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Connecting people within and to the community through the High Noon Senior Nutrition Program and support services, education, recreation, and special events at the Gold Country Community Center. more... |
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01/26/2009 3:00pm
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Connecting people within and to the community through the High Noon Senior Nutrition Program and support services, education, recreation, and special events at the Gold Country Community Center.
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01/26/2009 3:00pm
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With all of the recreational and cultural activity going on in western Nevada County, it’s easy to find something to do. (When combined with the unique and exciting special events that take place, residents sometimes cannot even pack everything in that...
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01/26/2009 2:59pm
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Nevada County is home to wineries where you can discover the distinctive flavors of our mountain grown wines.
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01/26/2009 3:07pm
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Western Nevada County is about an hour from Sacramento and an hour to some of the best ski and recreation resorts in the west, including the town of Truckee. While the historical aspect of the gold mining towns draws visitors from all over the world,...
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01/26/2009 3:06pm
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Of all the foothill communities established during the California gold rush, Nevada County is unique. The business spirit and technology driven industries continued after the gold ran out. Always looking for new and better ways, a cluster of technical...
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01/26/2009 3:02pm
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Newcomers to the Grass Valley area are often pleasantly surprised to learn that this rural community has so many modern conveniences. Grass Valley and Nevada City both offer a small town atmosphere but possess all of the necessities found in...
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01/26/2009 2:54pm
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Welcome to beautiful Nevada County! From the Sierra crest to the oak-studded foothills at the edge of the Sacramento Valley, it's truly a slice of heaven. Carved over millennia by the Bear River and the Forks of the Yuba and dotted with jeweled lakes...
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01/26/2009 2:53pm
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The outdoor activities and magnificent splendor of western Nevada County are indicative of the high quality of life in our community. Outdoor enthusiasts find plenty of options for exercise, family fun and outdoor relaxation.
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01/26/2009 2:52pm
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“Land of blue skies, green trees and golden opportunities…” This colorful phrase captures the essence of the quality of life in beautiful western Nevada County.
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01/26/2009 2:51pm
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Grass Valley’s history is part of the colorful lore of the California Gold Rush. The first notations about the area are from the late 1840’s when a party of men searching for cattle came upon a “grassy valley.” Shortly after, prospectors from Boston,...
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01/26/2009 2:49pm
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Since 1958, Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital (SNMH) has proudly served as the sole healthcare provider for western Nevada County. The hospital is a licensed, 121-bed acute care facility.
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01/26/2009 2:47pm
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Western Nevada County has three principal government entities providing public services to the community. The cities of Grass Valley and Nevada City are the governing bodies and service providers for most public activities within their boundaries, while...
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01/26/2009 2:01pm
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Few western Nevada County residents are employed by gold mines anymore, but the “prospecting” spirit is alive and well. Many people sacrifice higher paying positions in the urban areas for a much higher “quality of life.” In the transition, some...
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01/26/2009 1:59pm
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Nevada County schools are some of the best in California with excellent math
and reading scores – second only to Marin County.
Our high school students do well, too. On average, students in the Nevada
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01/26/2009 1:56pm
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Nevada County has always been a place of innovation. For example, were you aware that Atari developed its first home computer video games here? How about the fact that the first commercial air field was operated in Grass Valley? Or did you know that...
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01/26/2009 1:54pm
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