Public Safety · Nevada County
The Nevada County Office of Emergency Services has expanded its forest-management staff and accelerated wildfire mitigation projects following a $229,106 grant from the Sierra Nevada Conservancy. The funding allowed the county to hire a full-time forest management advisor and develop a five-year project pipeline focused on high-fire-risk zones identified in the updated Community Wildfire Protection Plan. Current efforts include fuel reduction along key evacuation routes near Stampede Reservoir, Grass Valley, and Woodpecker Ravine, as well as new agreements with the Tahoe National Forest to treat over 1,700 acres. Additionally, a separate $1 million grant secured in March 2026 will fund specific protections for the town of Washington, one of the region's highest fire-risk areas.
Community News · Grass Valley, CA
A free Community Forum titled "New Leaders – New Visions for Grass Valley & Nevada City" will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, October 23, at Sierra College-Nevada County Campus in Building N-12 auditorium, Grass Valley. Panelists include Grass Valley City Manager Alex Gammelgard and Nevada City City Manager Carrie Wright, moderated by journalist Lorraine Jewett. Topics include budget constraints, parking costs and enforcement, road construction, water rates, and homelessness. The event is sponsored by the Sierra College-Nevada County Campus Foundation, is free and open to the public, with parking available in Lots 5 and 6.
Community News · Nevada City, CA
The City of Nevada City invites residents to a Town Hall Meeting on Monday, October 26, 2026, at the Miners Foundry Cultural Center to discuss the upcoming Deer Creek Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project. The project involves mechanical fuels treatment on approximately 174 acres along the southern side of Deer Creek Canyon to reduce wildfire risk. City and County staff will present details on timelines, methods, and environmental protections for the work anticipated to begin in October 2026.
Public Safety · Nevada County
A new wildfire named the Dawn Fire was reported at 1:08 p.m. on October 21 in Nevada County, California. The fire is burning on private land, and its cause remains undetermined. Containment status is currently unknown according to the National Interagency Fire Center.
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Public Safety · Nevada County
A wildfire named the Combie Fire was first discovered at 9:52 a.m. on October 21, 2026, in Nevada County, California. The fire is burning on private land. As of publication, containment status is unknown and the cause remains undetermined.
Community brief · Grass Valley, CA
Foothills Compassionate Care is hosting a free community workshop titled "Support for Family Caregivers: Caring for a Loved One" on Wednesday, October 28, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. The event, held at the organization's Grass Valley location, focuses on recognizing caregiver burnout and managing stress while caring for individuals with serious illnesses. Open to the public without prior connection to the nonprofit, the session offers practical…
Community brief · Nevada City, CA
Friends of Sierra Rock Art will present "Rock Art of Western Nevada, A Site Steward’s Perspective" on Friday, October 23, at 7 p.m. The event features Bureau of Land Management site steward Jeff Thelen and includes photographs of Native American rock art spanning thousands of years. The free presentation takes place at the Madelyn Helling Library in Nevada City.
Community brief · Nevada City, CA
Country music artist Jonny Houlihan will return to his hometown of Nevada City for a concert at the Miners Foundry on Wednesday, November 11. The event, titled "Coming Home," features songs inspired by his upbringing in Nevada County and is presented by KNCO and Star 94.7FM. Tickets are available for $45 general admission or $100 VIP.
