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June 5, 2026 at 10:47 AM The prescribed burn at Beale is underway.
June 5, 2026 at 8:23 AM Outage in the Higgins area has been reduced to 1,474 customers in Lake of the Pines.
June 5, 2026 at 7:37 AM PG&E power outage in the Higgins and Meadow Vistas area affecting 2,047 customers. Trouble crew dispatched and the estimated time of restoration is 12:15 pm.
June 5, 2026 at 7:17 AM Approximately 150 acres of prescribed burning is scheduled for today on Beale Air Force Base near the Vasser lake Gate.
June 5, 2026 at 6:11 AM NWS Sacramento update: Hot, dry, and breezy conditions today; temperatures cool down this weekend into early next week Moderate HeatRisk today in the Valley and thermal belts. Elevated fire weather concerns in the Valley through Sunday, predominately in the northern Sacramento Valley due to low humidity values and breezy winds.
Still monitoring the signal for precipitation and isolated mountain thunderstorms Monday and Tuesday. Confidence is still low at this time, however overnight forecast trends increased rain totals across NorCal slightly. Probabilities for 0.25″ of rain or more have increased to around 20-40% with the highest chances in the mountains and northern Sacramento Valley.
June 5, 2026 at 5:59 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. CAL FIRE burn permits are required. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Open burning is NOT ALLOWED in the city limits of Grass Valley, Nevada City.
June 4, 2026 at 6:28 PM The Towle incident is fully contained.
June 4, 2026 at 6:26 PM Towle IC reports the fire has been knocked down, one engine to continue in. All others can cancel. IC requesting law enforcement for traffic control on Brunswick Road.
June 4, 2026 at 6:24 PM The Towle incident is reported as a 50 by 50 spot in the timber understory, all resources to continue in. The fire is on Brunswick.
June 4, 2026 at 6:23 PM Access to the reported fire will be off Brunswick Road, per units in the area.
June 4, 2026 at 6:20 PM Reported vegetation fire on Towle Lane near Wood Rose Way and the old Bohemia Mill site in Grass Valley. Units dispatched.
June 4, 2026 at 5:45 PM An update on the sewer spill near Scotts Flat from the Nevada County Sanitation District:
Test results for June 2 and June 3 have been received, and water quality levels have improved and fall within acceptable recreational limits. Samples were also taken today June 4, and results are anticipated back tomorrow and will also be posted here.
The no-swim advisory will be lifted, and the caution signage will be removed this evening (June 4, 2026).
June 4, 2026 at 5:39 PM Via PCP Fire PIO Daniel Ramey: Peardale Chicago Park Fire, Ophir Hill Fire and CAL FIRE responded to a vegetation fire earlier today in the area of You Bet and Greenhorn Creek. Crews climbed over boulders to discover a tree that was on fire. The tree was extinguished, all fire units clear.
June 4, 2026 at 4:29 PM The Nevada County Elections Office has released the first unprocessed ballot status report. 21,406 ballots remain to be counted as of today. Any ballot received up to seven days after the election day AND postmarked on or before election day will be processed.
June 4, 2026 at 2:03 PM Units are at scene on Grunt Hill, one engine to continue in, all others can cancel. Private landowner started piles and let them smolder.
June 4, 2026 at 1:59 PM Hansen IC reports all units will be released in about 45 minutes.
June 4, 2026 at 1:54 PM Reported vegetation fire on Grunt Hill Rd and New Rome Rd, units dispatched. Passerby reporting a smoldering spot.
June 4, 2026 at 1:44 PM Units at scene on Stinson report a two-story structure with light smoke showing. All resources dispatched to continue in.
June 4, 2026 at 1:39 PM Firefighters have located a small spot in the creekbed on Greenhorn, one engine to continue in, all others can cancel.
June 4, 2026 at 1:39 PM Reported residential structure fire on Stinson Drive in Alta Sierra, units dispatched. Tree into a house, with power lines down.
June 4, 2026 at 1:32 PM Firefighters are still attempting to locate the reported fire. There is a prescribed burn today in the Banner area (posted here at 7:46 am), could be a case of mistaken location.
June 4, 2026 at 1:29 PM Units are arriving in the area, Hansen Brothers offering loaders and heavy equipment to make access to the fire.
June 4, 2026 at 1:22 PM Firefighters will make access to the incident from You Bet to Greenhorn.
June 4, 2026 at 1:19 PM Reported vegetation fire near the Hansen Brothers quarry on Greenhorn Creek in Chicago Park, units dispatched. This will be the Hansen incident.
June 4, 2026 at 10:34 AM Wolf IC reports the fire is fully contained to a 20 by 20 spot.
June 4, 2026 at 10:32 AM Units at scene on Wolf Rd report a small roadside spot, mostly extinguished by locals. One engine to continue in, all others can cancel.
June 4, 2026 at 10:24 AM Reported vegetation fire on Wolf Rd near Cole Ln, units dispatched. Fire is approximately the size of a car, started by a lawnmower.
June 4, 2026 at 9:27 AM Approximately 30 acres of prescribed burning is scheduled from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm on Beale Air Force Base near the Vasser lake Gate. During active firing operations, fire personnel and vehicles working in these vicinities will be visible to the public. Motorists are reminded to slow down and drive with heightened caution when passing through active project areas. The purpose of this prescribed burn is to reduce hazardous and flammable fuels, as well as to improve rangeland conditions by targeting and reducing invasive and noxious grass species. In addition to these ecological and safety benefits, this operation provides valuable training opportunities.
June 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM Join the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce for an exuberant evening of art in the shops and on the streets from 6-9pm on Friday. Over 15 downtown Nevada City businesses will participate by staying open late and hosting an artist in their space.
June 4, 2026 at 8:48 AM Minor injures only at the accident on Ridge Rd, medics and fire are clearing, but expect some delays.
June 4, 2026 at 8:25 AM Accident on Ridge Rd near Echo Ridge Dr, units dispatched.
June 4, 2026 at 7:56 AM Prescribed Burn Notice
11941 Peach Court Nevada City, CA 95959
Thursday June 4th
Ignition time: 10am – 5pm
This burn is on private land and is being conducted by a State Certified Prescribed Fire Burn Boss (CARx) with First Rain Land Stewardship Services, a private company. This burn has been approved by CalFire”
Acres: 6.5
June 4, 2026 at 7:45 AM NWS Sacramento weather update: Breezy winds are expected today through Sunday. Best chances for breezy winds are within the northern Sacramento Valley. Low relative humidity and breezy winds result in elevated fire weather concerns for the Valley through Sunday, predominantly in the northern Sacramento Valley. Hot temperatures continue through tomorrow, with Moderate HeatRisk. We will see a cool down over the weekend and into next week.
June 4, 2026 at 6:26 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. CAL FIRE burn permits are required. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Open burning is NOT ALLOWED in the city limits of Grass Valley, Nevada City.
June 3, 2026 at 10:14 PM Power has been restored throughout the area.
June 3, 2026 at 9:28 PM Grass Valley, Dog Bar and Colfax still out, restoration times vary. Dog Bar Rd should be restored momentarily.
June 3, 2026 at 9:12 PM Power outage has been reduced to 4,748 customers in Nevada County.
June 3, 2026 at 9:10 PM Per PG&E, still 10,511 customers in the Grass Valley area without power.
June 3, 2026 at 9:09 PM Power also restored on Dalmatian Dr in Chicago Park.
June 3, 2026 at 9:08 PM Reader Cathy is happy to report utility power is back on Lower Banner.
June 3, 2026 at 6:23 PM Pease keep in mind traffic lights are also affected by the power outage, be safe out there!
June 3, 2026 at 6:15 PM As a reminder, during wildfire season PG&E enables their Enhanced Power Safety Settings (EPSS) on power lines in high-fire danger zones (that’s all of us.) In this case, 14,126 utility power customers are affected and crews are working to find the damage and then patrol the circuits before reenergizing.
June 3, 2026 at 6:07 PM A more realistic update by PG&E lists 8 outages affecting 12,295 customers in western Nevada County. Trouble crews have been dispatched. For Placer County, 1,479 customers in the Colfax area are out of power.
June 3, 2026 at 6:05 PM Now parts of Grass Valley from Idaho-Maryland to Mautino Park back down to Brighton Greens are out too. Reader report of a power outage in Colfax as well, may only 130 customers, maybe many more.
June 3, 2026 at 6:02 PM PG&E now reporting 2,809 customers affected by ten different outages.
June 3, 2026 at 6:01 PM But wait, there’s more: Power out in Cascade Shores – Banner Quaker Hill Rd. Power out on Idaho Maryland Road on Banner. Power out on Lower Colfax Rd.
June 3, 2026 at 5:59 PM Report of a power outage in the Red Dog and Quaker Hill area, also on Gracie and Big Blue in Nevada City.
June 3, 2026 at 5:56 PM Reports of a power outage also affecting Grass Valley.
June 3, 2026 at 5:55 PM Power outage in Peardale, reported by two sources. PG&E appears unaware as of now.
June 3, 2026 at 5:08 PM Units arriving at scene on Vicki Dr report the homeowner is in attendance, light smoke showing. Locals have extinguished the small spot. One additional engine to continue, all others can cancel.
June 3, 2026 at 5:04 PM Escaped burn pile on Vicki Drive off Pleasant Valley in the Birchville area, numerous units dispatched.
June 3, 2026 at 1:50 PM Bicyclist down in Lake Wildwood, units are at scene on Lake Forest Dr near Chapparal.
June 3, 2026 at 1:40 PM An update on last evening’s sewer pipe break near Scotts Flat: Out of an abundance of caution, residents and visitors are advised to avoid contact with lake water until testing confirms water quality has returned to normal. Water quality results are expected within 24 to 48 hours. No swim signs have been posted and water quality sampling will continue until testing confirms safe swimming conditions. Results will be posted at nevadacountyca.gov/scottsflatspill. The Sanitation District has been coordinating closely with Environmental Health. The spill has been reported to the State Water Resources Control Board, Cal OES, NID, Nevada County Environmental Health, and the Cascade Shores Homeowners Association
June 3, 2026 at 12:35 PM Report of a commercial structure fire on Old Dobbins Rd, units dispatched. Smell of smoke in the Dobbins Post Office.
June 3, 2026 at 11:10 AM Just published the wrap-up for election night. Now we wait for the full election picture.
June 3, 2026 at 10:04 AM It’s been a while, but there’s a ladder in the fast lane on northbound Hwy 49 just past the Brunswick Rd off ramp.
June 3, 2026 at 8:29 AM Non-injury accident on Combie at Magnolia, cars are on the right hand side, the roadway is clear.
June 3, 2026 at 8:14 AM NWS Sacramento update: Winds have trended lower today and RH values have trended slightly higher for today. We are still looking at Elevated Fire Weather conditions today through Sunday. It will be hot and dry with moderate HeatRisk today through Friday. Highs in the 90s across the Valley. Cooler temperatures over the weekend, with more seasonal temps early next week.
June 3, 2026 at 7:45 AM Prescribed broadcast burn in the French Corral area in North San Juan. This is a private RX burn on 4.5 acres for fuel reduction and forest management. Ignitions are set for 8:00 am if conditions are right.
June 3, 2026 at 7:25 AM Updated graphic showing Measure H above the 55% threshod in the election results.
June 3, 2026 at 7:17 AM Apologies to all the Measure H people who contacted us this morning, the system used the 66.67% threshold. We are fixing it now.
June 3, 2026 at 7:11 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. CAL FIRE burn permits are required. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Open burning is NOT ALLOWED in the city limits of Grass Valley, Nevada City.
June 2, 2026 at 9:41 PM An update from Nevada County CDA on the sewer spill at Scotts Flat. The spill was due to a broken pipe at a vault above the Scotts Flat lake boat ramp. Staff are completing cleanup tonight. About 390 gallons of wastewater made it to the lake. Testing is underway and no swim signs will be posted until testing shows pre-spill conditions. More information will be shared tomorrow.
June 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM The polls are now closed.
June 2, 2026 at 7:38 PM The sewer spill in Cascade Shores has been stopped by Public Works crews. Details to come shortly.
June 2, 2026 at 6:49 PM Polls close at 8:00 pm today. We will post local election results on our local results page as soon as they are released.
June 2, 2026 at 2:18 PM So much to see at the Neighborhood Center for the Arts Spring Fling today.
June 2, 2026 at 1:39 PM Winding IC reports the fire is holding at 5.5 acres, forward progress has been stopped.
June 2, 2026 at 1:22 PM Air Attack 230 is releasing the tanker back to Grass Valley and canceling the incoming helicopter.
June 2, 2026 at 1:18 PM Winding IC reports the fire is about 4-5 acres, still burning at a slow to moderate rate of pread. Crews are making good progress.
June 2, 2026 at 1:07 PM Air Attack 230 and Tanker 88 are arriving over the Winding incident.
June 2, 2026 at 1:04 PM A few of the Nevada County Election workers at the voting center in the Rood Center. They are keeping busy and will be there to assist you until the close of polls at 8:00 pm today.
June 2, 2026 at 1:02 PM Solo vehicle accident on the 14000 block of La Barr Meadows Rd, the roadway is partially blocked.
June 2, 2026 at 12:53 PM Units at the approximately 1-acre grass fire on Winding Way in below Oregon House are making good progress. Additional resources arriving at scene, no threat to structures.
June 2, 2026 at 12:48 PM Unspecified traffic hazard on northbound Hwy 49 at the Dorsey Dr on ramp. Use caution.
June 2, 2026 at 10:06 AM Ignitions have started on both the Spenceville and Beale prescribed burns.
June 2, 2026 at 9:54 AM By a 4-1 vote, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors proclaimed June 2026 as Pride Month in Nevada County. This time, Robb Tucker voted No instead of abstaining like last year.
June 2, 2026 at 9:26 AM Approximately 30 acres of prescribed burning is scheduled for June 2nd 2026 on Beale Air Force Base near main base. Smoke will be visible in surrounding communities on June 2nd 2026 from 10:00-3:00. The purpose of this prescribed burn is to reduce hazardous and flammable fuels, as well as to improve rangeland conditions by targeting and reducing invasive and noxious grass species. In addition to these ecological and safety benefits, this operation provides valuable training opportunities.
June 2, 2026 at 9:18 AM Reader Karen bought this twin Daisy at Grocery Outlet in Grass Valley. It didn’t looked its best, but she nursed it back to a beautiful plant.
June 2, 2026 at 9:12 AM Nevada City 2026 pride flag raising – photo gallery.
June 2, 2026 at 8:14 AM Martha is back with her humans. All is well.
June 2, 2026 at 7:11 AM This is Martha. She ran away from Upper Scotts Flat this morning, maybe because her fashion sense is offended by the cone she is wearing after yesterday’s surgery. She is sweet but skittish. If you have seen her, please contact 530-575-1499.
June 2, 2026 at 7:00 AM The polls are now open until 8:00 pm tonight. Use this interactive map to find the closest drop box or vote center to you.
June 2, 2026 at 6:45 AM Today, CAL FIRE will conduct a prescribed burn at the Spenceville Shooting Range. The 22-acre prescribed fire is designed to avoid starts at the shooting range. Numerous resources are on site, there is no need to report the smoke.
June 2, 2026 at 6:07 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. CAL FIRE burn permits are required. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Open burning is NOT ALLOWED in the city limits of Grass Valley, Nevada City.
June 1, 2026 at 11:38 PM Rosemary IC reports they have knockdown on the fire, checking for extension to the attic now. The building has been searched for occupants, all utilities have been secured.
June 1, 2026 at 11:32 PM Units at scene on Rosemary Lane report a working fire, confined to a large room in the barn. Fire has spread into the attic, all resources to continue in.
June 1, 2026 at 11:15 PM Report of a winery barn on Rosemary Lane near Garden Bar Rd completely engulfed. Numerous units dispatched.
June 1, 2026 at 8:13 PM Spring IC reports the final fire size as 2.43 acres. The fire is fully contained.
June 1, 2026 at 5:10 PM Forward progress has been stopped on the Spring incident, mop-up operations are underway.
June 1, 2026 at 5:04 PM Firefighters are making good progress on the Spring incident, focusing on the structure threat which is almost mitigated.
June 1, 2026 at 5:01 PM Additional units are arriving at the Spring incident, the fire is still burning at a slow rate of spread.
June 1, 2026 at 4:59 PM Spring IC reports one acre in the grass, with an immediate threat to one structure. Fire is burning at a slow rate of spread.
June 1, 2026 at 4:54 PM Spring IC is requesting one dozer to the incident.
June 1, 2026 at 4:50 PM Reported vegetation fire on Hwy 20 near Spring Valley Rd in the Hammonton area. Units dispatched. This will be the Spring incident.
June 1, 2026 at 4:40 PM A portion of Broad Street in Nevada City from Bridge Street to the intersection of South/North Pine will be closed to traffic between 5:00 and 6:30 pm for the pride flag raising at City Hall.
June 1, 2026 at 2:31 PM Smoke report from Saddleback Lookout, possibly in the Alleghany area. Also, Tanker 88 is over Bullards, training.
June 1, 2026 at 1:39 PM CAL FIRE’s Tanker 88 and Air Attack 230 arrived at the Grass Valley Air Attack Base this morning from McClellan to settle in for the 2026 fire season. Tanker 89 will join them next week. Over the next few weeks, you’ll see them training over the area and be available for any starts in the Nevada Yuba Placer unit and beyond.
June 1, 2026 at 9:43 AM A large sheet of plywood is sprawling between lanes on southbound Hwy 49 near the Dorsey Drive off ramp.
June 1, 2026 at 9:28 AM Approximately 30 acres of prescribed burning is scheduled for June 1st 2026 on Beale Air Force Base near Beale Housing (Vasser Lake Gate) and a second one near the Wheatland gate. Smoke will be visible in surrounding communities on June 1st 2026 from 10:00am to 3:00 pm.
June 1, 2026 at 8:13 AM Before heading out on a trip on local highways, take a look at the construction work and expected delays on Highways 20, 49 and I-80.
June 1, 2026 at 6:45 AM NWS Sacramento weather update on this First Day of Meteorological Summer: Moderate HeatRisk for the Valley today through Friday. Winds will be lighter today and tomorrow, but we will see them increase Wednesday through Friday (potentially into the weekend) for the Valley/Delta. Low RH values are expected this week as we continue with the warm and dry conditions. Potentially for some northerly winds Thursday.
June 1, 2026 at 6:16 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. CAL FIRE burn permits are required. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Open burning is NOT ALLOWED in the city limits of Grass Valley, Nevada City.
June 1, 2026 at 6:15 AM You can find last month’s log here.