Regional

A brief period of dry weather is expected through this morning before some valley rain and mountain snow returns. Another more potent weather system will bring heavy precipitation and strong winds late Friday through Sunday creating major mountain travel impacts. Discussion Active weather is expected through the weekend with multiple weather systems moving through the […]

MARYSVILLE – Caltrans is alerting motorists of successive winter storms forecasted by the National Weather Service that will impact travel in the Sacramento Valley and the Sierra Nevada starting midday today. Rain will move into the Sacramento Valley beginning today, making travel challenging. A total of .25 to 1 inch of rain is expected for […]

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA (December 8, 2022) – This fall, six environmental organizations led 500 South Tahoe High School students through a series of hands-on lessons about hydrological and ecological concepts in a place-based outdoor setting. The organizations’ environmental experts donated their time to share their knowledge and enthusiasm with the young people during a […]

Nevada City, CA – Nevada County is embarking on the development of a countywide Recreation and Resiliency Master Plan. The plan is not only a first for Nevada County, but also one of the first of its kind in the state of California to comprehensively integrate solutions for adapting to extreme weather, wildfire, drought and […]

Nevada County, CA – Ten Nevada County Amateur Radio Emergency Services’ members were sworn-in as Nevada County OES Disaster Service Worker Volunteers during their December 1st meeting at the Nevada County Airport. Lt. Sean Scales, Emergency Operations Coordinator, NCSO and Office of Emergency Services administered the Oath. In May of 2022, NC OES and NC […]

A brief period of dry weather is expected the next few days with cold mornings and morning fog. Precipitation returns by the end of the week with major mountain travel impacted expected over the weekend. Very difficult travel conditions with likely chain controls and possible road closures. Low visibility due to a combination of wind […]

NEVADA COUNTY, Dec. 7 2022 – As the tradition continues this Saturday December 10th (RAIN or SHINE), this will mark the 31st annual Nevada County Food and Toy Run! The bikes will start arriving in the morning and gather at the Rood Center in Nevada City, and kick-stands up at noon and they start the […]

GRASS VALLEY –  This holiday season, many families will enjoy a meal that includes locally raised meat. Nevada County has a longstanding community of farmers and ranchers, and is home to 151 farms with cattle, 45 with pigs, 77 with sheep and 70 with meat goats. But that holiday ham, chuck roast or leg of […]

TRUCKEE, Calif. (Dec. 7, 2022) –  Truckee Community Cares (TCC), formerly known as Truckee Community Christmas operations are in full swing! Collection boxes have been placed around town and this year’s online fundraising link is live. Distribution day is fast approaching and TCC fundraising and collecting efforts are a vital part of helping our neighbors celebrate […]

The Nevada County Board of Supervisors recognized Bear River High School senior Liam Marchi for standing out as a youth leader through excellence in academics, athletics, theater, and student body government. “We are very proud of your achievements and just love to see exceptional young people like you serving as a positive role model for […]

GRASS VALLEY, Calif. – Bright Futures for Youth will open a NEO Youth Center at its offices on Litton Hill in Grass Valley, providing after-school and occasional weekend activities and events for children and young adults in Nevada County. Bright Futures for Youth has started a capital campaign to raise $500,000 for the NEO Youth […]

MARYSVILLE, Calif. (Dec. 6, 2022) – The Yuba Water Agency Board of Directors today committed more than $1 million in grant funding to support water supply reliability, watershed resilience, flood risk reduction and first responder agencies in Yuba County. A summary of each grant is below. Water supply Browns Valley Irrigation District A $500,000 grant […]

Happy Holidays Nevada County! We hope your festive season has been fantastic so far! Here at Nevada County Media we love our community and our rich and storied history. We love exploring and getting to know all the things that make us who we are today. Which is why we are so excited to announce […]

Tina M. Vernon, Nevada County Treasurer and Tax Collector, would like to remind property owners that the due date for the 1st installment of the 2022-2023 secured tax bill is December 12, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Payments must be received in this office or show a postmark of December 12, 2022. If mailing close to […]

Showers and a few thunderstorms will continue across the region today before tapering off from north to south on Tuesday. A brief period of dry weather is expected mid-week before precipitation returns by the end of the week Discussion Low continues to track slowly south along the north coast of California. Radar shows most remaining […]

Nevada City, Calif. – The National Weather Service predicts significantly COLD weather Tuesday night, December 6th. Considering the weather prediction, Sierra Roots and the County of Nevada are activating the Cold Weather Shelter Protocol for Tuesday night. The shelter will open at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday in Nevada City at the Madelyn Helling Library Community […]

NEVADA CITY, CALIF. (Dec. 5, 2022) — After an investigation by Tahoe National Forest law enforcement officers, U.S. Magistrate Judge Deborah Barnes found a Nevada City resident guilty of driving a motorized vehicle off designated routes determined by the federal government. The driver was operating a vehicle in a protected riparian area along Greenhorn Creek […]

NEVADA CITY, CA, December 2022 – The Nevada City Craft Fair will hold its 11th annual event in the Miners Foundry Sunday, December 11. Offering over 70 of the most creative crafters in the region under one roof; featuring handmade decor, art, fashion, body care, and much more, to meet all of your holiday shopping […]

Showers and a few thunderstorms will continue across the region today before tapering off from the north on Tuesday. A brief period of dry weather is expected mid-week before precipitation returns by the end of the week. Discussion After a brief break Sunday evening, radar indicates showers are spreading back inland across NorCal as the […]

Grass Valley, CA:  InConcert Sierra presents the Sierra Master Chorale’s program, “Holiday Joy.” Familiar carols with a lively twist and new seasonal favorites, all combine with the spirited sound of brass, percussion and organ, on Saturday, December 17 and Sunday, December 18 in Grass Valley. “This holiday season, we are grateful for the ability to gather […]