GRASS VALLEY, Calif. October 31, 2016 – Everybody is fed up with corruption and our dysfunctional, gridlocked Congress but hopefully not with democracy. It’s time to vote and throw the bums out. Congress is controlled by Republicans who are controlled by the Tea Party, which doesn’t believe in government and is happy to block legislation […]
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Tales from the Trenches: Battling ancient plagues and other vector-borne diseases in our backyard
GRASS VALLEY, CA, Oct. 31, 2016 – Sierra Science Series presents Dr. Elizabeth Andrews in a discussion about the several vector-borne diseases that are significant public health issues in California. The presentation will be held on Tuesday evening, November 8 from 6:30 – 7:30 pm, in the Multipurpose Center, N-12. Come early and enjoy a […]
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Headway made in fight against aquatic invasive plants
Lake Tahoe, Calif. October 31, 2016 – In 2010, the Tahoe Resource Conservation District (Tahoe RCD), in collaboration with the Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species Program, began treatment of approximately six acres of aquatic invasive plants in the nearshore by Vikingsholm in the iconic Emerald Bay. The control methods included bottom barriers, which kill plants […]
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Evening rain to mar Trick or Treating tonight
October 31, 2016 – A brief break from the wet weather for some areas of interior NorCal, then the next system brings a quick shot of precipitation to the region tonight. Unfortunately, Halloween evening looks wet for most of the area. Drier weather returns for the rest of the week. Discussion Showers have continued to […]
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Cold and windy system moves in today
October 30, 2016 – Wet unsettled weather continues into Tuesday as several weather systems move across the area. Heavy snow will be possible at Sierra pass levels today into tonight with lighter amounts possible later Monday into Tuesday. Winter Storm Warning from 10 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT this evening for West Slope […]
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Sierra Winter Driving Conditions Expected
MARYSVILLE October 30, 2016 – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 3 is alerting motorists to the National Weather Service’s notice of a Winter Storm Watch on Sunday, October 30 for the higher elevations of the Sierra mountains. U.S. Highway 50 over Echo Summit expects 3-7 inches of snow accumulation and 6-10 inches of […]
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Yosemite National Park to Close Tioga and Glacier Point Roads
October 28, 2016 at 1:50 PM Update: Current winter storm activity has created hazardous driving conditions along Tioga Road. Yosemite National Park has closed Tioga Road from from Crane Flat to Lee Vining. This closure will be in place until further notice. October 28, 2016 – With several major storms expected in the Yosemite Area […]
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Nevada County Reports Confirmed Travel-Associated Zika Virus Infection in Resident
NEVADA CITY, Calif. October 28, 2016 – The Nevada County Public Health Department is reporting the county’s first confirmed case of Zika Virus in a resident who traveled to Latin America. The single confirmed case acquired the infection abroad, not locally, and is not a risk to the community. To date, in California, there have […]
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Carol Cameron: Why Should I Bother to Vote?
Editor’s note: This version replaces a previously published version at the author’s request. NEVADA CITY, Calif. October 28, 2016 – “I wanted Bernie; he was treated badly by the Democrats so I’M NOT VOTING.” “I see no difference between Hillary and Trump so I’M NOT VOTING.” “It doesn’t matter who wins; the shadow government has […]
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Weather systems playing tag, decent amount of precip expected
October 28, 2016 – Wet and unsettled weather through the middle of next week as several weather systems move across the area. Gusty south winds on Sunday. Winter Storm Watch from late Saturday night through Sunday evening for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada-Western Plumas County/Lassen Park. Discussion Light to moderate warm sector precipitation has been […]
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Grass Valley Police is investigating a shooting, public’s help requested
October 27, 2016 – Grass Valley Police officers are investigating the shooting of a man at a store off McKnight Way Wednesday night, but for protection of investigative leads, we can only release the following information. Just after 11 p.m. Wednesday, officers were dispatched to a residence on Banner Lava Cap Road regarding a man […]
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Google’s exit from fiber will not affect planned Spiral Internet’s gigabit project
NEVADA CITY, Calif. October 27, 2016 – You may have read the recent announcement that Alphabet (now the parent company of Google) was stopping the rollout of Google Fiber’s gigabit internet networks. First of all, this announcement – in no way, shape or form – affects Spiral Internet’s gigabit 100% fiber optic internet network here […]
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Friends of Hospice Celebrates 35 Years of Service
Grass Valley, Calif. October 27, 2016 – Friends of Hospice, a volunteer fundraising auxiliary for Hospice of the Foothills, celebrated their 35th Anniversary on Tuesday, October 25th at the Alta Sierra Country Club. Since their inception in 1981, Friends of Hospice has raised over $2.4 million dollars to help fund the care Hospice of the Foothills […]
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California Law Allows Time Off to Vote on Election Day
SACRAMENTO, Calif. October 27, 2016 – To ensure all voters can vote on Election Day, November 8, California law provides employees up to two hours off to vote if they do not have enough time to do so during non-work hours. “Every citizen should have the ability to exercise their right to vote,” Secretary of State […]
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Placer County begins first-ever countywide parks and trail master plan
AUBURN, Calif. October 27, 2016 – One of the many things that make Placer County a great place to live, work and play are our many local parks and trails. From our soccer fields in the valley to our snow parks in the Sierras to the Western States Trail and its expansive views, our county […]
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CAPE: On #GivingTuesday Donate to Dog Vet Care
Grass Valley, CA Oct 27, 2016 – The Center for Animal Protection & Education (CAPE) has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Occurring this year on November 29, #GivingTuesday is held annually in the U.S. on […]
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Meaningful local results on election night – it’s up to you
NEVADA CITY, Calif. October 27, 2016 – Results on election night are always “semifinal, unofficial” and only reflect votes counted that day after 8:00 pm. In Nevada County, the outcome of local races may not be fully determined until the official canvass period is over – 30 days after November 8th. The reason: Vote-by-mail ballots […]
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South Lake Tahoe’s Measure P Builds New Recreation Center with No Local Tax, says SLT Lodging Association
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Oct. 27, 2016 – Measure P will be a key initiative on the City of South Lake Tahoe’s Nov. 8 ballot as a tourist-only tax to help rebuild the area’s aging Recreation Center. Without raising taxes on local residents and businesses, Measure P will bring an estimated extra $2 million a year […]
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Wet weather returns, several storms lined up
October 27, 2016 – Wet and unsettled weather into early next week as several weather systems move across the area. Discussion Some light rain beginning to spread inland across interior NorCal early this morning as the frontal system slowly works inland. Temperatures are very mild across the region, generally in the 50s to lower 60s. […]
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Knowing how & when to Dial 911. Be sure your family is prepared, like Eva was this AM.
TRUCKEE, Calif. October 26, 2016 – Early this morning, TPD Officers along with fire personnel were dispatched to a 911 call at a residence where a small child was calling for help. They arrived to find 8 year old Eva at the residence who had just found her mother nearly unconscious on the floor after […]