Out and about: Foot traffic returns to Grass Valley, Nevada City (PHOTO GALLERY)
Daytrippers, tourists, and locals alike have been making their way back to some of their favorite Nevada County locations, visiting area businesses and eateries that have been allowed to reopen during California’s stage 2 of...
Nevada County Now: May 26, 2020 – Relaxed restrictions, latest in testing, and Word on the Street
Today’s episode of Nevada County Now covers relaxed COVID restrictions, an update on testing numbers, local artists, and more.
Street fair cancellations in Nevada City, Grass Valley a huge economic hit
For many visitors, events such as Cornish Christmas and Summer Nights are their first introduction — and sometimes only recurring interaction — with Grass Valley and Nevada City, and even Nevada County as a whole....
Fairgrounds board punts decision on Nevada County Fair
The 17th District Agricultural Association Board of Directors, which oversees the Nevada County Fair, decided not to make a decision yet as to whether the 2020 fair will be canceled or postponed. The agenda item...
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...
Fate of Nevada County Fair unknown: Decision to postpone or cancel Nevada County Fair punted by board of directors
The Nevada County Fairgrounds’ Board of Directors on Tuesday opted against making a decision on whether to postpone or cancel the fair, and instead punted the issue for two weeks. The agenda item was pulled...
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...
‘We are the recovery; we are essential’: Nevada County Arts Council survey reveals artists, art organizations are struggling
Both in and outside of Nevada County, local arts organizations have been working to bring themselves to the table on topics like education, government and the economy. Helping three cities in the county receive two...
Nevada County artists adapt, host online galleries, concerts and workshops
“When the pandemic hit and everything closed, we had to kind of scramble to figure out how this was going to work,” said Juliette Morris Williams, curator and artist-in-residence at the Osborn Woods Gallery in...
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,...
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 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...
NID to open Scotts Flat, Rollins Lake boat launches to locals only
FROM A PRESS RELEASE: Working closely with the Nevada County Health Department, the Nevada Irrigation District will open its boat launches at Scotts Flat and Rollins lakes to local residents only on Friday, May 29...
Nevada County eviction, foreclosure moratorium extended
The Nevada County Board of Supervisors extended the county’s residential and commercial eviction and foreclosure moratorium until July 31 during its Tuesday meeting. The county originally enacted its moratorium in March, which was to expire...
Reopen Nevada County plan to include hair salons, barber shops and religious services with modifications
Nevada City, CA – As Nevada County Public Health continues to focus on safely reopening the local economy, updates to the Reopen Nevada County plan are posted to www.mynevadacounty.com/coronavirus. Nevada County has updated the Reopen...
‘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...
Nevada City Lions at work during COVID-19 stay-at-home mandate
As some counties in Northern California were adjusting to Stage 2 of the COVID-19 stay-at-home mandate, several members of the Nevada City Lions Club performed some much-needed landscape maintenance at the Nevada County Historical Society...
Nevada County Now: May 25, 2020 – Memorial Day Bridge Tour, short-term lodging & the Board of Supervisors
Today’s episode of Nevada County Now covers the Memorial Day Bridge Tour, changes in short-term lodging allowances, the Board of Supervisors, and more!