Nevada City News

Stefany Lynch, 13, practices using a fire extinguisher while Kelley Craig of Nevada County Consolidated Fire Department, left, and Chris McMaster of Nevada City Fire Department look on.

For the lab safety unit of his seventh-grade life science classes, teacher Ken Arbaugh decided to spice things up.

Two proposals were received to run Nevada County's cash-strapped library system by the Thursday deadline imposed by officials.

A super special treat is in store Friday with Island Smoothie's owner and chef, Cheryl Neumann.

Longtime Nevada County government critic Bill Steele said he plans to run for the soon-to-be vacant treasurer-tax collector's post.

Al Dittmann, treasurer of the NCNGRR Museum , presents John Christensen with a gift from his fellow volunteers honoring John for 26 years with the organization.

What: David Lewin's hand-blown glass art at the Artisans Festival Where: Miners Foundry Cultural Center, 325 Spring St., Nevada City When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov.

A brief on page B2 Sunday about a man found dead in a Fresno alley incorrectly identified him as Justin Salazar.

The members of FireFacts.org are, from left, Kim Strickland, founder Brad Ballard, Amanda Efird and Mike Strickland.

The forest thicket that fills the Banner Mountain area east of Nevada City is a disaster waiting to happen, according to Tahoe National Forest Supervisor Tom Quinn.

The November 2009 issue of the Nevada City Advocate came out last week. As I've had some good response to my article this issue, and since it isn't posted on their site yet, here is a pdf for download .

Neal Clay works on the gutter of Ike's Quarter Cafe in downtown Nevada City. Clay died of pancreatic cancer last month, and friends plan a fundraiser for his family, set for Saturday night.

Scooter's Pals is holding its monthly adoptathon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday at Incredible Pets Store, 649 Sutton Way, Grass Valley.

"Do it by Feel" by Lil McGill is among the works for sale at BriarPatch Co-op in Grass Valley.

The Sierra Central Credit Union had to temporarily closed due to an unknown odor that was irritating staff and customers.

On Nov. 13 and 14, Chicago's legendary comedy theater, The Second City, will appear at the Nevada Theatre, 401 Broad Street, Nevada City, with each show beginning at 8 p.m. The performance will feature some of the best sketches, songs and improvisations from Second City's 50-year history.

From Bill Lindelof: The rifle that discharged and killed a 12-year-old boy in a weekend Nevada County hunting accident has been sent to a lab for testing.

Beverley Messner holds a photo of herself when she was 3, being steadied by the woman who eventually became her stepmother, Barbara Newman.

A routine parole search ended with a dozen people in Nevada County jail Monday evening.

With the chances dwindling of a medical marijuana dispensary opening in western Nevada County, the Colfax City Council voted 4-0 Wednesday night to ban any more of them there.