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FireFacts group carves out child fire safety niche; finds home
The members of FireFacts.org are, from left, Kim Strickland, founder Brad Ballard, Amanda Efird and Mike Strickland.
Three arrested in meth bust at motel
Three people were arrested Wednesday in a meth bust at a Grass Valley motel. Members of the Nevada County Sheriff's Narcotics Task Force were conducting surveillance for a wanted subject at the Holiday Lodge in the 1200 block of East Main Street in Grass Valley.
Toy drive inspired by toddler's untimely death
The 2005 death of Oklahoma 2-year-old Kelsey Smith-Briggs ignited sweeping change, calling into question the effectiveness of social services and inspiring a state law that offered greater protection against child abuse.
Grass Valley Police Department Tuesday 9:59 a.m. - A caller from Memorial Park reported several men with open containers.
Meet Your Merchant: Like mother, like son at Grass Valley salon
Gary and Debbie Evans are carrying on the tradition of Gary's mother, Helga Rohl, as owners of Helga's Uptown Salon in Grass Valley.
Mathews couple celebrates 60th wedding anniversary
Joe and Jay Mathews were recently honored by their four sons and families with a celebration dinner recognizing their 60th wedding anniversary.
Suspect in road rage incident to be arraigned
A Grass Valley man is set to be arraigned Nov. 23 in a confrontation that left another man pinned between his vehicle and a tractor-trailer. Both men claim to be the victim in the road rage incident, however.
'Magical' Great Dane From California Nam
In the midst of it all, Guinness World Records officially named Titan, an ailing 4-year-old white Great Dane from San Diego , as the world's tallest dog .
'The Bill Collector' coming to Grass Valley
On Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, Bruce Blumen, executive producer and Peter Oakes, producer-director, met with Del Oro projectionist, Jonathan Zorne, to check equipment, lighting and sound for Bruce's new movie, "The Bill Collector." This movie is scheduled to premiere on Thursday, Dec.
Byerrum to retire from Grass Valley schools
Grass Valley School District Superintendent Jon Byerrum will retire at the end of the school year, but plans to remain in the area.
Negotiations to sell Grass Valley Group reportedly stalled
French media technology group Thomson is struggling to agree to terms for the sale of its Grass Valley facility to U.S. investment fund Platinum Equity, French daily La Tribune has reported.
Curb-jumping driver was just trying to pick up his dog
Friday, 12:17 p.m. - A caller from the 400 block of Colfax Avenue reported a driver in a Ford Taurus was swerving on the road and hit the curb several times.
Police: Drug suspect sent cash to Grass Valley
Authorities say that a Cuba City, Wis., man accused of growing marijuana in his home mailed more than $15,000 to Grass Valley, Calif., according to a search warrant.
Police: Drug suspect mailed $15,000 to Grass Valley, Calif.
Authorities discovered that a Cuba City, Wis., man accused of growing marijuana in his home mailed more than $15,000 to Grass Valley, Calif., according to a search warrant.
Credit union reopens after evacuation
The Sierra Central Credit Union had to temporarily closed due to an unknown odor that was irritating staff and customers.
Hundreds show up at county's first swine flu shot clinic
Hundreds of parents, listless children and strollers lined up in front of Scotten Elementary School Tuesday afternoon for the county's first public H1N1 clinic.
Garamendi's Win Would Leave Vacancy 24min
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's office said "he's not thinking about it," but the outcome of a congressional race in the East Bay promises to set up a critical vacancy that will affect the line of succession at the State Capitol.
Parole search ends in 12 arrests
A routine parole search ended with a dozen people in Nevada County jail Monday evening.
Grass Valley Police Department Monday 6:18 a.m. - A woman from the 300 block of Marshall Street reported a person possibly was trying to take something from her pickup and fled, leaving behind a gas can and a backpack.
Grass Valley addresses sidewalk liability issues
Jeff and Shirley Crisci wish people could see things from their perspective. As most of us zip along in our cars or trucks, the Grass Valley couple make their way between the shopping centers of Brunswick Basin and their Sutton Way apartment in wheelchairs.