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Nevada City, Calif. March 21, 2023 – Nevada County Arts Council announces its seventh annual Sierra Poetry Festival. During a month-long celebration of poetry this day-long event will take place on Saturday, April 15th at The Center for the Arts, as National Poetry Month and Arts, Culture & Creativity Month collide. From the rolling foothills […]

Showers return today and continue through Wednesday, heaviest Tuesday, with afternoon thunderstorms possible. Accumulating snowfall is expected above 4000 feet. There will be some gusty southerly winds today. The cool and unsettled weather pattern continues into next week. Discussion Satellite imagery shows cloud enhancement taking place just offshore as the cold deep closed low approaches […]

During a special meeting on Monday morning, directors of the Rough and Ready Fire District voted unanimously to start the dissolution process of the district. The resolution includes the following actions: SR Jones, Executive Director of Nevada County LAFCo, explained the process at the request of Director Doug Wittler, “This is a resolution that would […]

During a press call today, Vice President Harris, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, and White House Senior Advisor and Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu announced $197 million in funding awards to make communities more resilient to wildfires and strengthen the federal, state and local response.  Nevada County will receive funding for two projects, including an update of the county-wide […]

Today’s ribbon cutting ceremony at Cashin’s Field in Nevada City is the culmination of collaboration between multiple local and state agencies to bring an affordable housing project to the City of Nevada City in many, many years, if ever. The now fully occupied project provides 51 units of housing, 11 one-bedroom, 26 two-bedrooms and 14 […]

Two successive atmospheric rivers hit California in March 2023, bearing rain, snow, and strong winds. Hundreds of thousands of people lost power as the storm toppled trees, unleashed mudslides, and flooded streets. The clouds parted on March 16, allowing the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on NASA’s Terra satellite to acquire a clear false-color image (right) of Sacramento and the San […]

Another short break in the weather is expected today through tonight before showers return Tuesday and Wednesday. The cool and unsettled weather pattern will continue into next weekend. Discussion The strong short-wave that nosed into far northern California Sunday evening firing off thunderstorms over Shasta County resulting in heavy rain, small hail and some minor […]

GRASS VALLEY, CA, March 19, 2023 – During the recent extreme weather in our western Nevada County area, The Center for the Arts Marisa Funk Theater has incurred extensive water damage. Although we are still assessing the damage, it seems plausible that the entire main theater floor may need to be replaced.  This challenge is reminiscent […]

AUBURN, Calif. — The Placer County Building Services Division will expedite building permits for property that has been damaged in the recent storms by snow, mudslides, fire, floods, tree damage or other catastrophic events. Building permits are required to repair a roof collapse, wall displacement, damaged overhead electrical service and any damage to electrical, gas, […]

On Thursday, March 23rd the Truckee, Doris Foley and Penn Valley Libraries will be closed to support staff training. The Penn Valley Library will offer Open+ access from 11 am – 10 pm to library card holders who have completed the orientation.  The Grass Valley and Madelyn Helling Libraries will remain open during their normal hours of operation.  […]

Dry weather expected through Saturday. Precipitation chances return Saturday night and Sunday with several inches of snow possible at pass levels. Another stronger storm possible next week. This will bring more Valley rain, heavy mountain snow and gusty winds. Discussion Short wave ridge over NorCal will remain in control of the weather through Saturday afternoon. […]

On April 17th, Matthew Kelley will start as Nevada County’s Code and Cannabis Compliance Director. Kelley has over 15 years of land-use planning and regulatory compliance experience working in the public sector. “I’m looking forward to working with the community in this new role to problem-solve issues that are important to us all, from the […]

A sawyer team of Team Rubicon grey shirts has been cutting trees and clearing access to residents’ homes, with the the help of local volunteers. On their final day, the crew deployed to Greenhorn Road. The work done helped an 88-year old woman who lives alone. Multiple large trees fell on her property, including a […]

AUBURN, Calif. — Recent stormy weather has led to an increase in dog intakes at the Placer County Animal Services Center in Auburn, putting additional strain on an already-full shelter. As a result, PCAS is launching adoption and redemption promotions to address overcrowding.  In the first two weeks of March alone, the shelter took in […]

On Tuesday evening, the Rough and Ready Fire District board of directors was presented with a recommendation to dissolve the district and pay off the mortgage on the fire station to retain the asset for the community. A committee, composed of directors of both Rough and Ready and Penn Valley Fire departments, had been studying […]

Music in the Mountains (MIM) announces free volunteer training to people interested in serving in various volunteer capacities for the local music organization before and during their upcoming summer concert series, “SummerFest” featuring six concerts running from June 17th 2023 to July 3rd 2023. Join the MIM volunteer team and get ready to be a […]

Penn Valley, CA — As homeowners throughout California grapple with increasing fire risk and corresponding insurance rates, Penn Valley Fire Protection District (PVFPD) has earned an improved ISO rating. Every five years ISO evaluates agencies on their ability to protect their community. This past winter PVFPD went through the process, and this is the ISO […]