Helping those in need: Essential items given away for free in downtown Grass Valley
What started in March as a way to help people in need during the pandemic has since evolved into a giveaway of essential supplies at downtown Grass Valley’s Dow Alexander Memorial Park. “For about three...
Nevada County has 316 COVID-19 cases
UPDATE on Aug. 4, 2020 Nevada County on Tuesday reached a total of 316 coronavirus cases, an increase of four from the prior day. Western county has maintained its lead of cases over eastern county,...
Highway 20 wreck sends 1 to hospital with major injuries
A Tuesday afternoon wreck along eastbound Highway 20 in Nevada City sent a female driver to the hospital with major injuries after her Honda hit a tree prior to the Gold Flat exit, authorities said....
Sierra Theaters meets fundraising goal, looks toward alternatives as theaters remain closed
Over 1,000 people have donated to a GoFundMe campaign in support of Sierra Theaters, totaling $78,358 in community contributions as of Monday morning. “We were really shocked, overwhelmed, and just grateful. I really hope this...
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...
Nevada County to meet with noncompliant business owners, legal reps
Nevada County will meet with the legal representatives of businesses not in compliance with state COVID-19 mandates, “to work with them on coming into compliance and remedying their permit,” officials said Friday. More than one...
UPDATE: Arrest made in vandalism against Grass Valley Police Department
UPDATE on Aug. 1: ** ARREST MADE IN POLICE DEPARTMENT VANDALISM CASE **On the night of Wednesday, July 29, an individual threw a rock at the police department lobby door shattering the glass door, causing...
Roadwork schedule though August 8
LONG-TERM PROJECTS State Route 49 (Placer County) from the I-80/SR 49 interchange to Dry Creek Road: Construction began June 17, 2019 on a $42.4 million project in Auburn. The project will rehabilitate existing pavement and drainage,...
Battling the blaze near Beale Air Force Base
The Beale Fire lights up the sky Sunday night as firefighters battle the hot flames. Located at Doolittle Drive and Warren Shingle Road near Beale Air Force Base in Yuba County, the fire was 70%...
Lorraine’s Lowdown: I’ll be back
This Is My Final Column of 2020, thanks to Assembly Bill 5. When signed into law, it limited work efforts of independent contractors. In my case, freelance writers are limited to 35 annual submissions. I’ll...
Protect Nevada County Students group opposes distance learning decision
The lone member of the Nevada Joint Union High School District board who opposed distance learning for the school year’s start lambasted the decision Thursday, saying some families won’t have the ability to fully participate....
Ruling reached in Eskaton appeal involving homeowner’s association
An appellate ruling has been reached on a case involving Eskaton Village Grass Valley and homeowners, reversing part of a previously reached judgment and sending several aspects of the case back to a trial court....
Nevada County Board of Supervisors’ ordinance fining noncompliant businesses to return next meeting
Protesters outside the Eric Rood Administrative Center and business owners defying state COVID-19 orders shared a small victory Tuesday. After receiving hundreds of comments on both sides of the issue, the Board of Supervisors pulled...
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Phil Carville: The need for Vitamin D
Right now, we are all rightly concerned about the COVID-19 crisis. We need to “flatten the curve” with a national strategy, wear masks and practice social distancing. Hopefully, there will be a vaccine available by...
Summer swimming holes They’re plentiful along the Yuba River if you know where to look
When it comes to swim holes on the Yuba, everyone guards their favorite like a family secret. And who can blame them? A private pool to plunge into is hard to beat in the heat...
Volunteer Hub: Aug. 3-9
Connecting Point’s Volunteer Hub connects Nevada County residents of all ages to volunteer opportunities in the community. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many volunteer opportunities have been temporarily suspended. But there are still a number...
1 declares for Truckee Town Council
One person has formally declared for Truckee Town Council, reports state. Jan Zabriskie is the only person as of Tuesday to have filed for the council. The deadline to declare is Friday. However, the deadline...