Regional

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif., Dec. 10, 2021 – A few weeks ago, a USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) wilderness ranger discovered a very large, illegal campfire near Round Lake in Meiss Country. Meiss Country is a popular backcountry destination south of Lake Tahoe on Highway 89 that receives approximately 50,000 visitors […]

Dry conditions with cold overnight temperatures are expected into Saturday. More significant rain and heavy mountain snow is forecast for the second half of the weekend and next week. Winter Storm Watch in effect from Saturday evening through Tuesday evening. Discussion Dry weather will continue today, tonight and into early Saturday. Another night of cold […]

Next Tuesday, during the last Board of Supervisors (BOS) meeting of 2021, the final map of Nevada County’s supervisorial districts is slated for adoption. Based on 2020 census data, some minor shifts will occur to reflect population growth and public input. The Nevada County Redistricting Advisory Council held public hearings and workshops, received comments from […]

TAHOE CITY, Calif. (Dec. 9, 2021) – The Tahoe Fund granted $30,250 to Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue and the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Hasty Team for critical equipment upgrades. These two regional volunteer search and rescue teams, who collectively responded to over 120 missions last year, now have new tools to help improve the […]

AUBURN, Calif. — Following months of public meetings and community input, the Placer County Board of Supervisors unanimously supported an updated supervisorial district map created by community members. The board voted to tentatively approve map alternative Hybrid 2.0 option 1 after rescinding a prior action from the Nov. 30 board meeting, which tentatively approved map […]

Light precipitation will taper off across the region by this afternoon. Dry weather with cold overnight temperatures is expected Friday into Saturday. More significant rain and mountain snow expected for the second half of the weekend and next week. Discussion Relatively low-impact weather system is working its way across NorCal early this morning. Precipitation has […]

December 8, 2021 – The National Weather Service predicts significantly COLD and WET weather starting Thursday night through Saturday morning. Considering the weather prediction, Sierra Roots and the County of Nevada are activating the Extreme Weather Shelter Protocol for Thursday and Friday nights with COVID-19 safety measures in place. Considering COVID-19 sheltering protocols, and in […]

Sacramento December 8, 2021 – The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) announced the availability of up to $240 million for Fire Prevention and Forest Health grant projects. CAL FIRE is soliciting applications for projects that prevent catastrophic wildfires, protect communities, and restore forests to healthy, functioning ecosystems while also sequestering carbon […]

For 138 years, the Grass Valley Ladies Relief Society has organized a children’s holiday parade. In 1883, each child donated a stick of wood for the stove and a potato to share with families facing hardships. As time passed, it evolved into bringing a can of food to add to baskets for local families. This […]

Morning fog and low clouds in the Central Valley and foothills, otherwise another weather system approaches today bringing showers tonight into Thursday. Colder weather expected late this week with valley frost possible Friday and Saturday mornings. More significant valley rain and mountain snow expected next week. Discussion Satellite imagery shows the initial band of high […]

December 8, 2021 – The National Weather Service Sacramento predicts Nevada County will receive .75 inches of rain Wednesday evening into Thursday night, with wetter systems to take aim on Northern California late this weekend and next week. To prepare, free sand and sandbags are available for pickup at four convenient locations. We would like […]

Bring on the holiday cheer as our community’s own Sierra Master Chorale performs LIVE in concert on Saturday, Dec. 18 and Sunday, Dec. 19 in Grass Valley.  The choir brings the spirit of the season with traditional favorites and lesser-known gems. The Sierra Master Chorale is conducted by Music Director Alison Skinner.  The SMC is […]

Morning Valley and foothill fog possible today and Wednesday. Another weather system could bring mountain snow, light Valley showers, and colder temperatures late Wednesday into Thursday. Cold overnight lows and frost Thursday night into the weekend. Unsettled weather late weekend into next week. Discussion Showers continue moving south through the Northern San Joaquin Valley and […]

December 6, 2021 – Nevada City residents can bring grass, weeds, green plants, dead plants, tree limbs, wood chips, garden trimmings and leaves to the Nevada County Madelyn Helling Library parking lot on December 11th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. No dirt, rocks, sod, palm leaves, blackberries, poison oak, or Scotch broom please. Do […]

December 6, 2021 – Dry weather with areas of dense Valley fog this morning. A few showers will be possible this afternoon and overnight as a weak system moves through. A colder weather system could bring mountain snow, light Valley showers, and colder temperatures late week. Discussion IR satellite imagery shows high clouds streaming into […]

December 6, 2021 – Sierra District staff (past and present) along with district partners met at Empire Mine State Historic Park (SHP) on Tuesday, November 30, to celebrate the retirement of Chief Ranger Matt Green. After lunch and cake, many of the attendees spoke of the great contributions Matt has made to State Parks over […]

December 6, 2021 – I am running to retain my position as District Attorney of Nevada County by seeking a full four-year term in the June 7, 2022 election.  The main function of my office will always be to prosecute crimes in accordance with justice, protect our community, and provide support to victims.  This starts […]

December 5, 2021 – A few showers will be possible Monday as a weak system moves through. Additional precipitation chances and cooler temperatures expected late week. Discussion Central Valley stratus continues to break up early this afternoon with blue skies beginning to peak out through the low cloud cover. Lowered temperatures a few degrees from […]

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a plan to expedite fuels reduction treatments and fire protection efforts near high fire-risk areas on public lands in California and northwest Nevada. The statewide Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) fuels treatments programmatic Environmental Assessment (SWFT pEA) aims to complete projects on approximately 900,000 […]

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev., Dec. 3, 2021 – The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) will resume prescribed fire operations next week, conditions and weather permitting. Operations will continue throughout much of the fall and winter seasons to help land managers reduce hazardous fuels that can feed unwanted wildfires. Smoke will be present. A map with […]