Marching in solidarity: Women’s march continues in Nevada City (PHOTO GALLERY/VIDEO)
About 100 like-minded women and men gathered on the streets of downtown Nevada City Saturday to continue the tradition of the Women’s March, now in its fourth year. The event coincided with women’s marches across...
Ski patroller dies after being found unconscious; 3 snow-reported deaths last weekend in Lake Tahoe area
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — A ski patroller died after he was found unconscious at a mountain resort, one of three deaths this weekend in the Lake Tahoe area. Christopher John Nicholson, 36, was identified Monday...
Nevada County Police Blotter: Multiple Alpacas previously killed by dogs
NEVADA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT Friday 5:42 p.m. — A caller from Hollow Way reported that windows to the church have been broken. There were people on the property in the gym cleaning. Saturday 8:52 a.m....
Gov. Gavin Newsom begins tour of homelessness services in Grass Valley (VIDEOS)
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday kicked off his state-wide homelessness tour in Grass Valley, speaking to local officials, clients and volunteers while touring housing resource centers in the area, which the governor lauded as examples...
Lorraine’s Lowdown: Not just a job
The Big Screen comes to GeeVee’s Veterans Memorial Building for a free showing of a movie to support Welcome Home Vets. “Oildale” will be shown at 5 p.m. today; doors open at 4 p.m. Mike...
California man killed in Alpine Meadows avalanche, another seriously injured (VIDEO)
A powder day at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows turned tragic Friday morning when a pair of skiers were caught in an avalanche. Cole Comstock, 34, of Blairsden, was killed in the incident, and another, unidentified...
Snow hits Nevada County hard, covers Grass Valley, Nevada City
Snow pummeled western Nevada County on Thursday, snarling traffic and shuttering schools as light snowfall that morning grew stronger into the afternoon. One foot of snow was recorded at 3,700 feet by 3:30 p.m. in...
Nevada City Council invites solar projects for Old Airport
The Nevada City Council will look Wednesday to approve a request for proposals that could bring a solar panel array to the Old Airport property. The outcome of the request will determine the next steps...
Twenty years later, questions still linger in Sam Strange double-homicide case that shook Nevada County
It was 20 years ago today that Dawn Donaldson and Crissy Campbell were murdered. It’s been 18 years since Sam Strange was sentenced to prison for 30 years to life; the last time Strange was...
Nancy Pelosi and husband involved in some fishy business
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s home district includes San Francisco. Star-Kist Tuna’s headquarters is in San Francisco. Star-Kist is owned by Del Monte Foods and is a major contributor to Pelosi. Star-Kist is the...
THROUGH THE LENS: A Q&A with photographer, featured artist Jim Bair
Editor’s note: The following is a Q&A interview with photographer Jim Bair for the Nevada County Arts Council, which presented Bair as its Artist of the Month. We start off this year with a story...
Convicted murderer Sam Strange granted parole suitability
Sam Strange, in state prison since he was convicted in 1996 of murdering two Nevada County girls, was granted parole suitability on Wednesday, Assistant District Attorney Chris Walsh said. This was the fourth attempt at...
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UPDATE: Deceased victim in Alpine Meadows avalanche ID’d
UPDATE 2:21 P.M.: Sgt. Mike Powers live from Alpine Meadows on today’s avalanche. UPDATE 1:54 P.M.: Sgt. Mike Powers has identified the deceased as Cole Comstock, 34, of Blairsden. UPDATE 1:20 P.M.: Squaw Valley Alpine...
Pet adopt-a-thon Saturday at Petco in Grass Valley
Scooter’s Pals will host its monthly adopt-a-thon between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday at Petco in Grass Valley. Many dogs, such as Speedy, pictured, are in need of good homes and will be on...
Nevada City Council to consider Spring Street parking structure
During its meeting tonight the Nevada City Council will consider adopting plans for a potential five-level, 190-space parking structure to replace the 21-space lot on Spring Street behind the National Hotel. For the last two...
NC TECH offering free ‘Intro To Python’ class
The Nevada County Tech Connection is offering a free introductory course in Python programming beginning Feb. 4. Community members will have the opportunity to learn a foundational programming language underpinning the modern web. Those who...