Regional

NEVADA CITY, Calif. March 14, 2017 – Nevada County’s 2016 Employee Recognition awards were presented today by the Supervisors to staff in the following categories: Employee of the Year, Creative Employee of the Year, Enthusiastic Employee of the Year, Dedicated Employee of the Year, Supervisor of the Year, Team of the Year, and Safety Champion. […]

GRASS VALLEY, Calif. March 14, 2017 – The league of Women Voters of Western Nevada County presented a panel discussion on Saturday on the proposed Centennial Dam and water resources. Rem Scherzinger, General Manager of NID and Caleb Dardick, Executive Director of SYCRL presented their views on the controversial project. Questions from the audience rounded […]

GRASS VALEY, Calif. March 14, 2017 – Side by side, Aneka Qing Torgrimson is about the same height as a full size cello. The 13-year-old Nevada City resident recently transitioned from a three-quarter student cello when she was gifted a full-size one from InConcert Sierra at its Feb. 19 Third Sunday Series performance featuring cellist […]

March 14, 2017 – Work week continues with dry and mild weather. The next chance for precipitation returns to Wednesday into early Thursday for areas north of Interstate 80. Dry again on Friday with additional showers possible this weekend. Discussion (Today through Friday) A system will begin to move into the Pacific Northwest on today […]

Oroville, California March 13, 2017 – The Department of Water Resources (DWR) continues to increase flows to the Feather River.  With inflows ranging from approximately 14,000 to 20,000 cubic feet per second (cfs), Lake Oroville has risen to 861.5 feet elevation.  Hyatt Powerplant continues to discharge 12,900 cfs through the 5 operational turbine generators.  Flows […]

NEVADA CITY, Calif. March 13, 2016 – The Nevada City Chamber of Commerce hosted an Arbor Day Walk with Arborist Zeno Acton of Acton Arboriculture on Saturday, March 11 from 11am to noon. The event attracted walkers from local MeetUp and walking groups, as well Nevada City Mayor, Evans Phelps and Nevada City Chamber of […]

March 13, 2017 – Skiing in July? It could happen this year, but California’s days of bountiful snow are numbered. After five years of drought and water restrictions, the state is reeling from its wettest winter in two decades. Moisture-laden storms have turned brown hillsides a lush green and state reservoirs are overflowing. There’s so […]

AUBURN, Calif. March 13, 2017 – In an effort to encourage public input for its first-ever comprehensive parks and trails master plan, Placer County has launched a new project website. Now available at www.placerparksplan.com, the website provides a place to obtain project information, sign up for project notifications and submit comments. The Parks and Trails […]

March 13, 2017 – The Nevada County Timebank, Hour Nevada County, will be celebrating its second anniversary this month and is holding an Introduction and Orientation, Thursday at 6pm, at the Madelyn Helling Library, Community Room, 980 Helling Way, Nevada City. The local timebank, launched by Nevada City City Councilwoman, Reinette Senum, was created to […]

March 13, 2017 – Dry and mild weather through early week. The next chance for precipitation returns to the north state by mid-week. Discussion Clear skies across interior NorCal early this morning as strong high pressure along with offshore surface flow continue. Current temperatures are a little cooler compared to 24 hours ago and generally […]

March 12, 2017 – Dry and mild weather through early next week. The next chance for precipitation returns to the north state by mid to late week. Discussion Temperatures this morning are running slightly cooler over the north and warmer in the southern part of the valley. There is a small patch of fog along […]

SODA SPRINGS, Calif. March 10, 2017 – Mitch Brown jammed the blade of his loader into a two-story pile of snow outside Donner Ski Shop, the sports rental store he runs. From there, Old Highway 40 toward bustling ski resorts was lined with walls of snow more than 20 feet high. “It snowed nearly 24 […]

February 21, 2017 – Join Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release (WR&R) on Saturday, March 11 for the annual Wildlife Seminar and Welcome Meeting for potential and returning volunteers.  “This is one of the most fascinating meetings of the year as we delve into all things wild!” said Joan Pancharian, Acting President for WR&R.   “Have you ever […]

GRASS VALLEY, Calif. March 10, 2017 – The League of Women Voters of Western Nevada County continues their issues presentations this Saturday, March 11, with a speaker panel discussion on Centennial Dam and Regional Water Resources. The proposed Centennial Dam has become a flashpoint for heated controversy.  The League will present a panel discussion with […]

GRASS VALLEY, Calif. March 10, 2017 – Barbara Michelman has spent most of her life exploring light via photography and film. Her presentation to the Nevada County Camera Club on March 27 will focus on “The Art in Photography – What Is Your Camera Saying?” Michelman will encourage the audience to think more creatively about […]

March 10, 2017 – After a long history of problems, two river outlet valves deep inside Oroville Dam were not operating at a critical time this winter, eliminating one option to help manage severe storm runoff. California water officials had another tool at their disposal to help empty Lake Oroville before damages to the spillway led […]

GRASS VALLEY, Calif. March 10, 2017 –  Hospitality House, the only emergency homeless shelter in Nevada County, has announced the selection of Nancy Baglietto as its new executive director.  Nancy will fill the vacancy created by founder Cindy Maple’s departure in June 2016. The selection was made after a state-wide search and selection process, involving members of […]