Crime · Grass Valley, CA
The Grass Valley Police Department announced the arrest of four individuals in connection with the November 7, 2025 homicide at Condon Park. According to police, the four juveniles traveled from unincorporated Nevada County intending to steal a vehicle and encountered victim Jason Frost (51) while he was skateboarding in the park. Police say the group demanded Frost's car keys, leading to a physical altercation in which he sustained a lethal chest wound from an edged weapon. The offenders stole his vehicle before discarding it near McCourtney Road and Indian Springs Road. All four were booked into Placer County Juvenile Hall, with formal charges and petitions for adult-court transfer expected in the coming days.
Housing & Development · Nevada County
Nevada County Assessor Rolf Kleinhans and his team are reminding property owners that calamity relief may be available for property damaged or destroyed by natural disasters such as flooding, severe storms, or fire. To qualify, damage from a single event must exceed $10,000 and a claim must be filed with the Assessor's Office within one year of the incident. The office evaluates claims and may temporarily reduce assessed values, with processing typically taking 30 to 90 days after all documentation is received. Property owners can apply using the Application for Reassessment of Property Damaged by Misfortune or Calamity at nevadacountyca.gov/163/Assessor, email assessor@nevadacountyca.gov, call 530-265-1232, or visit the office at 950 Maidu Avenue in Nevada City.
Community brief · Nevada City, CA
Susan Copeland, who opened Flour Garden Bakery in Nevada City in 1981, sold the three-location business to Caroline Jensen on June 4 of this year. The bakery operates flagship and satellite locations on Sutton Way in Nevada City, Neal Street in Grass Valley, and Elm Avenue in Auburn. Jensen, a former tech professional and lifelong baker, said she plans minimal menu changes while adding seasonal items. Copeland cited her age of 75 as the reason…
Community brief · Grass Valley, CA
Terra Saxton opened Stellar Brews, a coffee shop and grab-and-go eatery, on October 5 at 840 East Main Street Suite D in Grass Valley. The shop occupies space formerly used as the Sierra Cinemas beer and wine bar, which closed during COVID and sat vacant for about six years. Stellar Brews offers specialty coffee drinks, breakfast burritos, deli sandwiches, acai bowls, mimosas, and other items. Saxton previously owned the Crazy Horse bar before…
