Victoria Penate

Local nonprofit Women of Worth received a donation of 250 pepper spray packs this week — a donation the organization’s executive director, Jessica McGuire, said will provide a layer of protection to individuals who need…

Nevada County Public Health Officer Dr. Scott Kellermann issued a new order Wednesday which requires that youth participating in indoor sports be tested for COVID-19 twice per week if they will not be wearing masks…

Local nonprofits Interfaith Food Ministry and Food Bank of Nevada County have each provided food to hundreds of households in the time leading up to this Thanksgiving, each with the help of dedicated volunteers.

Today is Dr. Brian Evans’ final day as president and CEO of Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital, after three years in the role.

David Dokimos, one of the owners of Dokimos’ Pharmacy, figures this year was one of the most challenging, and most rewarding.

The Nevada County Food and Toy Run will not continue, said Chief Executive Officer and founder Thom Staser.

Local theater nonprofit to hold first production this weekend

In a joint statement with the Nevada County Fair, local public health officials and other health leaders made new recommendations this week regarding this year’s fair, which is set to begin today, citing “a dangerous…

Returning attendees of the Nevada County Fair will find some familiar sights, sounds, and smells at this year’s Treat Street — including corn dogs sold by Grass Valley Job’s Daughters.

Kylie Hart said her founding of animal rescue nonprofit Sunshine Ali brings to reality a dream she has held for around a decade.

Madelyn Helling, former Nevada County librarian, dies at 95

Planning for this year’s Nevada County Fair is underway, with fairgrounds staff “very hopeful,” although they are looking to the state for more guidance on what kind of gathering will be allowed, according to Nevada County Fairgrounds CEO Patrick Eidman.

A fundraiser titled “Help fight Clementine’s tumor” has been set up for Clementine, a 9-year-old Grass Valley girl, who has been scheduled for brain surgery later this month.

Nevada County Public Health has completed a detailed plan for COVID-19 vaccine distribution and submitted it to the state for review.