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South Tahoe Now
Published September 16Floriston Fire near Truckee now 613 acres in size, 5% contained
9:00PM UPDATE: The Floriston Fire is now 613 acres and 5% contained. Mandatory evacuation orders are back up due to an earlier error, with evacuation warnings in some areas. Winds […]
County of Nevada
Published September 16Public Works Employees Honored for Stepping Up for Young Family in Wagon Accident
The Board of Supervisors honored Isaac Novander and Shawn Sullivan for their compassion, professionalism and dedication after they stopped to help a young mother and her two young children following a frightening accident July 13.
County of Nevada
Published September 16Local Author Caleb Dardick in Conversation with Josh Weil
Celebrate Caleb's forthcoming memoir, "The Adventures of Superfreak: My Childhood on the Hippie Trail."
County of Nevada
Published September 15County Supervisors Approve $261,884 in Funding for Four New Recreational Projects
Supervisors approved support for four new recreation projects, including a new pocket park in Nevada City, a skate spot in Grass Valley, an equestrian trail off Highway 20 and a nature pavilion on Bear Yuba Land Trust’s Wildflower Ridge Preserve.
South Tahoe Now
Published September 15Registration open for 31st annual Truckee River Day and River Fair
TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Truckee River Watershed Council (TRWC) is calling all nature lovers to join its annual Truckee River Day volunteer event on October 18, 2026, from 9 a.m. […]
County of Nevada
Published September 15Dog Bar Bridge Project Celebrated at Ribbon Cutting, Recognized as 2026 Project of the Year
Completed ahead of schedule and on budget, the project features two lanes for vehicles and a sidewalk, addressing longstanding safety and capacity concerns associated with the former one-lane bridge.
County of Nevada
Published September 10Nevada County Board of Supervisors September 15, 2026, Regular Meeting Agenda
View the agenda and public comment information for the upcoming meeting.
County of Nevada
Published September 10Housing Element Update Community Workshop on Sept. 29
Nevada County has launched the 2027–2035 Housing Element Update, beginning work to plan future housing in unincorporated areas. Join the community workshop on September 29 to learn more, share input, and help shape local housing policies.
County of Nevada
Published September 10The Resilience Project of Western Nevada County to Host Community Meeting on September 29
The Resilience Project: Western Nevada County will host a free Community Meeting on Tuesday, September 29, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the LOVE Building in Grass Valley.
County of Nevada
Published September 09It’s a Fare Free Ride on Nevada County Connects to the Draft Horse Classic
Enjoy the Nevada County Fairgrounds’ Draft Horse Classic with free bus fares! Hop onto any Nevada County Connects bus Thursday, Sept. 17 through Saturday Sept. 19 and enjoy a stress-free ride to the fairgrounds or throughout Western Nevada County.
County of Nevada
Published September 09Deputy Purchasing Agent Desiree Belding Named Employee of the Year
Desiree Belding, deputy purchasing agent, was named Nevada County’s Employee of the Year Tuesday at a packed ceremony at the Nevada County Government Center. The award was one of seven awards presented by the Board of Supervisors.
County of Nevada
Published September 09Supervisors Honor InConcert Sierra for Eight Decades of Music
The recognition reflects the Board’s commitment to arts and tourism, one of its priority objectives this year.