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RV Ordinance Unanimously Voted Down By Nevada County Supes
3d ago00:05:28Tap to summarizeLast week's unanimous vote against the ordinance closes the door on legally living in RVs in Nevada County, at least for now.
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Nevada County Cultural Districts Caught in State Budget Cuts' Crosshairs
5d ago00:04:55Tap to summarizeCalifornia 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 and Nevada City - a rare feat for a rural county. Nevada County Arts and Culture, an arts service organization tasked with supporting local arts and artists, has launched a Cultural District Resilience Fund to limit the impact of this lack in state funding. KVMR News speaks with Nevada County Arts and Culture Executive Director Eliza Tudor.
Transcribe →Nevada County Supervisors Approve Good Neighbor Agreement With Tahoe National Forest
1w ago00:03:08Tap to summarizeThe 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.
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Combie Fire Forces Evacuations, Arrest Made Related To Dove Fire
2w ago00:02:24Tap to summarizeAs 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.
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Lavacap Mine Superfund Site Cleanup Projected to Wrap-up By Spring 2028
2w ago00:05:52Tap to summarizeThe 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.
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Chute Fire Hits 70% Containment, Air Rescue Required At South Yuba River State Park
2w ago00:02:39Tap to summarizeThe Chute Fire which started on July 13th and then flared back up on the 20th, is as of Sunday afternoon, 70% contained.
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A Chute Fire Update And An Appeal For Input From Nevada County Transit Services
3w ago00:02:17Tap to summarizeNevada 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.
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The Chute Fire Grew To 60 Acres / Local School District Bond Assigned To Measure M
3w ago00:03:09Tap to summarizeThe 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.
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The City of Grass Valley Wants To Help First-Time Homebuyers
3w ago00:04:03Tap to summarizeGrass 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.
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NID Director Won't Run Again, Endorses Former Superintendent Of Schools As Replacement / Gold Fever Never Left
3w ago00:05:53Tap to summarizeCurrent 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.
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