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 […]
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40-year experiment in Yosemite: Managing fire, rather than suppressing it, benefits forest and watershed
Oct. 24, 2016 – An unprecedented 40-year experiment in a 40,000-acre valley of Yosemite National Park strongly supports the idea that managing fire, rather than suppressing it, makes wilderness areas more resilient to fire, with the added benefit of increased water availability and resistance to drought. After a three-year, on-the-ground assessment of the park’s Illilouette […]
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Cannabis Crusades will feature Dennis Peron, the father of Prop 215, this Friday
NEVADA CITY, Calif. October 26, 2016 – Dennis Peron, the father of Prop 215, will guest on the popular radio program, the Cannabis Crusades, this Friday from 12:00 – 2:00pm on KVMR, 89.5fm. He will be discussing his strong opposition to Prop 64, a ballot measure that will decide whether adults 21 years or older […]
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First Tuesday Democrats on Nov. 1st: The Statewide Propositions
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. October 26, 2016 – Are you staring at that 222page document sent to you by the State of California’s Secretary of State on the 17 statewide proposals on the November ballot? Just set it aside for now, and plan to attend the First Tuesday Democrats forum on November 1st at Peace Lutheran […]
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League of Women Voters Annual Speak Out on Nov. 12
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. October 26. 2016 – The League of Women Voters, Western Nevada County November 12th meeting will be our annual Speak-Out. This is your opportunity to tell us what’s on your mind and what kind of programs you’d like the League to present in the future. We’ll have tables for many of the […]
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Truckee Police, Truckee Fire and Tahoe Forest Hospital Conducting Exercise Near Hospital
October 26, 2016 – Area Public Safety and First Responders are conducting a haz-mat exercise on Levon Av near the hospital. This exercise will have several parts, but all services in the area are open according to Sgt. Womack with Truckee Police. “We will be working with our partner agencies to make sure we train […]
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Brief dry spell today, then at times heavy rain starting Thursday afternoon
October 26, 2016 – Wet and unsettled weather continues this week with a brief break today, then continues into early next week as several weather systems move across the area. Discussion Rain has retreated to north of Redding overnight where some warm-advection and upslope flow is continuing to wring out light amounts. Partly to mostly […]
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CHP officer apprehends suspect in child abduction
DOWNIEVILLE, Calif. October 25, 2016 – At approximately 3 :00 PM today, a plainclothes CHP investigator was in Downieville, CA as part of an ongoing search effort for the subjects of a recent Amber Alert for an abducted child: Henry Massey, a 7-month-old male baby, and his suspected abductor, Hannah Ashley. The CHP officer was […]
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Conservation Groups Protest Water Rights for Centennial Dam
Nevada City, Calif. October 25, 2016 – The Foothills Water Network, a coalition of conservation and recreation organizations, submitted a joint water rights protest to the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) today demanding that Nevada Irrigation District’s (NID) water rights application for the proposed Centennial Dam be denied based on environmental, public interest and […]