During recent wildfires, 90% of homes and buildings were first ignited by embers, not the actual fire. Embers are carried on winds ahead of a fire, eventually causing a fire to “spot” ahead of itself. Spotting can occur several miles ahead of the main fire! Once these embers land on or near your home, it’ll […]
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Sierra Family Health Center Celebrates 40th Anniversary and Founding by Peter Van Houten, MD
NEVADA CITY, CA February 22, 2022 – This month marks the 40th anniversary of the founding of Sierra Family Health Center by Peter Van Houten, MD. What began as a small practice with two physicians and two nurse practitioners in North San Juan is now a thriving Federally Qualified Health Center with three locations providing […]
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Winter storm readiness tips
Mountain and foothill snow through Wednesday, heaviest this evening into Tuesday. Freezing conditions possible Tuesday through Friday mornings, coldest Thursday morning, the latest forecast states. Time to revisit the readiness tips. Be Prepared Have sufficient food and water for yourself and your pets to last for several days. Please bring your pets inside. Pick up […]
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Time to ‘seriously de-escalate’ tensions over Ukraine, Guterres tells Munich conference
With tensions continuing to mount over the Ukraine crisis, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Friday that he still believed military conflict in Europe “will not happen” – although if it did, “it would be catastrophic”. Addressing world leaders at the Munich Security Conference on Friday – amid an intense spike in shelling in eastern Ukraine by […]
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Following Mazars’ Disavowal of Trump’s Financial Statements, Chairs Maloney and Connolly Urge GSA to Consider Terminating Trump Hotel Lease
Washington, D.C. (February 17, 2022)—Today, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations, sent a letter to the General Services Administration (GSA) urging the agency to consider terminating the Old Post Office Building lease held by President Trump and the Trump […]
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Getting ready for peak fire season – “Spring cleaning”
This week, we’ll tackle brush and sheds. Brush clearing, also know as the gift that keeps on giving, is on our weekly menu. Winter, even one as dry and warm as this one, is a great time to tackle the fuel reduction project. Fewer leaves and relatively softer soil make some of the work easier. […]
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Airport, 3 miles east of Bishop
Airport, San Bernardino Unit, Cal Fire. Three miles southeast of Bishop, CA. Brush and grass. Minimal fire behavior. February 24, 2022 at 7:41 AM Minimal fire behavior, demobilization of excess resources continues. February 21, 2022 at 7:49 AM Briefing highlighted anticipated winds today, firefighters remain ready while continuing to strengthen existing containment lines. February 20, […]
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Reader votes on BOS objectives for 2022 are in, clear favorite emerges
We asked you to rank the Nevada County Board of Supervisors (BOS) objectives for 2022 and the votes are in. Emergency preparedness is by far the top priority for readers, followed by broadband. Fiscal stability and core services round out the Top Three. The obvious caveat: This is not a scientific poll, just a snapshot […]
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Getting ready for peak fire season – Your way out and the emergency plan
Access and egress from a home to the street generally starts in a driveway in the rural parts of Nevada County. If a fire broke out at the bottom of your driveway, could you drive out safely or would a flaming wall of vegetation quickly prevent you from leaving and spread towards your home? Mother […]
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Rank the BOS Objectives for 2022
At their Tuesday meeting, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors (BOS) unanimously approved the list of board objectives for 2022. Each year, the Board of Supervisors identifies their annual priorities in January during the Board Workshop. Board priorities aim to address community challenges and are used for the management of County operations, programs, and services […]
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February 2022 is “Grand Jury Awareness Month” in Nevada County
At today meeting, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors (BOS) proclaimed February 2022 as Grand Jury Awareness Month in Nevada County. The Civil Grand Jury is a group of citizens appointed to investigate local government agencies. The Grand Jury may examine all aspects of county government (including special districts and school districts) to see that […]
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BOS proclaims March 2022 as Youth Art Month in Nevada County
The Nevada County Board of Supervisors (BOS) proclaimed March 2022 as Youth Art Month in Nevada County. Superintendent of Schools Scott Lay presented the three goals of the Strategic Arts Plan 2020-2025: Supporting Schools to Understand and Use the Arts Standards & Framework Coordinate Resources to Support Arts Education Ensure the Sustainability of Arts Education […]
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Getting ready for peak fire season – let’s make a list (or two)
Use the dry weather to walk around your house and property, make a list of work to be done during winter and early spring. Below are questions to help you get started. Don’t worry if all the boxes on the outside checklists are checked and/or you have nothing checked on the indoors checklist. Now is […]
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Full Closure of State Highway 174 Scheduled for Tree Removal Work this weekend
NEVADA COUNTY – Caltrans is alerting motorists that a section of State Route 174 (SR-174) is scheduled to be closed in both directions this weekend for emergency tree removal operations. After record-breaking snow storms in December coupled with high mountain winds, Caltrans initiated a $3 million emergency contract with Tyrrell Resources, Inc. of Truckee to […]
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Original song and music video by Bright Futures for Youth teens details risk of smoking cigarettes, vaping
Nine teens involved in Bright Futures for Youth programs have written and recorded an original song and music video with a message about addiction and the dangers of cigarettes and vaping. The song, Love and Dreams, is part of the Tobacco Use Prevention campaign by the Nevada County Public Health Department. Bright Futures for Youth […]
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Nevada County seeks restraining order against three recall proponents after alleged incident
Yesterday, the County of Nevada filed three petitions for Temporary and Permanent Workplace Restraining Orders against three Nevada County residents who allegedly forced their way into the Elections Office on January 20, 2022. The petitions request restraining orders against Teine Rebane Kenney, Chip Mattoon and Jacquelyn Mattoon and the protected parties are Assistant Clerk-Recorder Natalie […]
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Happening Now – February 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. February 28, 2022 at 6:22 PM Nevada County Public Health reports 47 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases today. Out of 15,896 cases since the start of the pandemic, 98 are active. Twelve people […]
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Getting ready for peak fire season – a 12-week program
The winter storm has left damage throughout western Nevada County, adding to the urgency of getting ready for peak fire season. The precipitation outlook is rather bleak at the moment, but on a positive note it gives residents time to be outside and start the yearly preparations earlier. For the next 12 weeks, YubaNet will […]
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Out West climate change is real, right now – part 4
WE NEED TO LEARN HOW TO LIVE WITH CLIMATE CHANGE AND PREPARE FOR A CHANGED CLIMATE FUTURE. CK: Fire mitigation is a social welfare issue and should not be driven by a profit motive, but rather is a broader public good issue. This applies to land, forestry, building and energy management. We are talking about […]
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Illegitimate “pop-up” COVID test site shut down in Grass Valley
A “pop-up” testing site, consisting of a container plunked down in the parking lot directly adjacent to the legit COVID testing site, was shut down by Grass Valley officials on Wednesday. “The recent COVID testing pop-up site in Grass Valley is not a legitimate testing site, like the State testing site in the old Summer […]