PG&E decision on power shutoff expected this afternoon
UPDATE at 4:20 p.m. PGE&E says it will hold a media briefing at 5:30 p.m. today. At that briefing officials will discuss updates and answer questions about a potential Public Safety Power Shutoff, which could...
Public Safety Power Shutoff in Nevada County could start Wednesday afternoon
Will they or won’t they — that’s the question on everyone’s minds, as word of another PG&E shutoff swirled through Nevada County. At a Monday evening briefing hosted by PG&E’s top officials, the answer remained...
Some school administrators unhappy with state pushing back school start times
One of a slew of bills recently signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom included delaying start times for middle and high schools to 8 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., respectively. The law doesn’t go into effect until...
United Way’s Grills and Grilles event continues to spread charity (VIDEO/PHOTO GALLERY)
The United Way of Nevada County held its 12th annual Grills & Grilles Backyard BBQ competition at Penn Valley’s Western Gateway Park on Saturday. The day started with a disc golf tournament, where more than...
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All Veterans Stand Down continues at Nevada County Fairgrounds today
Clothes, flu shots, haircuts and food are just some of the many services that members of All Veterans Stand Down have helped bring under one roof to benefit those who served for the United States...
Nevada City mayor hosts ‘sound extinguisher’ demo as wildfire tool (VIDEO)
Nevada City Mayor Reinette Senum is well-known for her propensity for thinking outside the box. Last spring, she dreamed up a GoatFundMe that gained her international attention — a plan to use grazing goats to...
Gas leak forces closure of Grass Valley street
A gas service line underneath Kate Hayes Street in Grass Valley was ruptured Monday afternoon by a construction crew, forcing a temporary closure of the street. Residences near the intersection of Mainhart Drive and Kate...
Nevada Irrigation District seeks public input for groundwater policy
The Nevada Irrigation District is beginning to craft a policy that goes to the heart of water rights issues, and attempts to give well-drawers who believe their well is affected by canal encasement projects a...
Twin Ridges school district welcomes new superintendent, principal
A familiar face has returned to work in Nevada County schools. Melissa Madigan — the former Ghidotti Early College High School principal and director of educational and student services at the Nevada Joint Union High...
Sierra roadwork schedule (Oct. 20 – 26)
This week State Route 49 (Placer County) from Palm Avenue to Nevada Street: Motorists can expect intermittent lane and shoulder closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday for electrical work and temporary...
Lorraine’s Lowdown: Circus takes center stage at Center for the Arts gala
The Willo celebrated its 50th anniversary Sunday with a festive party, music and dancing, and $1 glasses of beer with beef or pulled pork sliders. “The price is a tribute to 1969 prices,” explained co-owner...
Online threat leads to cancellation of Blue Marble Jubilee
Grass Valley Charter School has canceled its annual Blue Marble Jubilee, citing online threats that local police call not credible. Online conspiracy theorists point to a tweet by former FBI Director James Comey, claiming a...
Administrators looking for state guidance to alter school schedules after power shutoffs
Like many Nevada County schools, the Penn Valley Union Elementary School District only has two “no-school days” written into its schedule. But the school district has already used five no-school days, said Torie England, district...
Utility companies not legally mandated to shut off power
Some Facebook rumblings are promoting the belief that PG&E — and any Californian utility company — is legally mandated to shut off power to protect customer safety when there are weather conditions that could cause...
Bear River High School students, previous administrator earn awards for journalism work
If someone weren’t fully aware, they would be forgiven for believing they were in a newsroom. Computers sit on square desks, opposite each other in long rows. A banner of the The Current newspaper overlooks...
The Brick takes the place of Nevada City’s Cooper’s
The door is open but the business is yet to be. Nevada City’s Cooper’s was recently sold, and the Commercial Street business is being revamped with a fresh coat of paint and a slightly different...
Planned power outage set for Grass Valley, Nevada City
PG&E said a planned power outage this evening likely will affect 21,000 customers across Nevada, Yuba and Butte counties. In Nevada County, Grass Valley, Nevada City, Penn Valley and Rough and Ready could face the...
Eureka! Vintage car inspires rebuilding project
I know how the 49ers must have felt when they discovered gold. As John Cordell opened the door on his south county workshop, I knew I had hit the Mother Lode-vintage speed equipment. Offy-powered midgets,...
