SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif. November 28, 2016 – During the search and rescue efforts for Vince Scalise, a 41-year-old from Phoenix, AZ, his body was found today by searchers. Mr. Scalise was found at the junction of Panther Creek and the Middle Fork of the Kaweah River in Sequoia National Park. The cause of death is […]
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Public Invited to 91st Annual Trek to General Grant Tree in Kings Canyon NP Dec. 11
November 28, 2016 – Are you looking for something fun to do with your family and friends to celebrate the holidays? Would you like to honor those who fought and died for our freedom? If so, you are invited to attend the 91st Trek to the Nation’s Christmas Tree ceremony on Sunday, December 11, 2016 […]
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Drying out with at times breezy north winds
November 28, 2016 – Some lingering showers today, then dry weather with locally breezy north wind returns this week as high pressure builds along the West Coast. The exception will be a weak system that may bring a few showers to the mountains on Wednesday. Discussion Fast moving system exiting to our southeast early this […]
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Missing hiker in Sequoia National Park
SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif. November 27, 2016 – Park officials are requesting the public’s help with information regarding a missing hiker. Saturday night, November 26, 2016, park dispatch was notified of an overdue hiker visiting the wilderness of Sequoia National Park. Vince Scalise, a 41-year-old from Phoenix, AZ, was supposed to return from […]
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Dry daytime, weak system passes through tonight and Monday
November 27, 2016 – This weekend’s storm continues to bring snow to the Sierra this morning but should move out of our region this afternoon. A second system moves into NorCal late tonight into Monday with drier conditions on Tuesday. Morning update Light snowfall was still occurring for some mountain locations south of Highway 50, […]
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At times heavy snowfall above 3,500 ft tonight
November 26, 2016 – An incoming low pressure system will bring rain to the valley today and snow to the Sierra this afternoon and evening. A secondary wave will move through tonight and will bring heavy snowfall to the Sierra above 3500 ft from 10pm to 4 am Sunday. A period of very heavy Sierra snowfall (1-2 inches/hour) […]
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Patricia Smith: The time has come to shutter ASA
November 26, 2016 – I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving with those you love and took a little time to reflect on our many blessings. I am very grateful for the support you have given me over the years as we worked to shape MMJ policy in Nevada County. So it’s really hard […]
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Sugar Bowl and Royal Gorge XC Opening Friday, Nov. 25
DONNER SUMMIT, CA, Nov. 25, 2016 – Sugar Bowl has announced it will open on Friday, November 25 with top-to-bottom skiing and riding on 1,500 vertical feet of terrain. The Mt. Lincoln Express, Christmas Tree, and Nob Hill chairlifts will operate from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Access to the resort will be through both the Gondola […]
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Snow levels forecast to drop to around 4000 feet this weekend
November 25, 2016 – Precipitation begins today for the northern valley and mountains and will spread to the southern valley and Sierra on Saturday. Heavy snow will be possible over the higher elevations of the Sierra Cascade crest Saturday into Sunday and will likely impact some holiday weekend travel. Showers are expected Monday with a […]
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Dry today and Friday, rain and snow on Saturday
November 24, 2016 – Dry weather today and Friday, then another cold system is forecast to affect the region over the weekend bringing widespread rain and mountain snow. Timing and precipitation amounts are still uncertain at this time so stay tuned for updates. Discussion Mainly clear skies expect for some high clouds moving across the […]
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Opt Outside with Bear Yuba Land Trust’s annual Turkey Trek on Yewei’im Bom Trail
Nevada City, Calif. November 23, 2016 – Get off the couch, grab the kids and meet up with friends and loved ones to work off Thanksgiving dinner during Bear Yuba Land Trust’s (BYLT) 7th Annual Turkey Trek on the new Yewei’im Trail. This free, self-guided hike on BYLT’s newest one-mile loop trail takes place anytime […]
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Holiday See’s Candy Purchases Support 4-H Youth Programs
GRASS VALLEY, CA – November 23, 2016 – Kick off your holiday gift shopping with Nevada County 4-H! See’s Candy makes a wonderful gift for groups or individuals that are difficult to buy for. Most come in holiday gift packaging so no need to wrap before presenting it. A great selection of gifts is on […]
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Hansen arraigned today, no plea entered yet
NEVADA CITY, Calif. November 23, 2016 – After his arrest on Monday evening, Grass Valley resident Randy Hansen was arraigned early this afternoon. Deputy District Attorney filed four felony charges against Hansen: PC288.7(a) Sex/Sodomy with a Child Under 10 PC288.7(B) Oral Copulation/Sexual Penetration with a Child under 10 (FELONY) on two counts PC288(A) Lewd Act […]
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NID Appoints Monica Reyes as Recreation Manager
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. November 23, 2016 – Nevada Irrigation District General Manager Rem Scherzinger on Monday (Nov. 22) announced the appointment of Monica Reyes as the district’s interim recreation manager. A Grass Valley resident and 20-year district employee, Reyes succeeds longtime Recreation Manager Peggy Davidson, who is retiring. Reyes, a graduate of California State University […]
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Latest storm moves out, next system arrives late Friday or Saturday
November 23, 2016 – A storm system exits the region today. Another cold system is expected to affect the region late this week. Discussion Radar and satellite imagery show the frontal band precip moving out of the valley and concentrated mainly over the northern Sierra Nevada early this morning. Moderate to occasionally brief heavy snow […]
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SEDCorp Announces Transition Plan
Auburn, CA November 21, 2016 – The Board of Directors for Sierra Economic Development Corporation (“SEDCorp”) are happy to announce a new direction for SEDCorp designed to improve service by leveraging program opportunities and synergies in the region. The Board identified areas of the SEDCorp operation that overlap with efforts at the individual counties and […]
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Faulty heating unit causes small fire, quickly contained
November 22, 2016 – Nevada County Consolidated Fire Department received call for a residential structure fire today at 10:05 am. The reporting party advised smoke emitting from the gable vents in a residence on the 21000 block of Clivus Drive. First fire units at scene reported heavy smoke conditions showing from a single story residence. […]
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Placer cannabis ordinance would allow limited cultivation for personal use, ban commercial cannabis activities
November 22, 2016 – Limited cultivation, both indoors and outdoors, of cannabis for personal use will be allowed in unincorporated areas of Placer County under a new ordinance introduced today by the Placer County Board of Supervisors. The ordinance was introduced by a vote of 4-0; District 5 Supervisor Jennifer Montgomery was absent. The ordinance […]
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Grass Valley resident arrested for alleged continued sex abuse of 9-year old girl
November 22, 2016 at 4:49 PM Update: Detective King confirmed that Hansen was charged in 2005 for possession of child pornography and charged with harassing a minor in 2006. Both times he was not convicted. Hansen will likely be arraigned tomorrow at which time the complete list of charges will be announced. November 22, 2016 […]
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Nevada County election update: Measures A and B pass
NEVADA CITY Calif. November 22, 2016 – An earlier than promised update on election results has been released by the Nevada County Elections Office. With only 2,258 ballots remaining to be counted the results of all races have been determined. Measure A, the library sales tax passes with 70.55% of Yes votes. The measure needed […]