GRASS VALLEY, Calif. December 2, 2016 – At approximately 2:47 PM today 65-year-old Grass Valley resident Mr. William Balmain was riding a Harley-Davison motorcycle southbound on McCourtney Rd., south of Auburn Rd., heading away from the Nevada County Fairgrounds. He was wearing a helmet. Nevada City resident Mr. Joshua Valle was driving a Ford F-150 […]
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Fire Safe Council of Nevada County Seats New Board
Grass Valley, CA. December 2, 2016 – The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County (FSCNC) has seated a new board of directors for the 2016-17 year to attain their mission of reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfire in the community. All directors are volunteers who commit to giving their time and expertise to developing landowner […]
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It’s official, final election results show win for all local measures
NEVADA CITY, Calif. December 2, 2016 – Official election results released by the Nevada County Elections Office show that all three local measures were approved by voters. Measure A, the library sales tax, garnered 70.77% of Yes votes. 38,409 voters approved, 15,863 attempted to reject the measure, 15 voters voted both Yes and No (overvotes) […]
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2017 Wild & Scenic Film Festival reveals film lineup
Nevada City, Calif. December 2, 2016 – The Wild & Scenic Film Festival announced today its full lineup of films for its 15th annual presentation. The lineup of more than 115 films includes ten world premieres and is complimented by activist workshops, special events featuring filmmaker meet and greets, environmental fashion shows, and virtual reality […]
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UC Davis Ecologist to Study How Megafires Will Impact Forest Food Web
Dec. 2, 2016 – As the severity of wildfires increases each year across the West, how megafires affect forest ecology is an increasingly urgent question. Now, UC Davis Assistant Professor Rahel Sollmann will be able to explore that question more broadly. She was one of three recipients of the 2017 Research Catalyst Awards announced this […]
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Breezy north winds continue, hard freeze and low snow by Tuesday morning
December 2, 2016 – Breezy north winds continue today with winds decreasing on Saturday. Morning low temperatures will be chilly, with warming daytime temperatures into the weekend. Light showers and cooling temperatures Sunday into Monday mainly north of Sacramento and over the northern Sierra. Turning much colder Tuesday through mid week. Valley minimum temperatures dropping […]
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Noontime legal seminar: California Cannabis Law Update
NEVADA CITY, Calif. December 1, 2016 – A local, state, and federal law overview, with a focus on Proposition 64 and the Medical Cannabis Regulation and Safety. Noon Time Legal Seminar, January 17, 2017 12:00 – 1:00 pm Nevada County Superior Court, Law Library, 201 Church Street, Nevada City California Cannabis Law Update Presented by […]
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The Center for the Arts presents: New Years Eve – Roy Rogers & The Delta Rhythm Kings
GRASS VALLEY Calif. December 1, 2016 – The new year will be rung in by Roy Rogers and the Delta Rhythm Kings and The Rayos at The Center for the Arts in downtown Grass Valley on Saturday, December 31. With numerous Grammy nominations and collaborations with all-stars like John Lee Hooker, Roy Rogers is one […]
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Tioga Road and Glacier Point Road in Yosemite National Park are Closed for the Season
December 1, 2016 – The Tioga and Glacier Point Roads in Yosemite National Park are closed for the season. The series of storm systems that passed through the Yosemite Area over the last several weeks have resulted in snow accumulation throughout the park. These roads close each fall and remain closed throughout the winter months […]
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Country Christmas Faire and Gingerbread House Competition Results
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. December 1, 2016 – A successful canned food drive, more than 120 vendors, and 66 gingerbread houses built, made the 32nd Annual Country Christmas Faire at the Nevada County Fairgrounds a success. The 14th Annual Gingerbread House Competition featured 66 entries. Of those entries, the Best of Show was awarded to Jan […]
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Feinstein Calls for Additional Funding for Dead Tree Removal
Washington December 1, 2016 – Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif) called on Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to provide increased funding to remove more than 100 million dead trees in California’s forests that increase the odds of a catastrophic fire season next year. The senator also wrote to Governor Jerry Brown asking what additional federal resources […]
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6th Annual Nevada City Winter Craft Fair Features 70 Local Makers & Artists
NEVADA CITY, Calif. December 1, 2016 – Nevada County’s premier juried craft fair returns to the Miners Foundry Cultural Center, Sunday, December 11, from 10am-6pm. Just in time for those searching for one-of-a-kind gifts for the holidays, the 6th Annual Nevada City Winter Craft Fair showcases over seventy of the local region’s top Etsy vendors, […]
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Women Grow event tonight | Cannabis Allies: Ending The Stigma
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. December 1, 2016 – Please join us tonight, December 1st for “Cannabis Allies: Ending the Stigma.” We will be bringing in 2 keynote speakers to speak on their personal experiences with the plant and how it has changed the lives of ordinary people. WOMEN GROW EVENT, THURSDAY DEC. 1ST, 6PM—‘CANNABIS ALLIES: ENDING […]
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Breezy north winds today and Friday
December 1, 2016 – Breezy north winds Today and Friday. Dry except isolated Sierra crest showers possible this morning. Winds decreasing slowly on Saturday with daytime temperatures warming to above normal. Light showers possible Sunday into Monday then turning much colder Tuesday through mid week. Valley minimum temperatures dropping to near freezing Tuesday and Wednesday. […]
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Happening Now – December 2016
Happening Now is a feature designed to bring updates, announcements and info on news items throughout the day. You are invited to participate. See a road closure? A business opening? A smoke plume? Storm-related mishaps like downed trees, power lines, road or other flooding? Email us at news@yubanet.com or call 530-478-9600 to let us know. […]
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Badge pinning ceremony at Nevada County Consolidated Fire Department
November 30, 2016 – The Nevada County Consolidated Fire District held a badge pinning and swearing in ceremony at its Board of Directors meeting on November 17th. The District recognized seven individuals for their accomplishments: Promoted to Captain – Jared McElhannon & Nathan Menth. Promoted to Fire Mechanic II – Kevin Greene. Promoted to Lieutenant […]
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Eldorado National Forest dirt road seasonal closure goes into effect December 1
PLACERVILLE, CA November 30, 2016 – Based on recent precipitation, the annual seasonal closure of native surface roads, also known as dirt roads, will go into effect on Thursday, December 1, 2016. Rainfall, soil moisture, road and trail conditions, and weather forecasts are factors that trigger a seasonal closure earlier than January 1. The roads […]
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Fiscal story of American West
November 30, 2016 – To this day the U.S. government owns almost half of the land in the American West. That level of control has been debated ever since the government began acquiring the areas in the 19th century, with some Westerners resenting the vastness of the federal authority, which amounts to 47 percent of […]
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A few showers possible today, breezy and warming up tomorrow
November 30, 2016 – Light rain possible today north of about Chico with light snow above about 4500 to 5500 feet. A few light showers over the Sierra crest Thursday. Breezy north winds and a little warming Thursday through Saturday. Light rain or showers over the northern mountains early next week, remaining dry elsewhere. Short […]
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Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area Opens for the Winter Season
Truckee, Calif. (Nov. 29, 2016) – With new snow, Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area opened for the winter season this past Saturday, Nov. 26. Coincidentally, the resort opened last year for the season on Nov. 26, 2015 as well, which happened to be Thanksgiving Day. “We are excited to be open in November again […]