Regional

MARYSVILLE October 13, 2016 – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 3 is alerting motorists to an oncoming series of winter storms arriving on Thursday night, October 13 and continuing, on and off, throughout the weekend into Monday. Heavy rains and winds, including the possibility of snow over the Sierra passes, will result in […]

October 13, 2016 – A recap of the set up and performance of aircraft in the 2016 Auburn Air Fair organized by TGH Aviation at Auburn Municipal Airport in Auburn, CA. It was a fantastic day with a great turn out. In Order of appearance: Thunder Mustangs T-6 Four Ship Golden Knights Golden Knights presentation […]

October 13, 2016 – On Wednesday, October 12, 2016, the Truckee Police Department identified and arrested two local juvenile males, ages 15 and 16 years old, for felony vandalism. Over the last several months the Truckee Police Department has received multiple reports of graffiti on the walls of numerous businesses along the highway 89 South […]

October 13, 2016 – Nevada County is holding its 21st annual Book Sale at the Rood Government Center Lobby, located at 950 Maidu Ave in Nevada City. The Book Sale began October 11th and runs through November 11th. All proceeds go to United Way of Nevada County. Prices range from $.50 -$4, and the sale […]

October 13, 2016 – How are the teens in your life going to learn about sex? Some parents see the awkward coming-of-age time in a teen’s life as an opportunity to have a comprehensive conversation about sex. They feel it’s their responsibility as parents to introduce the conversation. For other parents, though, the thought of […]

Placerville, CA October 13, 2016 – The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors took the final step to secure California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA) funds for the State and County state of emergencies due to pervasive tree mortality. The Board approved the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services CDAA funding at its meeting on October […]

October 13, 2016 – The League of Women Voters of Western Nevada County will sponsor a Candidate’s Night forum for candidates who may represent Nevada County residents: two US Senate candidates; two US House of Representative candidates; and two California State Senate candidates scheduled from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 pm on Thursday, Oct. 13, at the Board […]

Aerial view of the Salt Fire in the Mokelumne Wilderness. ENF photo PLACERVILLE, Calif. October 12, 2016 – The lighting-ignited Salt Fire is burning on the Amador Ranger District north of Salt Springs Reservoir in the Mokelumne Wilderness.  It was detected on October 3 at 1/10th of an acre and is now approximately 20 acres […]

October 12, 2016 – A series of Pacific weather systems will bring periods of moderate rain (heavy over the mountains) and gusty winds late Thursday through early next week. Discussion (Today through Saturday) Fair weather continues today as a weak upper level ridge shifts east into the Great Basin. Partly cloudy skies should prevail across […]

October 11, 2016 – On Tuesday October 11th at approx. 1 p.m. members of the Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force, the Sheriff’s Major Crimes Unit and the Grass Valley Police Department arrested Daniel Gene Paradiso DOB: 05/27/1982 in the Brunswick basin on the crimes of Kidnapping, Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Criminal Threats. It is […]

GRASS VALLEY, Calif. October 11, 2016 – Animal Place, California’s oldest and largest sanctuary for farmed animals, now offers overnight accommodations at its new Guest House, a picturesque country home that sleeps up to 12 adults. All Guest House proceeds support the 200 rescued farmed animals at Animal Place sanctuary. Guests receive a tour of […]

YUBA CITY, Calif., Oct. 11, 2016 – The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) California State Office has selected RaeAnn Dubay as the district conservationist for the Yuba City field office. The Yuba City office provides technical assistance and conservation-related Farm Bill funding to farmers and ranchers in Sutter and Yuba counties. Dubay has worked […]

October 10, 2016 – The American River Ranger District on the Tahoe National Forest will conduct prescribed fires this fall and winter to reduce accumulations of hazardous fuels and to reestablish healthy forest ecosystems.   Fall and winter precipitation and cooler temperatures are ideal for prescribed fire operations. Planned prescribed burning projects include low-to-moderate intensity burns […]

Butte County, Calif. October 10, 2016 – CAL FIRE/Butte County Fire Department will be holding a 40 acre control burn on Thursday, October 13th in the area of the shaded fuel break along the Cohasset Ridge between the communities of Cohasset and Butte Meadows. While the location of the control burn is remote, smoke may […]