August 8, 2016 – Whether growing along the rim of the Grand Canyon or living in the mist with California’s coastal redwoods, Douglas fir trees are consistently sensitive to drought conditions that occur throughout the species’ range in the United States, according to a study led by a researcher at the University of California, Davis. […]
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Nevada County Public Health Department celebrates National Breastfeeding Awareness Month this week at the County Fair
Grass Valley, Calif. August 8, 2016 – In Nevada County, there is a lot to celebrate in August, including National Breastfeeding Awareness month. Internationally, UNICEF, WABA (World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action), and WHO (World Health Organization) have recognized World Breastfeeding Week as August 1-7, and the USDA adopted this week as National WIC Breastfeeding Week. […]
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Golden Empire Grange Gets Energy Upgrade for a Sustainable Future
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. August 8, 2016 – Golden Empire Grange has completed a landmark project with the installation of a new solar system, now operating at their Hall located at 11363 Grange Court in Grass Valley. The new solar system, designed and installed by California Solar Electric Company, will allow Golden Empire Grange to generate 84% […]
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Dry weather with temperatures near average will continue this week
August 8, 2016 – Other than some high cloudiness, clear skies cover the region. Temperatures are warmer compared to 24 hours ago as onshore flow has slackened and the marine layer is down to around 1000 feet. The low over the PacNW will continue to edge slowly east early this week maintaining a weak trough […]
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Candidate Filing Deadline this Friday, Aug. 12
August 8, 2016 – The Nevada County Elections Department would like to remind potential candidates for the November 2016 General Election, that the deadline for filing is Friday, August 12th, 2016. Candidate information, including the Candidate Handbook, calendar and a spreadsheet with candidate filings received, can be found on their webpage.
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North San Juan Transfer Station Buy Back Open an Extra Day in August
August 8, 2016 – The North San Juan Transfer Station will open its California Refund Value (CRV) beverage container buy back operation an extra day this month. The facility regularly operates the CRV buy back on the 3rd Thursday of each month; however, this month there will be two buy back opportunities in North San […]
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Special Contests at the 2016 Nevada County Fair
At the Nevada County Fair, August 10 – 14, there are exciting contests and activities happening each day of the Fair! Here are a few of the fun contests planned for this year’s Fair. New this year is the Jello Eatin’ Contest on Wednesday from 3 – 4:30 pm. Be the first to finish a […]
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Nevada County Assessor reports assessed values up 4.8%
August 6, 2016 – Nevada County’s assessed values grew 4.8% last year, a positive reflection of the increase in property values. The county’s locally assessed value for the 2016/17 assessment year totaled $17.3 billion, up $790 million from last year’s $16.5 billion. This increase reflects a positive upward trend in our county’s real estate market. […]
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Gold Country Stage Free Shuttle – 2016 Nevada County Fair
August 6, 2016 – The Gold Country Stage will provide “free fare” shuttle buses to the Nevada County Fair August 10-14, 2016. The free fares are offered on the shuttle buses only. The Grass Valley shuttle bus runs Wednesday through Sunday and departs Church and Neal Streets (at Tri Counties Bank) starting at 10:30 a.m. on […]
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The Mountain Messenger | Still Trying to Corral That Evil Weed
NEVADA CITY, Calif. August 5, 2016 – There’s a perpetual breaking headline running through all Nevada County news these days – Supes Try to Undo Yesterday’s Bungled Pot Ordinance. The latest try came as four out of the five county leaders dumped a new load of fertilizer on the grow. By approving an urgency ordinance […]
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Dancing With Our Stars – Veterans Memorial Auditorium on August 20
Ten Nevada County couples will compete for glory and the coveted mirror ball trophy at the 4th annual Dancing With Our Stars fundraiser at Veterans Memorial Auditorium on Saturday, August 20. Pictured local celebrities Kimberly Russel Pruett, Jason Fouyer, Rita Stevens, Shanin Ybarrondo (Kim Sayre photo credit) August 5, 2016 – Ten Nevada County couples […]
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Parade Entries Open for the 2016 Nevada City Constitution Day Parade
NEVADA CITY, CA, Aug. 5, 2016 – Entries are now open for individuals and groups wishing to enter this year’s Nevada City Constitution Day Parade. The parade, founded in 1967, is celebrating its Golden Anniversary. Floats, bands, marching units, equestrians, vehicles and other entries are welcome. Special guest this year is Nevada City’s own Alexander […]
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Below normal temperatures into next week
August 5, 2016 – Below normal temperatures continue through early next week. Slight chance of an afternoon shower or thunderstorm over the Coastal and Northern mountains today and Saturday. Short term discussion (Today through Sunday) A slow moving upper level trough along the coast will gradually shift inland bringing continued below normal temperatures to the […]
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#FFDawsonsDay – Photos
NEVADA CITY, Calif. August 4, 2016 – Nevada County Fire JOA summed up today perfectly: “This courageous 7-year old has been battling a form of leukemia, today he battled fire! Nevada County Consolidated, Grass Valley Fire, Nevada City Fire, Grass Valley CHP, Sierra Nevada Ambulance, Penn Valley Fire, Local 3800 Professional Firefighters, Reach Air, Cal […]
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State of Emergency in the Yuba canyon – Townhall on Aug. 8
NEVADA CITY, Calif. August 4, 2016 – On Monday, August 8th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, KVMR and YubaNet invite you to a community conversation about the state of emergency in the Yuba canyon. Join us at the Nevada Theatre and participate in the dialogue. Tahoe National Forest Fire Chief Shelly Allen, CAL FIRE […]
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Yuba and Sutter counties: Air quality advisory effective August 4 to August 9, 2016
August 4, 2016 – The Feather River Air Quality Management District Air Pollution Control Officer is issuing this Air Quality Advisory to notify the public of possible impacts to air quality in Yuba and Sutter Counties due to wildfire smoke primarily due to the Cold Fire near Winters. This Advisory will be in effect today, […]
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Lolo Gervais: Triple CD Release Party at the Center for the Arts on Aug. 26
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. August 4, 2016 – Lolo Gervais plans a triple CD release party and video debut complete with cocktails, cake, prizes and musical tomfoolery on Friday, August 26 at The Center for the Arts. Stirring up a mix of classic modern pop and rock tunes into a tight neo-vintage party soundtrack Lolo Gervais takes […]
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Thompson Peak lookout temporarily closed for repairs
QUINCY, Calif. August 3, 2016 – The Thompson Peak lookout and access road in the northeastern Plumas National Forest (PNF) will be temporarily closed from August 3 to September 30, 2016, due to construction activities. Fire watch coverage will not be affected by the closure. “We’ve been unable to use the lookout since 2015 because […]
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Cooler weather for a few days
August 4, 2016 – Cooling to near or below normal today through early next week. Slight chance of an afternoon shower or thunderstorm over the Coastal and Northern mountains Friday and Saturday. Short term discussion (Today through Sunday) A low off the Pacific Northwest coast extends a trough just offshore from NorCal. This synoptic pattern […]
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Gun shop burglary in Grass Valley today
August 3, 2016 – At around 0808 Hours this morning, a local gun shop, Mustang Firearms, on Alta Street in Grass Valley, was burglarized by two, black male adults. The store owner believes around 20 handguns of miscellaneous make and model were stolen. Using masks and gloves to conceal their identities, the men forced entry […]