‘Every business is essential’: ReOpen Nevada County hosts rally to open businesses (VIDEO)
Around 100 people attended a Friday rally in the Grass Valley City Hall parking lot to urge for a faster reopening of Nevada County businesses. Bill Muller, an Army veteran and Nevada City resident, said...
Reopened Grass Valley cardroom closed by California; Police, health department field violation complaints on daily basis
Towers Casino, a Grass Valley cardroom that reopened Monday against state guidelines, was ordered closed the following day by the state Department of Justice. “(The emergency closure) was served by special agents with our Bureau...
Nevada County Now: May 22, 2020 – ReOpening rally in Grass Valley, Memorial Day & river safety
Today’s episode of Nevada County Now covers the ReOpen Nevada County Rally in Grass Valley, Memorial Day observances, safety at the river, and more!
Nevada County’s thrift stores move ahead with reopening
A dozen thrift stores that support myriad nonprofit organizations throughout Nevada County have been on hiatus for two months. These nonprofits rely heavily on the revenue generated by reselling donations to support their programs, which...
VIDEO: ReOpen Nevada County rally in Grass Valley; Chamber of Commerce pulls support
UPDATE NOON: ORIGINALLY POSTED: Early this month, ReOpen Nevada County — a group pushing to open local businesses more quickly — began considering a public event to galvanize support. At noon today, the group has...
Possible postponement, cancellation of Nevada County Fair would negatively impact several Nevada County nonprofits
Whether it’s a loaded baked potato from the Rough and Ready Volunteer Fire Department, a sauerkraut covered bratwurst from the Nevada City Methodist Church, an always popular golden-brown corn dog from Job’s Daughters of Grass...
Nevada County Police Blotter: Growling at dogs
NEVADA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Friday 9:19 a.m. — A caller from Thornicroft Way reported she was walking her dog last night and an aggressive dog that lives nearby the reported address charged her. She growled...
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...
Veterans honor fallen comrades on KNCO for Memorial Day
Memorial Day is the time to remember those who died in service of their country. Nobody takes this day more seriously than military veterans who have lost comrades in arms. The Grass Valley American Legion,...
Local Heroes’ Memorial Bridge Tour will go on, with some changes
In honor of Memorial Day, the Local Heroes’ Memorial Bridge Tour will be held Monday, with modifications in place to maintain social distancing. In past years, the event has been a walking or cycling tour...
Nonprofits struggle to serve clients during pandemic shutdown
Life as Nevada County knew it changed March 19 when Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered all nonessential operations in the state to shut down. Nonprofit organizations serving some of Nevada County’s most vulnerable citizens are doing...
Schuyler Ellers didn’t get a bite on the TV show ‘Shark Tank,’ but he walked away with some great advice
Schuyler Ellers didn’t get want he wanted from Shark Tank on May 8 — but he just might have gotten what he needed. Instead of the $100,000 and the 10% shark partner he asked for,...
Nevada County animal rescue groups see surge in fosters, adoptions
Stuck at home during the pandemic shutdown, Nevada County residents reacted in much the same way as the rest of the nation. They took up new hobbies, they binge-watched their favorite shows and they learned...
Nevada County woman says Joe Biden inappropriately touched her while working in his U.S. Senate office
A Nevada County woman has added her voice to a recent spate of allegations that former vice president and possible presidential candidate Joe Biden touched her when she worked in his U.S. Senate office. Alexandra...
Nevada County has 41 COVID-19 cases
UPDATE on May 6, 2020 Nevada County has 41 cases of COVID-19, with 12 in western county and 29 in eastern county. It has zero active cases, 40 recoveries and one death. UPDATE on April...
Nevada County nonprofit funding in jeopardy
Nevada County nonprofits, forced to change their operations and adapt services to meet the community’s changing needs in the middle of pandemic, are in limbo. While local community service organizations have managed to respond to...
Nevada County Now: May 21, 2020 – Nonprofits, Nevada City spring cleaning, and Word on the Street in Downtown GV
Today’s episode of Nevada County Now covers nonprofits, spring cleaning, Grass Valley re-open rally, and more!
Grass Valley pilot safely lands 757 after one engine quits.
An American Airlines flight from Hawaii – carrying 147 people, including seven crewmembers – landed safely on one engine at Los Angeles International Airport early Monday after Grass Valley pilot Thomas “Juan” Browne reported engine trouble. Airline...
Nevada County poised to reopen more businesses through Stage 2
Dr. Ken Cutler has rescinded the local Stay-at-Home order, but the state’s modified order is still in place. Nevada County is currently able to meet the state’s readiness criteria to move further into Stage 2...
Nevada County, cities collaborate to reopen safely
In recent weeks, many states and communities have begun slowly reopening, albeit under different and more cautious conditions, from coronavirus shutdowns. In California, 12 counties have begun shifting into Stage Two of opening up, which...