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Clean natural Christmas trees can be dropped off at designated places all over Nevada County. 

Learn how to prepare for the upcoming storms at NevadaCountyCA.gov .

KVMR News Director Cláudio Mendonça speaks with Nevada County’s Director of Public Works, David Garcia, about SB 1383, the state bill requiring California residents to divert food waste from landfills. Over 40 million people rely on the Colorado River to bring them water, but with water sharing guidelines set to expire shortly, states are having a difficult time carving up various slices of the pi...

Almost a decade ago, California passed a bill in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. With the impending new year, the time has finally arrived for the bill's details to be put into practice. KVMR's News Director Cláudio Mendonça met up with Nevada County's Director of Public Works, David Garcia, to learn how SB 1383's rollout will look like locally.

The Caltrans QuickMap offers a real time look at area traffic. 

The Curious Forge’s Advanced Fabrication Certificate Program is available at no cost to qualifying Nevada County residents. Email spark@thecuriousforge.org to to learn more or to apply.

Summit Camp in the Tahoe National Forest at Donner Pass is one of 19 new National Historic Landmarks designated by Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland this week. 

Giving Trees can be found in Nevada City at the Nevada County Government Center and at Great Vibes Cleaning. In Grass Valley, you'll find them at the Grass Valley Library, Caroline’s Coffee, The South Yuba Club , Limitless Fitness and at The Training Zone . They're also at the  Penn Valley Library in Penn Valley and at the Truckee Library and KidZone in Truckee. Donations will be accepted until De...

Approximately 38 large hazard trees will be removed thanks to a partnership between the Nevada County Office of Emergency Services and the Greater Champion Neighborhood Association Firewise Community. The work will continue Monday through Friday from from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. until complete. 

Official election results are in! We’ll take a look at what that means for Grass Valley’s city council before your weekend weather forecast. Paul Emery is joined by retired Fed Economist Gary Zimmerman to decipher the labor market and interest rates in this week’s Economic Report before KVMR science correspondent Al Stahler speaks to chemist Garret Miyake about PFAS. Poet Molly Fisk gets us in the...

Golden mussels were discovered at Rough and Ready Island, just west of the Port of Stockton and further downstream at a location known as Turner Cut in mid October of this year.

In the past, toys and donations have been donated solely by bike riders, but this year, due to increased need from the community, donations will be accepted from anyone willing to help. Learn more at NevadaCountyToyRun.com or on Facebook .

This 2024 Nevada City Victorian Christmas safety overview was produced collaboratively by KVMR News trainees Lydia Thomas, Shannon Harney and Avn Sturm. They hit the streets of Victorian Christmas to speak with Nevada City Police Chief Dan Foss, Nevada City Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce Stuart Baker, Chamber of Commerce Intern Graham Gardemeyer and Nevada City Police Officer Sean M...

KVMR News team trainees Sherrie Cunningham and Johnny Carpenter hit the streets of Nevada City last Sunday to ask some of the younger crowd what they think of this annual tradition.

Information including anonymous tips can be called into the NCSO Sheriff’s Special Investigation Unit at (530) 265-1471.

Carson Schewe was found guilty of second-degree murder after a fentanyl-laced pill he sold killed Kade Webb.

We start this week's Evening News Magazine with updates on Wednesday’s Feather River Adventist School shooting. KVMR News Director Claudio Mendonca sat down with California State Treasurer Fiona Ma who visited Nevada County last week to talk about affordable housing, cannabis, and a workday in the life of a state treasurer. Then Money Matters host Marc Cuniberti speaks the language of the cost of...

 California State Treasurer Fiona Ma visited Nevada County last week and toured the studios of KVMR. KVMR news director Cláudio Mendonça sat down with her to talk about affordable housing, cannabis her typical work day and more. 

Park visitors can tour the Bourn cottage with docents in festive Edwardian attire, watch period mining equipment demonstrated in the mine yard and savor warm pasties, Christmas cookies, hot drinks, and freshly roasted chestnuts. Learn more on the state park's website .

A 50 year old Penn Valley man was arrested after a search of his home turned up multiple forms of child sexual abuse material. The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit is urging anyone who suspects that their child may have been a victim to contact them at (530) 265-1471.  

Nevada County had the the sixth highest turnout in the state. You can see the results on the Elections Office website .

The Community Workshop happens Tuesday, December 10th at 6:30 p.m. in the Nevada City City Hall. Discussion topics will include the design and construction of the sidewalks and crosswalks, paving improvements, and lighting.

If you own property in Nevada County and have not received a tax bill, you can print a copy from the tax collector’s website .

The new Waste Management rate change will go into effect January 1st, 2025.

Public comments on the proposed ordinance will be accepted until January 14, 2025. Public comments can be emailed to Principal Planner Tyler Barrington at tyler.barrington@nevadacountyca.gov or mailed to 950 Maidu Ave., Suite 170, Nevada City, CA. 95959.