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December 8, 2023 at 3:21 PM This pup is missing near Grizzly Hill on the San Juan Ridge. If any one sees him please call 530-265-3659. If no answer cause his humans are still out looking, please try 530-446-5683. He is very friendly and very clean (just had a bath.)
December 8, 2023 at 2:21 PM Non-injury accident on Hwy 174 at Brunswick Drive.
December 8, 2023 at 6:57 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
Burning is always prohibited in the city limits of Grass Valley and Nevada City.
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.
December 7, 2023 at 6:05 PM The power outage along Streeter Road has been reduced to 63 homes. Due to an equipment issue, the estimated restoration time has been pushed to 3:00 am.
December 7, 2023 at 5:25 PM The pole that caught fire on Hummingbird Drive in Lake Wildwood has caused a power outage for 166 homes in the area. Estimated time of restoration is 8:45 pm.
December 7, 2023 at 5:24 PM Restoration time for the outage along Streeter Road is now 7:00 pm.
December 7, 2023 at 5:23 PM Vehicle spinout on Brunswick Road near Greenhorn.
December 7, 2023 at 3:58 PM Power outage affecting 103 homes in south county along Streeter Road, estimated time of restoration is 5:30 pm. Trouble crew is at scene.
December 7, 2023 at 3:57 PM First unit at scene on Hummingbird Drive can handle, all others can cancel.
December 7, 2023 at 3:50 PM Utility pole on fire on Hummingbird Drive in Lake Wildwood, units dispatched.
December 7, 2023 at 2:36 PM Effective Friday, December 8, 2023, at 8:00 AM the burn suspension in Nevada, Yuba, Placer and Sierra Counties will be lifted. CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit Chief Brian Estes is formally cancelling the burn suspension and advises residents that they may resume burning on permissible burn days (Open Burning).
December 7, 2023 at 2:13 PM The Winter Weather Advisory continues until 10PM tonight for the higher elevations.
December 7, 2023 at 7:31 AM The two cars involved in the accident on Magnolia have been moved out of the intersection, the roadway is clear.
December 7, 2023 at 7:28 AM Accident on Magnolia Road and Dog Bar, intersection is blocked. Units dispatched.
December 7, 2023 at 7:03 AM Car vs tree on You Bet Road near Pearson Road, one lane is partially blocked.
December 6, 2023 at 6:49 PM Victorian Christmas in Nevada City, rain is letting up, people are having a great time. Many thanks to reader Robin for these photos.
December 6, 2023 at 4:03 PM The Grass Valley Male Voice Choir is singing carols in the lobby of the Rood Center. Come listen to them, grab some cookies and hot chocolate before taking the shuttle to Victorian Christmas in Nevada City.
December 6, 2023 at 1:17 PM Tree in the roadway on Birchville Road near Cliff Road, Public Works is being notified.
December 6, 2023 at 1:08 PM Car vs motorcycle on East Bennett Road and Brunswick, the roadway is partially blocked.
December 6, 2023 at 12:09 PM Reported structure fire, on the 16000 block of New York House Road in the Brownsville area, units dispatched.
December 6, 2023 at 9:56 AM Rain and Moderate Mountain Snow Return Today and Thursday. System moving a little slower with slightly higher precipitation amounts. Increased mountain snow impacts to moderate today and Thursday
December 5, 2023 at 2:20 PM Congratulations to Julie Patterson-Hunter for 19 years of service to the Board of Supervisors and the Clerk of the Board Office. Enjoy retirement Julie!
December 5, 2023 at 2:00 PM Congratulations to Undersheriff Alicia Burget for 25 years of service and a well-deserved retirement.
December 5, 2023 at 10:17 AM Accident on East Empire Street at Empire Mine State Park, no injuries reported.
December 5, 2023 at 9:45 AM Rain showers and mountain snow shower chances return Wednesday and Thursday with isolated thunderstorms and locally breezy southerly winds.
December 5, 2023 at 8:19 AM Mark your calendars. The Geminid Meteor shower peaks overnight on December 13 and the morning of the 14th. Viewers in the Northern Hemisphere can look for meteors as early as 9 or 10 p.m. on the 13th. The hourly number of meteors should increase after that, with the greatest number flashing through the sky between midnight and morning twilight.
December 5, 2023 at 6:56 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
CAL FIRE Burn Permits are required now, visit their website for permit information.
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.
December 4, 2023 at 8:50 PM Power outage is now reduced to 25 homes along Banner Mountain Trail.
December 4, 2023 at 8:28 PM The power outage has been reduced to 629 homes. Cascade Shores and the Red Dog area have been restored. Trouble crew is patrolling.
December 4, 2023 at 7:31 PM Power outage is affecting 1,885 homes in the greater Nevada City area and along Hwy 20. Estimated time of restoration is 10:15 pm.
December 4, 2023 at 7:30 PM Reader report of a power outage in Cascade Shores.
December 4, 2023 at 5:46 PM Rough and Ready Hwy will be closed to traffic on the 12000 block until PG&E and AT&T respond.
December 4, 2023 at 5:42 PM Car vs power pole on Rough and Ready Hwy, units at scene. Lines are down.
December 4, 2023 at 2:42 PM On southbound Hwy 49 at Cherry Creek, a dump truck with an uncovered load of gravel is spraying rocks into the roadway and onto cars behind the trucks. Use caution and keep your distance.
December 4, 2023 at 2:33 PM Mud and rockslide in the roadway on Hwy 49 at Depot Hill near Indian Valley Road in Sierra County. Slide is about 12 ft wide.
December 4, 2023 at 6:59 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
CAL FIRE Burn Permits are required now, visit their website for permit information.
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.
December 3, 2023 at 8:18 PM Water pipe burst on Ball Road near Alta Sierra Drive, roadway is flooded.
December 3, 2023 at 8:04 PM Burn pile on Marysville Road near Leanne Way, homeowner called for assistance extinguishing it. Units dispatched.
December 3, 2023 at 5:29 PM Units have made access to the burn pile on Rapp Road. It’s an attended, legal burn pile, all units are canceling.
December 3, 2023 at 5:12 PM Firefighters are attempting to make access to the reported burnpile.
December 3, 2023 at 4:59 PM Report of a possibly unattended, oversized burn pile on Rapp Road off Bitney Springs Road. Units dispatched.
December 3, 2023 at 10:55 AM Approximately ten pigs (sans blankets) are blocking the roadway eastbound on McCourtney Road at Perimeter Road.
December 3, 2023 at 9:07 AM Traffic control on Rough and Ready Hwy near Hwy 20, last night’s cr vs embankment is being retrieved by a tow truck.
December 2, 2023 at 9:04 PM Car vs tree on Octagon Lane at Meadow Drive in Peardale, no injuries to humans reported.
December 2, 2023 at 6:51 PM Car vs embankment on Rough and Ready Hwy near Hwy 20, units at scene, no injuries reported.
December 2, 2023 at 2:14 PM Overturned car on Hwy 174 at Noel Lane. Ophir Hill and CHP at scene.
December 2, 2023 at 1:29 PM Units at scene on Pleasant Valley Road report single vehicle accident, medic and one engine to continue in. All others can cancel.
December 2, 2023 at 1:21 PM Two-car accident on westbound Hwy 20 at Pleasant Valley Road, units dispatched.
December 2, 2023 at 7:45 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
CAL FIRE Burn Permits are required now, visit their website for permit information.
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.
December 1, 2023 at 8:09 PM Bovine stroll alert: Two cows reported on Tranquil Lane off Rattlesnake Road. The bovines are black with white faces reportedly and difficult to see in the dark.
December 1, 2023 at 7:32 PM Power has been restored to the Little Town.
December 1, 2023 at 5:54 PM Power outage affecting 142 customers in the Town of Washington, estimated time of restoration is 11:30 pm. outage was caused by an emergency issue, according to PG&E.
December 1, 2023 at 5:24 PM Traffic hazard on westbound Hwy 20 near the McCourtney off ramp, tie straps over all lanes.
December 1, 2023 at 3:44 PM Two-car collision, no injuries reported, on northbound Hwy 49 at the Colfax off ramp.
December 1, 2023 at 9:13 AM Unit at scene on PLeasant Valley Road reports a very small spot only, no additional resources needed.
December 1, 2023 at 9:03 AM Small roadside spot of smoldering debris on Pleasant Valley Road near Birchville Road on the San Juan Ridge, units dispatched.
December 1, 2023 at 8:55 AM Winter weather: watches, warnings explained. Winter weather can bring unpredictable storms and floods. It is crucial to stay safe and informed during the winter season. In a recent video by NWS Sacramento warning meteorologist Courtney Carpenter, she explained the different types of warnings issued by the National Weather Service. Understand the difference between a winter storm watch and warning, as well as what triggers flood or flash flood warnings.
December 1, 2023 at 6:30 AM On Hwy 20 at Bear Valley to the junction of I-80: Chains or traction devices are required on all vehicles except four wheel/ all wheel drive vehicles with snow-tread tires on all four wheels. (Four wheel/all wheel drive vehicles must carry traction devices in chain control areas).
On I-80 at Cisco Grove to Truckee: Chains or traction devices are required on all vehicles except four wheel/ all wheel drive vehicles with snow-tread tires on all four wheels. (Four wheel/all wheel drive vehicles must carry traction devices in chain control areas).
December 1, 2023 at 12:02 AM A quick look at the traffic cams on the Summit – snow and chain controls!
December 1, 2023 at 12:00 AM You can find last month’s log here.