Jennifer Nobles
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Consolation prize: PG&E distributes gift cards to those affected by storms
Certain Pacific Gas & Electric customers were pleased to be gifted a $200 gift card — from either Visa or Safeway — as a consolation for having been without power for an extended period of time Sunday at the Rood Government Center in Nevada City. → Read More
More wet weather on the way: Flooding not expected
The impact of winter storms will continue to be felt in the foothills for the next week. → Read More
Batten down the hatches: Low elevation snowfall expected Wednesday through Friday
Your daffodil bulbs might be budding, your grass might be peeking its way out of the soil, but spring — despite appearances — is still a ways off for Nevada → Read More
Wheels of change: Formerly Plaza Tire, Big Brand Tires rolls on
Many locals were surprised to see that the signs on local Plaza Tire locations had all of a sudden been switched out to read Big Brand Tires. Since 1950, Plaza → Read More
Joey the dog is ready for storytime: Golden retriever helps give new readers confidence
Nevada County Library’s branch in Penn Valley is about to go to the dogs—in a good way. → Read More
Warming up a bit: Spring still a ways off
Tuesday morning in Nevada County started out quite chilly but otherwise sunny with a mix of clouds. By the time the day was over, areas in the region experienced rain, hail, and even a bit of snow. → Read More
When it rains...: Nevada County rides out yet another storm
Mere days after Punxsutawney Phil made his prediction for six more weeks of winter, a weekend storm locally produced 1.11 inches of rain over the weekend, according to the National → Read More
On the road again: TJ's Roadhouse takes over former Lefty's Grill space
Several members of the community expressed disappointment when longtime eatery Lefty’s Grill closed the doors to its iconic creekside Nevada City location in 2022. → Read More
Dry, dry again: A respite from wet weather
Though it hasn’t exactly warmed up, Nevada County has been seeing drier days, putting a hold on the atmospheric rivers that have saturated the area throughout December and January. → Read More
'This little light of mine': Community honors Martin Luther King, Jr.
Community members gathered at Unitarian Universalist Community of the Mountains on Monday in honor and remembrance of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Baptist minister, activist, and civil rights leader. King was assassinated in 1968, but communities around the world continue to celebrate his legacy. → Read More
Standing strong: The Ham Stand gets new owners
Nevada City’s premier butcher shop and delicatessen is under new ownership. → Read More
Nevada County supervisors proclaim local emergency; winter storms taking toll on residents, resources
A local emergency status was declared by Nevada County’s Board of Supervisors Tuesday due to the numerous storms that have swept across the area since the beginning of the year. → Read More
'For the foreseeable future, it still looks wet'
Staff Writer After a brief lull on Sunday, heavy rains and winds moved into the area on Sunday evening and into the night. Courtney Carpenter, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said that Nevada County rain totals varied but that the service’s observers in Grass Valley reported between one to two inches of rainfall in the 24-hour period beginning Sunday at 1 p.m. Further up the… → Read More
Afternoon delight: Grass Valley deli seeks to serve any appetite
Staff Writer For Colleen and Bob Gilletti, it seems as though fate led them to where they are now. The couple had owned a restaurant before, but when they were visiting Nevada City in 2006, they had an awakening that led them to the business they have today. “We actually had our eyes on a place in Nevada City that was for sale at the time,” said Colleen Gilletti. “We went to Gray Goose and the… → Read More
Atmospheric river days: Storms not over for Northern California
While many are dreaming of a day exploring the Yuba River, instead the county is experiencing an atmospheric river, bringing with it much (and much-needed) moisture to the area. → Read More
Don't put away your galoshes: New storm set to hit Nevada County
According to Cory Mueller at the National Weather Service in Sacramento, it’s not advised to stash away your umbrellas and galoshes just yet. → Read More
Hospital restricting visitors: COVID, flu to blame for stricter visitor policies
Those wishing to visit loved ones in Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital in coming days might want to check with hospital administration, as protocol regarding visitors has changed with the influx of cases of influenza and COVID.According to hospital administrative assistant Laura Hawley, patients are designated one family member visitor per day.“We are very full with… → Read More
Dry and sunny through holiday weekend: Local temperatures expected in low 60s
As we enter winter solstice, temperatures in the Grass Valley/Nevada City area are poised to heat up. → Read More
‘The art of giving:’ Savannah’s Angels still in need of toys to gift
Eight years ago, Cynthia Prout had neighbors with a child who were struggling — like many — through the holiday season. → Read More
Tripledemic leading to crowded hospitals
The “Tripledemic”—the triad of illnesses that includes COVID, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus—is sweeping its way across California, and having no mercy on Nevada County. → Read More