Alta Sierra News

On Jan. 20, President Obama delivered his inaugural address and included this statement in a section dealing with several difficult issues facing our nation: "Our minds are no less inventive ... than they were last week or last month or last year ... But our time of standing pat, of protecting narrow interests and putting off unpleasant decisions - ...

A 20-year-old man remained in county jail on charges of vandalism and assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly attacking his father in a bid for his attention.

Grass Valley Police Department Monday 8:14 a.m. - A caller from NID reported the theft of a cell phone.

Manager Haven Caravelli, left, works with Tara Clune at the Center of Movement studio on Alta Sierra Drive in Alta Sierra.

Two people remain in custody after being arrested early Tuesday morning in Alta Sierra on drug charges.

A political showdown will unfold today among Nevada Irrigation District directors who can't agree on who should join them in governing the district, which serves 25,000 users in two counties.

Despite 148 lightning strikes on the Tahoe National Forest during Wednesday night's violent storm, no large fires were reported by late Thursday afternoon from smoldering trees or brush.

Spectrum, recreates on stage, the sound and style of Motown's legend, the Four Tops.

Grass Valley Police Department Friday 8:18 a.m. - A caller from North School Street reported loud people and possible drug activity.

Directors of the Nevada Irrigation District on Wednesday awarded a $1.6 million construction contract for water system improvements to Hansen Bros.

At a town hall meeting tonight, residents who live in the southern reaches of the county can question officials about sewage hookups, losing their local library branch and how future development will impact traffic.

A Penn Valley man who had just been released from jail for indecent exposure and sexual battery was quickly rearrested after he allegedly tried to break into multiple vehicles in the parking lot of the Nevada County jail.

Members of the Nevada City 49er Breakfast Rotary Club erected a new animal show and care structure, outdoor classroom benches and gardening boxes Saturday at Nevada Union High School.

Two men remain in Nevada County jail after being linked to several burglaries in the county.

De Linda Brady lived a lifetime of what she calls 'traditional medicine' to deal with her physical ailments when she discovered nutritional supplements.

Andy Cassano, CEO of Nevada City Engineering Inc. in Nevada City, celebrates 40 years as a land planner and surveyor.

Carole Siver, center, serves lasagna to Buck Jones, seated with Lucy Lincoln on Friday at the Lunch at the Crossroads monthly community meal at the Grass Valley United Methodist Church.

Directors of the Nevada Irrigation District approved a major pipeline project to improve and expand water service to the Alta Sierra area.

Looking for Mr. Ed? Linda Bickel sent this photo of Buford, a Haflinger owned by Carter Chess of Penn Valley.

Ali Bacon with a platter of goodies at Villa Venezia. Know and Go WHAT: Foothills Celebration WHEN: 1-4 p.m. Saturday WHERE: Downtown Grass Valley ADMISSION: Tickets include unlimited wine tasting, a wine ...