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Wildwood fire Monday a warning to prepare, says fire official
There are still unknowns that linger around the 2-acre fire that struck Lake Wildwood Monday afternoon, according to Cal Fire public information officer Mary Eldridge. The cause of the → Read More
Firefighters respond to Lake Wildwood blaze
A Monday fire at the north gate of Lake Wildwood that was 2 acres in size, with the potential for growing to 5 acres, sprung up around 3:44 p.m., according to Cal Fire public information officer Mary Eldridge. “Air resources are already over the fire and resources are already on scene,” Eldridge said shortly after… → Read More
‘I just loved being creative’: Many Nevada Union students complete senior projects despite no requirement
Senior projects have been described as a storied tradition at Nevada Union High School. Every year, hundreds of community members are invited to view presentations from students on projects → Read More
‘We’re all excited’: Summer high school sports conditioning to begin Monday
A small win happened this week for those involved in youth sports. Starting Monday, Nevada Joint Union High School District athletes have been cleared to begin summer training and → Read More
Community members talk past, present racism and prejudice in Nevada County
Protests over the last few weeks have sprung in places around the country and the world, sometimes in spaces one would not expect. After the filmed death of George Floyd — a black man who... → Read More
Community members talk past, present racism and prejudice in Nevada County
Protests over the last few weeks have sprung in places around the country and the world, sometimes in spaces one would not expect. After the filmed death of George → Read More
No fears of housing density among planning officials
Countryside homes have recently been rebranded as safe getaways, further from the reaches of cities where COVID-19 infections have spread at high rates in part because of their density. → Read More
‘Still a lot of work to be done’: Racist backlash occurs at Colfax protest promoting racial justice
They carried signs through Colfax bearing phrases like “The injustice you allow against others will become injustice that comes against you,” and “I understand that I’ll never understand, however, → Read More
VIDEO: Protests seeking justice continue in Nevada County
Protests continued this week in Nevada County in support of George Floyd, a man who died in custody of Minneapolis police. Thursday morning, young protesters, wearing masks but mostly → Read More
Nevada City South Pine Cafe temporarily closing
Nevada City’s South Pine Cafe posted Sunday on Facebook that it would be temporarily closing that location, and having those employees work at its second, Grass Valley restaurant. “With → Read More
‘I can’t see the bottom now’: Administrators consider where and whether to make layoffs amid revenue shortage
As the end of the school year draws to a close, administrators haven’t had much time to celebrate graduations, or any sort of summer break ahead, before turning to → Read More
‘We need it now’: Nevada County leaders desire internet access for all; many want more state, federal help to get it
During the autumn PG&E power shutoffs, Dr. Roger Hicks figured the lights and heating of his medical clinic wouldn’t work, but he didn’t anticipate the same for his internet → Read More
‘Planning for all of it’: Nevada City Film Festival moves online for this year’s event
Embarking on its 20th anniversary, the Nevada City Film Festival is walking into this year’s event celebrating its recent successes. Established in 2001, the local festival was recognized this → Read More
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 → Read More
‘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 more to the table regarding education, government and the economy. Helping three cities in → Read More
Nevada County Arts Council receives $112K Tahoe Truckee Excellence in Education grant for new project
Like many nonprofits in the area, arts organizations have been struggling financially due to myriad ways COVID-19 has changed daily life. But the Nevada County Arts Council recently was → Read More
‘Every business is essential’: ReOpen Nevada County hosts rally to open local businesses
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 → Read More
Grass Valley School District welcomes two principals
Pandemic aside, the Grass Valley School District has experienced a number of changes over the past few months. Superintendent Eric Fredrickson is leaving at the end of the school → Read More
‘Do you have reserves?’ Still much uncertainty over how nonprofits will fare in coming months, years
In 2018 the Nevada County Arts Council embarked on a large task. For the first time, the council sought to quantify the impact of the arts on Nevada County, → Read More
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 → Read More