Regional

September 6, 2016 – Imagine a warm fall evening filled with the lilting sound of a hammered dulcimer; the aroma of enticing hors d’oeuvres and desserts and the rich, velvety taste of an aged red wine, as you stroll through the beautiful nursery grounds. The sixth annual, “Where the Wild Things Are – Celebration and […]

September 6, 2016 – Warm and dry weather through the week as strong ridging over the eastern Pacific results in northwesterly flow aloft over NorCal and a return to above average temperatures. There will be periods of breezy north to east winds at times over the northern half of the Sacramento Valley and surrounding terrain, […]

SACRAMENTO, Sept. 5, 2016 – In the past two months, California has experienced a rash of large and damaging wildfires and in almost every single case, the fire was preventable. It’s true; 95% of all wildfires are caused by the activity of people! CAL FIRE is asking, especially with the holiday weekend, that all Californians […]

September 5, 2016 – Beginning every Fall, Yuba River lovers celebrate the start of a very special season.  If you journey to the waters’ edge in the Lower Yuba River, you’ll witness splashing tails, the cleaning of redds, and the end of a great journey from the ocean to source.  It’s the start of salmon spawning season.  […]

September 5, 2016 – Clear skies across the region early this morning as the weekend trough departs further to the east. Temperatures are running pretty similar to 24 hours ago and generally range from the 30s in the colder mountain valleys to the 50s to mid 60s elsewhere. Warming returns to the region today as […]

September 3, 2016 – An upper level disturbance will pass over the west this weekend, which will bring below normal temperatures and slight chances for showers in mountain portions of northeast California. The disturbance moves east starting Labor day as an upper level high pressure system brings a return of near to slightly above normal […]

GRASS VALLEY, Calif. September 2, 2016 – The League of Women Voters of Western Nevada County will deliver a “Pros and Cons Ballot Measures Presentation” at Peace Lutheran Church, 10:00 a.m., 828 W Main St, Grass Valley, CA. The League’s presentation will discuss the measures on the ballot for the November 8, 2016 California Presidential […]

NEVADA CITY, Calif. September 2, 2016 – The history of the American Revolution (1775-1783) comes alive Saturday and Sunday (Sept. 10-11) as part of Nevada City’s 50th Annual Constitution Day Parade and Celebration. The Delaware Regiment of the Brigade of the American Revolution will gather under the pines at Pioneer Park to present “Revolutionary War […]

September 2, 2016 – Mainly dry weather for NorCal with slightly below average temperatures through early next week. A slight chance of showers southern Cascades and foothills Saturday night. Warming expected the second half of next week. Locally breezy at times, mainly in the Delta and over ridgetops. Discussion Upper trough over the west coast […]

September 1, 2016 – In 2015, Placer County Fire responded to 7,636 calls for emergency service, including medical and fire calls, for 475 square miles of unincorporated areas of the county. This service is provided by CAL FIRE through an annual contract with the county. Each fiscal year, the county renews the contract, ensuring consistency […]

August 29, 2016 – Placer County received notification today from Costco Wholesale Corporation  that the company has elected to terminate its exclusive agreement to negotiate with the county to site a proposed store at the Placer County Government Center in North Auburn. The agreement was signed with Placer County in October 2015. Costco did not […]

GRASS VALLEY, Calif. September 1, 2016 – More than $540,000 raised for Nevada County youth, more than 7,400 exhibits, and several community partnerships made for a successful 2016 “Kick It Up” Nevada County Fair. Approximately 100,000 people attended this year’s Fair. More than $900,000 was generated on Treat Street by local nonprofit organizations. Proceeds raised […]

September 1, 2016 – The Nevada County Superintendent of Schools is announcing its policy for providing free and reduced-price meals for children served under the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast Program. Each school and/or the district/agency’s central office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party on […]

SIERRA AREA September 1, 2016 – Caltrans District 3 will be joining the Governor’s drought-related State of Emergency efforts to identify, cut and remove dead and dying trees from alongside Interstate 80 and State Highway 20 beginning September 6, 2016. Tree removal operations will take place on Interstate 80 between Magra and Kingvale and on […]

Teacher: Class, we will have only a half day of school this morning. Class: Hooray! Teacher: We will have the other half this afternoon. September 1, 2016 – Truckee schools resume Thursday September 1st. The Truckee Police Department is happy to be a part of the first day of school and will be present on most […]

SPARKS, Nev., September 1, 2016 – Fire officials on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest would like to remind the public the fire danger level is still extreme. Human-caused wildfires are still a major concern heading into the Labor Day weekend and hunting season. “The key to fire safety is awareness,” said Russ Bird, Forest Fire Management Officer. […]

Auburn, Calif. September 1, 2016 – The rivers, lakes, and streams of the Sierra Nevada need you! On September 17, from 9 am to noon, volunteers from across the state can join together to remove trash from the waterways of the Sierra Nevada region during the eighth annual Great Sierra River Cleanup. This event, coordinated […]

QUINCY, Calif. September 1, 2016 – Open houses have been scheduled to share information about the Moonlight Fire Area Restoration Project being proposed by the Mt. Hough Ranger District of the Plumas National Forest. According to Micki Smith, District Ranger, the district is proposing various activities to continue restoring the area affected by the 2007 […]

September 1, 2016 – Dry weather with a little below average temperatures through early next week. Warming to a little above normal the second half of next week. Locally breezy at times, mainly in the Delta and over ridgetops. Discussion Upper trough over the west coast will bring cool onshore flow and a little below […]