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March 31, 2025 at 10:36 PM Power outage affecting 607 customers along Hwy 20 and North Bloomfield. No estimated time of restoration given yet.
March 31, 2025 at 7:12 PM Accident on southbound Hwy 49 near Cherry Creek, units are at scene.
March 31, 2025 at 4:10 PM The National Weather Service predicts COLD weather the nights of Tuesday and Wednesday, April 1st and 2nd. Considering the weather prediction, Sierra Roots is activating the Emergency Weather Shelter Protocol for these two nights. The shelter is located in Nevada City at the Veterans Hall (lower level), 415 North Pine Street in Nevada City and will accept guests until 8:00 p.m. each evening.
March 31, 2025 at 3:57 PM A car into a building on Providence Mine Road in Nevada City, no injuries reported.
March 31, 2025 at 3:53 PM Accident on Hwy 49 near the traffic light. Units dispatched.
March 31, 2025 at 3:43 PM A reminder: As the Board of Supervisors prepares to update the County’s 20-year-old cell tower ordinance, supervisors and staff are seeking public feedback first. A public meeting is scheduled today from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Board chambers, 950 Maidu Ave., Nevada City. The meeting will begin with a presentation by staff and will be followed by about an hour of in-person public comment.
March 31, 2025 at 2:16 PM Welcome to the 21st century! Tap-to-Pay Contactless Fare Payment Now Available on Nevada County Connects Buses.
March 31, 2025 at 11:16 AM Accident on Higgins Road at Combie is partially blocking one lane. Units are at scene.
March 31, 2025 at 8:43 AM From the Sierra Foothills Audubon Society: Tuesday night’s speaker, our friend, fellow Sierra Foothills Audubon Society Board member and birder extraordinaire, Ted Beedy, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025 in his home Nevada City. Many of you have enjoyed knowing Ted or participated in one of his field trips to Colusa Wildlife Refuge, Greylodge, Sutter Buttes and more wonderful places. We mourn Ted’s passing and will miss him. More on Ted’s life will be forthcoming from his family and reported in our upcoming SFAS Phoebe newsletter. We are deeply sorry that the program Tuesday, April 1, night is cancelled.
March 31, 2025 at 6:46 AM Chain control in effect from Omega to the junction of Hwy 20/I-80. Four-wheel drive cars OK.
March 31, 2025 at 6:35 AM Jazz, a male Boston Terrier found a hole in the fence and wandered off from Orton Road in Peardale. If you see or have the scamp, please contact 925-818-5195. He’s very sweet and missed by his humans.
March 31, 2025 at 5:59 AM Two-car accident on Alta Sierra Drive at Lower Circle Drive, units at scene.
March 31, 2025 at 5:47 AM The tree on Tyler Foote has been removed, the roadway is open again.
March 31, 2025 at 5:31 AM Reported tree down across all lanes on Tyler Foote at Skyland Road in the North Columbia area.
March 31, 2025 at 4:59 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burn only dry, natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, wet piles, or piles composed primarily of leaves and pine needles. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
March 30, 2025 at 7:23 PM Hwy 49 at McKnight has been reopened.
March 30, 2025 at 6:53 PM Reader Ron confirms, hail in Grass Valley.
March 30, 2025 at 6:28 PM All lanes are blocked between the McKnight and Empire
March 30, 2025 at 6:21 PM Accident on northbound Hwy 49 near McKnight, car into the wall. Units at scene.
March 30, 2025 at 6:02 PM A Strong thunderstorm will impact north central Placer and southwestern Nevada counties through 6:45 pm. At 600 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Alta Sierra, or near Grass Valley, moving northeast at 30 mph. Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail, funnel clouds possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include Scotts Flat, Alta Sierra, Nevada City, Grass Valley, Cedar Ridge, and Baxter.
March 30, 2025 at 3:51 PM Reported lines down on Bald Mountain Road just past Marysville Road, units dispatched.
March 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM Wind Advisory: 10 am today – 8 AM Monday. Gusty southerly winds may cause downed small tree limbs. Unsecured items could be impacted, including temporary structures. Difficult driving conditions for high profile vehicles.
March 30, 2025 at 8:36 AM Units are at scene of a fully involved structure fire on Meadow Vista Road in Meadow Vista.
March 30, 2025 at 6:30 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burn only dry, natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, wet piles, or piles composed primarily of leaves and pine needles. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
March 29, 2025 at 9:12 AM A brief lull in activity is expected today with dry weather across the area. The next storm system will arrive on Sunday and continue into Tuesday evening, with widespread rain and heavy mountain snow. Another system arrives late Tuesday night and continues into Friday morning, though uncertainty in details remains.
March 29, 2025 at 1:00 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burn only dry, natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, wet piles, or piles composed primarily of leaves and pine needles. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
March 28, 2025 at 10:14 PM Vehicle rollover on Indian Springs Road, units dispatched. Possibly extraction required.
March 28, 2025 at 3:24 PM Car vs fence on the 13000 block of Wolf Road, no injuries reported.
March 28, 2025 at 10:59 AM A large metal object on northbound Hwy 49 at the Idaho-Maryland off ramp is creating a traffic hazard and rusting away in both lanes.
March 28, 2025 at 9:22 AM CalFire will be out burning brush piles at CDFW’s Daughtery Hill – Donovan Hill Unit along Marysville Rd today. They’ll be near the main parking area which is about a half mile north of the Marysville Rd and Loma Rica Rd intersection.
March 28, 2025 at 6:23 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burn only dry, natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, wet piles, or piles composed primarily of leaves and pine needles. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
March 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM A broken down car is creating a traffic hazard on Rough and Ready Rd near Hillaire.
March 27, 2025 at 8:58 AM Long IC reports they can handle with units at scene.
March 27, 2025 at 8:47 AM Units at scene on Long Point report smoke showing near the flue, they’re investigating.
March 27, 2025 at 8:32 AM Reported residential structure fire, chimney fire, on Long Point Road in the North Columbia area. Units dispatched.
March 27, 2025 at 7:24 AM Tahoe National Forest will be burning piles in the Camptonville area. Fire and fuels personnel plan to conduct ignitions on up to 54 acres, conditions permitting. Smoke is expected to travel northeast.
March 27, 2025 at 6:43 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burn only dry, natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, wet piles, or piles composed primarily of leaves and pine needles. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
March 26, 2025 at 6:01 PM Accident on southbound Hwy 49 at Cherry Creek, vehicle down the embankment, possible motorcycle or mountain bike on the shoulder area. Units dispatched.
March 26, 2025 at 5:47 PM Robust IC reports less than 1/8 of an acre of vegetation involved. PG&E has been notified about the down lines.
March 26, 2025 at 5:41 PM Structure fire with some minor vegetation involved off North Bloomfield and Robust Way in the Blue Tent area. Units are at scene, reporting building is involved. Power lines are down. Incoming units to stage on North Bloomfield.
March 26, 2025 at 3:19 PM The remains of an unidentified individual were located by three hikers on the afternoon of March 25, 2025, near the South Yuba Fork Bridge [old 49 bridge] in Nevada City. The hikers had cut their own trail in the brush and traveled through rugged terrain when they came across a suspected human skull and immediately hiked to the South Yuba Fork Bridge to call 911 where an emergency phone is installed (there is little to no cell phone reception in the area).
March 26, 2025 at 2:26 PM Correction time! The photo we posted and labeled as a sharp-shinned hawk caught the eye of a real bird connaisseur. Thank you Rudy for letting us know it is a juvenile red-shouldered hawk.
One more time, with the correct label:
March 26, 2025 at 9:26 AM Wind Advisory: in effect from 2 pm this afternoon through 8 pm Thursday evening for the north/central Sacramento Valley and adjacent foothills. Periods of light to moderate mountain snowfall expected through Saturday morning as well. Most accumulations expected above 5000′ along the Sierra.
March 26, 2025 at 6:50 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burn only dry, natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, wet piles, or piles composed primarily of leaves and pine needles. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
March 25, 2025 at 7:51 PM Tree across the roadway on Rock Creek Road near Rector Road. The road is completely blocked.
March 25, 2025 at 6:02 PM Newsletter subscriber Eric shared this photo of their lunch with a view. Thanks Eric!
March 25, 2025 at 4:42 PM Firefighters have knockdown on a car fire on Hwy 174 at Somerset Dr. One engine to continue in, all others can cancel.
March 25, 2025 at 2:50 PM A Sharp-shinned hawk out enjoying the sun at YubaNet HQ.
March 25, 2025 at 2:14 PM Winds will be picking up tomorrow afternoon through Thursday in the northern portions of the Sacramento Valley. At this time winds appear to be below criteria for a wind advisory with gusts in the 30 to 40 mph range. Nevertheless, it’ll be gusty and it might be a good idea to check on the outdoor furniture.
March 25, 2025 at 11:38 AM California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert to customers of 23andMe, a genetic testing and information company. The alert includes a How To Delete Genetic Data from 23andMe.
March 25, 2025 at 8:33 AM A stalled car on the Dorsey Drive off ramp of Hwy 49. Units at scene.
March 25, 2025 at 6:49 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burn only dry, natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, wet piles, or piles composed primarily of leaves and pine needles. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
March 24, 2025 at 7:34 PM Spring is here and it’s fajita time Chez Cameron. Who else is grilling and what’s for dinner? 🙂
March 24, 2025 at 4:34 PM Relatively quiet day out there as far as accidents go. Sunshine, it’s good for the soul (and your Vitamin D intake).
March 24, 2025 at 10:55 AM With these balmy temperatures, we asked our newsletter subscribers to share pics of their outdoor lunch or dinner. Fae shared this photo. Yum! PS: consider subscribing to our free newsletters!
March 24, 2025 at 10:24 AM Specialist 2nd Class Michael Porterfield, from Grass Valley, volunteers at a food bank during Sacramento Navy Week.
March 24, 2025 at 8:57 AM Near record high temperatures early this week, active pattern returns. System will bring scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms on Wednesday, breezy southerly winds Wednesday – Thursday. High confidence that a return to an active period is expected late weekend into next week. Multiple systems will bring widespread rain, mountain snow, gusty southerly winds at times. Stay tuned for details.
March 24, 2025 at 8:55 AM A disabled vehicle is partially blocking Ridge and Hughes roads in Grass Valley.
March 24, 2025 at 6:41 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burn only dry, natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, wet piles, or piles composed primarily of leaves and pine needles. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
March 23, 2025 at 12:43 PM The pup has been reunited with her family. All is well.
March 23, 2025 at 10:40 AM From a reader: Found dog (Basenji) on Newtown Rd. Nevada City. Seems like she has a family and we want her to get reunited asap. Please contact (530) 648-0459 if she is your pup.
March 23, 2025 at 9:53 AM Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra (CATS) seeks volunteers to usher and work in concessions for their upcoming play, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, at the Nevada Theatre, from April 17 – May 10. Please sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DA5A72CA7F8C34-55860965-where#/
March 23, 2025 at 8:46 AM Reader report of a large German Shepherd walking in the roadway on Hwy 20 near Stonehill Drive in Nevada City. Please use caution in the area.
March 23, 2025 at 8:42 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burn only dry, natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, wet piles, or piles composed primarily of leaves and pine needles. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
March 22, 2025 at 2:08 PM Warm and dry weather is expected to prevail this weekend and into early next week. Tuesday will be the warmest day of the week, with Valley highs in the low to mid 80s. Cooler and wetter conditions are anticipated late March into early April, but specific details are still uncertain at this time.
March 22, 2025 at 2:07 PM For those who want to watch the March 20th Indivisible Nevada County town hall.
March 22, 2025 at 1:23 PM This is Hermes, a 15-year old Chihuahua mix. He jumped out of his human’s car in the Brunswick Basin near Beach Hut Deli. If you’ve seen the little scamp, please contact 805-427-5779.
March 22, 2025 at 9:56 AM CHP Helicopter has left the Hwy 49 area.
March 22, 2025 at 9:17 AM Law enforcement is checking for a suspect along Hwy 49 near Shoshoni Trail.
March 21, 2025 at 2:55 PM Tahoe Douglas Fire is urging drivers to exercise extreme caution on the road after a recent near-miss involving our firefighters and a separate incident in which one of our fire engines was struck while responding to an emergency.
March 21, 2025 at 10:44 AM The sweet pup found on Perimeter Road has been reunited with her humans. All is well.
March 21, 2025 at 8:14 AM A large garbage can reportedly is sprawling in the roadway on Hwy 49 near the 174 off ramp.
March 21, 2025 at 7:25 AM This very sweet pup was found yesterday evening in the roadway on Perimeter Road, not wearing a collar. Please contact 661-706-1405 if she belongs with you.
March 21, 2025 at 6:56 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burn only dry, natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, wet piles, or piles composed primarily of leaves and pine needles. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
March 20, 2025 at 8:21 PM A mattress in the southbound lane on Pleasant Valley Road near Biladeau Lane. Not a great place for a nap, use caution.
March 20, 2025 at 5:10 PM Parking in Nevada City is scarce, the Indivisible Nevada County town hall is attracting a large crowd.
March 20, 2025 at 2:11 PM Accident on northbound Hwy 49 between Gold Flat and Sacramento Street. Car into a Caltrans sweeper, the lane is blocked. Use extreme caution in the area.
March 20, 2025 at 9:28 AM Accident on southbound Hwy 49 at Lime Kiln Road, the slow lane is blocked. Units dispatched.
March 20, 2025 at 9:26 AM Non-injury accident on Hwy 174 at Brunswick Drive. The roadway is clear.
March 20, 2025 at 7:48 AM Three-car collision on Hwy 49 near Marguerite Mine Rd, units dispatched.
March 20, 2025 at 7:27 AM Happy vernal equinox!
March 20, 2025 at 6:58 AM Rep. Kevin Kiley’s “long-standing commitments” for today reportedly include skiing and private meetings. The Indivisible Nevada County Town Hall will take place from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at the Miners Foundry in Nevada City.
March 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burn only dry, natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, wet piles, or piles composed primarily of leaves and pine needles. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
March 19, 2025 at 5:08 PM Avian stroll alert. Chicken flock on the roadside of southbound Hwy 49 just after Oak Lane. Please be careful in the area.
March 19, 2025 at 4:21 PM Rita Marie Cox, 48, and Roy Aaron Cox, 42, both of Grass Valley, were arrested again on animal cruelty-related charges by Nevada County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) Animal Control officers on March 18, 2025, for allegedly depriving animals of sustenance or causing needless suffering – 597(B) PC. Rita Cox received an additional arrest charge for violating a court order – 166(A)(4) PC.
March 19, 2025 at 2:14 PM Multi-car accident, no injuries reported, at the intersection of Brunswick Rd and Loma Rica Rd.
March 19, 2025 at 1:54 PM Have you seen this kitty? His name is Pork. He’s indoor/outdoor. He’s didn’t come home Sunday night. He was last seen in Alta Sierra near the intersection of Dog Bar Rd. and Lorie Dr. He was wearing a teal collar with a bell. If found please contact (530) 906-4090.
March 19, 2025 at 1:50 PM Trafic hazard in the southbound lane on Hwy 49 at Cerrito Rd.
March 19, 2025 at 1:25 PM Car vs motorcycle on northbound Hwy 49 at La Barr Meadows, units dispatched. The fast lane is blocked.
March 19, 2025 at 8:54 AM Reader Ron has a great reminder for dog owners: The best insurance of your dog being returned if it walks off is to have a tag with your phone number on their collar. $8 is cheap insurance.
March 19, 2025 at 6:44 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burn only dry, natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, wet piles, or piles composed primarily of leaves and pine needles. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
March 18, 2025 at 4:54 PM Sprocket, the elderly Pitbull, has been reunited with his humans. All is well.
March 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM Found an elderly male Pitbull in the Rough and Ready area. Please contact 530-432-1227
March 18, 2025 at 10:44 AM From reader Andrew: A wayward Husky is once again wandering in and out of traffic at the intersection of Boulder Street and Red Dog Road in Nevada City.
March 18, 2025 at 9:16 AM Debris in the roadway on westbound Hwy 20 near Penn Valley Dr. Use caution in the area.
March 18, 2025 at 8:31 AM Two weak systems mid to late week with dry and warm weather to follow. Brief stretch of dry weather today and much of Wednesday, with two weak weather systems then bringing light precipitation chance and breezy wind through the end of the week. Dry and warmer weather expected over the weekend and into early next week with Valley highs pushing 80 degrees.
March 18, 2025 at 6:59 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burn only dry, natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, wet piles, or piles composed primarily of leaves and pine needles. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
March 17, 2025 at 9:34 PM Already extinguished structure fire at the Gold Country Inn on Sutton, units dispatched to check. Caller reports the fire was in a room and has been extinguished.
March 17, 2025 at 9:23 PM Pickup truck vs an embankment on eastbound Hwy 174 at You Bet Road, units dispatched.
March 17, 2025 at 5:29 PM The tornado warning for southwestern Tuolumne and east central Stanislaus counties will expire at 530 pm.
March 17, 2025 at 4:50 PM Tornado Warning for Southern Tuolumne County in northern California, east central Stanislaus County. At 448 PM PDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Hickman, or 8 miles northeast of Turlock, moving east at 20 mph. This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of southern Tuolumne and east central Stanislaus Counties, including the following locations: Denair.
March 17, 2025 at 3:54 PM A strong thunderstorm will impact west central Placer, south central Yuba and southwestern Nevada counties through 4:15 pm. At 338 pm, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Beale AFB, or 15 miles east of Marysville, moving northeast at 20 mph.
Hazard: Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail.
Locations impacted include Rough And Ready, Lake Wildwood, Smartville, Beale AFB, Penn Valley, Alta Sierra, and Timbuctoo
March 17, 2025 at 3:09 PM Avian stroll alert. Approximately ten chicken, all colors, on the right hand side of southbound Hwy 49 near Lime Kiln. Given the price of eggs, somebody must be looking for them!
March 17, 2025 at 2:35 PM Solo vehicle accident on Tyler Foote near Old Mill Rd, car is abandoned and went off the road.
March 17, 2025 at 1:04 PM Reader report of hail in Grass Valley. Slow down, use your headlights and be safe out there.
March 17, 2025 at 9:17 AM Main IC reports they are still investigating, PG&E has been notified and will arrive in 15 minutes.
March 17, 2025 at 9:03 AM Units at scene on East Main Street report nothing showing from the outside, they’re investigating.
March 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM Smell of gas inside a building on East Main Street, units dispatched.
March 17, 2025 at 8:34 AM Accident on the 15000 block of You Bet Road, solo vehicle overturned. Units dispatched.
March 17, 2025 at 7:41 AM Rep. Kiley’s newsletter announces a tele town hall:
On Monday, March 17, I will be hosting a town hall where I will be there to listen and answer any questions that you may have. Congress is working on major issues including taxes, social security, Medicare and other important programs. That’s why it’s so important for you to make your voice heard. This town hall is a way for you to share your concerns and help me represent your views effectively. The town hall will begin on Monday, March 17, 2025, at 6:30 PM PDT. To join the event at that time, call (877) 229-8493 and enter PIN #122293.
March 17, 2025 at 7:29 AM A heads up, since midnight, flows on the South Yuba River at the 49 bridge have risen from 1,200 cfs to 3,400 cfs and continue to climb.
March 17, 2025 at 7:01 AM The Joseph Center Courthouse in Truckee will open at 9am today, March 17, 2025, due to inclement weather. Please contact the court through the Nevada City Branch for assistance.
March 17, 2025 at 7:01 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burn only dry, natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, wet piles, or piles composed primarily of leaves and pine needles. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
March 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM Sierra Roots and Nevada County to Activate Emergency Weather Shelter for Monday, March 17th. The shelter will open at 4:30 p.m. in Nevada City at the Veterans Hall (lower level), 415 North Pine Street in Nevada City and will accept guests until 8:00 p.m. The shelter will close at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18th.
March 16, 2025 at 7:12 PM Small dog running in the roadway on Hwy 49 near Gold Flat. Law enforcement stopped traffic to corral the pup. Thanks to reader Liza for the photo.
March 16, 2025 at 10:53 AM NWS Sacramento update: A High Wind Warning remains in effect until 11 pm tonight, for the northern Sacramento Valley and northeast foothills, where strongest winds are expected. Wind gusts to 45 mph were being observed in those areas as of 5 am, with gusts up to 65 mph possible today. Precipitation will gradually spread into the area by this afternoon, becoming widespread by early evening. Periods of moderate to heavy mountain snowfall are expected later today into early Tuesday, with snow levels 4000-6000′ and major travel impacts anticipated. Heavy snowfall rates of up to 2 to 3 inches per hour are expected this evening into early Monday, which when accompanied by 60-70 mph winds will bring near whiteout conditions at times. This storm is on track to bring a total 1 to 3 feet of heavy snow to the mountains, up to 4 feet over high peaks.
March 16, 2025 at 9:07 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burn only dry, natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, wet piles, or piles composed primarily of leaves and pine needles. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
March 15, 2025 at 10:06 AM Banner Quaker hill Road and Cascade Shores are back open to all traffic.
March 15, 2025 at 9:31 AM Winter storm brings rain, strong winds, heavy mountain snow and isolated thunderstorms late Sunday through Monday. Strong, gusty winds across the northern Sacramento Valley and northeast foothills. Active weather continues next week with weaker systems moving through mid to late week.
March 15, 2025 at 6:57 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burn only dry, natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, wet piles, or piles composed primarily of leaves and pine needles. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
March 14, 2025 at 2:31 PM Car off the roadway on Lower Colfax near East Brookview. The vehicle is abandoned.
March 14, 2025 at 1:48 PM The AAUW Meeting March 15, 9:30 – 11:30, at Peace Lutheran Church, focusing on Women’s Rights in 2025, has been rescheduled to Saturday April 12. Other than the date, all details remain the same.
March 14, 2025 at 12:26 PM Power outage affecting 161 customers along Pleasant Valley Road.
March 14, 2025 at 12:24 PM Archie is back home. All is well.
March 14, 2025 at 12:11 PM From a reader: Neighbor’s little dog Archie is missing in the area of Idaho-Maryland Road and St Ledger Forest Road. Please contact 775-530-4295 if you’ve seen him.
March 14, 2025 at 10:20 AM 183 customers are out of power due to the pickup truck vs transformer on Old Tunnel Road. Unknown joyrider, are you proud of yourself yet?
March 14, 2025 at 9:48 AM Non-injury accident on Gracie Road at Banner Lava Cap Road. Car is stuck in the ditch.
March 14, 2025 at 9:45 AM Electrical hazard on Old Tunnel Road, pickup (doing donuts in the snow) vs a transformer.
March 14, 2025 at 9:27 AM Despite snowy conditions, IFM will be open today as usual for its Food Distribution Program, 10am-1pm. Located at 440 Henderson St in Grass Valley, IFM’s food distributions occur M, W, F, Sa 10am-1pm.
March 14, 2025 at 8:39 AM Winter Storm Brings Rain, Heavy Snow, Isolated Thunderstorms and Gusty Southerly Winds Today. Potential for low impact foothill snow down to 1000 feet with accumulating snow above 2000 feet this morning. Little to no snow accumulations in the northern Sacramento Valley. Significant travel impacts along the I-5 corridor above 1500 feet north of Redding. Another storm will bring widespread precipitation, gusty southerly winds, isolated thunderstorms and significant mountain travel impacts Sunday through Monday. Potentially strong, gusty winds across the northern Sacramento Valley and northeast foothills. Active weather continues next week with a weaker system moving through mid to late next week.
March 14, 2025 at 8:16 AM Reader Adrienne’s Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Snow continue to play.
March 14, 2025 at 7:48 AM Camptonville School is closed – snow day.
March 14, 2025 at 7:36 AM Nevada County Campus of Sierra College (located at 250 Sierra College Drive, Grass Valley) is closed due to weather for Friday, March 14, 2025.
March 14, 2025 at 7:18 AM Bitney Prep is closed for the day.
March 14, 2025 at 7:16 AM Car into the ditch on Hwy 49 at Nishinam Gulch, units dispatched.
March 14, 2025 at 7:13 AM SAEL also called a snow day.
March 14, 2025 at 7:09 AM Grass Valley School District has now canceled classes for the day as well.
March 14, 2025 at 7:06 AM All NJUHSD schools and programs will be CLOSED today, Friday, March 14.
March 14, 2025 at 7:05 AM Accident on Red Dog Road near Gold Digger Way.
March 14, 2025 at 6:59 AM Semi stuck in the snow on Hwy 20 near Zeibright Road.
March 14, 2025 at 6:56 AM Semi with a trailer stuck on Brunswick Road at Idaho-Maryland, lanes are blocked.
March 14, 2025 at 6:52 AM Chicago Park School is closed for the day.
March 14, 2025 at 6:42 AM All Grass Valley School District Schools and Programs are OPEN Today 3/14/25. Drive safe & allow plenty of time getting around this morning.
March 14, 2025 at 6:38 AM Twin Ridges has canceled school for today.
March 14, 2025 at 6:23 AM From the Nevada County Superintendent of Schools Office: As of now, all schools are planning on being in session. If there’s any adjustments to higher elevation bus routes, parents will be notified by the schools.
March 14, 2025 at 6:03 AM Accident on Hwy 49 at Cedarsong Road.
March 14, 2025 at 6:00 AM Happy Pi Day!
March 13, 2025 at 8:35 PM Reader Kandice shared this: Thursday evening at Scotts Flat Lake, after a lovely dusting of snow.
March 13, 2025 at 7:35 PM There is a chance the clouds will clear out for tonight’s lunar eclipse. The Moon will pass into Earth’s shadow and appear to turn red on the night of March 13 or early in the morning on March 14, depending on time zone. What You Need To Know About Tonight’s Total Lunar Eclipse.
March 13, 2025 at 5:31 PM This is reader from Alta Sierra saying hello with a little sunshine for your rainy day.
March 13, 2025 at 1:33 PM Car vs tree on Carrie Drive near Gary Way in Alta Sierra. Car is overturned, units dispatched for extrication.
March 13, 2025 at 1:29 PM At 1:15 pm, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from near Lake of The Pines to Granite Bay. Movement was east at 5 mph. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Hail may accumulate on roadways, including Interstate 80. No lightning has been detected at this time; showers will have the potential to strengthen. Locations impacted include: Rocklin, Greenwood, Pilot Hill, Iowa Hill, Baxter, Cool, Auburn, Newcastle, Loomis, Granite Bay, Lotus, Applegate, North Auburn, Weimar, Meadow Vista, Alta Sierra, Lake Of The Pines, Colfax, Higgins Corner, and Foresthill.
March 13, 2025 at 12:21 PM A strong thunderstorm will impact southwestern Placer, southern Yuba and southwestern Nevada counties through 12:45pm. Locations impacted include: North Auburn, Meadow Vista, Lake Of The Pines, Applegate, Higgins Corner, Auburn, Alta Sierra, Lincoln, and Rocklin.
March 13, 2025 at 11:31 AM Upper Scotts Flat Road earlier this morning.
March 13, 2025 at 11:02 AM Bear (a very good boi) in the snow off Greenhorn Road.
March 13, 2025 at 10:59 AM Reader Adrienne, on the north side of Scotts Flat sent her visual snow report.
March 13, 2025 at 10:01 AM Reader Andrew from Alpine Meadows in Colfax has some real snow to show off.
March 13, 2025 at 9:38 AM Knock, knock. Who’s there? Reader Mark had a turkey wanting to come inside on this very cold morning in the LOP Ranchos.
March 13, 2025 at 9:31 AM Reader Kevin shares the green views of Sweetland. No snow, just fluffy goats.
March 13, 2025 at 9:14 AM Car spun out on Hwy 20 near White Cloud, units at scene will pull them out of the bank.
March 13, 2025 at 8:39 AM Reader John up on Washington Ridge has his work cut out for him. How’s it looking at your place? Send us pics to news@yubanet.com or text 530-409-9888.
March 13, 2025 at 8:27 AM Units at scene on Bitney Springs report the smell in the area has dissipated, unable to locate any gas hazard.
March 13, 2025 at 8:18 AM Units at scene on Bitney Springs at the corner of Rough and Ready Hwy for a gaz hazard, they’re investigating.
March 13, 2025 at 8:04 AM More snow on the way, moderate to major travel impacts continue. Winter Storm Warning continues through 11 pm tonight, Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from 11 pm tonight through 11 pm Friday. Moderate mountain snow expected to be accompanied by light Valley showers and gusty southerly winds on Friday.
March 13, 2025 at 7:05 AM All Eastern Nevada County Facilities (Truckee) 10:00 am (Late Start) due to Winter Weather Conditions.
March 13, 2025 at 6:44 AM Power outages along You Bet Road near Rollins Reservoir are affecting 55 customers, no estimated time of restoration. 132 customers in the Dutch Flat and Alta areas are in the same boat.
March 13, 2025 at 6:39 AM Chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all 4 wheels from McKnight to Empire on Hwy 49, per CHP. All eastbound big rigs are turned around/held for Hwy 20 from Auburn Street to the junction of I-80. CHain controls are in effect for all passenger vehicles starting at the 5 Mile House.
Chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all 4 wheels from Lakewood Ln /in Pinecrest/ to Race St /in Grass Valley/ (Nevada Co)
March 13, 2025 at 6:27 AM Grass Valley School District: Three of our school bus routes will have partial impacts (morning only) related to snow and road conditions
Route 44 Not accessing Greenhorn and Loma Rica
Route 48 Not accessing Banner Lava Cap and Idaho Maryland
Route 45 Not accessing You Bet, Meadow, and Hwy 174
March 13, 2025 at 6:21 AM The Joseph Center Courthouse in Truckee will open late today, March 13, 2025, due to inclement weather. Normal operations will resume at 12pm. Please contact the court through the Nevada City Branch for assistance.
March 13, 2025 at 6:16 AM From the Nevada County Superintendent of Schools: Nevada County Schools will be operating as normal with minor bus route changes associated with higher altitudes: Hwy 20, Cascade Shores, Lake Vera, Greenhorn, You Bet, etc. Parents should expect communication from your schools for the exact routes that will be affected and alternate pickup locations.
March 12, 2025 at 10:37 PM From reader Alan: A snow perfect day for a group of Nevada County residents at Sugarbowl before our current storm.
March 12, 2025 at 8:40 PM Rep. Kiley’s newsletter announces a tele town hall:
On Monday, March 17, I will be hosting a town hall where I will be there to listen and answer any questions that you may have. Congress is working on major issues including taxes, social security, Medicare and other important programs. That’s why it’s so important for you to make your voice heard. This town hall is a way for you to share your concerns and help me represent your views effectively. The town hall will begin on Monday, March 17, 2025, at 6:30 PM PDT. To join the event at that time, call (877) 229-8493 and enter PIN #122293.
March 12, 2025 at 8:02 PM Hwy 20 is blocked in both directions of travel at Bear Valley.
March 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM Chain control in effect on Hwy 20 from Nevada City to e junction of I-80.
March 12, 2025 at 6:55 PM Another installment in the Spaulding Saga: No water, just bills – more infrastructure damage discovered at PG&E’s Spaulding.
March 12, 2025 at 5:21 PM Tree into the roadway on Bell Road near Cramer Road, the roadway is blocked.
March 12, 2025 at 5:17 PM Down power pole on Valley View Drive and Hillcrest Drive off Banner Lava Cap Road affecting 64 customers. Estimated time of restoration is 10:00 pm.
March 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM Power outage affecting 20 people on Garden Bar Road and Meyer Ravine Road.
March 12, 2025 at 2:59 PM The main change in the forecast is that Winter Storm Watches have been issued for 11 PM Thursday through Friday 11 PM for the mountains of Shasta County, southern Cascades, northern Coastal Range, and northeast foothills above 2000 feet, as well as the northern Sierra. Low snow could potentially impact travel on Interstate 5. These Watches is for the second storm of the series, which closely follows the first storm with colder air and lower snow levels.
March 12, 2025 at 10:01 AM Two-car collision on Hwy 174 at Meadow Drive, Meadow Drive is blocked.
March 12, 2025 at 7:00 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burn only dry, natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, wet piles, or piles composed primarily of leaves and pine needles. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
March 11, 2025 at 6:52 PM Due to the continued low overnight temperatures and high chance of rain and snow, Sierra Roots is extending the Emergency Weather Shelter to open for both Wednesday and Thursday nights at the Nevada City Vets Hall.
March 11, 2025 at 6:34 PM Best news of the day, go check out the photos! More than 100 students participate in Clear Creek School’s first Science Fair. “We are thrilled to bring an old-fashioned science fair to our school. As a school community we have come together to ignite a fun learning opportunity for the students that is nostalgic for most of us,” said parent organizer Kait Schauffler. When 113 students registered for the science fair out of 167 total students at the school, Schauffler and Principal Triplett knew they were onto something.
March 11, 2025 at 5:20 PM Cerrito IC is requesting one water tender to report to the escaped burn pile.
March 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM Units at scene on Cerrito report a 40 by 100 ft escaped burn pile. One engine to continue in, all others can cancel.
March 11, 2025 at 4:58 PM The reported fire on Cerrito is an escaped burn pile, per the reporting party.
March 11, 2025 at 4:55 PM Reported vegetation fire on Hwy 49 and Cerrito Rd, units dispatched.
March 11, 2025 at 2:53 PM The NWS expanded the Wind Advisory to include the Motherlode and portions of the southern Sacramento and northern San Joaquin valleys which is in effect from 8 pm tonight until 11 pm Wednesday.
March 11, 2025 at 12:49 PM Units are at scene at the Colfax High School, they report nothing showing from the outside. Incoming units to stage in the area
March 11, 2025 at 12:46 PM The high school cafeteria has been evacuated, strong smell of electrical burning persists.
March 11, 2025 at 12:42 PM Smell of electrical in the cafeteria reported as the cause of the fire alarm at Colfax High. Numerous resources dispatched.
March 11, 2025 at 12:40 PM Fire alarm sounding at the Colfax High School, units dispatched.
March 11, 2025 at 12:07 PM Units at scene on Main Street report an overheated car only, no fire. Releasing al units.
March 11, 2025 at 12:05 PM Units at scene on Main Street report nothing showing, caller reports smoke coming from the dashboard. Firefighters will check it out now.
March 11, 2025 at 12:04 PM Passenger vehicle fire, reported as smoke coming from an engine, on Main Street in the Burger King parking lot. Units arriving at scene.
March 11, 2025 at 9:35 AM Here’s the mountain snow cross section for I-80.
March 11, 2025 at 9:16 AM Strong winter storm Wednesday-Thursday with major mountain travel impacts and widespread precipitation. Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 11 pm tonight through 11 pm Thursday night for Coast Range/Shasta Co. mountains above 3000′ and Sierra/southern Cascades above 4000′. Wind Advisory remains in effect from 8 pm tonight through 11 pm Wednesday night for portions of the northern/central Sacramento Valley and adjacent foothills. Heaviest precipitation still expected Wednesday afternoon and evening, with some 40-70% probabilities of snowfall rates greater than 2″ per hour along the Sierra/southern Cascades during this time. Significant mountain travel impacts expected Wednesday into Thursday.
March 11, 2025 at 8:02 AM A reminder: Free sand is available at several stations throughout Nevada County. Bring your own bags and a shovel!
March 11, 2025 at 12:33 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burn only dry, natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, wet piles, or piles composed primarily of leaves and pine needles. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
March 10, 2025 at 10:06 PM Hwy IC reports the fire is contained to a 20 by 20 spot.
March 10, 2025 at 9:51 PM Reported vegetation fire, Hwy 49 near Lorenson Road. Homeowner reports an escaped burnpile, units dispatched.
March 10, 2025 at 9:33 PM Engine at scene on Ponderosa Way reports this is a legal control burn, canceling all incoming resources.
March 10, 2025 at 9:28 PM Reported vegetation fire, size of a car, on Ponderosa Way and Brushy Ridge Trail in the Weimar area. Units dispatched.
March 10, 2025 at 7:18 PM The National Weather Service predicts COLD, WET weather the night of Wednesday, March 12th, 2025. Considering the weather prediction, Sierra Roots is activating the Emergency Weather Shelter Protocol for Wednesday, March 12th through the morning of Thursday, March 13th. There is a high chance of the shelter remaining open an additional night on Thursday, March 13th if temperatures continue to dip. Should this take place, Sierra Roots will notify stakeholders via email.
March 10, 2025 at 4:55 PM The escaped burn pile on Lakewood has been partially extinguished. One engine to continue in, all others can cancel.
March 10, 2025 at 4:54 PM Reader report of a black and white pit mix running in the roadway on Hwy 174 near Greenhorn Access. Passersby are trying to get the pup out of the roadway. Reduce your speed and use caution in th earea.
March 10, 2025 at 4:44 PM Reported vegetation fire on Lakewood Lane off Hwy 174 in Chicago Park, units dispatched. This is an escaped burn pile, of course.
March 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM A strong, cold system moves through Wednesday-Thursday bringing moderate to heavy rain, strong southerly winds, isolated thunderstorms and heavy mountain snow with significant mountain travel impacts. Minor flooding issues in urban and low-lying areas and usual trouble spots. The Winter Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning for: The Sierra above 4000 ft from 11 PM Tuesday to 11 PM Thursday and the Shasta County Mountains above 3000 feet from 11 PM Tuesday to 11 PM Thursday. A Wind Advisory has been issued from 8 PM Tuesday to 11 PM Wednesday for the northern and central Sacramento Valley and northeast foothills. Additional waves of precipitation will bring minor to moderate precipitation impacts and gusty winds through early next week.
March 10, 2025 at 11:47 AM Rep. Kevin Kiley’s field staff is holding office hours at the Nevada County Government Center until 1 pm. We counted over 250 people waiting in line to share their thoughts with them. Story coming later today.
March 10, 2025 at 10:16 AM A trailer with a boat is stranded on Adams Ave near Squirrel Creek Road in Grass Valley. Really, no ark necessary for the upcoming storms.
March 10, 2025 at 8:42 AM Found dog on North Bloomfield. Please call 510-666-7607 if this is your pup.
March 10, 2025 at 7:24 AM Gas hazard on Norlene Way in Alta Sierra, units dispatched.
March 10, 2025 at 7:17 AM Reader Diane shared this morning’s sunrise from Alta Sierra.
March 10, 2025 at 6:50 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burn only dry, natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, wet piles, or piles composed primarily of leaves and pine needles. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
March 9, 2025 at 8:23 PM Hwy 49 at Reader Ranch is fully open to traffic again.
March 9, 2025 at 6:02 PM The Cartwright incident was contained at 0.8 acres, releasing all units.
March 9, 2025 at 6:02 PM Units at scene on Hwy 49 report both the motorcycle and the pickup truck are on fire. One patient on the ground, they are assessing now and starting fire suppression.
March 9, 2025 at 5:58 PM Car vs motorcycle on Hwy 49 near Reader Ranch Road, units dispatched.
March 9, 2025 at 4:58 PM A large cardboard box in the slow lane on Hwy 49 just past the Gold Flat exit is creating a traffic hazard.
March 9, 2025 at 4:35 PM Cartwright IC reports forward progress has been stopped, all resources will be committed for approximately two hours.
March 9, 2025 at 4:27 PM Firefighters are making good progress on the escaped burn pile on Cartwright.
March 9, 2025 at 4:19 PM Units at scene on Cartwright report approximately 1/2 acre burning at a slow rate of spread. All units to continue in.
March 9, 2025 at 4:08 PM Reported vegetation fire, escaped burn pile, on Cartwright Way near North Ponderosa Way off Bitney Springs Road. Estimated at 1/4 acre. Units dispatched.
March 9, 2025 at 3:38 PM Bonnie IC is releasing resources, the burn is controlled.
March 9, 2025 at 2:33 PM Two additional engines to the escaped burn on Bonnie View Way.
March 9, 2025 at 2:06 PM One additional engine to an escaped control burn on Bonnie View Way off McCourtney Road near the Fairgrounds. One engine at scene, they’ll be able to handle the incident with the additional resources.
March 9, 2025 at 11:54 AM Two dogs running in the roadway on Red Dog Road near Boulder Street in Nevada City. Are your pups safe?
March 9, 2025 at 11:53 AM A cultural burn is taking place today on Lime Kiln Road from 12:30 to sunset. No further information provided.
March 9, 2025 at 9:34 AM CHP has declared an all clear for the LE operation between North Columbia and Graniteville. H20 will be leaving the area shortly.
March 9, 2025 at 9:10 AM Law enforcement operation underway in the North Columbia area. Helicopter H20 arriving to assist.
March 9, 2025 at 8:56 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burn only dry, natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, wet piles, or piles composed primarily of leaves and pine needles. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
March 8, 2025 at 8:33 PM Wild IC reports the fire is contained, they are checking for any extension besides the chimney now.
March 8, 2025 at 8:23 PM Units at scene on Wildflower report sparks visible from the chimney. All occupants out of the house.
March 8, 2025 at 8:17 PM Reported chimney fire on Wildflower Drive in Lake Wildwood. Units dispatched.
March 8, 2025 at 5:40 PM Units at scene on Tyler Foote Crossing have moved the lines out of the roadway, PG&E has been notified.
March 8, 2025 at 5:34 PM Electrical hazard on Tyler Foote Crossing near Mother Truckers, power lines are down and across the roadway.
March 8, 2025 at 3:43 PM Accident on Rough and Ready Road near Riffle Box Road, overturned car. Units at scene, air ambulance on order.
March 8, 2025 at 8:35 AM Dry and Warm Through the Weekend; Snowiest System of the Season Wednesday – Thursday with Major Mountain Travel Impacts and Widespread Precipitation. Dry and warmer weather this weekend with breezy north to east winds A strong, cold system moves through Wednesday -Thursday bringing moderate to heavy rain, strong southerly winds, isolated thunderstorms and heavy mountain snow with significant mountain travel impacts. Minor flooding issues in urban and low-lying areas and usual trouble spots. Additional waves of precipitation will bring minor to moderate precipitation impacts through next weekend.
Snow Levels:
Wednesday-Thursday: 4000-5000 ft Wednesday, lowering to 2000-3000 ft Thursday AM
Friday: 1500-2500 ft Friday AM, rising to 2500-3500 ft Friday PM
March 8, 2025 at 7:51 AM As we spring forward for Daylight Saving Time on Sunday March 9th – a quick reminder to set your clocks forward one hour and take a moment to check your smoke alarm batteries. Enjoy the shortest weekend of the year!
March 8, 2025 at 6:51 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burn only dry, natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, wet piles, or piles composed primarily of leaves and pine needles. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
March 7, 2025 at 12:36 PM Layla, the wayward pup found on Hwy 20 has been reunited with her human. All is well.
March 7, 2025 at 12:23 PM NID hydrographers conducted the second snow survey of the year on Feb. 26-27; their measurements taken on five courses found the water content to be 96 percent of average. “Significant precipitation in February made up for the dry January we experienced, bringing seasonal totals back above average,” said NID’s Water Resource Superintendent Thor Larsen. “Snowpack conditions also improved from last month and are close to average as we head into March.”
Editor’s note: Now if only there was a way to bring that water down to the lower elevations. All these reservoirs are above Spaulding…
March 7, 2025 at 10:58 AM German shepherd mix found on side of the road on Hwy 20, between Penn Valley Dr and Pleasant Valley Rd. Her tag says Layla. Phone number was called and texted but no response. She jumped right into the truck. There was a truck seen speeding off right as we discovered the wayward pup. She was running after the truck and almost was bit by incoming traffic. Call 561-715-2872 for details.
March 7, 2025 at 10:48 AM Someone’s belongings are strewn about the roadway on Retrac Way near Lime Kiln Road.
March 7, 2025 at 9:41 AM CalFire will be out burning piles at CDFW’s Daugherty Hill Wildlife Area – Donovan Hill Unit again today. They’ll be in the same area along Loma Rica Rd near Marysville Rd and burning approximately 1 acre worth of piles.
March 7, 2025 at 12:44 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burn only dry, natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, wet piles, or piles composed primarily of leaves and pine needles. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
March 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM Two large flocks of Sandhill cranes passed over HQ. Spring is coming – after some winter weather!
March 6, 2025 at 2:03 PM Two-car accident on Dorsey near Margaret Lane in Grass Valley. The roadway is clear.
March 6, 2025 at 12:34 PM Nevada County Sheriff’s Office Public Notification: The Sheriff’s Office is experiencing intermittent service disruptions to some of our online reports, such as our Jail Media Report and Daily Activity Log, due to Information Systems maintenance underway. Services at our 9-1-1 Dispatch Center are not affected. We appreciate your patience as the necessary work is completed.
March 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM Firefighters at scene on Hill Street in Grass Valley report an overheated battery in a room, no fire, no flames or extension to the room. They can handle with units at scene.
March 6, 2025 at 10:53 AM Overturned pickup truck on Greenhorn Road near La Noria Court, units dispatched for driver stuck inside the vehicle.
March 6, 2025 at 9:35 AM Bovine stroll alert. A brown cow is standing in/near the roadway on Lime Kiln Road at Bald Hill Road. Reduce your speed and let her have a quiet morning walk.
March 6, 2025 at 8:49 AM Showers today, then dry and warm through the weekend – Impactful weather returns next week. Dry and warmer weather returns Friday and over the weekend with breezy north to east winds. A stronger, colder system moves through Tuesday-Wednesday bringing moderate to heavy rain, strong southerly winds and heavy mountain snow with significant mountain travel impacts.
March 6, 2025 at 8:13 AM Missing since yesterday morning: Joey. A 5-year old tabby from Day Rd in Grass Valley. Much loved and greatly missed. Please contact 530-263-4285 if you have news or better yet, you have Joey.
March 6, 2025 at 7:55 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burn only dry, natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, wet piles, or piles composed primarily of leaves and pine needles. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
March 6, 2025 at 7:14 AM Accident on Hwy 20 near Penn Valley Drive, two cars involved. Units dispatched.
March 6, 2025 at 6:44 AM Chain controls in effect on I-80, Hwy 20 in Nevada City to the junction of I-80 has no restrictions at this time.
March 5, 2025 at 8:57 PM Possible accident (heard only) on Alta Sierra Drive near Dog Bar Road.
March 5, 2025 at 1:36 PM The Emergency Weather Shelter will now be open the nights of Thursday and Friday, March 6th and 7th.
March 5, 2025 at 10:33 AM From a reader: Please help my family find our kitty Dobby. He is an older male Siamese mix with blue eyes and a striped tail. He is super friendly but may be skittish if approached suddenly. He was last seen the morning of 2/27/25 on Adam Ave. Squirrel Creek area. Any information, good or bad, would be greatly appreciated. Please either call landline (530) 446-6686 or text (530) 557-5251.
March 5, 2025 at 10:30 AM It’s a beautiful day for… CAL FIRE tanker training in the South Yuba canyon in the Purdon area. Tanker 74 is dipping low into the canyon before pulling back up for another round.
March 5, 2025 at 9:02 AM Next storm arrives today bringing minor impact rainfall and moderate mountain snow impacts, continuing through Thursday. Isolated PM thunderstorms through Thursday. Thunderstorms may develop in the vicinity of the Park Fire burn scar, but overall debris flow risk is low. Dry weather is expected Friday through Sunday, with an active pattern returning Monday into the middle of next week, but details remain uncertain.
March 5, 2025 at 6:40 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burn only dry, natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, wet piles, or piles composed primarily of leaves and pine needles. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
March 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM Overturned car on Ballantree Lane near McCourtney, emergency services dispatched.
March 4, 2025 at 2:27 PM The National Weather Service predicts COLD weather the night of Thursday, March 6th, 2025. Considering the weather prediction, Sierra Roots is activating the Emergency Weather Shelter Protocol for Thursday, March 6th through Friday morning, March 7th. There is a chance of the shelter remaining open an additional night on Friday, March 7th (through Saturday morning) if temperatures continue to dip. Should this take place, Sierra Roots will notify stakeholders via email.
March 4, 2025 at 2:18 PM Hosting an event? Post it to the calendar! Enhance your listing and reach new audiences. Got questions where to start or how to do it? Join Sheila Cameron as she talks all things calendar and answers your questions. Register here for this free webinar on Thursday, March 6 at noon.
March 4, 2025 at 11:53 AM Free Community Green Waste Drop-Off Events Return to Nevada County. Nevada County Office of Emergency Services (OES), Nevada County Public Works, CAL FIRE, Waste Management of Nevada County, City of Grass Valley, City of Nevada City, and Nevada County Consolidated Fire District have partnered to offer these important opportunities for residents to reduce hazardous vegetation in western Nevada County. The Green Waste Event Drop-Off dates will occur on April 28, May 5, May 12, May 19 and May 26 (Memorial Day) from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
March 4, 2025 at 11:37 AM Should we call him Morning Glory?
March 4, 2025 at 7:48 AM The Tahoe National Forest is going to conduct a 40-acre prescribed burn on Ridge Road and Mountain House Road above Alleghany today.
March 4, 2025 at 6:17 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burn only dry, natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, wet piles, or piles composed primarily of leaves and pine needles. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
March 3, 2025 at 7:50 PM Units at scene on Hidden Ranch Road confirm this is a false alarm, all units returning to their stations.
March 3, 2025 at 7:41 PM Residential fire alarm on Hidden Ranch Road near Deer Trail Court in the Higgins area, units dispatched.
March 3, 2025 at 5:24 PM Apologies for the sparse postings, we are resuming our normal schedule now.
March 3, 2025 at 10:18 AM Quite the morning light captured by reader Anne.
March 3, 2025 at 6:04 AM Short break in precip, more rain and snow throughout the week. Break in activity today and tomorrow, with cooler high temperatures around the area. Second Wave of active weather enters the area late Tuesday/early Wednesday morning, bringing renewed chances for light to moderate rain and mountain snow. Snow totals have trended slightly higher for this second wave, rain totals remained relatively unchanged. Highest precipitation totals likely south of the I-80 corridor. A slight chance (10-20%) of thunderstorms on Wednesday and Thursday. Best chances on Wednesday in the northeast Foothills; Thursday – for locations south of I-80 and NE foothills. Still trending for an active weather pattern to continue this weekend and into next week, with a break on Friday and Saturday.
March 3, 2025 at 5:45 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burn only dry, natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, wet piles, or piles composed primarily of leaves and pine needles. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
March 2, 2025 at 2:39 PM A big rig has spun out on Hwy 20 at Lowell Hill Road, all lanes are blocked.
March 2, 2025 at 2:02 PM Accident on Hwy 20 at Omega Road, no injuries reported.
March 2, 2025 at 1:20 PM Snow levels are lowering, if you don’t have to be on the road cozy up to with a book or whatever your favorite relaxation is.
March 2, 2025 at 12:44 PM Hwy 49 southbound near the 174 off ramp has a stray bumper in the lanes, use caution.
March 2, 2025 at 11:34 AM Beautiful husky, with no collar, found on Summit Ridge Dr in Cascade Shores. Call 530-210-0916 if this is your pup.
March 2, 2025 at 10:17 AM Power has been restored to all customers in Nevada County at this time.
March 2, 2025 at 10:09 AM Reader report of power restored on Marjon Drive. The circuit feeding Newtown and Nevada City has been restored. 1,774 customers remain out of power in the Grass Valley area with an estimated time of restoration now pushed to 1:30 pm.
March 2, 2025 at 9:50 AM PG&E now reports 3,345 customers affected by two outages. Estimated time of restoration is noon.
March 2, 2025 at 9:20 AM power outage affecting 1,617 customers in Grass Valley/Nevada City areas. No estimated time of restoration yet.
March 2, 2025 at 6:50 AM Reader John shared his view from Washington Ridge this morning – those snow levels did come down.
March 2, 2025 at 6:44 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burn only dry, natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, wet piles, or piles composed primarily of leaves and pine needles. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
March 1, 2025 at 6:04 PM Tree into power lines, lines are now arcing. Bald Mountain Road near Marysville Road in the Browns Valley area.
March 1, 2025 at 4:44 PM The reported vegetation fire on Blind Shady has been downgraded to a debris check only. One engine to continue in, all others can cancel.
March 1, 2025 at 4:39 PM Reported vegetation fire on Blind Shady Road on the San Juan Ridge, units dispatched. This is an escaped burn pile and will be known as the Blind incident.
March 1, 2025 at 10:55 AM Less than an acre control burn on Jones Bar, smoke is likely visible from Hwy 49 and in the river canyon.
March 1, 2025 at 9:41 AM Cooler and unsettled weather returns with several storm systems move across the area. Nothing looks overly strong or wet at this point. First storm arrives tonight and Sunday, bringing Valley/foothills showers and isolated thunderstorms, along with mountain snow impacts above 4500′. Second storm then arrives by the middle of next week bringing additional light to moderate rain and mountain snow impacts. Additional storms possible by the end of next week into the following weekend but details remain uncertain.
March 1, 2025 at 6:43 AM Busy day ahead. The St. Pirans Day Festival starts in Grass Valley at 9:30 and by 10:00 am the local pups will rejoice as the annual Pastie Toss begins. Pasties made for tossing are prepared with pet-friendly ingredients, and all the pups are invited to partake.
Then head on over to Nevada City where the annual Mardi Gras parade starts at 2:00 pm. The Street Fair runs from noon to 4:00 pm. The Earles of Newtown will perform from the balcony on the corner of Broad & Pine Streets (above the Nevada City Chocolate Shoppe) before and after the parade.
March 1, 2025 at 6:13 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burn only dry, natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, wet piles, or piles composed primarily of leaves and pine needles. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
March 1, 2025 at 6:12 AM You can find last month’s log here.