebel Collective is taking a proactive approach of teaching and providing wellness experiences.

The 23rd annual Nevada City Film Festival kicks off June 23-25 with an slate of independent, international short and feature-length films, and talks and workshops with visiting filmmakers, all happening in downtown Nevada City.

John Driscoll and wife/partner Jan Kopp began Off Broadstreet Theatre in 1989. Through the years the two have written 80 scripts and are now counting on the community to help them continue their dream.