Nevada City, Calif. August 10, 2016 at 4:35 PM – Sheriff Keith Royal expressed some cautious optimism when talking to YubaNet, “We are following up on some pretty good leads,” the Nevada County Sheriff said.”I hope they pan out and we’ll resolve this quickly.” Numerous agencies are combing the South Yuba canyon between the Town […]
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West Nile Virus Detected in a Bird in Nevada County
August 10, 2016 – West Nile Virus (WNV) was detected in a dead bird from Penn Valley this week. This is the first confirmation of WNV in the county this year. As of August 5, 2016, California has reported 10 human cases of WNV from eight counties and dead birds and mosquito samples have tested […]
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PCSO searcher shot while searching for missing man
August 10, 2016 – On August 10, at around 6:37 p.m., several Placer County Search and Rescue volunteers were assisting the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office for a search of a missing person near the town of Washington on the South Yuba River. The three-person team was between Brown and Fish Creek when a gunshot rang […]
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50-Year Photo Exhibit Opens in Nevada City Hall
NEVADA CITY, Calif. August 10, 2016 – A photo exhibit celebrating the Golden Anniversary of Nevada City’s Constitution Day Parade is now open in the foyer of Nevada City Hall. The display includes 35 photos of scenes from the very first parade through last year’s event. The parade was founded in 1967 by the late […]
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Nevada County Sheriff update on shooting at the South Yuba
August 10, 2016 – On August 9th, 2016, at approximately 6:35 PM, the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office received a Medivac request for a Placer County Search and Rescue (SAR)Team member who had been shot in the hip while conducting a search for missing man, Timothy Hansston. Hansston, age 75, from Tulare County, has been missing […]
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Gradual warmup continues
August 10, 2016 – Another warm day is expected across interior NorCal. Highs today will be close to average for August. Dry weather with a gradual warmup through the rest of the week. Broad trough remains over the area today. Flow through the Delta has picked up early this morning and will continue today with […]
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Updated: Search&Rescue volunteer shot, search for shooter is ongoing
The information below is preliminary and may change as more details emerge. August 10, 2016 at 4:35 PM Cautious optimism by Sheriff Keith Royal after some good leads emerge. August 10, 2016 at 11:20 AM Placer County Sheriff’s Office has identified the SAR volunteer and provided an update on his status. August 10, 2016 at […]
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Donner Lake will benefit from Water Exchange under Truckee River Agreement
SACRAMENTO, Calif. August 9, 2016 – The Truckee River Operating Agreement (TROA) implemented in December 2015 provides new mechanisms for federal, states (California and Nevada), tribal and local agencies to address unique and challenging water management issues. This week, parties to TROA exhibited flexibility and cooperation by agreeing to a series of water exchange transactions, […]
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Perseid meteors could see ‘surge in activity’ on Aug. 11-12
Aug. 9, 2016 – Friday 12 August sees the annual maximum of the Perseid meteor shower. This year, as well as the normal peak on the night of 12/13 August, meteor scientists are predicting additional enhanced activity in the shower the night before, as the Earth passes through a dense clump of cometary debris. Meteors […]
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Temperatures are creeping up, again
August 9, 2016 – Dry weather with near normal temperatures to begin the week, then heating up late this week. Discussion Clear skies across interior NorCal early this morning. Marine layer remains around 1500 feet deep at Fort Ord, and surface pressure gradients and temperatures are pretty similar to 24 hours ago. Upper trough along […]
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Communication, Access, Fuels and Funding emerge as major issues for Yuba Canyon
August 10, 2016 at 10:35 AM Thanks to KVMR videographer Karl Chelette for the full video of the meeting. NEVADA CITY, Calif. August 8, 2016 – Ten experts in their field, over one hundred people in the Nevada Theatre, KVMR listeners and YubaNet readers participated in a community conversation about the imminent dangers facing the […]
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State of emergency in the Yuba canyon – post your questions here
NEVADA CITY, Calif. August 8, 2016 – On Monday, August 8th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, KVMR and YubaNet invite you to a community conversation about the state of emergency in the Yuba canyon. Join us at the Nevada Theatre and participate in the dialogue. Feel free to post your questions and comments here. […]
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Rod Byers Receives Western Fairs Association’s Blue Ribbon Award from the Nevada County Fair
August 8, 2016 – Rod Byers of Grass Valley has been named the 2016 Blue Ribbon Award recipient by the Nevada County Fairgrounds Board of Directors. The award was created by Western Fairs Association (WFA), a nonprofit trade association serving the Fair industry, to recognize those who support and contribute to the quality of their […]
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Drought conditions slow the growth of Douglas fir trees across the West
August 8, 2016 – Whether growing along the rim of the Grand Canyon or living in the mist with California’s coastal redwoods, Douglas fir trees are consistently sensitive to drought conditions that occur throughout the species’ range in the United States, according to a study led by a researcher at the University of California, Davis. […]
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Nevada County Public Health Department celebrates National Breastfeeding Awareness Month this week at the County Fair
Grass Valley, Calif. August 8, 2016 – In Nevada County, there is a lot to celebrate in August, including National Breastfeeding Awareness month. Internationally, UNICEF, WABA (World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action), and WHO (World Health Organization) have recognized World Breastfeeding Week as August 1-7, and the USDA adopted this week as National WIC Breastfeeding Week. […]
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Golden Empire Grange Gets Energy Upgrade for a Sustainable Future
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. August 8, 2016 – Golden Empire Grange has completed a landmark project with the installation of a new solar system, now operating at their Hall located at 11363 Grange Court in Grass Valley. The new solar system, designed and installed by California Solar Electric Company, will allow Golden Empire Grange to generate 84% […]
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Dry weather with temperatures near average will continue this week
August 8, 2016 – Other than some high cloudiness, clear skies cover the region. Temperatures are warmer compared to 24 hours ago as onshore flow has slackened and the marine layer is down to around 1000 feet. The low over the PacNW will continue to edge slowly east early this week maintaining a weak trough […]
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Candidate Filing Deadline this Friday, Aug. 12
August 8, 2016 – The Nevada County Elections Department would like to remind potential candidates for the November 2016 General Election, that the deadline for filing is Friday, August 12th, 2016. Candidate information, including the Candidate Handbook, calendar and a spreadsheet with candidate filings received, can be found on their webpage.
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North San Juan Transfer Station Buy Back Open an Extra Day in August
August 8, 2016 – The North San Juan Transfer Station will open its California Refund Value (CRV) beverage container buy back operation an extra day this month. The facility regularly operates the CRV buy back on the 3rd Thursday of each month; however, this month there will be two buy back opportunities in North San […]
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Special Contests at the 2016 Nevada County Fair
At the Nevada County Fair, August 10 – 14, there are exciting contests and activities happening each day of the Fair! Here are a few of the fun contests planned for this year’s Fair. New this year is the Jello Eatin’ Contest on Wednesday from 3 – 4:30 pm. Be the first to finish a […]