For the 24-hr. period ending at 6:00 am Friday, BLM LC detected 5 strikes within the Tahoe National Forest, all in the for Sierraville Ranger District. A total of 2,888 strikes were detected within the state, with 43 strikes within national forests. According to the National Weather Service in Sacramento, the low that brought the […]
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Final candidate filings are in for local races
Today was the last day to file for a number of local offices where incumbents are not seeking reelection. Several candidates filed since Monday, and we now have the complete list. Kudos to all candidates for their willingness to commit to public service. Governing Body Candidates Number of seats Nevada County Board of Supervisors District […]
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Nevada County Fair 2022 – it’s a wrap
A very successful Nevada County Fair came to a close on Sunday. Record attendance by locals and visitors alike throughout the five days reported by the Fair. To close out, more of our Fair photo galleries by Penny Collins. One last stroll through the grounds A few FFA and 4H animals and their caregivers and […]
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Oak, Yankee Jims area
Oak, Live Oak Road in the Yankee Jims area, Placer County. Commercial vehicle fire into the wildland. August 17, 2022 at 7:48 AM Containment increased to 76%, firefighters continue mop-up and backhaul operations. August 16, 2022 at 9:22 PM August 16, 2022 at 7:25 AM Overnight, the spot on Gillis Hill flared up. Firefighters lined […]
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Nevada County Fair: Horses!
An excited email from your photographer at midnight talking about horse events at the Fair, means you’re in for a treat. Sure enough, Penny Collins captured both barrel racing and horse mindfulness in the arena at the Nevada County Fairgrounds. Horse mindfulness – where rider and horse feed off each other’s energy and the rider […]
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Friday night at the Fair – photo gallery
Record-setting numbers for this year’s Nevada County Fair, with a steady flow of visitors enjoying the grounds, the food and the fun. Enjoy these images taken on Friday by our photographer Penny Collins – more to come! Dart competition winner! Faces of the Fair
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First filing deadline for the November election has passed, see who filed so far
The filing deadline for many local offices in Nevada County was today at 5:00 pm. If an incumbent didn’t file, the contests will close on Wednesday, August 17th. As of this evening, it looks like both incumbents for NID Districts 1 and 2, Ricki Heck and Chris Bierwagen will have no opponents. There’s still time […]
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Plum
Plum, Tahoe National Forest in Nevada County, near Moores Flat, which is on the south side of the Middle Yuba. August 12, 2022 at 2:37 PM August 12, 2022 at 7:41 AM Minimal fire activity overnight. No additional growth reported. Night shift is transitioning with day operations. Yesterday’s spot fires are within the retardant lines. […]
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Hearing date set in Auditor-Controller race challenge
A short procedural hearing this morning to set a date for a full hearing and a possible resolution in the challenge regarding the qualifications for office of Rob Tribble as Nevada County’s next Auditor-Controller. Tribble won the June election but his opponent, current Assistant Auditor-Controller Gina Will contends he does not meet the required qualifications […]
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Case of missing teen Kiely Rodni now treated as an abduction
According to the Placer County Sheriff’s Office, the case of the missing 16-year-old Kiely Rodni Nieman is now being treated as an abduction. She went missing from the Prosser Family Campground near Truckee on Saturday night. Kiely is described as: 16 years old Blonde hair Hazel eyes 5’7″ 118 lbs Piercings, Tattoo on her ribs: […]
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Six Rivers Lightning Complex
2022 SRF Lightning Complex, Six Rivers NF, USFS. One mile northeast of Willow Creek, CA. Timber and light slash. Minimal fire behavior with creeping and smoldering. Area, road and trail closures in effect. September 14, 2022 at 9:22 AM The Six Rivers Lightning Complex is currently 41,540 acres with 95% containment and 645 personnel assigned […]
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Nevada County Strike Team 4103C on the McKinney Fire
Nevada County Strike Team 4103C has been assigned to the 56,459-acre McKinney Fire burning northwest of Yreka on the Klamath National Forest. The engine strike team is composed of firefighters from Peardale Chicago Park Fire, Higgins Fire, North San Juan Fire, Ophir Hill Fire and Nevada County Consolidated Fire Districts. Grass Valley Fire sent a […]
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Yeti and Alex, Happy Camp
Yeti, Klamath NF, USFS. Eight miles northeast of Happy Camp, CA. Closed timber litter and timber. Minimal fire behavior with creeping and smoldering. Several communities, numerous structures and communication infrastructure threatened. Area, road and trail closures in effect. August 25, 2022 at 7:36 AM The Yeti Fire is burning on the Klamath National Forest in […]
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Nevada County Grand Jury 2021-2022 Reports
The 2021-2022 Nevada County Grand Jury released six reports ranging from Schools to Public Works via NID, Sheriff’s Office, Joint Powers Authorities and Fire Safe Council. Here are the summaries, prepared by the Grand Jury, and links to the full reports. They are listed in the order released to the public. Nevada County Department of […]
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Grand Jury report on Fire Safe Council’s “growing pains”
The Grand Jury released a report titled “Fire Safe Council of Nevada County – Growing Pains and Best Practices.” In it, the jury dives into concerns raised by former Fire Safe Council (FSC) employees and Nevada County who receives and distributes federal, state, and local funds, as well as grants, to agencies such as FSC. […]
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AG Bonta Warns Against Illegal Price Gouging Following State of Emergency Declaration in Siskiyou County Due to McKinney and Other Fires
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert following the Governor’s declaration of a state of emergency in Siskiyou County due to McKinney and other fires. The fires have destroyed homes, threatened critical infrastructure, and forced the evacuation of thousands of residents since they began burning. In today’s alert, Attorney General Bonta reminds all Californians […]
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No filter: Grand Jury’s NID report on rates, redistricting, Brown Act and more
The Nevada County Grand Jury released their report on the Nevada Irrigation District (NID) titled “Troubled Waters.” Two complaints were received by the Grand Jury, one regarding the special district’s rates for both untreated and treated water, the other regarding actions by the Board failing to follow the requirements outlined in both the Government Code […]
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Happening Now – August 2022
Happening Now brings you community news, updates and announcements throughout the day. Don’t forget to refresh/reload this page to see the latest updates. August 31, 2022 at 8:42 PM The brake fire has been extinguished. August 31, 2022 at 8:37 PM Reported big rig with trailer brakes on fire on eastbound I-80 and Hwy 174. […]
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McKinney, Klamath NF
McKinney, Klamath NF, USFS. Fifteen miles northwest of Yreka, CA. Timber and brush. Minimal fire behavior with creeping and smoldering. Area, road and trail closures in effect. September 11, 2022 at 9:02 AM State Route 96 will be open to piloted traffic only from Beaver Creek to Kohl Creek. Residents who live along SR 96 […]
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Bear, Colfax area
Bear, Bear River bridge at Hwy 174 on the Colfax side. July 28, 2022 at 7:01 PM Bear Fire contained. Fire will continue to be patrolled this evening and until fully controlled July 28, 2022 at 2:18 PM One last drop for the helicopter before they’re being released back to Auburn. Hwy 174 is open […]