Nevada County takes one step closer to being recognized for best fire practices

All counties in California, including Nevada County, are required to update maps that show Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) which rate parcels of land based on their physical conditions and likelihood for fire. The determining criteria — moderate, high, …

You're ready for summer, Nevada. But are your pets?

We take great pains to protect ourselves in the extreme heat of Nevada's summer — are we doing the same for our pets? For this one-hour Wednesday edition of State of Nevada, we're joined by a veterinarian, a pet trainer, and a shelter director. And …

Nevada to pay $939K to prisoner who waited years for back treatment

The State of Nevada will pay $939,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by an incarcerated man who sued prison officials after he did not receive adequate care for back pain for years despite “waiting, suffering and begging for help.” Charles Morris filed a …

Nevada Division of Insurance appoints acting commissioner

Nevada Division of Insurance appoints acting commissioner By Teresa Moss on July 9, 2025 Announcements | Insurance The Nevada Department of Business and Industry (DBI) has appointed an acting commissioner for the Nevada Division of Insurance as the …

Nevada County Police Blotter: Subject reported pulling down American flags actually Chamber of Commerce worker

Grass Valley Police Department 10:04 a.m. – A reporting party from East Main Street reported a blue Mini Cooper parked in the designated motorcycle spot. 12:42 p.m. – A reporting party from East Main Street reported a white Toyota Venza parked in the …

Nevada's Titus, Trump loyalists align on challenging gambling tax

Congress: Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., who co-chairs the Congressional Gaming Caucus, says the policy she wants to overturn is different from other major Democratic concerns in President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” “This is very simple. It’s something …

Nevada Opts Out Of Pickle Party

Rise of the Pickle Flavor Wandering the snack aisle at a Maverik convenience store, it struck me how much the pickle has risen in popularity. At least pickle flavoring. Chips, breads, pretzels and even drinks seemed to jump out to me with their happy …

Nevada Task Force 1 head to aid flood recovery in Texas

Circus Man astonishes at both Nevada County and Hempstead County libraries

By Jeff Smithpeters Jason D’Vaude, also known as Circus Man , performed a show in the morning at Prescott City Park and then in the early afternoon at Hempstead County Public Library.  His nearly hour-long assemblage of magic tricks, juggling, athletic …

Human remains found in Nevada County as crews searched for missing New York woman

Human remains were found on Tuesday as crews searched for a missing New York woman, who was last seen struggling in the Yuba River in May, according to the Nevada County Sheriff's Office. Rebecca Heinowitz, 50, of Barrytown, went underwater on May 24 …