Regional

Butte County, September 8, 2016 – CAL FIRE/Butte County Fire investigators have determined the fires on Pentz Road that occurred on Monday, September 6th, 2016 were caused by a malfunctioning vehicle with a faulty exhaust system.  Investigators would like to thank local citizens for their assistance during this investigation. “This is a stark reminder of […]

GRASS VALLEY, Calif. September 8, 2016 –  Women Grow is a national professional network supporting female leaders and entrepreneurs in the cannabis industry. The Gold Country Chapter is thrilled to announce the keynote speakers for its October 6th Networking Event, welcoming women & men at the historic Nevada Theater in Nevada City. Steve DeAngelo and […]

San Andreas, Calif. (September 8, 2016) – The Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), which operates three California sanctuaries for rescued or retired wild and exotic animals, has a new resident: a three-legged yearling American black bear named Mack. The orphaned bear is missing part of his right hind leg, which was most likely traumatically amputated in […]

Stateline, Nevada September 8, 2016 – The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) is seeking community input at two upcoming workshops to help guide creation of a Shoreline Plan that protects Lake Tahoe’s scenic shoreline and enhances recreational access to the lake. The shoreline is where most residents and millions of visitors interact with Lake Tahoe. […]

September 8, 2016 – Dry with above normal temperatures through the end of the week. Hazy at times due to fire smoke. Cooling to a little below normal early to middle of next week. A slight threat of Sierra crest thunderstorms Monday and Tuesday. Discussion Slightly breezier conditions and a warmer airmass bringing in early […]

September 8, 2016 – Yosemite National Park added Ackerson Meadow, 400 acres of critical wetlands and meadow habitat on the park’s western boundary through a donation. The landmark addition was donated to the park through a cooperative effort between The Trust for Public Land, Yosemite Conservancy, and the National Park Service. The Trust for Public […]

GRASS VALLEY, Calif September 7, 2016 – The 4th annual Spaghetti Feed fundraiser for the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County will be held on September 12th, 2016 from 4-7pm at Humpty Dumpty Kitchen in Grass Valley. The event will commemorate the 28th anniversary of the local catastrophic 49’er Fire which destroyed 312 structures and […]

NEVADA CITY, Calif. September 7, 2016 – The performance of the Nevada County Concert Band on Saturday (Sept. 10) in downtown Nevada City begins at 4:30pm.   The free outdoor concert takes place on North Pine Street in front of Friar Tuck’s Restaurant and Wine Bar. The Constitution Day Pops Concert is presented in partnership […]

NEVADA CITY, Calif. September 7, 2016 – Sunday’s (Sept. 11) 50th Annual Nevada City Constitution Day Parade is shaping up to be the best in many years. The parade moves down Broad Street beginning at 2pm. The Nevada City Constitution Day Committee reported Wednesday (Sept. 7) that more than 80 entries are signed up and […]

South Lake Tahoe, Calif.  September 7, 2016 – The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team would like to remind the public that fire danger in the Lake Tahoe Basin remains high due to the ongoing drought and lack of precipitation.  Illegal campfires and warming fires continue to be a concern for fire officials and are the […]

SACRAMENTO, CA September 7, 2016 – California Natural Resources Secretary John Laird issued a statement following the announcement that the U.S. Forest Service intends to buy and preserve a privately-owned, 120-acre ridgeline parcel above Lake Tahoe’s North Shore: “Today’s announcement by Sierra Pacific Industries and Mountainside Partners that the U.S. Forest Service will acquire some […]

GRASS VALLEY,  Calif.  September 7, 2016 –  The first Sierra Science Series presentation of the fall semester welcomes Interdisciplinary Scientist, Joe Medeiros, who will give a talk titled: Sierra Superlatives. Superlatives abound in virtually all aspects of our understanding of Muir’s “Range of Light.” This photo-illustrated review discusses the Sierra’s history, natural history, its present status and our […]

September 7, 2016 – Dry with above normal temperatures through the end of the week. Hazy at times due to fire smoke. Cooling to a little below normal early next week. A slight threat of Sierra crest thunderstorms by the middle of next week. Discussion Flat high pressure will remain over the eastern Pacific and […]

September 6, 2016 – Tina M. Vernon, Nevada County’s Treasurer & Tax Collector is pleased to announce that the State Controller’s Property Tax Postponement Program has returned after being suspended by the State Legislature in 2009.  The program allows homeowners who are 62 or older, blind, or have a disability,  to defer current-year property taxes […]

September 6, 2016 – All who enjoy Nevada County history will be delighted to learn that the popular guide to the county’s historical landmarks, “Exploring Nevada County” has been updated and is now available in electronic format. Originally compiled by prominent local historian David Comstock, it has been updated by Bernard Zimmerman, the current chair […]

GRASS VALLEY, Calif. September 6, 2016 – The nonprofit Community Recovery Resources (CoRR) received grant funding from the Wells Fargo Foundation to fund their supportive services to families addressing substance use disorders. This funding supports CoRR’s comprehensive recovery and wellness services for individuals, children and families. Chris Hart, Wells Fargo Store Manager for Glenbrook and […]

September 6, 2016 – Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E ) crews worked through Monday night and continue today to pre-treat wooden power poles ahead of the Saddle Fire in Butte County. Crews applied a fire retardant to more than 200 wooden poles south of Paradise and west of Concow, where the Saddle Fire poses […]

September 6, 2016 – United Way of Nevada County held its 10th annual BBQ event, “Grills ‘n’ Grilles” on Saturday, August 27th. The event was held at Western Gateway Park and about 500 people showed up to view the beautiful foreign, classic and electric cars and sample grilled delicacies. The 2nd Derek Sorensen Memorial Disc […]

Marysville, Calif. September 6, 2016. A habitat restoration project being planned for the lower Yuba River could help increase populations of Chinook salmon and steelhead trout, which are listed as threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act. With funding from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the Hallwood Side Channel and Floodplain Restoration Project […]

September 6, 2016 – The Nevada County Superior Courts, local Law Enforcement, and the Nevada County Superintendent of Schools (NCSOS) are pleased to sponsor LAW DAY 2016 on Friday, Sept. 16th. Law Day is an annual field trip opportunity for 5th grade students to better understand what happens in court and learn about the role […]