Sacramento County Local News Search

03/21/2024
The new Nevada City Courthouse Project Advisory Group has agreed on the top three potential sites for the location.

03/19/2024
Public comments are open for a proposed event center in Penn Valley as it goes through its Environmental Impact Review process.

02/26/2024
A retired law enforcement officer with a lifetime involvement in politics, Michael Gomez is working as a Nevada County Vote Center manager this election season because he believes in public service.

02/16/2024
After six hours of public comment over two days, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to deny Rise Grass Valley’s Idaho Maryland Mine Project and final environmental impact report.

02/02/2024
The Nevada County Planning Department released the staff report and notice of public hearing for the proposed Idaho Maryland Mine – Rise Grass Valley Project, scheduled for a public hearing on Feb. 15.

02/02/2024
Nevada County officials welcomed the community and opened the doors to the new Bear River Library location at 11010 Combie Road in Auburn.

01/22/2024
The shelter, which could be built in the next four to five years, is needed because existing facilities are crowded, noisy, and reaching the end of their useful lifespans.

01/13/2024
Nevada County Board of Supervisors took action on two items that will begin the design phase of a proposed animal shelter for the region.

01/12/2024
Sam Brown was sworn in as the official new undersheriff of Nevada County, as appointed by Sheriff Shannan Moon, following the retirement of Alicia Burget.

01/08/2024
“As a lifelong resident of Nevada County, I am deeply committed to preserving its natural resources, beauty, and fostering a robust economy,” says Sue McGuire, who is seeking a seat on the position of Nevada County Board of Supervisors.

12/26/2023
The neighborhood around Thoroughbred Loop in Grass Valley has been battling an application for a cannabis grow within the former 6B Ranch for more than three years.

12/22/2023
Nevada County Public Health Department, through grant funding from Anthem Blue Cross, has launched a Health Access Vending Machine Program to provide more access points to free health products.

12/13/2023
Three Board of Supervisor candidates for District 1, four candidates for District 2 and one candidate for District 5 are joined by three City Council candidates for Nevada City.

12/11/2023
Nevada County Clerk-Recorder Natalie Adona has assigned letters to three measures in the primary election: Measure A, a Twin Ridges Elementary School District school bond measure; Measure B, a Grass Valley tax measure; and Measure C, a special tax in Nevada City.

12/07/2023
The Carter Family Homesite at the intersection of Drummond Street and American Hills Road was designated as Nevada County Historical Landmark NEV 23-03. It commemorates two of the county’s African American pioneers.

12/06/2023
Michael James Taylor has officially announced his intention to run for District 1 supervisor in Nevada County.

11/16/2023
In the immediate aftermath of the severe winter weather of early 2023, the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services launched the Winter Storm Hazardous Vegetation Cleanup Project. This program was designed to ensure that 100 miles of county roads were cleared of storm debris.

11/01/2023
County staff will discuss three replacement alternatives for the Edwards Crossing Bridge and the environmental impacts that would result from each. A draft environmental impact report will be available through Nov. 14 for the public to review.

10/20/2023
The Nevada County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 13 will hear Rise Grass Valley’s petition for recognition of vested rights to conduct mining operations at the Idaho Maryland Mine.

10/11/2023
The Nevada County Arts Council, in partnership with Nevada County, has launched a program called Art in Public Places. Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra will create an exhibit that will require many, many origami cranes.