July 2, 2018 – The Fourth of July means barbecues and fireworks. It may seem like harmless fun, but fireworks are explosives. Only professionals should handle them. Please remember that all fireworks, even Safe and Sane fireworks, are illegal in all unincorporated areas of Nevada County, as well as within the city and town limits […]
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Chapa-De Indian Health is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization that was established in 1974 and operates community health clinics in Auburn and Grass Valley, California. Chapa-De offers comprehensive primary medical care, dental and orthodontics, behavioral health counseling, psychiatry, nutrition and health education, prenatal care, pharmacy, and optometry services.
Cooling trend brings milder temperatures
July 2, 2018 – Dry with a cooling trend over the next few days. Some smoke near wildfires. Daytime highs by mid week near or slightly below normal. A slight warm up end of the week. Discussion Upper trough over the west coast bringing increased onshore flow today. The delta breeze, gusting to 30 knots […]
Fatal motorcycle accident on Purdon Road
NEVADA CITY, Calif. July 1, 2018 – Yesterday at 12:55 am, the California Highway Patrol received a call of a solo motorcycle collision that was a confirmed fatality. When units arrived at the scene at 1:14 am, they discovered that the rider identified as Mr. Gary Wallace, 69, a Nevada City resident, had been reported […]
Red Flag Warning continues today, cooling trend starts Monday
July 1, 2018 – Red Flag Warning until 3 PM PDT this afternoon. Hot, dry, and breezy conditions today. Cooling trend begins on Monday with below normal temperatures expected for July 4th. Discussion A strong upper ridge centered over the east-central Pacific continues to dominate the weather pattern across interior Northern CA. Northerly winds have […]
Happening Now – July 2018
Happening Now is a feature designed to bring updates, announcements and info on news items throughout the day. You are invited to participate. See a road closure? A business opening? A smoke plume? Storm-related mishaps like downed trees, power lines, road or other flooding? Email us at news@yubanet.com or call 530-478-9600 to let us know. […]
Photogallery: #FamiliesBelongTogether rally in Nevada County
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. June 30, 2018 – Approximately 300 people gathered at the intersection of Brunswick and Sutton this morning to participate in the #FamiliesBelongTogether rally in Nevada County. Approximately 15 counter-protestors were also present at 10:00 am when these pictures were taken.
Hot + dry + breezy north winds = Red Flag Warning through Sunday
June 30, 2018 – Hot, dry, and breezy conditions over the weekend. Cooling trend returns early next week. Mainly clear skies prevail across interior Northern California as a strong upper ridge over the east-central Pacific builds into the region. Northerly winds are bringing subsidence across the forecast area, and much of the northern and central […]
HISTORY OF US: Nisenan Tribe of the Nevada City Rancheria
NEVADA CITY, Calif. June 29, 2018 – California’s Nevada County has been the home of one Nisenan Tribe for many thousands of years. Johnson writes about the tribe into which he was born, presenting new and old information from multiple sources—including hundreds of documents from national, state and municipal archives, contemporary newspapers, and tribal elders. […]
Discover Malakoff Diggins Hike with Hank Meals
June 29, 2018 – The Friends of North Bloomfield & Malakoff Diggins, in cooperation with the Sierra Gold Sector of California State Parks, will present a very special hike with Hank Meals on July 14, 2018. The hike is the latest in the Discover Malakoff! monthly events and activities initiated by the Friends of North […]
Mokelumne River becomes California’s newest Wild and Scenic River
June 29, 2018 – Thirty-seven miles of the North Fork and main stem of the Mokelumne River running through Amador and Calaveras counties became California’s 12th California Wild and Scenic River on June 27, 2018, when Governor Edmund G. Brown signed SB 854. The legislation was passed by the State Assembly and Senate on Thursday, […]
Placer County: Solar customers can enroll early with Pioneer to take advantage of lower rates
PLACER COUNTY, Calif. June 29, 2018 – Pioneer Community Energy (Pioneer) will begin enrolling solar customers starting September 2018, based upon the customer’s true-up date. Solar customers interested in taking advantage of Pioneer’s lower electric rates and monthly billing cycle, do not have to wait to enroll. Solar/Net Energy Metering (NEM) customers can enroll early […]
U.S. Forest Service urges public to recreate ‘Fire Safe’ this Fourth of July
Nevada City, Calif. June 29, 2018 – Over the next week, thousands of recreationists will visit the Tahoe National Forest. In order to protect popular recreation opportunities and crucial natural resources, the U.S. Forest Service is urging visitors to recreate Fire Safe over the Independence Day holiday. Hot, dry, and windy conditions are expected across […]
Red Flag Warning today through Sunday – hot, dry and breezy
June 29, 2018 – Warmer today with hot, dry, and breezy conditions over the weekend. Cooling trend returns early next week. Red Flag Warning from 11 AM this morning to 5 AM Sunday for Carquinez Strait and Delta-Central Sacramento Valley in Glenn, Colusa, Yuba, Northern Sutter, and Butte County Below 1000 Ft- Eastern Mendocino NF-Lake […]
Conservancy South Shore Beach Alert – Limits on Access begins June 28
South Lake Tahoe, Calif. – June 28, 2018 – The California Tahoe Conservancy (Conservancy) announces that it will limit public access and temporarily close portions of some south shore beaches for public safety and to protect sensitive habitat and areas prone to erosion. Locations include the Upper Truckee Marsh and other Conservancy ownership near Lakeview […]
Take Charge of Your Health with these free upcoming classes
June 28, 2018 – Connecting Point is hosting two free upcoming classes to provide Nevada County residents with practical tools and support to take charge of their long-term health. Freedom from Smoking, an 8-class series beginning July 11th, is a proven way to quit smoking-and stay quit-even if you’ve tried before and went back to […]
Red Flag Warning in effect from 11 am Friday to 5 am Sunday for gusty wind and low humidity
June 28, 2018 – The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM Friday to 5 AM PDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. Wind: North wind 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. Humidity: Afternoon minimum humidities as […]
Nevada County strike team on the Creek Fire – photo gallery
REDDING, Calif. June 28, 2018 – A Nevada County strike team has been fighting the Creek Fire west of Redding. As of this morning, the fire has burned 1,475 acres and is now 75% contained. Peardale-Chicago Park Fire Department PIO Daniel Ramey, who is assigned to a Nevada City engine, shared the photos below. The […]
Seasonable temperatures today, then another mini heat wave
June 28, 2018 – June 28, 2018 – Seasonable weather today. Warmer Friday with hot, dry, and breezy conditions over the weekend. Cooling trend returns early next week. Fire Weather Watch from late Saturday night through Sunday evening Discussion Mostly clear skies prevail across interior Northern California. A weak upper trough is currently passing through […]
Candlelight Vigil “End the Border Brutality” this Thursday in Nevada City
NEVADA CITY, Calif. June 27, 2018 – A Candlelight Vigil, “End the Border Brutality,” will be held this Thursday, June 28th, 7-9pm in Robinson Plaza at the bottom of Commercial and Union Street in downtown Nevada City. Organizers will be holding the event in reaction to the escalating detention and separation of migrant Mexican and […]
South Yuba drowning victim identified
June 27, 2018 – On Tuesday, June 26, 2018, just after 3:00pm, the Regional Dispatch Center received a 911 call from the South Fork of the Yuba River at the Highway 49 crossing regarding a male subject submerged in the river. Unfortunately after lifesaving efforts, Mario Benassi, age 23 from Colfax was pronounced deceased at […]