August 3, 2016 – Mainly dry weather with seasonal temperatures this week. Isolated mountain thunderstorms possible Friday and Saturday over the Coastal Range. Short term discussion (Today through Friday) A shortwave ridge of high pressure has moved over Northern California, sandwiched in between upper lows off the coast and along the northern Rockies. As a […]
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BLM Forms Tree Mortality Task Force for Sierra
EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. August 2, 2016 – Faced with thousands of acres of dead trees that have contributed to devastating wildfires in the Sierras, the Bureau of Land Management has formed a task force to determine how to manage the dead trees to minimize wildfire risk and protect the public.
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Nevada County Fire JOA declare August 4th, 2016 as Dawson’s Day
August 2, 2016 – It is with great honor and pride that the Nevada County Fire JOA declare Thursday, August 4th, 2016 as Dawson’s Day. Dawson Deschaine is a 7-year-old Nevada County resident who is battling Acute Myeloid Leukemia, we want to celebrate his strength, courage and bravery by making him an honorary firefighter. On […]
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Yuba Fire human-caused and suspicious in nature
NEVADA CITY, Calif. August 2, 2016 – The Yuba Fire, still uncontained, has been determined to be human-caused and suspicious in nature. Reported shortly after 6:00 am, the fire started upstream from Edwards Crossing, on the north side of the river. Preliminary investigation and observation by firefighters has determined the fire was human-caused, with possibly malicious […]
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Yuba Fire reveals a systemic problem in the river canyon: campfires
NEVADA CITY, Calif. August 2, 2016 – The Yuba Fire, currently held in check by firefighters, has revealed a worrisome problem in the Yuba river canyon. Numerous extinguished campfires and fire rings were found by crews hiking in to the fire. The checkerboard ownership in the canyon has long been used by irresponsible campers as […]
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National Night Out in Nevada City tonight
NEVADA CITY, Calif. August 2, 2016 – For the second time the Nevada City Police Department will participate in the National Night Out program on August 2, 2016 between 6:00 and 8:00 PM. National Night Out is a nationwide event held in cities throughout the country in which thousands of communities join forces in an […]
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Two small fires quickly contained overnight
August 2, 2016 – Crews From Nevada County Consolidated, Grass Valley and Nevada City along with Ophir Hill and Cal Fire battled two small vegetation fires in Nevada County in the early morning hours. The first fire was reported at about 2:30 am in the area of McCourtney Rd. and Allison Ranch Rd. Upon arrival […]
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Seed advocate Rowen White to lead Seed Savers Exchange board
Decorah, Iowa August 1, 2016 – Seed Savers Exchange, Inc., a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to saving and sharing heirloom seeds, announces the election of Rowen White as Chair of its board of directors. White succeeds Keith Crotz who served as Chair since 2012. The decision was made at the board’s July 15, 2016 meeting. […]
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2016 Nevada County Fair Hall of Fame Inductees – George and Sandy Woods
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. August 1, 2016 – George and Sandy Woods have been named to the Nevada County Fair’s Hall of Fame. The Fair’s Board of Directors recognized the Woods for their long-time service and dedication to the Nevada County Fair. George and Sandy have been involved with the Fair since they moved to Nevada […]
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Dry weather with seasonal temperatures this week
August 1, 2016 – Less hot temperatures have arrived! Forecast highs today and for much of this week will be in the 90s to near 100° across the Valley, which is right around normal for this time of year. Short term discussion (Today through Wednesday) Northern California is currently situated between high pressure centered over […]
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Happening Now – August 2016
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Sierra Streams Institute studies impacts of climate change on plants with two Nevada County high schools
NEVADA CITY, Calif. July 31, 2016 – Sierra Streams Institute (SSI) has completed teaching its phenology project with 9th graders at the Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning and 11th and 12th graders at Forest Charter School. A total of 80 students had the opportunity to engage in a comprehensive science project, which took students through the […]
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The Mountain Messenger | Is It a Revolution?
NEVADA CITY July 31, 2016 – Somebody finally came out with the word that many have been thinking in the wake of all the shooting by and of the police: revolution. Gavin Long, accused shooter of six Baton Rouge police officers, said in a social media post made before his sniper assault, “One hundred percent […]
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NID Board Accepts 2015 Audit, Financial Report
GRASS VALLEY July 30, 2016 – Directors of the Nevada Irrigation District on Wednesday (July 27) heard a presentation on the district’s Comprehensive Financial Report and Audit for 2015. NID Finance Manager Marvin Davis, CPA, said the reports cover the range of NID’s activities including public water service, hydroelectric energy production, resource management and public […]
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Full text of the urgency ordinance adopted on July 26
NEVADA CITY, Calif. July 29, 2016 – Below is the full text, as amended, of Ordinance 2416 – the new urgency ordinance adopted by a 4-1 vote of the Nevada County Board of Supervisors on July 26th, 2016. You can also download the document as a pdf file. ORDINANCE No 2416 OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS […]
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United Way’s Annual Grills and Grilles Car Show, Registration Forms Available Now!
July 29, 2016 – United Way of Nevada County is proud to announce its tenth annual BBQ competition, which will include a Car Show and Disc Golf tournament. This exciting event will take place at the Western Gateway Park in Penn Valley on August 27th at Western Gateway Park. Registration forms are now available for individuals […]
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2016 Nevada County Fair tickets on sale now: buy early and save
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. July 28, 2016 – Tickets for the Nevada County Fair are on sale now. Purchase your admission, carnival tickets, and arena event tickets before the Fair begins and save money! The Fair Office is open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm, and will be open specifically for ticket sales […]
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Separating Myth From Fact: Drug Policy Alliance Releases New Marijuana Facts Booklet
July 28, 2016 – Today, the Drug Policy Alliance released Marijuana Facts, intended for non-expert audiences seeking answers to some of the most common questions asked about marijuana use, its effects, and the rapidly-shifting legal landscape. The booklet addresses 15 frequently-asked questions about subjects such as driving, mental health, brain development, potency, edibles and concentrates. […]
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Bureau of Land Management Announces Fire Restrictions for Mother Lode Field Office Boundary
EL DORADO HILLS, CA, July 27, 2016 – Effective Wednesday, the Bureau of Land Management is implementing fire restrictions on all BLM-managed public lands within the Mother Lode Field Office boundary. This includes BLM-managed public lands in Nevada, Yuba, Placer, El Dorado, Amador, Sacramento, Calaveras, Tuolumne, Stanislaus, Sutter and Mariposa counties, a total of about […]
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Happening Now – July 2016
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