Grass Valley man facing murder charge to appear in court (VIDEO)
A Grass Valley man faces two counts of murder after a late Monday shooting in the Glenbrook Basin, police said.
Report of pipe bombs leads to woman’s arrest in Grass Valley
A tip from a concerned citizen that multiple bombs were kept in a house led to multiple agencies descending on a Grass Valley neighborhood Saturday afternoon. Dispatchers received a 911 call just after 3:30 p.m....
Grass Valley man rams ex-wife’s car, chases her across town
The Grass Valley man rammed his ex-wife’s car, and then tried to hit it again, and again, and again. Raphael Michael Mijares, 48, followed his ex-wife from south Grass Valley, at one point using the...
Potential law change looms in murder case involving Grass Valley woman
A possible change in Oregon law would affect the man accused of a Grass Valley woman’s death, removing the possibility of the death penalty as a punishment. Justin Lee Graham-Yaeger, 33, faces charges of aggravated...
Obituary of Douglas Roy Bigley Sr.
Douglas Roy Bigley Sr. passed away at his ranch in Celestial Valley on April 19, 2019. He was 77. Douglas was born in Buhl Idaho to John and Rae Bigley, he was one of 3...
Nevada County authorities release cause of death in Adea Shabani homicide
Nevada County authorities say they’ve determined how Los Angeles actress and homicide victim Adea Shabani died. Shabani, the 25-year-old whose remains were found March 26 in the Spenceville Wildlife Area, died from massive blunt force...
Nevada County officials mum about PG&E closed-door session
The Nevada County Board of Supervisors on Monday spent just under 30 minutes behind closed doors discussing two court cases linked to the Pacific Gas & Electric Company. The special called meeting, announced late last...
Unseasonably cool weather to continue in Nevada County
The unseasonably cool, rainy weather last weekend postponed a few events, notably an inter-agency fire drill and the parade that traditionally precedes the Penn Valley Rodeo. Other events, including the rodeo itself, took place anyway...
Elder care homes rake in profits as workers earn a pittance
She alights from a black Ferrari convertible, her Christian Louboutin stilettos glinting in the sunlight. The lid of her black lacquer grand piano is propped open in the living room of her plush Beverly Hills...
Nevada County Police Blotter: Woman’s samurai sword confiscated
Grass Valley Police Department Friday 7:12 a.m. — A caller from the 100 block of Olympia Park Road reported a driver in the drive-through hit multiple things and the right front tire was flat. The...
Pro-choice demonstrators rally in Grass valley
About 80 protestors packed each side of the road at the Brunswick Road and Sutton Way intersection Tuesday afternoon, joining thousands of #StopTheBans supporters nationwide who rallied for abortion rights. The demonstrators were responding to...
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Nevada County judge hands down 2-year sentence in sex case
Wearing a collared shirt and tie, Patrick John Denboske stood silently Friday as deputies placed handcuffs on him. Denboske, 23, began serving a two-year sentence on a charge of unlawful sexual intercourse. Facing a maximum...
Obituary of Wesley B. Prather
Wesley B. Prather passed away at the Golden Empire Nursing and Rehab Center on Saturday, May 11, 2019. He was 97. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 24, 2019...
Meet your merchant: Artist creates works to inspire women, promote healing
The year 2010 was hard for artist Marylou Falstreau. Someone close to her was struggling, and she poured her heart and soul into the crisis. “I was trying to help, fix, and save this person,”...
Obituary of Forrest Alan Sanders
Forrest Alan Sanders passed away unexpectedly on May 12, 2019. He collapsed from heart failure. He died in the shade of a blue oak tree, surrounded by family, with the comfort of his wife by...
Obituary of William “Bill” Rasmussen
William “Bill” Rasmussen passed away peacefully at home on April 24, 2019 in Grass Valley. He was 70. Bill was born in Berkeley, CA on August 16, 1948, to George and Rosemarie Rasmussen. He worked...
Nevada County Police Blotter: Caller reports skinned, decapitated deer
GRASS VALLEY POLICE DEPARTMENT Sunday 7:28 a.m. — A caller from the 1200 block of East Main Street reported a person was trying to start a physical fight over a handicapped parking issue. 8:40 a.m....
Nevada County manufacturing forum launches new resource for local companies
The Nevada County Economic Resource Council is inviting manufacturing companies in Nevada County to attend the inaugural Nevada County Manufacturing Forum. This free event is geared to connect small and medium-sized manufacturing companies with community...
