By October 24th 2021, you must dial ten digits (area code + telephone number) for all local calls within the 530 area code. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is requiring this change for 82 prefixes whose local exchanges (central offices) are affected by the establishment of “988” as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. But my […]
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Fourth Graders and Their Families Invited to Explore 19 State Parks for Free
California State Parks, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and the Natural Resources Agency today announced the opportunity for fourth graders to apply for a free California State Parks Adventure Pass. Effective today, they can apply for the pass that will give them the opportunity to explore 19 select state parks free for a full year. […]
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The burn ban is still in effect, no burn piles allowed
Last night’s rain washed the dust off the leaves, but that’s about all. Fire season is still ongoing, with a Red Flag Warning starting at 11 am today. The Red Flag Warning is in effect from 11 am this morning through 8 pm tonight for portions of the Sacramento Valley, Northern San Joaquin Valley, and […]
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Dr. Stevens: Stay Informed. Trust the Facts. Arm your family against the flu and COVID-19 this season.
With the flu season just around the corner and COVID-19 remaining an ongoing threat to our community, it is important for you to protect yourself and those you love by staying informed. Over the last several months, California has made great progress in our fight against COVID-19. In fact, California currently has the lowest COVID-19 […]
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Town of Truckee wins Beacon Award for Climate Ready Truckee
The Institute for Local Government (ILG) announced the winners of their Beacon Awards for achievements in addressing climate change and the Town of Truckee won the Equity and Engagement in Sustainability and Climate category. The Town of Truckee is receiving the award for equity and engagement for their Climate Change Adaptation Plan, Climate Ready Truckee, […]
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Smoke forecast through Saturday
Smoke from the rapidly growing 5,500-acre Fawn Fire in Shasta County is making its way into the Sacramento Valley and Foothills, pushed by at times gusty northeasterly winds.
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California’s new vaccine action plan
California’s vaccine action plan outlines scenarios to ensure the state and partners can meet expected demand for boosters. The plan also ensures the state’s readiness to administer vaccines to Californians under age 12, which is anticipated as early as next month.Â
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Fawn, Shasta County
Fawn, Shasta-Trinity Unit, Cal Fire. Two miles northeast of Shasta Lake City, CA. Timber and brush. Minimal fire behavior with smoldering. October 1, 2021 at 10:30 AM No further fire spread is anticipated for the Fawn Fire. Fire personnel will continue mop up and tactical patrol until the fire has reached full containment. September 30, […]
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Smoke forecast through Wednesday
Haze and smoke will persist through the foothills and the valley. Smoke from the Sequoia NF wildfires (the KNP Complex and the Windy Fire) is spreading northward into/over our area today and then northeastward tonight as winds transition from northerly to southerly and then southwesterly, according to the NWS Sacramento.
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More than 2,185 scientists and academics call for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
Over two thousand academics across disciplines and from 81 countries have delivered a letter demanding a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty to manage a global phase out of coal, oil and gas to governments gathering at tomorrow’s UN General Assembly. In the open letter, the academics recognize that the burning of coal, oil and gas is […]
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Carriage, Nevada County
Carriage, Hwy 49 and Ladybird Drive in Nevada County. Structure fire into the vegetation. September 20, 2021 at 2:40 PM Firefighters are starting mop-up operations on the incident. One crew to continue in, the second crew can cancel. September 20, 2021 at 2:37 PM Carriage IC is starting to release some excess resources. Hwy 49 […]
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Windy, Tule River Indian Reservation
Windy, Tule River Fire Department, BIA. Twenty-two miles east of Porterville, CA. Timber and brush. Minimal fire behavior with backing, creeping and smoldering. Numerous residences and structures threatened. Area, road and trail closures in effect. November 1, 2021 at 8:16 AM The Windy Fire, currently 97,528 acres and 92% contained was ignited by lightning on […]
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Frank Sharry and Guerline Jozef: Unconscionable: Biden Administration Renews Deportation Flights to Haiti
The Haitian Bridge Alliance reported yesterday that the Biden Administration sent a new deportation flight to Haiti this week – an unconscionable development that flies in the face of President Biden’s stated commitment to stand with Haiti. As Guerline Jozef, co-founder and Executive Director of Haitian Bridge Alliance, said in a statement: “We are in […]
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Forest Service Releases Notice of Intent for the North Yuba Landscape Resiliency Project
Nevada City, CA – On September 16, the U.S. Forest Service released its Notice of Intent (NOI) for the North Yuba Landscape Resiliency Project, the purpose and need of which was developed in collaboration with the North Yuba Forest Partnership (NYFP), a diverse group of nine organizations dedicated to forest health and resilience. The project […]
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Recall Election – local and state results
Starting shortly after the close of polls at 8:00 pm, results from Nevada County and statewide will be posted here. September 14, 2021 at 10:09 PM Truckee’s Measure T Measure T – Truckee Yes Votes % No Votes % 4,308 78.77% 1,161 21.23% September 14, 2021 at 10:05 PM Nevada County update – final update […]
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KNP Complex, Kings Canyon
KNP Complex (2 fires), Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, NPS. Nine miles northeast of Three Rivers, CA. Short grass, brush and timber. Minimal fire behavior with creeping and smoldering. Several communities, numerous structures and Infrastructure threatened. Area, road and trail closures in effect. November 2, 2021 at 8:15 AM This will be the LAST […]
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Shady, San Juan Ridge
Shady, Blind Shady Road on the San Juan Ridge in Nevada County. September 14, 2021 at 12:53 PM Shady IC reports the fire is fully contained. All resources will be committed for another 30 minutes. September 14, 2021 at 12:48 PM Good knockdown on the fire, mop-up operations in progress. September 14, 2021 at 12:37 […]
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Smoke and haze will persist through the day
The 960,470-acre Dixie Fire, the 213,319-acre Monument Fire and half a dozen other large fires burning in Northern California, combined with a weak through bringing higher temperatures to the area, will have haze and smoke linger throughout the area.
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Nevada and Placer counties among CAL FIRE’s Fire Prevention Grant awardees
CAL FIRE announced today it will direct nearly $138 million in funding for 105 local fire prevention projects across the State. According to a news release, these grants enable local organizations such as fire safe councils to implementactivities that address the risk of wildfire and reduce wildfire potential for communities. Funded activities include fuel reduction, […]
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Recall election: Vote centers and drop box locations in Nevada County
As of Saturday, half of Nevada County’s 75,575 registered voters had already returned their ballots for tomorrow’s recall election, according to the Elections Office. Approximately 37,000 ballots were received and 500 people had voted in person at one of the four Vote Centers. Here are options to return your voted ballot, or vote in person […]