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NCSO Honored For Castle Peak Avalanche Response / Grass Valley City Council Votes Down Roundabout
3d ago00:05:27Tap to summarizeThe Nevada County Sheriff’s Office and its partners were honored by the Nevada County Board of Supervisors for their response effortwhen 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.
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The Filing Window For The November 3rd General Election Is Open
4d ago00:03:11Tap to summarizeAnyone 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 Valley School District (three seats, at large)Nevada City School District (three seats, at large)Nevada County Board of Education (three seats, at large)Nevada Joint Union High School District, (two seats, Area 1, 5)Penn Valley Union Elementary School District (three seats, at large)Pleasant Ridge Unified School District (three seats, at large)Sierra Joint Community College District, (two seats, Area 2, 6)Tahoe Truckee Unified School District (three seats, Area 1, 4 and 5)Twin Ridges Elementary School District (three seats, at large)Union Hill School District (three seats, at large)Higgins Fire Protection District (two seats, at large)Nevada County Consolidated Fire District (three seats, at large)North San Juan Fire Protection District (three seats, at large)Peardale Chicago Park Fire District (two seats, at large)Penn Valley Fire Protection District (two seats, at large)Truckee Fire Protection District (three seats, at large)Donner Summit Public Utility Special District (two seats, at large)Truckee Donner Public Utility District (two seats, at large)Tahoe Truckee Airport District (two seats, at large)Tahoe Forest Hospital District (three seats, at large)Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District (three seats, at large)Truckee Sanitary District (three seats, at large)Nevada Irrigation District (two seats, Division 1 and 2)Candidates should begin by filling out a form at NevadaCountyCa.gov/candidateappointments. The last day to file is August 7th. Learn more online at NevadaCountyCa.gov/November3Election.
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Mystic Fire Prompts First Evacuation Warning Of The Season / Nevada County Mutual Aid Hosts Community Care Day
5d ago00:04:51Tap to summarizeThe 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 free event featured locally sourced food, free books, face painting, a clothing swap, and a build-your-own care kit station featuring hygiene, first-aid and harm reduction items as well as Narcan and sexual health kits. You can listen to a tour given to KVMR News by one of the event organizers here.
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Tour Nevada County Mutual Aid's Community Care Day With One Of It's Organizers
5d ago00:10:21Tap to summarizeNevada 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.
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Nevada City Has A New Mayor. Sort Of.
1w ago00:03:17Tap to summarizePhoto credit: Earth Fire AllianceThe Nevada City City Council voted unanimously to make Councilmember Daniela Fernández the next mayor. This will be her second time sitting in the hot seat. Councilmember Gary Petersen was made vice-mayor.Earth Fire Alliance, the San Fransisco based global nonprofit founded in 2024 to "confront the escalating wildfire crisis" launched 3 purpose-built satellites into low earth orbit on Tuesday. The satellites are designed to support fire agencies by detecting wildfires early before they spread.
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PG&E Says Scammers Are Now Using QR Codes
1w ago00:03:45Tap to summarizeThis year, almost 1500 people in our listening area have been scammed. PG&E's Paul Moreno says that $211,000 has been stolen so far and that scammers will likely steal more in 2026 than they did last year. Their newest tactic involves QR codes.
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Rural California's Copper Landlines At Risk. Again.
2w ago00:05:01Tap to summarizeLast year AT&T asked the California Public Utilities Commission for permission to phase out copper-based landlines. They didn't get the answer they wanted so now they're petitioning the FCC. Anyone interested in sharing a public comment can do so at https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/filings/express. The proceeding number is 26-125.
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Inmate Walks Away From Washington Ridge Conservation Camp / Nevada County River Shuttle Begins Service
2w ago00:04:19Tap to summarizeMiguel Banuelos, who is 49 years old, 5' 7" tall, weighs approximately 189 pounds, and has brown eyes and black hair, walked away from the Washington Ridge Conservation Camp in Nevada County on July 4th. He was last seen at approximately 12:35 p.m. the same day. Anyone who sees him or has information about his whereabouts should contact the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office by calling 911. Anyone with information may also contact Lt. Wayland Hanks at (916) 200-6127 or OCS Special Agent Tim Keeney at (916) 210-9159.Nevada County launched its new River Shuttle Program on July 3rd. The pilot program is designed to reduce traffic congestion, improve safety, ease parking challenges, and support responsible recreation while creating a more enjoyable visitor experience. It will run Fridays through Sundays until September 6th. Learn more on the County's website, NevadaCountyCA.gov.
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This Weekend Brings Fireworks and Free Shuttle Busses To Nevada County
2w ago00:05:07Tap to summarizeFireworks, even those labeled "Safe and Sane," are not allowed in Nevada County but there will be a free Fireworks Show at 9:30 p.m. on the 4th of July in Grass Valley.Nevada County Connects is offering free fares on all routes July 2nd and 4th in conjunction with the High Sierra Music Festival and in celebration of the 4th of July holiday. There is no service July 3rd though it will be the first day of Nevada County's River Shuttle. The shuttle will run every weekend until September 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Truckee PD Shares How They Use Technology Including Flock ALPRs
2w ago00:06:02Tap to summarizeThe Truckee Police Department held what they called a community conversation on police technology and equipment on Monday. The discussion included how they use the 2 dozen Flock Cameras deployed in town.
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