NEVADA CITY, Calif. April 17, 2017 – The Bear River in southern Nevada County has drawn local attention after Nevada Irrigation District (NID) announced the Centennial Dam project between Rollins and Combie Reservoirs, inundating another six miles of this iconic Sierra river canyon. NID has given the impression that Centennial is a ‘done deal’. It […]
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U.S. Bicycle Route 85 proposed through Truckee
April 17, 2017 – The Adventure Cycling Association and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) are working together to designate a nationwide system of bicycle routes called the U.S. Bicycle Route System (USBRS). These proposed routes will allow cyclists to ride an officially numbered and signed bicycle route “from your backyard […]
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Coordinated Community Response Training for Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. April 17, 2017 – Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) refers to a range of crimes and activities involving the sexual abuse or exploitation of a child for the financial benefit of any person or in exchange for anything of value (including monetary and non-monetary benefits) given or received by any person. […]
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Treat Street Booth available at the Nevada County Fairgrounds
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. April 17, 2017 – The Nevada County Fairgrounds has a vacant Treat Street booth, and is seeking a nonprofit group to operate the booth at the 2017 Nevada County Fair, August 9 – 13. Applicants must be a Nevada County-based nonprofit group. The booth is located on “South Treat Street,” and is […]
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Op-Ed | Cody Curtis: Transformational change in housing needed in Nevada City
EVADA CITY, Calif. April 17, 2017 – On April 20th the Nevada City Planning Commission will review a housing project called “The Grove” that would total over 70 units on Providence Mine Road, near Deer Creek School. This would be the largest development in Nevada City’s recent history and presents an opportunity to increase our […]
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Increased Road Funding for Nevada County
April 17, 2017 – Governor Brown’s transportation funding package (SB-1 Beall) cleared the Legislature late last week and will result in increased funding for city and county roads statewide. Nevada County expects to receive $3.8 million per year, increasing the available funding for Road Maintenance and Improvement activities. Although Nevada County has continuously rated as […]
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Alleged DUI collision leads to fatality / homicide in Chicago Park on Saturday evening
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. April 16, 2017 – At approximately 6:44 PM Saturday evening, 29-year old Grass Valley resident Carlee D’ Arata was driving a 2007 Yamaha Rhino all-terrain vehicle on Old Coach Way near Lower Colfax Rd in the Chicago Park area. She was transporting multiple passengers that had been attending a house party with […]
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Dry and relatively warm today, then a series of storms through Thursday
April 15, 2017 – Dry and warmer Saturday, then series of weak to average storms expected Sunday trough Thursday. Discussion (Today through Tuesday) Dry and warmer today with high pressure over the region. A few high clouds will drift over the region otherwise sunny skies are expected today. Temperatures will warm into the 70s today […]
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Drought Emergency Rescinded But Tree Mortality Still Dire
April 14, 2017 – After six-plus years of historic drought, Governor Edmund G. Brown rescinded the state of emergency order, excluding four counties, in the wake of one of the wettest winters in state history. Only Fresno, Kings, Tulare and Tuolumne counties remain in a drought emergency. The drought is effectively over, though one of […]
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KVMR’s Cannabis Crusades Show Hosts Cannabis Legend Rick Simpson
NEVADA CITY, Calif. April 14, 2017 – The Cannabis Crusades has hosted some legends over the past four years, but Friday’s guest is in a league by himself. Forrest Hurd, who has taken over hosting duties of the award-winning show, interviews the man who started it all, Rick Simpson. Rick who? some may ask. Even […]
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SYRCL presents State of the Yuba on April 19
April 14, 2017 – Get inspired, activated and involved with the South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL) this Earth Day season at the State of the Yuba, Wednesday, April 19. SYRCL invites the community to celebrate the river and join in honoring three distinguished guests for their service to protecting and restoring the Yuba watershed. […]
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KVMR To Broadcast LaMalfa’s Oroville Town Hall Meeting Monday
NEVADA CITY, Calif. April 14, 2017 – KVMR 89.5 FM Radio, Nevada City’s noncommercial community radio station, will broadcast Congressman Doug LaMalfa’s upcoming Town Hall Meeting in Oroville this Monday night at 8 p.m. This will be the First District Congressman’s second Town Hall event this year. Some estimates said 1500 people — or more […]
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Drier weather Friday and Saturday, weak systems Sunday through Thursday
April 14, 2017 – Drier weather Friday and Saturday, then additional storms expected Sunday into next week. Discussion Much drier weather the next couple of days as high pressure moves over the region. A few isolated showers may persist over the mountains before ending today. Temperatures will become warmer the next couple of days. Generally […]
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Renewed requests for live streaming video, increased transparency at NID
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. April 13, 2017 – Nevada Irrigation District (NID) directors conducted their meeting yesterday in front of a packed audience. The public comment period lasted for close to 90 minutes, with ratepayers once again urging the NID to live stream and make video recordings of their meetings available. On March 8th, the board […]
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Conservation Groups to Army Corps: “Centennial Dam Puts Too Much at Risk – Seek Alternatives”
Nevada City, Calif. April 13, 2017 – The Foothills Water Network (FWN), a coalition of conservation and recreation organizations, submitted a joint letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Monday detailing an extensive list of actions and strategies which, when bundled together, would eliminate the need for the Nevada Irrigation District to build […]
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Bear Yuba Land Trust to host a Community BioBlitz on local nature preserves
April 13, 2017 – Have you ever seen a Humboldt lily? Do you know what a yellow-breasted chat looks like? Can you spot a bald eagle’s nest? These questions and more can be answered when local youth and families participate in Bear Yuba Land Trust’s (BYLT) First Annual Community BioBlitz taking place on three beautiful, […]
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Thunderstorms today, drier on Friday and Saturday – precip returns Sunday afternoon
April 13, 2017 – Pacific storm moves through today with some breezy wind, valley rain and mountain snow. Threat of thunderstorms today with possible small hail. Drier weather Friday and Saturday, then additional storms expected Sunday into next week. Discussion An upper level trough with a surface cold front is pushing through the area. Caltrans […]
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Alta Sierra homicide victim identified as 60-year old Scott William Cox
April 12, 2017 – On April 12th, 2017 the Sheriff’s Office successfully notified the next-of-kin for the homicide victim located at an Alta Sierra Home on Monday April 3rd. The victim has been positively identified as Scott William Cox; 60 years of age. Cox was believed to have been a resident at the home where […]
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Unsettled weather continues to dominate the skies above
April 12, 2017 – Moderate storm system expected tonight and Thursday. Drier weather Friday and Saturday, but a return to unsettled weather Sunday and into early next week. Discussion Precip has tapered off over Norcal as our CWA is in between wx systems. In the wake of Tue’s wx system the mid level flow has […]
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NID Board meeting video
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. April 12, 2017 – Starting at 9:00 am, watch the NID Board of Directors meeting live here on YubaNet. The agenda, as posted by the district , is available below. Agenda: The Nevada Irrigation District Board of Directors will meet in regular session at the district’s board room located at 1036 West […]