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April 30, 2023 at 6:47 PM There will be extensive mop-up operations on the Railroad fire. In preparation for fire season, a dozerline is being built now.
April 30, 2023 at 6:29 PM Railroad IC is releasing the handcrew that just left the Kilham Fire back to the Washington Ridge camp. IC can handle with resources at scene and the incoming dozer.
April 30, 2023 at 6:22 PM Railroad IC reports they have a handline around the fire, starting the hoseline now. Washington Ridge handcrew and a dozer have been dispatched.
April 30, 2023 at 6:16 PM Fire off Railroad reported to be 1/4 acre.
April 30, 2023 at 6:10 PM Reported vegetation fire off Railroad Ave in Grass Valley behind Hills Flat. Units dispatched.
April 30, 2023 at 5:13 PM Hutto IC reports the fire is contained, resources at scene will be committed another two hours for mop up.
April 30, 2023 at 4:47 PM Hutto IC reports forward progress has been stopped.
April 30, 2023 at 4:36 PM Units on the Hutto Fire are making good progress, forward progress will be stopped shortly.
April 30, 2023 at 4:34 PM Kilham Fire final size is 1.7 acres, all resources at scene will remain committed for 1-2 hours.
April 30, 2023 at 4:30 PM Kilham IC reports that fire is now fully contained.
April 30, 2023 at 4:27 PM Washington Ridge hand crew being dispatched to the Hutto fire. There is no immediate threat to structures.
April 30, 2023 at 4:17 PM Hutto IC reports approximately 1/4 acre, slow rate of spread, burning across the hillside. All units dispatched to continue in.
April 30, 2023 at 4:08 PM Reported vegetation fire, escaped burn pile, on Hutto Road off Keller Road in the Big Oak Valley area. Units dispatched.
April 30, 2023 at 3:50 PM Firefighters on the Kilham Fire are mopping up, forward progress has been stopped.
April 30, 2023 at 3:30 PM Fire activity has diminished, Kilham IC still waiting for two additional engines and one water tender. Engines coming from Grass Valley, water tender from Pike.
April 30, 2023 at 3:15 PM Kilham IC reports this fire has been going for a while, but they are making progress with line construction. Weather conditions near the fire: 78F wind at 7 mph with gusts up to 14 mph out of the WSW.
April 30, 2023 at 3:05 PM Firefighters are making progress, Kilham IC is requested one additional water tender, two more engines and a dozer. Size is approximately 3-4 acres.
April 30, 2023 at 2:57 PM Kilham IC is requesting all units dispatched to continue responding. North San Juan Fire, CAL FIRE, Nevada County Consolidated are at scene.
April 30, 2023 at 2:50 PM The Kilham Fire is burning in heavy brush and timber, in moderately steep terrain.
April 30, 2023 at 2:42 PM Kilham IC reports the fire is now 2 to 3 acres, backing downhill. Additional engines and a handcrew requested.
April 30, 2023 at 2:37 PM Additional engines arriving at the Kilham Fire.
April 30, 2023 at 2:26 PM Reported fire on Kilham Circle off Blind Shady on the San Juan Ridge, units dispatched. Reported as a 100 by 100 ft fire, one engine at scene.
April 30, 2023 at 1:50 PM The Lake Vera Round Mountain Firewise Community held their annual picnic at Camp Gold Hollow on Lake Vera. Guest speakers included Nevada County Consolidated Fire Chief Jason Robitaille, First Rain Farm’s Tim Van Wagner talking about his experience using ecological grazing and prescribed burns to make our neighborhood safer from wildfire, and Dario Davidson of the Yuba Bear Burn Co-op talking about maintaining the health and vitality of our forests as a community effort. Hats off to Firewise Chair Susan Benson for organizing a great event.
April 30, 2023 at 12:11 PM The transfer station on McCourtney is very popular today. So much so that traffic is backing up onto McCourtney and blocking traffic.
April 30, 2023 at 8:07 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
For non-residential burning, an Air Pollution Permit from the Air District is always required. Burn only natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, etc. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 AM to 3 PM. Do not burn wet, snow covered piles, which prevents a clean, hot fire, and creates a smoke health hazard.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 29, 2023 at 6:17 PM Firefighters have stopped the forward progress, mopping up now.
April 29, 2023 at 6:12 PM Units are at scene on College Drive, shutting down the parking lot for access issues only.
April 29, 2023 at 6:02 PM Reported vegetation fire on Sierra College Drive in Grass Valley, behind Briar Patch. Reported as a 30 by 30 spot in blackberry bushes. Units dispatched.
April 29, 2023 at 5:16 PM Thanks to reader Michael for this photo of the Yuba River near I-80.
April 29, 2023 at 3:02 PM Firefighters on Toby Trail are mopping up. Extension to the vegetation has been fully contained.
April 29, 2023 at 2:58 PM Toby IC reports they can handle with resources at scene, releasing all incoming units, including the medics – no injury.
April 29, 2023 at 2:54 PM Toby IC reports it’s a fully involved vehicle and a 30 by 30ft spot of vegetation. Homeowners are working on it. For now, all resources dispatched are to continue in. There is no structure involved.
April 29, 2023 at 2:50 PM First unit at scene on Toby Trail reports this is a vehicle fire, no structure involved.
April 29, 2023 at 2:47 PM Reported residential structure fire, active flames, on Toby Trail off Greenhorn Road. Numerous units dispatched.
April 29, 2023 at 11:15 AM The South Yuba river flow update:
Lang Crossing: 2,625 cfs = 1,178,257 gallons per minute or 12,563,904 beer cans (don’t litter!)
Hwy 49 bridge: 4,191 cfs = 1,881,172 gallons per minute or 10,172,868 wine bottles. (no glass allowed at the river!)
Below Englebright: 9,035 cfs = 4,055,450 gallons per minute enough to fill 6.1 Olympic-sized swimming pools in a minute.
April 29, 2023 at 9:23 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
For non-residential burning, an Air Pollution Permit from the Air District is always required. Burn only natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, etc. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 AM to 3 PM. Do not burn wet, snow covered piles, which prevents a clean, hot fire, and creates a smoke health hazard.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 28, 2023 at 6:09 PM Now a large pile of brush trying to obstruct lanes on southbound Hwy 49 in Nevada City near the Sacramento Street on ramp.
April 28, 2023 at 5:50 PM Blue chairs and assorted debris have taken up residence in the middle of the roadway on Hwy 49 in Nevada City at the intersection with Hwy 20. Do not stop, do not sit, just go past the hazard slowly.
April 28, 2023 at 4:54 PM The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Nevada-Yuba-Placer unit announces effective Monday, May 1, 2023, at 8:00 am all residential pile burning will require a permit in Nevada, Yuba, Placer and Sierra Counties.
April 28, 2023 at 2:44 PM A trash can on southbound Hwy 49 at the Dorsey Drive on ramp is causing a traffic hazard.
April 28, 2023 at 2:29 PM A metal ladder in the roadway on Hwy 20 near Penn Valley Drive. Use caution!
April 28, 2023 at 12:12 PM A 5-acre prescribed burn is underway on Lewis Road off Willow Valley Road in Nevada City. Smoke will be visible in the area.
April 28, 2023 at 12:10 PM Highway IC requests only one CAL FIRE engine and the NSJ water tender to continue in. They can handle with these resources.
April 28, 2023 at 12:07 PM Units have located a 20 by 20 spot on Old Hwy 49.
April 28, 2023 at 12:06 PM Now reported power lines down in the area of the reported fire.
April 28, 2023 at 12:00 PM Third-hand report of a vegetation fire on Hwy 49 at Old Hwy 49 in the San Juan area. Units dispatched. Nothing visible yet from YubaNet HQ or on the cameras.
April 28, 2023 at 9:12 AM The South Yuba river flow update:
Lang Crossing: 2,355 cfs = 1,056,997 gallons per minute or 11,270,893 beer cans (don’t litter!)
Hwy 49 bridge: 3,764 cfs = 1,689,400 gallons per minute or 54,195,522 coffee cups.
Below Englebright: 7,970 cfs = 3,577,184 gallons per minute enough to fill 5.4 Olympic-sized swimming pools in a minute.
April 28, 2023 at 8:37 AM Warm through the weekend, cooler and unsettled next week. Rivers and creeks will be flowing high, cold, and fast through the weekend after multiple warm days. Cooling trend Sunday with breezy onshore winds. Unsettled weather through much of next week, bringing periods isolated light Valley showers, rain showers to the foothills and snow showers to the mountains.
April 28, 2023 at 6:16 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
For non-residential burning, an Air Pollution Permit from the Air District is always required. Burn only natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, etc. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 AM to 3 PM. Do not burn wet, snow covered piles, which prevents a clean, hot fire, and creates a smoke health hazard.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 27, 2023 at 11:12 PM The two missing Grass Valley teens have been found safe.
April 27, 2023 at 10:22 PM Firefighters have knockdown on the commercial truck fire. They will be committed for another two hours, one westbound lane is open with traffic control.
April 27, 2023 at 10:05 PM Firefighters are still working on knockdown of the trailer fire.
April 27, 2023 at 9:50 PM West IC is requesting another water tender, Caltrans with a front loader and a dump truck. All westbound lanes are closed at this time. The 5by 5 ft extension to the wildland has been contained. The cheese is still melting.
April 27, 2023 at 9:45 PM First unit at scene on I-80 reports a fully involved trailer, detached from the big rig. One lane will be shut down, starting at Gold Run. The box trailer is loaded with 40,000 lbs of cheese.
April 27, 2023 at 9:36 PM Big rig on fire, fully involved, with possible extension to the vegetation on westbound I-80 near Secret Town. Contents of big rig is on fire, shooting embers across the freeway. Numerous engines dispatched.
April 27, 2023 at 9:25 PM County Public Works has been notified, fire is at scene on Penn Valley Drive.
April 27, 2023 at 9:14 PM Large oak tree, blocking both lanes on the 18000 block of Penn Valley Drive.
April 27, 2023 at 6:53 PM Dog found at the corner of McCourtney and Indian Springs Ranch Road today at 4:30 PM. If this is your dog, please call 530-514-2642.
April 27, 2023 at 6:18 PM An update from Peardale/Chicago Park Fire on the second incident: Fire apparatus responded from Peardale Chicago Park Fire, Ophir Hill Fire and CAL FIRE. Upon response, dispatch started a Sierra Nevada Ambulance unite to the incident for a reported smoke inhalation patient. Crews quickly contained the fire while other units evaluated the patient. The patient was not transported to the hospital by ambulance. Size of the fire was 0.25 acres.
April 27, 2023 at 4:01 PM Lyle IC reports forward progress has been stopped, firefighters are starting mop-up operations.
April 27, 2023 at 3:53 PM First unit has arrived at scene on Lyle White Memorial, reporting small fire in heavy brush, burning at a slow rate of spread.
April 27, 2023 at 3:29 PM Reported escaped burn pile on Lyle White Memorial Drive off Red Dog Road in the You Bet area, units dispatched. Neighbor reports burn pile escaped neighbor’s control, now burning onto their property. Estimated at 1/3 acre.
April 27, 2023 at 3:16 PM Rock spill on Gary Way near Brewer Road, use caution in the area.
April 27, 2023 at 1:33 PM Possible escaped burn pile on Marysville Road across of Scott Grant Road in Loma Rica. Units dispatched.
April 27, 2023 at 12:29 PM Two local teens, Lillith Frank and her friend Ellie Spalding, went missing yesterday. If you have any information on their whereabouts, please contact the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office at 530-265-7880.
April 27, 2023 at 12:25 PM Units at scene have contained the escaped burn pile.
April 27, 2023 at 12:09 PM Possible escaped burn pile on Edgewood Drive in Peardale. Units dispatched.
April 27, 2023 at 9:33 AM Abnormally warm temperatures through Saturday, cooler, unsettled weather pattern next week. Dry and abnormally warm temperatures with highs in the 90s across the Valley and Moderate Heat Risk through Saturday. Rivers and creeks will be flowing high, cold and fast through the weekend after multiple warm days. Cooling trend Sunday with breezy onshore winds. Unsettled weather through much of next week, bringing periods isolated light Valley showers, rain showers to the foothills and snow showers to the mountains.
April 27, 2023 at 8:21 AM Heads up for a prescribed burn on Rock Creek Road and Homburg Rd outside of Nevada City today. They plan on burning 6 acres, starting at 9:00 am. Smoke will be visible in the area.
April 27, 2023 at 6:10 AM
April 27, 2023 at 6:02 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
For non-residential burning, an Air Pollution Permit from the Air District is always required. Burn only natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, etc. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 AM to 3 PM. Do not burn wet, snow covered piles, which prevents a clean, hot fire, and creates a smoke health hazard.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 26, 2023 at 8:00 PM A pollen haiku from reader Laura:
Pollen coats my car
Yellow dandruff from the pines
Making me itchy
Reader Laura
April 26, 2023 at 5:11 PM Englebright Lake, the lowest reservoir on the South Yuba in Nevada County is spilling over the top of the dam. All reservoirs on the Yuba, Lake Spaulding (current water temperature 40°F) Jackson Meadows Reservoir (current water temperature 41°F), Bowman Lake (current water temperature 39°F) are spilling cold, icy water. River flows are high, fast and dangerous. #StayAwayStayAlive
April 26, 2023 at 4:51 PM Rainbow IC reports forward progress stopped at 1.5 to 2 acres. One additional hand crew and one water tender requested. Resources are mopping up and will be committed for approximately 4 hours.
April 26, 2023 at 4:45 PM Rainbow IC now reports 1 acre to 1.25 acres burning at a slow rate of spread.
April 26, 2023 at 4:31 PM First unit at scene on Rainbow’s End reports a 50 by 50 spot, burning at a slow rate of spread. One additional engine, one hand crew and one water tender to continue in, all others can cancel.
April 26, 2023 at 4:19 PM Due to the remote location, units dispatched to the fire are requesting one additional hand crew, one dozer and one additional engine. Reporting party states the fire is a little larger than a football field (1 acre.) Nothing visible from YubaNet HQ yet.
April 26, 2023 at 4:11 PM Reported vegetation fire, possibly escaped burn pile, on Rainbow’s End Road in North Columbia. North San Juan Fire, Camptonville, Pike and CAL FIRE responding.
April 26, 2023 at 10:37 AM Firefighters have contained the small fire on Foxtrail Drive in Lake Wildwood, releasing all staged units.
April 26, 2023 at 10:23 AM Units have arrived on Foxtail Drive, appears the fire may be extinguished.
April 26, 2023 at 10:13 AM Reported structure fire on Foxtail Drive in Lake Wildwood, units dispatched.
April 26, 2023 at 10:10 AM Chunks of asphalt and rocks in the road on westbound Hwy 20 at Rough and Ready Hwy, with now an accident reported as well. Possible extrication required, and a large fuel leak. Emergency services dispatched.
April 26, 2023 at 8:24 AM Looks like the pollen is strong, here’s a pollen haiku as a welcome diversion from the allergy symptoms many of us are having. Thanks to reader Kent for the idea and the haiku. Send us yours!
Achoo
Reader Kent
Across the landscape
The yellow pollen lays thin
As a skiff of snow
April 26, 2023 at 7:18 AM CAL FIRE and cooperators continue to train in Nevada County today.
April 26, 2023 at 6:04 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
For non-residential burning, an Air Pollution Permit from the Air District is always required. Burn only natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, etc. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 AM to 3 PM. Do not burn wet, snow covered piles, which prevents a clean, hot fire, and creates a smoke health hazard.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 25, 2023 at 5:27 PM Barr IC reports forward progress has been stopped, resources at scene will be committed approximately for two hours to mop up.
April 25, 2023 at 5:13 PM Firefighters are making good progress, there is no threat to any structures.
April 25, 2023 at 5:07 PM Barr IC reports 1/4 acre burning in heavy fuels, one hand crew will be sufficient.
April 25, 2023 at 5:04 PM Units are at scene, made access to the property.
April 25, 2023 at 4:58 PM Escaped burn pile on La Barr Meadows near Hillsdale Court, units dispatched.
April 25, 2023 at 1:26 PM Accident on Hwy 49 at Mother Lode Road near Cherry Creek Acres. Two cars involved, emergency services dispatched.
April 25, 2023 at 8:23 AM A school bus is stopped on the 10000 block Ridge Road, the roadway is partially blocked. Use caution in the area.
April 25, 2023 at 7:56 AM Non-injury accident on Rough and Ready Hwy near Hwy 20. Both cars are on the side of the road.
April 25, 2023 at 7:25 AM You’ll see a lot of fire engines driving towards North San Juan today and tomorrow and coming back later in the day. CAL FIRE is hosting their annual Type I Fire Crew Certification Exercises.
April 24, 2023 at 7:41 PM Temperatures are rising and so is the temptation to “go cool off” at the river. Please, resist the urge – the water is running way too fast and it’s cold!
April 24, 2023 at 7:00 PM The second week of the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County’s green waste drop off was very successful. A reminder, please cover the loads of green waste to avoid littering on the road to the site and no dumping!
April 24, 2023 at 10:36 AM Water flows on the South Yuba are approaching 3,000 cubic feet per second – 1,346,497 gallons per minute. Enough to fill two Olympic-size swimming pools in under a minute.
April 24, 2023 at 6:52 AM Units dispatched to check a burn pile on Meadow View Way across from Prospector Lane in Rough and Ready.
April 24, 2023 at 6:22 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
For non-residential burning, an Air Pollution Permit from the Air District is always required. Burn only natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, etc. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 AM to 3 PM. Do not burn wet, snow covered piles, which prevents a clean, hot fire, and creates a smoke health hazard.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 23, 2023 at 8:56 PM Tonight, the Aurora Borealis may be seen as far south as Alabama and northern California, according to NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center.
April 23, 2023 at 7:07 PM Flows on the South Yuba River have almost tripled in the past 24 hours. Water releases from Lake Spaulding are leading to water flows of 2,250 cfs or 1,009,870 gallons per minute. That’s almost enough to fill two Olympic swimming pools in a minute. Please, stay away from the river and stay alive.
April 23, 2023 at 5:42 PM 1,064 loads dropped off at the free Green Waste event today. Tomorrow is also a drop off day at the Brunswick site, entrance on East Bennett.
April 23, 2023 at 9:12 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
For non-residential burning, an Air Pollution Permit from the Air District is always required. Burn only natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, etc. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 AM to 3 PM. Do not burn wet, snow covered piles, which prevents a clean, hot fire, and creates a smoke health hazard.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 22, 2023 at 4:00 PM Don’t forget to look up tonight – the Lyrids Meteor Shower peaks tonight. Lyrids don’t tend to leave long, glowing dust trains behind them as they streak through the Earth’s atmosphere, but they can produce the occasional bright flash called a fireball. More here.
April 21, 2023 at 8:06 PM First unit at scene on Sunshine Valley Road reports about 10 different fires/burn piles, spread over 3 acres. Slow rate of spread, no immediate threat to structures.
April 21, 2023 at 7:57 PM Reported fire, possible escaped burn pile, on Lower Colfax Road and Sunshine Valley Road, units dispatched.
April 21, 2023 at 7:53 PM Numerous units being dispatched to the fully involved structure at the intersection of Lime Kiln and Wolf Road.
April 21, 2023 at 7:50 PM Report of a possible structure fire near Hwy 49 at Lime Kiln Road.
April 21, 2023 at 4:16 PM Units in the area on Pleasant Valley road are unable to locate a patient, checking Birchville now.
April 21, 2023 at 4:08 PM Accident reported on Pleasant Valley Road near Birchville Road on the San Juan ridge. Report of a person being hit and dragged by a moving truck, unconfirmed as of now. Emergency services dispatched.
April 21, 2023 at 3:39 PM Wardrobe malfunction alert. Clothes and blankets all over the roadway on Hwy 49 near Milhous Drive. Cars are swerving, in both lanes.
April 21, 2023 at 3:36 PM Two-car accident, no injuries reported, on Blackledge Road off Pleasant Valley Road in Penn Valley.
April 21, 2023 at 3:22 PM School bus with a mechanical problem on northbound Hwy 49 at Lime Kiln Road. Second bus to transfer the students arriving now.
April 21, 2023 at 1:44 PM Metal debris in the roadway on southbound Hwy 49 just north of the Hwy 174 off ramp and more on the off ramp. Use caution.
April 21, 2023 at 12:55 PM A beautiful black and tan Afghan dog was seen running down Wheeler Acres Rd in Grass Valley at 12:15 pm on Friday, April 21. Last spotted near the south entrance of Wheeler Acres onto Dog Bar Rd. Several people tried to rescue her but she ran away.
April 21, 2023 at 12:10 PM A large blanket in the roadway on Hwy 20 near Melody Road, not a good spot for a picnic. Use caution in the area.
April 21, 2023 at 7:18 AM
April 21, 2023 at 6:09 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
For non-residential burning, an Air Pollution Permit from the Air District is always required. Burn only natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, etc. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 AM to 3 PM. Do not burn wet, snow covered piles, which prevents a clean, hot fire, and creates a smoke health hazard.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 20, 2023 at 4:48 PM Some debris in the roadway on southbound Hwy 49 at the Bennett Street off ramp. Use caution in the area.
April 20, 2023 at 3:46 PM In case you missed this morning’s show on KNCO, here’s a SoundCloud link for you: Learn what is happening in Nevada County to prepare for the height of fire season. There are tips on how to access programs to help clear debris from your property and tips on how to safely do a burn pile. Listen for details and join us for our Free Residential Green Waste Disposal Events throughout the Spring and early summer! Questions and requests for future topics can be sent to insight@areyoufiresafe.com.
April 20, 2023 at 2:44 PM A reminder, the second weekend of Free Green Waste Disposal is coming up. This Sunday and Monday, from 8:00 am through 3:00 pm, you can dispose of green waste for free at the Brunswick Road site – entrance off Bennett Street. More details at areyoufiresafe.com.
April 20, 2023 at 2:29 PM A WM update: North San Juan Buy Back Update: Due to the unforeseen scale breakdown, we regret to inform you that the event scheduled for today has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and would like to invite you to our buyback event next Thursday, the 27th of April. We hope to see you there. Thank you for your understanding.
April 20, 2023 at 7:15 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
For non-residential burning, an Air Pollution Permit from the Air District is always required. Burn only natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, etc. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 AM to 3 PM. Do not burn wet, snow covered piles, which prevents a clean, hot fire, and creates a smoke health hazard.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 19, 2023 at 5:52 PM Several incidents in North San Juan, both medical clls and altercations.
April 19, 2023 at 4:51 PM Water rescue underway downstream from Bridgeport near Slide Mine. Patient is out of the water.
April 19, 2023 at 12:47 PM Remember the “Mother of the Year” goose, nesting stoically in the snow? Reader Howard sent an update: The gooslings have hatched – congrats Mom!
April 19, 2023 at 8:34 AM One-lane controlled traffic on Hwy 174 from Peardale Lane to Day Road for tree work until 6:00 pm today.
April 19, 2023 at 6:36 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
For non-residential burning, an Air Pollution Permit from the Air District is always required. Burn only natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, etc. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 AM to 3 PM. Do not burn wet, snow covered piles, which prevents a clean, hot fire, and creates a smoke health hazard.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 18, 2023 at 7:27 PM Accident on Bitney Springs Road near Rough and Ready Hwy, solo vehicle vs tree/rocks. No injuries reported.
April 18, 2023 at 6:58 PM Heads up! Flows on the South Yuba River will increase significantly once the dam at Lake Spaulding begins to spill as early as this week. Due to the largest snowpack in 40 years, higher than usual runoff is expected to continue into mid-summer. Flows on the South Yuba River below Lake Spaulding at Langs Crossing are currently about 30 cubic feet per second (cfs). With Spaulding Dam expected to spill as soon as this week, flow will increase to approximately 1,000 cfs. Typical flows in this part of the river for this time of year range from about 10 to 325 cfs.
April 18, 2023 at 12:35 PM Vehicle into a ditch on the 18000 block of Penn Valley Drive, units dispatched.
April 18, 2023 at 10:24 AM One-way traffic on Hwy 49 between Bennett Street to Harmony Ridge for sign work. Expect minor delays until 4:00 pm.
April 18, 2023 at 10:22 AM This large Golden Lab is making his way slowly along Searls Ave in Nevada City, looks lost according to a reader.
April 18, 2023 at 9:36 AM One lane on northbound Hwy 49 is closed from Bank Street to the Idaho-Maryland off ramp for guard rail repair. All lanes should reopen at 1:00 pm.
April 18, 2023 at 9:05 AM Due to heavy snowfall, the Truckee Courthouse will be opening at 10am today, April 18, 2023. Hearings scheduled for this morning will be trailed to begin when the court opens.
April 18, 2023 at 6:05 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
For non-residential burning, an Air Pollution Permit from the Air District is always required. Burn only natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, etc. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 AM to 3 PM. Do not burn wet, snow covered piles, which prevents a clean, hot fire, and creates a smoke health hazard.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 17, 2023 at 8:44 PM These two pups are still waiting for their humans. They are safe and well fed for the night, but if they are your dogs, please contact. Found on Swenson Ravine, now sheltered on Meyer Ravine. Call 530-268-0982 or 408-892-1960 for directions.
April 17, 2023 at 8:39 PM This is Rex. Very big black and tan neutered older male, short hair, super friendly. He got scared by the noise of target practice nearby and ran from home. Lost from North Columbia, Tyler Foote Rd – please call 530-265-4356 if you see or have him.
April 17, 2023 at 8:37 PM All units have been released from the Excelsior Fire. The incident will be checked in the morning.
April 17, 2023 at 6:35 PM Car vs guardrail at the Idaho-Maryland off ramp on northbound Hwy 49. Units at scene.
April 17, 2023 at 6:32 PM Excelsior IC reports resources at scene will be committed for about 4 hours for mop-up, one Washington Ridge crew to continue in, canceling the second one. Fire is approximately 2 acres.
April 17, 2023 at 6:14 PM Excelsior Fire, forward progress has been stopped, heavy mop-up operations are underway. Incoming dozer to stage at Lake Vera/Purdon.
April 17, 2023 at 6:03 PM The Excelsior Fire is burning in heavy brush and steep terrain. Additional resources arriving at scene. Now 2-3 acres, but line around the fire is almost complete. Firefighters are making good progress.
April 17, 2023 at 5:54 PM Excelsior IC is requesting the dozer from the Nevada City station 20.
April 17, 2023 at 5:47 PM Excelsior IC reports the fire is approximately 2 acres. Requesting three additional engines, two additional water tenders and one crew.
April 17, 2023 at 5:42 PM Units at scene on Excelsior Ditch Camp Road report a working fire, will have to access the fire on foot. All units to continue in.
April 17, 2023 at 5:28 PM Escaped burn pile on Excelsior Ditch Camp Road, units dispatched.
April 17, 2023 at 4:57 PM These two pups have been enjoying a “spa day” in Swenson Ravine. Would their humans please come and get them now? Call 530-268-4645 for directions.
April 17, 2023 at 1:35 PM A change in burn permit applications in CAL FIRE’s responsibility area. The permits are for projects located within the State Responsibility Area and other jurisdictions where CAL FIRE has authority to require them. Users can now fill out the application form from anywhere they have internet access. The applicant will receive email confirmations throughout the process and the Department will have easy access to the records electronically.
April 17, 2023 at 12:47 PM Two buckets have taken up residence on southbound Hwy 49 near Streeter Road. Use caution and don’t add them to your list.
April 17, 2023 at 6:23 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
For non-residential burning, an Air Pollution Permit from the Air District is always required. Burn only natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, etc. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 AM to 3 PM. Do not burn wet, snow covered piles, which prevents a clean, hot fire, and creates a smoke health hazard.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 16, 2023 at 6:43 PM A kayak is stranded on northbound Hwy 49 at Dorsey Drive, use caution in the area.
April 16, 2023 at 11:00 AM Reported accident, solo motorcycle down, on Hwy 49 and Delphine Lane near Rush Creek.
April 16, 2023 at 7:25 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
For non-residential burning, an Air Pollution Permit from the Air District is always required. Burn only natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, etc. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 AM to 3 PM. Do not burn wet, snow covered piles, which prevents a clean, hot fire, and creates a smoke health hazard.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 16, 2023 at 7:22 AM
April 15, 2023 at 6:31 PM Spenceville Wildlife area: 2 fully tacked horses took off and haven’t been found since approximately 4pm today. Please help if you can. Text/Call (530) 305-7619 or 530 913-7506 with any questions or info. Thank you!
April 15, 2023 at 12:56 PM Candlewood IC reports the fire is fully contained.
April 15, 2023 at 12:23 PM Units at scene on Candlewood report about 1/4 acre, continue all resources.
April 15, 2023 at 11:59 AM Escaped burn pile on Candlewood Way between Oregon House and Dobbins, units dispatched.
April 15, 2023 at 8:00 AM A reminder: The Rotary Clubs of Western Nevada County are offering a unique recycling event at the Nevada County Government Center (Rood Center) on Saturday Apr. 15, 2023 from 10am- 2pm. The public can drop off Lithium-ion rechargeable devices and batteries for recycling by Redwood Materials, a company that recycles the minerals and uses them to make new rechargeable batteries. Eligible items include cellphones, tablets, laptops, electric toothbrushes, e-shavers, vapes, wireless headphones, Bluetooth speakers, power tool batteries, video game controllers, etc.
April 15, 2023 at 7:52 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
For non-residential burning, an Air Pollution Permit from the Air District is always required. Burn only natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, etc. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 AM to 3 PM. Do not burn wet, snow covered piles, which prevents a clean, hot fire, and creates a smoke health hazard.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 14, 2023 at 5:07 PM A large amount of broken glass on Marysville Road near Loma Rica Road in both lanes. Several window panes slid off a truck. Use extreme caution in the area.
April 14, 2023 at 4:22 PM Forward progress stopped of the escaped burn pile on Newtown.
April 14, 2023 at 4:10 PM Escape burn pile on Newtown Road, units dispatched.
April 14, 2023 at 3:48 PM How did they do it and what did they gain? The Dogwood neighborhood effort – the origin story 😉
April 14, 2023 at 3:24 PM Snowmaggeddon 2.0 damage begone! This week, the Dogwood neighborhood off Greenhorn Road got an assist in spring cleaning from the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County’s chipping crews. Neighbors got together, created over 40 piles ready to chip and in a few hours the debris was gone.
April 14, 2023 at 2:23 PM Additional resources requested to the escaped burn pile on Moody Ridge.
April 14, 2023 at 1:56 PM Reported escaped burn pile on Moody Ridge Road in Dutch Flat. Units dispatched.
April 14, 2023 at 1:08 PM Units at scene on Winding Way reports they have a line around the escaped burn pile and the fire did not leave the property.
April 14, 2023 at 12:54 PM Escaped burn pile on the 9000 block of Winding Way in Oregon House. Units dispatched.
April 14, 2023 at 12:50 PM Car with mechanical trouble blocking the slow lane on Hwy 20 at South Ponderosa. Tow truck requested.
April 14, 2023 at 12:00 PM
April 14, 2023 at 8:07 AM A prescribed burn of approx. 33 acres will take place today on New Rome Road, north of Nevada City. Smoke will be visible in the area. ignition time is 10 am through 4 pm.
April 14, 2023 at 7:52 AM Showers with mountain snow possible early next week. Dry with gradual warming trend through the weekend, then abnormally cool temperatures next week. Another weather system will bring breezy to locally gusty mountain winds Sunday, mountain snow showers early next week, with lingering showers Wednesday and Thursday.
April 14, 2023 at 6:25 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
For non-residential burning, an Air Pollution Permit from the Air District is always required. Burn only natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, etc. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 AM to 3 PM. Do not burn wet, snow covered piles, which prevents a clean, hot fire, and creates a smoke health hazard.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 13, 2023 at 2:14 PM Heads up for the high country: Warming temperatures this weekend will bring renewed snowmelt and streamflow rises, especially for snow covered terrain below about 7000 feet. Creeks that brought impacts this past week are likely to be problematic again and potentially reach higher levels, especially by late Sunday.
April 13, 2023 at 12:33 PM Internet is back up and running at all Nevada County Library locations.
April 13, 2023 at 10:35 AM Access to the internet is currently unavailable at all Nevada County Library locations. All Nevada County Guest networks are also unavailable at this time. Estimated time of restoration is unknown.
April 13, 2023 at 10:23 AM Heads up for a German Shepherd running along McCourtney Road near Lucky Nugget Lane, use caution!
April 13, 2023 at 9:27 AM Car vs tree on River Ranch Road on the San Juan Ridge.
April 13, 2023 at 8:18 AM Vehicle rollover accident on northbound Hwy 49 near Wellswood Way. Emergency services dispatched, extrication is required.
April 13, 2023 at 7:30 AM A small prescribed burn today, starting around 10 am on New Rome Road north of Nevada City may have smoke visible in the area. 6-9 acres are slated for ignition today and the burn crew will remain at scene until all ignitions are completed.
April 13, 2023 at 6:03 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
For non-residential burning, an Air Pollution Permit from the Air District is always required. Burn only natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, etc. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 AM to 3 PM. Do not burn wet, snow covered piles, which prevents a clean, hot fire, and creates a smoke health hazard.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 12, 2023 at 6:51 PM
April 12, 2023 at 4:44 PM Heads up: Paving operations starting soon on Ridge Road at the intersection of Sierra College Drive and Morgan Ranch. NID crews are setting up traffic control and paving operations will start this evening. Expect the closure to last until midnight nd use an alternate route if possible.
April 12, 2023 at 3:27 PM An update on the closure of the Yubadocs clinic: Dignity Health Medical Group — Sierra Nevada, is announcing that clinicians from Yubadocs Urgent Care are joining their group. Roger Hicks, MD; Andrea Harris, MD; Trevor Nichols, PA; and Marya Hicks, MD will be joining the primary care practice at 280 Sierra College Drive on May 1, 2023. Full details here.
April 12, 2023 at 1:18 PM Thanks to reader Heather fo the heads up. Caltrans will be working on Hwy 49 between Nevada City and North San Juan for the foreseeable future to remove trees and conduct emergency stabilization work. Expect 15-minute delays and one-way controlled traffic every day between 8 am and 6 pm.
April 12, 2023 at 10:30 AM It’s Spring Training time for CAL FIRE’s Air Attack and tanker planes. Currently, two tankers and one Air Attack are training over the area. Right now, they’re above Cascade Shores. No fire, just training.
April 12, 2023 at 8:41 AM A Bald Eagle visited YubaNet HQ. According to the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, the scientific name Haliaeetus leucocephalus means “white-headed sea eagle”, referencing its genus classification. The word “bald” refers to an old English use of the word meaning “white” since the head is distinctly feathered. Definitely feeling watched!
April 12, 2023 at 7:19 AM solo vehicle accident on Bitney Springs Road, car into a tree and off the roadway, emergency services at scene. No injuries reported.
April 12, 2023 at 6:25 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
For non-residential burning, an Air Pollution Permit from the Air District is always required. Burn only natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, etc. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 AM to 3 PM. Do not burn wet, snow covered piles, which prevents a clean, hot fire, and creates a smoke health hazard.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 11, 2023 at 6:01 PM Accident on Jayhawk Drive in Lake Wildwood, emergency services at scene.
April 11, 2023 at 9:19 AM Ridge Road near Sierra College is fully open, NID crews worked until late into the night to fix the broken main water line and Hansen Bros. came in to fill the sink hole and pave over.
April 11, 2023 at 8:57 AM Bovine stroll alert! Six cows are taking a walk on Auburn Road in Grass Valley, according to a reader report.
April 11, 2023 at 8:36 AM Traffic is backing up behind a large truck and trailer blocking the roadway on Combie Road near Magnolia.
April 11, 2023 at 8:22 AM Gusty northerly winds Wednesday – Thursday, warming trend to follow. Confidence is high that ridging will build back into the area late this week and over the weekend, allowing for warm and dry conditions to prevail. A gradual warming trend will bring temperatures to above normal by the weekend.
April 11, 2023 at 7:12 AM Accident on Hwy 174 at Brunswick Drive, no injuries reported and the roadway is clear.
April 11, 2023 at 6:23 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
For non-residential burning, an Air Pollution Permit from the Air District is always required. Burn only natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, etc. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 AM to 3 PM. Do not burn wet, snow covered piles, which prevents a clean, hot fire, and creates a smoke health hazard.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 10, 2023 at 5:12 PM A heads up for NU students and parents of NU students: Due to the sink hole, Ridge Road will be closed from the intersection of Sierra College Drive/Morgan Ranch to Woodcrest Way for most of the day. All drop offs need to come from the Nevada City side of Ridge Road. Please allow for extra time!
April 10, 2023 at 4:45 PM NID crews have been dispatched to the sink hole. Ridge Road is closed at Morgan Ranch Drive to Woodcrest Way.
April 10, 2023 at 4:26 PM A sink hole just opened on Ridge Road at the intersection of Morgan Ranch in Grass Valley, use EXTREME caution in the area. Thanks to reader Eileen for the heads up and to reader Lisa for the video.
April 10, 2023 at 12:02 PM As of today, Yubadocs urgent care clinic is closed permanently. A letter by community members did not sway negotiating parties in the lease agreement.
April 10, 2023 at 11:48 AM A reader reports this little guy was hiding outside of their cabinet shop last night at McKnight Way. He is a sweet thing, but doesn’t have a collar. Call or text 530-798-3306 if this is your pup.
April 10, 2023 at 11:43 AM Solo vehicle accident on Banner Mine Way at Success Cross Road in Nevada City. Vehicle swerved off the roadway.
April 10, 2023 at 6:38 AM Today is Day 2 of the Free Green Waste Disposal program led by the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County. As storm recovery continues, residents are encouraged to take advantage of this popular program.
12625 Brunswick Rd (entrance on East Bennett)
Grass Valley, CA
8 am – 3 pm
Upcoming dates:
April 23, 24
May 14, 15, 28, 29
June 11, 12, 25, 26
Acceptable green waste: biomass consisting of all tree and plant trimmings, weeds, leaves, branches, and pine needles.
Unacceptable items: Scotch broom, poison oak, Himalayan blackberry, items with a diameter greater than 28 inches, tree stumps, and root balls. Absolutely no household waste or trash.
April 10, 2023 at 6:24 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
For non-residential burning, an Air Pollution Permit from the Air District is always required. Burn only natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, etc. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 AM to 3 PM. Do not burn wet, snow covered piles, which prevents a clean, hot fire, and creates a smoke health hazard.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 9, 2023 at 3:26 PM Reader Ed got a surprise visit from the Easter Bobcat, thanks for sharing these great pics!
April 9, 2023 at 8:30 AM First reports of headless chocolate bunny sightings are coming in.
April 8, 2023 at 9:24 AM The two Rottweiler pups have been reunited with their humans, al is well.
April 8, 2023 at 8:08 AM Reader Jan is reporting two lost Rottweilers in the vicinity of Lower Colfax & Karry’s Place. They were seen yesterday evening and are sticking around in the area. Neighbors said one had a cone, but it’s gone this morning. Neighbors said one was aggressive. If these are your pups, head on over.
April 7, 2023 at 5:01 PM Good news from Habitat for Humanity to close out the week: The ReStore is ReOpening on April 11th!
April 7, 2023 at 4:05 PM Vehicle accident, reported by a passing emergency vehicle, on Hwy 20 near Bear Valley. Overturned sedan, off the roadway. Passengers are out of the vehicle.
April 7, 2023 at 3:00 PM NID April snow survey: 198 percent of average. Third largest water content equivalent on record.
April 7, 2023 at 1:46 PM Reported gas hazard on Lake Wildwood Drive, smell of gas outside a residence. Units dispatched.
April 7, 2023 at 1:30 PM Solo vehicle accident, car into a tree, on Auburn Road near Archery Way. No injuries reported.
April 7, 2023 at 10:50 AM
April 7, 2023 at 6:21 AM Tree and debris removal continues today on Hwy 174 near Cedar Ridge Drive until 6:00 pm. Use an alternate route or expect delays.
April 7, 2023 at 6:20 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
For non-residential burning, an Air Pollution Permit from the Air District is always required. Burn only natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, etc. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 AM to 3 PM. Do not burn wet, snow covered piles, which prevents a clean, hot fire, and creates a smoke health hazard.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 6, 2023 at 12:34 PM Chinook has been reunited with his human, all is well.
April 6, 2023 at 11:51 AM The white dog who slipped his leash and collar in the Brunswick Basin has been spotted in the Town Talk and Banner areas. If you have seen Chinook, please call: (530) 446-5259.
April 6, 2023 at 11:46 AM Reader Lee has a request: A heads up to those using Burma Road to get around Hwy 174 closures, Burma is a 25 mph zone, drivers are going Hwy 174 speeds. Please slow down.
April 6, 2023 at 11:15 AM Light rain/mountain snow tonight – Friday, warming trend this weekend. Light to locally moderate precipitation, heaviest late tonight into Friday morning. Warming trend through the weekend with above normal temperatures on Sunday.
April 6, 2023 at 7:28 AM Thanks to reader Melissa for this heads up: One lane traffic closure on Hwy 174 from Meadow Drive to Cedar Ridge. Temp stoplights have been installed, traffic appears to be cutting through Burma to get around. Tree and debris removal will be ongoing today along Hwy 174, expect delays until 6pm.
April 6, 2023 at 6:52 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
For non-residential burning, an Air Pollution Permit from the Air District is always required. Burn only natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, etc. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 AM to 3 PM. Do not burn wet, snow covered piles, which prevents a clean, hot fire, and creates a smoke health hazard.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 5, 2023 at 4:50 PM Thanks to reader Nelson for sharing this photo of the resident turtles grabbing some sun at the ranch.
April 5, 2023 at 10:29 AM Reported truck on fire on Hwy 49 near the Independence trailhead, units dispatched.
April 5, 2023 at 6:52 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
For non-residential burning, an Air Pollution Permit from the Air District is always required. Burn only natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, etc. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 AM to 3 PM. Do not burn wet, snow covered piles, which prevents a clean, hot fire, and creates a smoke health hazard.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 5, 2023 at 1:56 AM Vehicle in a driveway on fire, now with extension to a residence, on Blake Oak Drive off Gayle Lane in the Banner area. The house has been evacuated, firefighters are at scene.
April 4, 2023 at 2:20 PM Missing dog, lost today at 1:30pm in the Brunswick Safeway parking lot. His name is Chinook. Please call: (530) 446-5259 if you see or have him. Thank you!
April 4, 2023 at 12:13 PM The weekly strike of the traffic lights on Hwy 20 at Pleasant Valley Road is underway. Use extreme caution in the area as frustrated motorists are turning on the red light.
April 4, 2023 at 9:40 AM The weather forecast, in a nutshell: Foothills Morning frost today with only slightly warmer temps tomorrow. Another weather system will move across the region THU-FRI bringing some isolated/scattered rain showers to areas north of I-80. Warming temps to start off the weekend.
April 4, 2023 at 8:01 AM Reader report of a black Lab running in the roadway on Greenhorn Road. The pup is followed by a big, fluffy white dog not far behind.
April 4, 2023 at 6:13 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
For non-residential burning, an Air Pollution Permit from the Air District is always required. Burn only natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, etc. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 AM to 3 PM. Do not burn wet, snow covered piles, which prevents a clean, hot fire, and creates a smoke health hazard.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 3, 2023 at 5:47 PM Nevada County and Sierra Roots Open Cold Weather Shelter Opening Monday, April 3rd. The shelter opened at 4:30 p.m. tonight in Nevada City at the Veterans Hall (lower level), 415 North Pine Street in Nevada City and will accept guests until 8:00 p.m. The shelter will close at 7:30 a.m. tomorrow. This is a community-wide collaborative effort to temporarily shelter one of our most vulnerable populations during extreme weather events and connects homeless residents to additional services.
April 3, 2023 at 5:32 PM Full closure of Hwy 174 from Laws Ranch Cross Rd to Meadow View Dr until 9:00 pm tonight for tree removal. Please use an alternate route.
April 3, 2023 at 5:01 PM Hwy 174 is closed at Best Friends Vet in Peardale, no info on the Caltrans or CHP logs but readers report cars going towards Colfax are being turned around.
April 3, 2023 at 2:36 PM Accident on Alta Sierra Drive near Gary Way, units dispatched.
April 3, 2023 at 12:35 PM The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today conducted the fourth snow survey of the season at Phillips Station. The manual survey recorded 126.5 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 54 inches, which is 221 percent of average for this location on April 3. The snow water equivalent measures the amount of water contained in the snowpack and is a key component of DWR’s water supply forecast. DWR’s electronic readings from 130 snow sensors placed throughout the state indicate the statewide snowpack’s snow water equivalent is 61.1 inches, or 237 percent of average for this date.
April 3, 2023 at 11:00 AM The Corvids take advantage of the breezy wind to play King of the hill.
April 3, 2023 at 10:34 AM Everything you need to know about the weather: Cold morning temperatures in the Valley and Foothills through Wednesday with areas of frost. Warming trend late this week into the weekend (potentially 20 degrees warmer than today!)
April 3, 2023 at 6:37 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
For non-residential burning, an Air Pollution Permit from the Air District is always required. Burn only natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, etc. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 AM to 3 PM. Do not burn wet, snow covered piles, which prevents a clean, hot fire, and creates a smoke health hazard.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 2, 2023 at 8:16 PM Vehicle into a ditch on Hwy 49 at East Lime Kiln Road.
April 2, 2023 at 8:08 PM Thanks to reader Lucy for capturing these clouds over Auburn Road in Grass Valley.
April 2, 2023 at 7:57 PM Thanks to reader Joshua for capturing the rainbow south of of Alta Sierra near Dog Bar and Mount Olive tonight.
April 2, 2023 at 7:18 PM Quite the sunset this evening.
April 2, 2023 at 5:18 PM After almost 11 years of envisioning, building and running Three Forks Bakery & Brewing Co, the current owners, Dave Cowie & Shana Maziarz are excited to share that they are selling the business to four of their very experienced employees. All the deets here.
April 2, 2023 at 3:27 PM The wayward pup in Alta Sierra has been reunited with her human. All is well.
April 2, 2023 at 2:27 PM This dog was found roaming the area of Names Drive and Thiel Way in Alta Sierra. She has a collar but no tags. Call 530-320-0314 if she’s your pup.
April 2, 2023 at 1:23 PM Solo motorcycle accident on Hwy 20 at Bear Valley Road, units dispatched.
April 2, 2023 at 11:39 AM Non-injury accident on Hwy 20 at Penn Valley Drive, both cars are on the shoulder, the roadway is clear.
April 2, 2023 at 10:08 AM What’s up in the sky for April 2023? Spot Mercury after sunset early in the month, follow the Moon’s visits with the planets, and catch a shooting star when the Lyrid meteors peak on April 23. Full details here.
April 2, 2023 at 8:14 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
For non-residential burning, an Air Pollution Permit from the Air District is always required. Burn only natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, etc. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 AM to 3 PM. Do not burn wet, snow covered piles, which prevents a clean, hot fire, and creates a smoke health hazard.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 1, 2023 at 2:29 PM NWS Update: Snow levels 4000 to 6000 feet Sunday afternoon, lowering to 2000 to 3000 feet Monday morning. Minor accumulations will be possible in the foothills above 2000 feet Monday morning.
April 1, 2023 at 8:47 AM Quick-hitting system brings mountain snow this weekend into early next week, cold temperatures follow. Cold system will bring mountain snow and light Valley/foothill showers over the weekend and into early next week. Cold morning temperatures in the Valley and foothills Monday – Wednesday with areas of frost. Isolated thunderstorms Sunday afternoon – evening with best chances in the northern Sacramento Valley and surrounding terrain.
April 1, 2023 at 8:23 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
For non-residential burning, an Air Pollution Permit from the Air District is always required. Burn only natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, etc. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 AM to 3 PM. Do not burn wet, snow covered piles, which prevents a clean, hot fire, and creates a smoke health hazard.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 1, 2023 at 8:00 AM You can find last month’s log here.