Nevada County Local News


Curated Local News articles published by local newsrooms.

Fire Safe Council to Host Fundraiser

03/14/2023

Fire Safe Council of Nevada County invites all residents to enjoy a day of fun on June 3 to benefit the work of Firewise communities in Nevada County.

Court Upholds Prop. 22 in Big Win for Lyft and Uber

03/13/2023

An appeals court has ruled in favor of companies that want to classify some workers as independent contractors, saying that Proposition 22 is mostly constitutional.

Storm Warning Through March 15 for Tahoe Region

03/12/2023

The stormy weather will continue as another atmospheric river is poised to pound Truckee-Tahoe, bringing renewed flooding, snow load and avalanche issues.

Help With Storm Damage Repairs

03/11/2023

Residents and business owners with storm damage repairs in unincorporated Nevada County will receive priority permitting and have local fees waived for repair permits.

Keep Tahoe Blue Shares Project Results

03/11/2023

The nonprofit environmental group released the results of two projects: one that uses a beach-cleaning robot to remove trash hidden in the sand, and another designed to measure the 2021 Caldor Fire’s impacts on the Tahoe ecosystem.

Truckee’s Strecker Skis to State Title

03/10/2023

Truckee freshman Sierra Strecker raced to a California – Nevada Interscholastic Ski and Snowboard Federation Nordic state championship, topping the region’s best skiers across 6.6 kilometers.

Lake Tahoe Flips for the First Time Since 2018-19

03/10/2023

What does flipping mean? It means Lake Tahoe’s waters fully mixed vertically from top to bottom. While this is an annual event in shallower lakes, with Tahoe’s 1,640-foot depth, it’s a less common occurrence.

NID March Survey Measures ‘Robust’ Snowpack

03/09/2023

Recent rounds of heavy snow continue to bolster the snowpack on Nevada Irrigation District’s snow courses that provide water to customers.

North Tahoe Resort Announces New Name

03/09/2023

Resort at Sq**w Creek, in Olympic Valley, has a new name and logo: Everline Resort & Spa.

Jim Mathias Joins Fire Safe Council of Nevada County

03/08/2023

A retired chief of operations with Cal Fire, Jim Mathias has joined the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County. The locally run nonprofit is an organization dedicated to providing fire safety projects and education.

Nevada County USPS Asks Customers for Help

03/08/2023

Snow accumulation in Nevada County is creating a challenge for USPS letter carriers. Residents maintaining a clear path to the mailbox will help postal carriers maintain consistent delivery service.

Snow, Rain, Flooding All Possible With Atmospheric River Event

03/08/2023

Snowfall will wind down and a warm atmospheric river packing heavy moisture will hit the Lake Tahoe Basin on March 9.

Grant Funding Available for Artists in Nevada, Placer Counties

03/08/2023

The state of California is making an unprecedented investment in the arts. The “California Creative Corps” program will award $60 million statewide to implement media, outreach, and engagement campaigns.

Agencies Collaborate on Conservation Efforts

03/07/2023

State and federal agencies are joining forces to address the decline of monarch butterflies and other pollinator species.

TDPUD Board Approves Investment

03/07/2023

The Truckee Donner Public Utility District’s board of directors held its March meeting and approved water infrastructure upgrades and electric vehicle purchases.

Good Morning Truckee Celebrates Town’s 30th

03/06/2023

Join the Truckee Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Truckee on March 21 at 7 a.m. as they celebrate the 30th anniversary of the incorporation of the town.

Nearly 1.5 Million California Seniors Could Get Food Assistance

03/06/2023

Every day, thousands of older Californians can’t afford to stock their pantries. State data reveal that two-thirds of eligible Californians over age 60 do not participate in CalFresh, the state’s food stamp program, even though they qualify.

State’s Rise in Hate Crimes Prompts Call for Intervention Unit

03/06/2023

Amid a rise in hate crimes in California, one lawmaker seeks to create an intervention unit to address those incidents. If signed into law, a Hate Crimes Intervention Unit would become part of the Department of Public Health.

U.S. Rep Assesses Nevada County Damage Needs

03/04/2023

Congressman Kevin Kiley spent the morning at the county’s Emergency Operations Center in Nevada City, assessing the winter storm response this past week.

Winter Season Among Biggest Ever for Tahoe

03/04/2023

Lake Tahoe is in the midst of one of its snowiest seasons ever. A multi-day blizzard dropped more than 10 feet, and another storm has entered the region.