May 21, 2018 – Afternoon and evening thunderstorms possible over higher terrain much of this week. Seasonal temperatures continue across the region. Discussion Clear to partly cloudy skies across the region early this morning. Radar showing some light showers across the higher elevations of the northern Sierra south of Tahoe. Onshore pressure gradients have relaxed […]
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Successful rescue at the Yuba River
May 19, 2018 – On Friday May 18th Nevada County Consolidated FD resources were dispatched to a drowning or near drowning in the South Yuba River at Hwy 49. NCCFD deployed the Technical Rescue team along with allied agencies, North San Juan FD, Nevada City FD, Cal Fire and CHP. We found upon our arrival […]
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Spring Time Is Baby Bird Time – How to help if you find one
May 18, 2018 – Spring is here and so is baby bird season. Janice Barbary, Songbird Rehabilitator for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release (WR&R), suggests the following steps people can take to increase the survival of orphaned or injured birds they find. 1) What to do if you find a baby bird on the ground? If […]
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Op-Ed | Jo Ann Fites-Kaufman and Pat Leach: A way forward for the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County
May 18, 2018 – The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County has played a vital role in preparing communities to be prepared for wildfires, successfully obtaining millions of dollars in grants to reduce hazardous fuels and make evacuation routes safer, and generally serving as a community “hub” for information and help on fire safety from […]
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Cal Fire WUI Training Exercise in Alta Sierra this Sunday
May 18, 2018 – The Nevada-Yuba-Placer unit of CAL FIRE is conducting two Wildland Urban Interface Drills. The first drill is scheduled for Alta Sierra on Sunday, May 20th. The second drill will be conducted in Lake Wildwood on Sunday, May 27th. Drills are scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Twelve to fifteen fire engines and forty […]
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North San Juan Ballot Dropbox Location Added
Nevada City, Ca May 18, 2018 – The Nevada County Elections Department would like to announce that an additional Ballot Drop Box location is available at the North San Juan Community Library located at 18847 Oak Tree Rd, Nevada City, Ca 95959. The Drop Box will be open during normal business hours: Tuesday and Thursday […]
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McClintock food stamp limits too strict even for other Republicans
WASHINGTON, May 18, 2018 – California Republican Rep. Tom McClintock doesn’t believe his party’s controversial plan to stiffen work requirements for food stamp recipients goes far enough. But his proposal to require even more people to work for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits was too strict even for most of his fellow Republicans. McClintock’s amendment […]
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Ann Shulse named AAUW’s 2018 Edi Silverman Community Service Award Recipient
May 18, 2018 – At its recent meeting, the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Nevada County Branch presented Ann Shulse with its 2018 Edi Silverman Community Service Award. Since 2003, the Edi Silverman Community Service Award has recognized annually a branch member who has made outstanding contributions to the community. In announcing the award […]
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Tips for Protecting Wildlife in the Spring and Training for New At-Home Squirrel Rehabbers this Saturday, May 19
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. May 18, 2018 – With the emergence of recent spring weather, Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release (WR&R) offers the following suggestions to minimize impacts on nesting or young wild animals and birds. And if interested in helping rehabilitate baby squirrels see below for information. Training for New At-Home Squirrel Rehabbers This Saturday, May […]
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Warm with a chance of thunderstorms through the weekend
May 18, 2018 – Afternoon and evening thunderstorms possible over higher terrain into next week. Temperatures will gradually warm through Saturday, and then cool slightly on Sunday. Discussion Weak ridging will build over the CWA today with WNwesterly flow limiting the convection to the Sierra Crest. Then more areal coverage of storms expected as the […]
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Temporary medical commercial cannabis permit program on BOS agenda
NEVADA CITY, Calif May 17, 2018 – The Nevada County Board of Supervisors (BOS) will discuss and vote on temporary medical commercial cannabis permits at their May 22nd meeting. Scheduled for 11:00 am, the agenda item will update the current cannabis cultivation ordinance. The move comes after several special BOS meetings devoted to hashing out […]
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Yosemite National Park Announces that Tioga Road Will Open for the Season on Monday, May 21, 2018
May 17, 2018 – Yosemite National Park Announces that Tioga Road (Highway 120 East) will open for the season to all vehicular traffic on Monday, May 21, 2018 at 9:00 am. There will be limited services available along Tioga Road. All campgrounds along Tioga Road remain closed. There is no anticipated opening date for the […]
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Higher Flows on North Fork Feather River Below Belden Reservoir Through June
May 17, 2018 – Water flows will be higher than seasonally normal along the North Fork Feather River below the Belden Reservoir to the Belden Powerhouse along Highway 70 in Plumas County for a few weeks starting May 21, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced today. Nothing is more important to PG&E than the […]
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Pilot project to study impacts of forest management on Yuba watershed
MARYSVILLE, Calif. May 17, 2018 – A healthier, thinner forest reduces fire risk significantly, and it also protects water quality and can improve water quantity. The Yuba watershed is about to reap all of those benefits, through a pilot project of the Forest Resilience Bond with Blue Forest Conservation and the World Resources Institute. The […]
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Nevada County’s Classified School Employees of the Year Honored
NEVADA COUNTY, Calif. May 17, 2018 – Each year the California Department of Education promotes a program to honor classified employees that culminates during Classified School Employee Week, May 20-26, 2018. This year seven Nevada County school districts and the Nevada County Superintendent of Schools each chose a Classified School Employee of the Year (CSEY). […]
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Gradual warming and still a slight chance of thunderstorms
May 17, 2018 – Afternoon and evening thunderstorms possible over higher terrain for much of this week. Temperatures will gradually warm through Saturday, and then cool slightly on Sunday. Discussion Less convective activity expected over NorCal today as the upper level low moves Ewd across NV, farther away from NorCal which will weaken the cyclonic […]
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Additional Voter Information Guide for Measure D being mailed out today
Nevada City, Ca May 16, 2018 – It has come to our attention that 9,777 voters did not receive information about Local Ballot Measure D in their Voter Information Guides. The Nevada County Elections Department has mailed the omitted information about Measure D to the affected voters. This omission does not impact any sample or […]
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YES on Measure E Committee Reports Elections Office is Making A Correction to the Voter Information Guide
Grass Valley, CA May 16, 2018 – The YES on Measure E – Citizens for the Future of Grass Valley committee is announcing that the Nevada County Elections office is working to make corrections to the Voter Information Guide, as it applies to the Measure E “Primary Argument For” and the “Rebuttal to the Argument […]
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The Center for the Arts presents: The Center OnTheGo series
The Center for the Arts, Nevada County’s premiere performing arts organization, will undergo a long-anticipated multi-million dollar renovation beginning this Summer 2018! While we prepare to unveil exciting updates to our main facility, The Center’s signature programming will continue through The Center OnTheGo series. From intimate cabaret performances to comedy competitions, gallery exhibits – and […]
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Local Air District to Issue Vouchers to Replace Old Woodstoves and Fireplaces
May 16, 2018 – The Woodsmoke Reduction Pilot Program is funded by California Climate Investments and administered by local air districts. This program provides an incentive voucher to replace a pre-1988 non-EPA certified wood-burning stove or fireplace that is used as a primary source of heat with either an EPA-certified woodstove or insert, or a natural gas, propane, or electric heating device. […]