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Nevada County is preparing a plan that will guide housing decisions in unincorporated county for the next eight years and wants residents to share their thoughts. Learn more about the Housing Element at  nevadacountyca.gov/housingelementupdate .

Psilocybe cubensis "Golden Teacher" (Wikimedia Photo/Mädi) On August 26th the Nevada City City Council voted unanimously to Adopt Resolution No. 2026-29, which declares "specified adult personal and noncommercial conduct involving naturally occurring entheogenic plants and fungi as among the city's lowest local law enforcement priorities."

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors approved a $500,000 grant for the the Penn Valley Community Foundation. The money will support public infrastructure for the future Penn Valley Community Center. The 10,000-square-foot space was approved by the Nevada County Planning Commission in June.

A 34 year old man is currently in custody at Wayne Brown Correctional facility in connection to the Clover Fire. His bail is listed at $500,000. Sierra Streams Institute, the City of Nevada City Parks and Recreation and Nevada County Environmental Health Department have issued a joint warning about elevated bacterial levels in Little Deer Creek at Nevada City’s Pioneer Park. Sierra Streams Institu...

A 40 year old Grass Valley woman was arrested for possession of suspected cocaine, suspected methamphetamine, and Trazodone pills. Wrynna Kohler, owner of Native Wren and a graduate of Bright Futures for Youth’s The Friendship Club and Bright Futures board member, donated space in her shop for a special “pop up” event on Saturday.

Nevada County has reached a proposed settlement agreement with the Fair Political Practices Commission regarding two pro-Measure V postcards that were mailed to voters in 2022. The County has agreed to pay $31,500 to resolve the issue.

The Neighborhood Readiness Project wants to help you build your emergency food stash. Throughout August, several locally owned merchants are selling staples at deeply discounted prices, and the NRP has organized classes to teach people how to store those staples long term.

The Nevada County Sheriff's Office sent a Wireless Emergency Alert ( WEA ) during the Yuba Fire because it was moving towards the Yuba River Canyon at one point, an area that was likely populated by people who may not have been signed up for Nevada County Alerts . NCSO's Sergeant Liller spoke with KVMR news to explain how WEAs work and why they're sent out.

The Yuba Fire was officially mapped at just 19.8 acres. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Grass Valley Police Chief Alex Gammelgard has committed to removing all Flock ALPR cameras by the end of this week.

The Flat fire, which started around 2:30 p.m. Saturday, north of the town of Gold Run, forced the closure of Haul Rd/Secret Town Rd, and Main St/Diggins Hill Rd in Dutch Flat and caused the Nevada County Sheriff to issue an evacuation warning for at least one zone. The fire is currently 22 acres and 60% contained. The Gann Fire in Valley Springs has been mapped at more than 10,000 acres. 22 struct...

Last week's unanimous vote against the ordinance closes the door on legally living in RVs in Nevada County, at least for now.

California currently ranks 33rd nationally when it comes to per capita investment in its state arts agency.  In late June, Governor Gavin Newsom signed off on a new state budget for the 2026/2027 Fiscal Year. That budget doesn't include funding for California cultural districts. Nevada County has two cultural districts - Grass Valley-Nevada City and Truckee - a rare feat for a rural county.  Nevad...

The agreement is backed by over 8 million dollars in state and federal grants and will fund hazardous fuels reduction across 3,000 acres of the Tahoe National Forest over the next decade. Learn more at ReadyNevadaCounty.org/Escape.

As of 6 a.m. this morning, the Combie Fire has burning 17 acres and is 20% contained. After an extensive investigation, 30-year-old Jacob Williams Hoskins of Sonora was arresting in for allegedly causing the Dove Fire. The Dove Fire burned approximately 223 acres of vegetation in the greater downtown area of Sonora on July 26. The Dove Fire is currently 55% contained.

The Lava Cap Mine operated for more than 80 years and is currently on the EPA’s National Priorities List. Its current owner is trying get it designated a National Historic Landmark. Learn more about the site clean up on the EPA's website .

The Chute Fire which started on July 13th and then flared back up on the 20th, is as of Sunday afternoon, 70% contained.

Nevada County Transit Services will host an open house to share potential changes to their system and to gather public input. The meeting will take place Wednesday, August 5th at the Madelyn Helling Library. Learn more online at FutureOfNevCoTransit.org .

The Chute fire burning in a Yuba River drainage area near the community of Dobbins in Yuba County flared up on Monday after being knocked down a week ago. Nevada County Elections has assigned Measure M to the Pleasant Ridge Union School District bond measure for the Nov. 3, 2026 General Election ballot.

Grass Valley has been granted a total of $467,500 to directly assist first time homebuyers with down payments and closing costs. The money comes from the Home Investment Partnerships Program, part of California's Department of Housing and Community Development. Learn more by emailing Program Manager Shannon Sinclair at shannon.sinclair@mbakerintl.com .

Current NID Division 1 Director Ricki Heck announced this week that she will not be seeking reelection and endorsed Dr. Terry McAteer as her replacement.  The record price of gold is bringing prospectors of all ages to our local rivers.

The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office and its partners were honored by the Nevada County Board of Supervisors for their response effort when a group of backcountry skiers and their guides were caught in an avalanche on Feb. 17. The City Council voted down the current design of the Downtown Grass Valley Roundabout  on Tuesday, favoring a signaled designed instead.

Anyone interested in running for local office in the November 3rd General Election may begin filing their candidacy documents now. The following offices are up for election: Grass Valley City Council (two seats, at large) Truckee Town Council (three seats, at large) Chicago Park Elementary School District (three seats, at large) Clear Creek Elementary School District (two seats, at large) Grass Va...

The Mystic Fire started just after 4 p.m. near Mystic Court and White Canoe Lane in Nevada County on July 11th. Forward progress was stopped almost two hours later but not before zone NCO-E076 was flagged for an evacuation warning. A good reminder to Know Your Zone .  Volunteers with Nevada County Mutual Aid organized a Community Care Day on Sunday, July 12, at the Grass Valley Elks Lodge. The fre...

Nevada County Mutual Aid organized a Community Care Day at the Grass Valley Elks Lodge on July 12. Listen as one of the organizers, Yasmin Badshamiah, gives KVMR News a tour.