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May 12, 2024 at 2:38 PM The black lab near Rollins is being taken to Sammie’s.
May 12, 2024 at 1:09 PM Peardale Chicago Park, Ophir Hill Fire, and CAL FIRE are currently at a vegetation fire in the area of Rollins View Drive, near the Rollins Lakeside Inn. The fire was a 50’ x 50’ spot, mostly contained by locals. A reminder that the weather is rapidly changing and becoming hotter and dryer. Thank you Captain John Nelson of Ophir Hill Fire for the photos.
May 12, 2024 at 12:41 PM From a reader: We are half a mile from Rollins Lake off of Lakewood Lake on 174. A young female black lab mix and a German Shepard showed up on a property and are very tired. The GSD won’t let us near it, the black lab is on our deck contained. Very friendly. No collar. The GSD has a collar but again, we can’t get within 30 feet of it. Would love to help reunite them with their people, call 916.769.7669 if they’re yours.
May 12, 2024 at 8:33 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
Burn permits are now required by CAL FIRE.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 11, 2024 at 3:09 PM Bitney IC reports good progress being made. Forward progress has been stopped. All resources will be committed for 2-3 hours.
May 11, 2024 at 3:03 PM Prevention officer requested to respond to the fire.
May 11, 2024 at 3:02 PM IC reports the fire is approximately 3/4 of an acre. Fire behavior has moderated a little as it transitioned into brush.
May 11, 2024 at 2:59 PM Bitney IC reports one small trailer is involved. Very difficult access to the fire and visibility issues due to the smoke.
May 11, 2024 at 2:53 PM The fire is in Zone NCO-E023, there are no evacuations requested at this time.
May 11, 2024 at 2:49 PM Only the lead engine to continue in on Excelsior, all others to stage on Bitney Springs due to space constraints. NCSO units are at scene as well.
May 11, 2024 at 2:47 PM IC reports 1/4 acre in grass and brush at the top of the hill of Excelsior. One structure is imminently threatened, will be evacuated. There is very little room to access the fire.
May 11, 2024 at 2:44 PM Fire response arriving at the Excelsior incident which is called the Bitney fire per the original location given.
May 11, 2024 at 2:36 PM Report of a possible vegetation fire or escaped burn pile above Lake Wildwood on Excelsior Road or LWW Drive. Units dispatched.
May 11, 2024 at 12:46 PM Loki the wayward kitty has been found and is back home safe. All is well.
May 11, 2024 at 12:19 PM Another series of CMEs associated with flare activity from Region 3664 over the past several days are expected to merge and arrive at Earth by midday (UTC) on 12 May. Periods of G4-G5 (Severe-Extreme) geomagnetic storms are likely to follow the arrival of these CMEs. Aurora sightings possible in Northern California! Use your phone camera to snap photos, longer exposure amplifies the colors we might not see with the naked eye.
May 11, 2024 at 9:45 AM Many thanks to our readers who sent their aurora photos. If you want to share your photos, email news@yubanet.com or text 530-409-9888 and let us know where you took the pics!
May 11, 2024 at 8:50 AM A much-anticipated event today.
May 11, 2024 at 8:42 AM For anyone wondering, there is a slim chance of additional auroras visible in our area tonight. X-class flares continue to occur in the very active sunspot region. Solar storms are forecast to continue, with fluctuations in strength expected. Currently, SWPC is forecasting strong (G3) geomagnetic storms through May 13th.
May 11, 2024 at 8:30 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
Burn permits are now required by CAL FIRE.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 10, 2024 at 9:30 PM Not quite visible to the naked eye, but the camera phone captures the unusual night sky.
May 10, 2024 at 7:40 PM G5 Conditions were first observed at Earth at 6:54 p.m. The scale goes from 1-5 with 5.
May 10, 2024 at 6:14 PM A piece of furniture in the roadway on Hwy 20 at Rough and Ready Hwy.
May 10, 2024 at 3:47 PM Severe geomagnetic storm underway, aurora possibly visible tonight. Space weather forecasters have issued a Severe (G4) Geomagnetic Storm Watch for the evening of Friday, May 10. Additional solar eruptions could cause geomagnetic storm conditions to persist through the weekend. This severe geomagnetic storm includes the potential for aurora to be seen as far south as Northern California. If you want to participate in Nevada County’s Dark Sky contest, that would be a pretty unique photo!
May 10, 2024 at 3:33 PM Marysville IC reports the fire is now fully contained. Resources will be committed for approximately two hours.
May 10, 2024 at 3:15 PM Marysville IC reports fire is at 1 acre, forward progress stopped. Washington Ridge crew can cancel and return to camp. Prevention officer to continue in.
May 10, 2024 at 3:12 PM Forward progress of the Marysville incident has been stopped. Extensive mop-up required.
May 10, 2024 at 3:09 PM Firefighters are making good progress on the Marysville incident.
May 10, 2024 at 3:01 PM Marysville IC reports fire is holding at 1/2 acre, line construction has started. Dense brush in the area, fire activity has slowed down a little bit.
May 10, 2024 at 2:55 PM Marysville incident, Tahoe Hotshots are responding to the incident.
May 10, 2024 at 2:46 PM First unit at scene reports the location is just before the quarry on Marysville Road. Approximately 1/2 acre burning in brush, all resources to continue in. Requesting CHP for traffic control.
May 10, 2024 at 2:43 PM Washington Ridge crew is being dispatched to the Marysville fire.
May 10, 2024 at 2:39 PM Fire on Marysville Road was described as a roadside spot, unknown size.
May 10, 2024 at 2:35 PM CAL FIRE, TNF and local resources dispatched to the Marysville incident in Dobbins.
May 10, 2024 at 2:30 PM Reported vegetation fire in the Dobbins area between Oregon Hill Road and Marysville Road. Units dispatched.
May 10, 2024 at 11:48 AM This just in: CPUC Proposes Rejecting AT&T’s Request to Withdraw as Carrier of Last Resort. Despite AT&T’s contention that providers of voice alternatives to landline service – such as VoIP or mobile wireless services – can fill the gap, the CPUC found AT&T did not meet the requirements for COLR withdrawal. Specifically, AT&T failed to demonstrate the availability of replacement providers willing and able to serve as COLR, nor did AT&T prove that alternative providers met the COLR definition. Additionally, public commenters at CPUC Public Forums highlighted the unreliability of voice alternatives such as mobile wireless or VoIP.
May 10, 2024 at 10:26 AM Loki went out yesterday (5/9) morning on Kate Hayes Street in Grass Valley and hasn’t been seen since. She’s an older cat and her humans are worried about her. She’s a long haired black cat and she’s very active and talkative. Call (530) 210-3760 if you’ve seen her.
May 10, 2024 at 9:08 AM First Rain Land Stewardship Services will be conducting an 8 acre prescribed burn today near the junction of Rector Rd and Running Horse Rd. Start time is approximately 10 am, end time 5 pm.
May 10, 2024 at 6:13 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
Burn permits are now required by CAL FIRE.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 9, 2024 at 8:27 PM Emergency Repairs Scheduled Along Hwy 20. Crews are scheduled to return to the White Cloud area for emergency slipout repairs. Various lane closures and traffic control will be in place as needed from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday until the end of October. The damage occurred after a series of severe storms earlier this year caused large cracks along the newly constructed highway alignment. A temporary concrete barrier was placed to help prevent slide material from entering the roadway while repairs are underway.
May 9, 2024 at 6:20 PM NOAA Space weather alert. Multiple CMEs erupted associated with flare activity from Region 3664 on 07-09 May. These CMEs are expected to merge with potential arrival expected by early May 11 on the UTC day.
Potential Impacts: Area of impact primarily poleward of 45 degrees Geomagnetic Latitude. Induced Currents – Possible widespread voltage control problems and some protective systems may mistakenly trip out key assets from the power grid. Induced pipeline currents intensify. Spacecraft – Systems may experience surface charging; increased drag on low earth orbit satellites, and tracking and orientation problems may occur. Navigation – Satellite navigation (GPS) degraded or inoperable for hours. Radio – HF (high frequency) radio propagation sporadic or blacked out. Aurora – Aurora may be seen as low as Alabama and northern California.
May 9, 2024 at 6:01 PM Power has been restored in LWW.
May 9, 2024 at 5:50 PM The power outage in LWW is affecting 3,455 customers.
May 9, 2024 at 5:45 PM Reader reported power outage in Lake Wildwood.
May 9, 2024 at 5:17 PM NCSO has concluded the incident in south county, good outcome. Everyone is safe.
May 9, 2024 at 3:41 PM All students and buses have been released from all schools in south county.
May 9, 2024 at 3:10 PM Precautionary lockdown at Bear River High School and Magnolia Middle School for a person in crisis in the area, off campus. Law enforcement is at scene, no immediate danger for students and faculty.
May 9, 2024 at 1:21 PM First unit at scene on Rough and Ready Hwy reports the roadway is blocked in both directions. Requesting one air ambulance and one additional engine.
May 9, 2024 at 1:17 PM Single vehicle rollover, extrication required, on Rough and Ready Hwy. Units dispatched.
May 9, 2024 at 9:04 AM Gusty northeast to east winds this morning with areas of moderate heat risk from Friday into next week. Moderate Risk for heat-related illnesses for pets, livestock, and those who are sensitive to heat, especially those without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration.
May 9, 2024 at 8:42 AM Units at scene on Tyler Foote report an out of compliance 20 by 20 pile.
May 9, 2024 at 8:36 AM Debris check for a reportedly oversized burn pile in the area of Tyler Foote and Purdon, units dispatched.
May 9, 2024 at 7:08 AM Accident on the Brunswick off ramp of eastbound Hwy 49, no injuries reported.
May 9, 2024 at 6:21 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
Burn permits are now required by CAL FIRE.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 8, 2024 at 6:24 PM Power restoration for the 80 customers on Butler and Gibson in Grass Valley should be earlier than the 9:45 pm estimate. Crews are patrolling the area now.
May 8, 2024 at 10:25 AM Accident on Hwy 49 near Idaho-Maryland off ramp, units dispatched.
May 8, 2024 at 9:18 AM A tree is blocking the roadway on Newtown Road at Empress Rd. Eastbound lane fully blocked.
May 8, 2024 at 8:18 AM ALERT! Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra reports that there has been fraudulent tickets sales of Snow Falling on Cedars tickets through StubHub. Only purchase tickets through the CATS’ website at https://catsweb.org/ These bogus tickets will not be honored at the door, says Jeannie Wood, Executive Director.
May 8, 2024 at 7:30 AM A heads up from PG&E spokesperson Paul Moreno: Flows on the South Yuba River below the Spaulding Reservoir are about 1,100 to 1,200 cfs today (May 7). For Memorial Day weekend, we anticipate flows will range between 1,500 and as much as 3,000 cfs due to warmer weather accelerating the snow melt, with flows fluctuating throughout the day as temperatures warm up and cool off. This is within the upper end of the normal range for the end of May. We anticipate the Spaulding Reservoir to continue to spill until sometime in July.
May 8, 2024 at 6:44 AM Today is a No Burn Day in Nevada and Sierra counties.
May 8, 2024 at 6:30 AM A heads up from Caltrans: Caltrans is alerting motorists that various ramp closures will continue for another month along State Routes 20/49 (SR-20/49) in Nevada County as part of the $26 million Gold Nugget Project. Motorists can expect various ramp closures between Grass Valley and Nevada City from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday. Construction activity will pause Friday morning and resume the following Sunday night, continuing through the end of May.
May 7, 2024 at 5:18 PM Oak Tree IC reports forward progress of the vegetation stopped, still working on the quad.
May 7, 2024 at 5:16 PM First units at scene on Oak Tree reports a 15 by 15 spot of vegetation and a small quad smoldering. They are taking action now.
May 7, 2024 at 5:10 PM Now vegetation on fire at the quad fire on Oak Tree.
May 7, 2024 at 5:03 PM Car fire, quad on fire, on Oak Tree Road at New School Road in North San Juan. No threat to the vegetation, units dispatched.
May 7, 2024 at 1:23 PM Vehicle into a ditch on North Bloomfield at Back Bone Road on the San Juan Ridge, no injuries reported.
May 7, 2024 at 10:22 AM Gusty north to east winds tonight into Thursday with widespread moderate heatrisk by late week. North to east winds expected mid week, strongest late tonight – Wednesday AM and Wednesday night – early Thursday AM. Probability of Gusts 40 mph or greater: 60-95% Valley and foothills, 70-100% mountains.
May 7, 2024 at 9:56 AM A ladder in the roadway on Hwy 20 at Rough and Ready Hwy.
May 7, 2024 at 9:55 AM Firefighters have knockdown on the trailer fire and the extension to the vegetation, mopping up.
May 7, 2024 at 9:34 AM Units at scene report a 35 ft spot of vegetation burning.
May 7, 2024 at 9:32 AM Fifth-wheel trailer on fire on Pinecrest Drive in Placer Hills, no threat to structures, but threat to the vegetation. Units dispatched.
May 7, 2024 at 8:19 AM Jones IC reports they can handle with resources at scene, canceling all incoming resources.
May 7, 2024 at 8:17 AM First unit at scene on Jones reports nothing showing from the outside, they will investigate.
May 7, 2024 at 8:12 AM Reported residential structure fire, HVAC smoking, on Jones Street in North Auburn. Units dispatched.
May 7, 2024 at 8:04 AM A mostly white pup is chasing a school bus on Greenhorn Road near Leaf Lane.
May 7, 2024 at 7:50 AM Reader report of yet another semi stuck at the Dog Bar bridge over the Bear River.
May 7, 2024 at 6:35 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
Burn permits are now required by CAL FIRE.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 6, 2024 at 8:47 PM Pleasant Valley Road is back open.
May 6, 2024 at 7:38 PM Accident on the 22000 block of Pleasant Valley Rd, emergency services at scene. The roadway is blocked.
May 6, 2024 at 7:03 PM Take a look at the video shot today at CAL FIRE’s 2024 Wildfire Preparedness event. This years’ theme is “Meeting the Mission Through Partnerships.” We caught up with two CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer alums you’re likely to recognize for some updates.
May 6, 2024 at 3:21 PM Westbound lane blocked on McCourtney at South Ponderosa is reportedly blocked.
May 6, 2024 at 8:19 AM Heads up: CAL FIRE planes will train over the area throughout the week.
May 6, 2024 at 6:18 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
Burn permits are now required by CAL FIRE.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 5, 2024 at 8:51 AM Car off the roadway on Hwy 49 at Auburn Rd, no injuries reported.
May 5, 2024 at 8:43 AM Lingering showers and snow showers today, mainly in the mountains. Drier and much warmer weather this week with gusty north to east winds mid-week. Also, really heating up by next weekend.
May 5, 2024 at 7:58 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
Burn permits are now required by CAL FIRE.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 4, 2024 at 6:32 PM Power has been restored on Celesta.
May 4, 2024 at 6:17 PM The power outage is affecting 179 customers along Celesta in Grass Valley. A crew has been assigned, estimated time of restoration is 10:15 pm.
May 4, 2024 at 5:54 PM At 550 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Beale AFB to near Sheridan to near Lincoln to near Elverta. Movement was east at 20 mph. HAZARD: Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail. Locations impacted include: Roseville, Rocklin, Auburn, Grass Valley, El Dorado Hills, Lincoln, Lake Of The Pines, Loomis, Colfax, Cedar Ridge, Pilot Hill, Cool, Newcastle, Granite Bay, Applegate, Rough And Ready, North Auburn, Alta Sierra, Nevada City, and Penn Valley.
May 4, 2024 at 5:55 PM Power outage at HQ, generator kicked in, utility power came back in less than a minute.
May 4, 2024 at 4:52 PM Multiple vehicle spin outs on Hwy 20 and Nevada Street at the chain control station.
May 4, 2024 at 4:21 PM Hwy 49 is closed from Downieville to the junction with Hwy 89 due to heavy snow.
May 4, 2024 at 2:35 PM The Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for elevations 4000 ft and above through 8 AM Sunday. For a probabilistic sense, the National Blend of Models gives locations above 5000 feet a 50-90% chance of >= 12 inches of snow. Minor accumulations of up to an inch are expected between 3000 to 4000 ft.
May 4, 2024 at 11:58 PM Looks like the Annual Health/Safety & Fire Preparedness Carnival has been canceled.
May 4, 2024 at 9:24 AM Weather system brings rain, thunderstorms, gusty southwest winds, mountain snow, and much cooler temperatures today. Lingering showers and snow showers on Sunday, mainly in the mountains. Snow levels: 4000′-6000′ through the afternoon, lowering to 3500′-4500′ by Saturday evening, then nearing 2500′-3500′ by early Sunday morning.
May 4, 2024 at 8:05 AM The Master Gardeners workshop planned for today has been rescheduled to June 15.
May 4, 2024 at 2:03 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
Burn permits are now required by CAL FIRE.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 3, 2024 at 7:40 PM Engines have searched the Dog Bar area, unable to locate any smoke.
May 3, 2024 at 7:18 PM Debris check for smoke coming up under the Bear River bridge on Dog Bar. Units dispatched.
May 3, 2024 at 6:44 PM All updates on the Ridgewood Fire will be posted here
May 3, 2024 at 6:41 PM Two additional water tenders requested to the incident.
May 3, 2024 at 6:40 PM All engines dispatched to the Ridgewood incident have arrived. The fire is well-established and wind-driven, very steep terrain.
May 3, 2024 at 6:36 PM Ridgewood IC reports the fire is burning in brush and timber, surface fire only at this time. All resources to continue in.
May 3, 2024 at 6:36 PM Location of the Ridgewood Fire
May 3, 2024 at 6:30 PM Units arriving at scene, additional units requested, including a dozer and a handcrew.
May 3, 2024 at 6:26 PM Reported vegetation fire on Ridgewood Road off Hwy 20, units dispatched. Reported as a 100 by 100 ft spot.
May 3, 2024 at 1:52 PM Units at scene on Mill Street report only minor to very minor injuries.
May 3, 2024 at 1:48 PM Accident in the Mill Street parking lot at South Church in Grass Valley, numerous emergency services dispatched.
May 3, 2024 at 8:56 AM Hwy 49 near Alta Sierra Drive is clear again.
May 3, 2024 at 8:43 AM Accident on northbound Hwy 49 just past Alta Sierra Drive. The slow lane is blocked, emergency services dispatched.
May 3, 2024 at 6:29 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
Burn permits are now required by CAL FIRE.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 2, 2024 at 5:13 PM Placer County Sheriff’s deputies are working an incident near the 500 block of South Auburn Street in Colfax. Avoid the area.
May 2, 2024 at 1:24 PM Late season storm brings widespread rain, mountain snow, gusty winds, isolated thunderstorms and cold temperatures this weekend. High confidence for cool high temperatures Saturday and Sunday as well with high temperatures dropping a solid 10 to 20 degrees from Friday to Saturday. Winter Weather Advisory for elevations above 5000′ along the Sierra. This Winter Weather Advisory goes into effect at 11 AM PDT Saturday, May 4 and runs through 8 AM PDT Sunday, May 5. Heaviest precipitation and attendant snowfall is expected to occur Saturday afternoon and evening, with snowfall rates up to 1″ per hour at times.
May 2, 2024 at 10:04 AM A heads up for your Saturday plans: Rotary Club of Nevada City is thrilled to extend a heartfelt invitation to the community for an extraordinary event that promises not only fantastic finds but also an opportunity to drive positive change in our beloved community. The Rotary of Nevada City Upscale Resale Fundraiser is now set to take place on Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM in the auditorium at the Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning (SAEL) located at 505 Main St, Nevada City.
May 2, 2024 at 8:54 AM It’s CSA time. Support your local farmers and food purveyors, sign up for a CSA. Details here. Editor’s note: Full disclosure, we are enthusiastic CSA subscribers. Supporting local farmers, ranchers and food producers is great for the local economy and your table!
May 2, 2024 at 6:57 AM First Rain – Land Stewardship Services – will be conducting prescribed burns Thursday and Friday May 2nd and 3rd on New Rome Rd. Nevada City. They will be burning approximately 13 acres each day with ignitions beginning around 9:30 am and ending by 5 pm.
May 2, 2024 at 6:22 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
Burn permits are now required by CAL FIRE.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 1, 2024 at 8:27 PM Units at scene on Lasso Loop confirm an unattended burn pile, they will be taking action now.
May 1, 2024 at 8:23 PM Debris check in the area of Lasso Loop in Penn Valley, report of an unattended burn pile on a no burn day. Units dispatched.
May 1, 2024 at 8:03 PM The burn pile on Sweetland Road has been extinguished.
May 1, 2024 at 7:59 PM Units in the area of Hwy 49 and Tyler Foote have located a burn pile (on a no burn day) on Sweetland Road and are making contact with the homeowner. No structure fire.
May 1, 2024 at 7:53 PM Report of a possible structure fire on Hwy 49 near Tyler Foote on the San Juan Ridge, units dispatched.
May 1, 2024 at 6:50 PM Firefighters have checked both side of Purdon Road and the bridge, no smoke showing. All units are being released.
May 1, 2024 at 6:48 PM Accident on Hwy 20 near Ridgewood Drive, units dispatched.
May 1, 2024 at 6:39 PM No smoke visible in the Purdon area from HQ, only dust from what sounds like an offroad vehicle making its way up from the river.
May 1, 2024 at 6:35 PM Report of smoke coming from under the bridge at Purdon Crossing. Units dispatched from both side of the river.
May 1, 2024 at 6:21 PM Accident on Hwy 20 near White Cloud, vehicle off the roadway. Emergency services dispatched.
May 1, 2024 at 5:50 PM Accident on northbound Hwy 49 at Gautier Drive, one vehicle overturned. Emergency services at scene, lanes are blocked.
May 1, 2024 at 5:38 PM The wayward lamb that escaped in the Dog Bar area yesterday is back home safely again. All is well.
May 1, 2024 at 3:01 PM A bear cub is trying to get back to mom, running through yards and in the road on Hollow Way in Nevada City.
May 1, 2024 at 2:48 PM Reader report of a weight bench flying off the back of a truck on Hwy 20 between Rough and Ready Hwy and Pleasant Valley.
May 1, 2024 at 2:08 PM Traffic hazard on Hwy 174 at Orchard Springs Rd. Use caution in the area.
May 1, 2024 at 12:43 PM PG&E released an update about the repairs of the Spaulding #1 powerhouse on their website. Here is an additional photo provided by spokesperson Paul Moreno of the conditions inside the powerhouse.
May 1, 2024 at 9:36 AM Contingent upon weather conditions, the Feather River Ranger District on the Plumas N.F. is planning to pile and underburn in Forbestown, around Sunset Lookout and south of Woodleaf Camp. Smoke may be visible from Oroville, Feather Falls, Forbestown, Forbestown Road. Prescribed Fire signs will be present and traffic control in place should Forbestown Road be impacted with smoke. Smoke may be visible from Challenge, Woodleaf Camp, Clipper Mills, Strawberry La Porte Road. Prescribed Fire signs will be present and traffic control in place should La Porte Road be impacted with smoke.
May 1, 2024 at 8:52 AM Non-injury accident on Hwy 174 near Union Hill School. The roadway is clear.
May 1, 2024 at 8:23 AM Gusty north to east wind today; active weather returns this weekend. Dry and mild weather through Friday. Next weather system brings rain, thunderstorms, gusty winds, high elevation mountain snow, and much cooler temperatures this weekend.
May 1, 2024 at 12:40 AM Today is a No Burn Day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
May 1, 2024 at 12:37 AM You can find last month’s log here.