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May 31, 2023 at 4:57 PM The pup found this morning on Allison Ranch Road has been reunited with his human family. Boomer is back home, all is well.
May 31, 2023 at 2:00 PM The tanker drop took the heat out of the fire, forward progress has been stopped. There is no impact to Hwy 20. Units at scene will start mopping up.
May 31, 2023 at 1:59 PM 20 IC reports they can handle with units at scene, canceling all incoming resources.
May 31, 2023 at 1:55 PM 20 IC is canceling all incoming aircraft, ground resources dispatched will suffice.
May 31, 2023 at 1:53 PM Watch for emergency vehicles in the vicinity of the fire. Tanker 86 made one drop, 20 IC reports 1/2 acre burning at a slow rate of spread in grass, one structure immediately threatened.
May 31, 2023 at 1:50 PM Units have arrived at scene of the 20 incident. Immediate threat to structure now.
May 31, 2023 at 1:45 PM Tanker 86 was in the area, they will be over the fire shortly.
May 31, 2023 at 1:38 PM Reported vegetation fire, approximately 1/2 acre on Hwy 20 near Jamestown Court in the Browns Valley area, units dispatched. This will be the 20 incident.
May 31, 2023 at 11:48 AM This pup was found on Allison Ranch Rd and Woodside Lane this morning. If he’s yours, please contact 530-559-2844.
May 31, 2023 at 10:41 AM Isolated to scattered afternoon/evening thunderstorms each day. Isolated to scattered daytime thunderstorms, stronger storms may produce heavy rain and hail. No debris flow impacts expected to burn scars. Rivers and creeks will continue to flow high, cold, and fast as a result of mountain snowmelt.
May 31, 2023 at 9:08 AM Car vs pole on Hwy 174 at Bartlett Drive, no injuries reported. The roadway is partially blocked.
May 31, 2023 at 6:54 AM Fire season is here again, agencies and others encourage you to be prepared, (re)pack go bags and have a plan. If you live pretty much anywhere in California, you’re familiar with the to-do lists. Check food and water in the go bags, replace expired prescription medications, verify you are signed up for emergency notifications and be aware of weather conditions. Once all that’s done, you are mostly set for peak fire season. What might be missing from the lists are ways to deal with stress and anxiety. Here are a few tips to mentally prepare for fire season.
May 31, 2023 at 6:09 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.
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, wet piles, or piles composed primarily of leaves and pine needles. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 A.M. to 3 .PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 30, 2023 at 6:28 PM Firefighters will mop up the 50 by 50 ft spot on Sutton, Prevention has been requested to the incident.
May 30, 2023 at 6:15 PM Forward progress stopped on the fire on Sutton and Dorsey. Units are making access through the construction site.
May 30, 2023 at 6:13 PM The fire is burning in light flashy fuels, estimated at 50 by 60 ft now.
May 30, 2023 at 6:12 PM Units at scene on Sutton Way report a 30 by 30 ft spot.
May 30, 2023 at 6:10 PM Reported small fire on Sutton Way at Dorsey Drive in Grass Valley, units dispatched.
May 30, 2023 at 6:04 PM Reader Larry spotted this very tame but collarless kitty near Condon Park on Walsh Street in Grass Valley.
May 30, 2023 at 5:01 PM Reported vegetation fire on Sylvia Lane in the North Auburn area, units dispatched.
May 30, 2023 at 2:34 PM All updates on the Sicard Fire will be posted here: https://yubanet.com/regional-fires/sicard/
May 30, 2023 at 2:23 PM Sicard IC reports approximately 5 acres, ICP requesting Air Attack and one tanker due to the immediate structure threat. Fire is burning at a moderate rate of spread.
May 30, 2023 at 2:17 PM Units arriving at scene are requesting additional engines, water tenders and dozer. There is an immediate threat to structures. The fire is burning in heavy brush.
May 30, 2023 at 2:06 PM Reported vegetation fire, yard of fire on Sicard Flat Road in Smartsville. 2-3 acres with structure threat, units diispatched.
May 30, 2023 at 12:51 PM Solo motorcycle accident on Hwy 174 at Brunswick Drive, units dispatched.
May 30, 2023 at 12:01 PM
May 30, 2023 at 9:25 AM Heads up for a 1.5-acre prescribed burn on Deer Creek Lane off Marjon Drive in Nevada City. Ignition time is set for 11:00 am and the burn will be finished by 4:00 pm. There is no need to report the smoke visible off Ridge Road.
May 30, 2023 at 6:20 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.
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, wet piles, or piles composed primarily of leaves and pine needles. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 A.M. to 3 .PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 29, 2023 at 8:57 PM This healthy but tired pigeon has landed in the Bald Hill area in Grass Valley. Call 925-383-0384 if you recognize the bird as yours.
May 29, 2023 at 2:53 PM Units at scene on the Springs incident report three 30 ft burnpiles in a field/marshland,. They will be committed for several hours.
May 29, 2023 at 2:43 PM Higgins units have arrived on Big Springs, confirming several large burn piles in a field. They will investigate.
May 29, 2023 at 2:38 PM Report of multiple 30 ft burn piles on a No Burn Day on Big Spring Drive off Perimeter Road. Higgins Fire dispatched.
May 29, 2023 at 2:33 PM A horse with a fly mask is running back and forth on West Weimar Cross Road near Placer Hills Road. Use caution in the area and try not to spook the equine.
May 29, 2023 at 2:04 PM A pair of peacocks is parading on Douglas Road Off North Bloomfield Road in Nevada City.
May 29, 2023 at 10:00 AM
May 29, 2023 at 7:44 AM Today is a No Burn day in Nevada, Plumas and Sierra counties.
May 28, 2023 at 9:29 PM Update, no water rescue, patient is out of the water. They are making their way to Rices Crossing for a medical checkout.
May 28, 2023 at 9:26 PM Medical rescue as the river, Rice’s Crossing and Troost Trail, units dispatched.
May 28, 2023 at 6:44 PM Two-car accident on Hwy 20 at Scotts Flat Road, one car off the roadway. Debris all over the lanes, emergency resources are at scene.
May 28, 2023 at 6:43 PM Resources will be committed for 30 minutes on the Tree incident.
May 28, 2023 at 6:25 PM First unit at scene reports the homeowner has the fire back under control with a dozer line. One engine to continue in, all others are being canceled.
May 28, 2023 at 6:24 PM Escaped burn pile in North San Juan will be the Tree incident. Reported to be the size of a car.
May 28, 2023 at 6:14 PM Reported vegetation fire, escaped burn pile, on Oak Tree Road near Wampum Way in North San Juan. Units dispatched.
May 28, 2023 at 4:17 PM Taylorville IC reports the forward progress has been stopped, 50 by 50 ft spot only. They are transitioning to mop-up.
May 28, 2023 at 4:11 PM Firefighters and GVPD are at scene, all resources dispatched have arrived.
May 28, 2023 at 4:09 PM Fire is reported to be a 50 by 50 ft spot burning in heavy brush.
May 28, 2023 at 4:07 PM Units will make access via Taylorville Road to access the reported fire.
May 28, 2023 at 4:03 PM Report of a possible vegetation fire West McKnight and Taylorville Road in Grass Valley, smoke in the area. Possibly behind Target, units dispatched.
May 28, 2023 at 3:26 PM
May 28, 2023 at 2:21 PM The Oak incident is now fully contained at 4.3 acres.
May 28, 2023 at 12:53 PM Forward progress has been stopped on the Oaks incident.
May 28, 2023 at 12:47 PM The Oaks fire is estimated at 3-4 acres, firefighters are making good progress.
May 28, 2023 at 12:41 PM Units are at scene of the Oaks incident, reporting the fire is burning in grass and oak woodlands, slow rate of spread.
May 28, 2023 at 12:34 PM Grass fire started by mowing on Thousand Oaks Drive in the Wheatland area. Reported as a few acres in grass. Units arriving at scene.
May 28, 2023 at 12:05 PM Three horses are out for a Sunday stroll on Penn Valley Drive near Lazy Valley Road. Share the road!
May 28, 2023 at 10:51 AM Isolated to scattered thunderstorms afternoon/evening this week. Stronger storms may produce localized flooding and large hail. Rivers and creeks will continue to flow high, cold, and fast as a result of mountain snowmelt
May 27, 2023 at 7:09 PM Great turnout for the Nevada County Reads Finale with Author Charles Yu at the Miners Foundry. Charles Yu joined County Librarian Nick Wilczek and Donn Harris of Color Me Human for a discussion and participated in a Q&A with the audience.
May 27, 2023 at 7:02 PM The Hoppy Fire is fully contained at 0.46 acres. Firefighters will be committed for another hour.
May 27, 2023 at 6:08 PM Heavy mop-up is required on the fire due to the down fuels.
May 27, 2023 at 5:58 PM Firefighters are making progress on the fire. Forward progress has been stopped. Resources will be committed for 3 hours to mop-up.
May 27, 2023 at 5:46 PM Hollow Fire now estimated at 3/4 to 1 acre, additional water tenders and engines requested. One handcrew being dispatched. The fire is burning in heavy down fuels.
May 27, 2023 at 5:43 PM Units at scene report 1/2 acre, on a hillside, minimal threat to structures. All resources to continue in.
May 27, 2023 at 5:39 PM Firefighters are in the area of the Hollow Fire, attempting to make access to the property.
May 27, 2023 at 5:33 PM Hollow Fire, electrical hazard warning issued for solar panels on fire.
May 27, 2023 at 5:30 PM The reported vegetation fire is on Hoppy Hollow Road near Echo Glen Road, units dispatched. This will be the Hoppy incident.
May 27, 2023 at 5:27 PM Report of a loud noise/explosion and now fire on Greenhorn Road, units dispatched.
May 27, 2023 at 5:15 PM Reported vegetation fire on La Porte Road and Tennessee Lane in the Bangor area, units dispatched.
May 27, 2023 at 12:54 PM Gravel spilled in the roadway on Ridge Road at Rough and Ready Hwy. Public Works has been notified for a sweeper operation.
May 27, 2023 at 9:28 AM Pluto, the missing cat from the Banner area, has returned to his normal orbit. All is well.
May 26, 2023 at 10:11 PM Firefighters at scene on Hammonton Road have located 4 tiny spots, already extinguished. Appear to have been started by fireworks, party in the area. Canceling incoming resources.
May 26, 2023 at 9:39 PM Reported vegetation fire after fireworks being set off in the area of Hammonton Road, units dispatched.
May 26, 2023 at 9:05 PM Homeowner on Dog Bar has been educated about burn pile size, all units are available.
May 26, 2023 at 8:13 PM Reported unattended, oversized burn pile on Dog Bar Road near Cobra Way, units dispatched.
May 26, 2023 at 6:33 PM Pluto has been missing from his home near Banner Mountain Lookout Rd since yesterday afternoon. He is a sweet, two year-old orange tabby cat with a white chin. Pluto wears a collar, but it’s a breakaway that often comes off. He is microchipped. Contact numbers are 530-305-6559 and 408-857-3560.
May 26, 2023 at 5:05 PM Car fire on Rough and Ready Hwy has been extinguished.
May 26, 2023 at 4:50 PM Car on fire on Rough and Ready Hwy at Matas Wecks Drive, units arriving at scene.
May 26, 2023 at 4:38 PM Forward progress has been stopped at 1/4 acre. Resources will be committed for approximately 2 hours on the Vera incident for mop-up.
May 26, 2023 at 4:27 PM The 1/4 acre fire is located on Astral Trail off Lake Vera/Purdon Road. Still burning at a slow rate of spread, forward progress will be stopped shortly.
May 26, 2023 at 4:22 PM Firefighters have made access to the Vera incident. No threat to structures, fire activity is diminishing fast.
May 26, 2023 at 4:17 PM Units still attempting to make access, property owners have a dozer at scene building a line around the fire now.
May 26, 2023 at 4:11 PM Units are in the area, trying to make access to the reported fire on Lake Vera/Purdon Road now.
May 26, 2023 at 4:07 PM Small brush fire on Lake Vera/Purdon Road near the Land Trust Burton Homestead, units dispatched.
May 26, 2023 at 9:53 AM From Peardale/Chicago Park Fire: Ophir Hill and Peardale Chicago Park Fire responded to a vehicle vs bicyclist on Lower Colfax Rd and Laws Ranch Cross Rd. The bicyclist was evaluated by Sierra Nevada Ambulance and Firefighters and was transported privately to the hospital. A reminder in this nice weather be especially vigilant for bicyclists and runners along the roadways. #OphirHillFire #PCPFire
May 26, 2023 at 9:15 AM A reminder from NSAQMD: There is no residential or commercial burning of vegetation allowed on designated holidays, including this Monday, May 29, 2023 – Memorial Day in Nevada, Sierra and Plumas counties.
May 26, 2023 at 9:12 AM Car vs bicycle on Lower Colfax Road at Laws Ranch Cross Road.
May 26, 2023 at 8:27 AM Isolated to scattered thunderstorms into next week. No debris flow impacts expected to burn scars. Rivers and creeks will continue to flow high, cold, and fast as a result of mountain snowmelt.
May 26, 2023 at 7:38 AM Power has been restored to the McCourtney Road area.
May 26, 2023 at 7:03 AM Power restoration for 1,487 customers is planned for 10:45 am after the transformer fire along McCourtney Road.
May 26, 2023 at 6:42 AM A family of geese is stuck in the center divide on northbound Hwy 49 at the West Empire Street off ramp. Reduce your speed and watch for them please, they will not let their offspring play in the traffic alone.
May 26, 2023 at 6:35 AM Report of a transformer on fire on McCourtney Road near Auburn Road, units dispatched.
May 26, 2023 at 6:30 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.
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, wet piles, or piles composed primarily of leaves and pine needles. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 A.M. to 3 .PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 25, 2023 at 3:05 PM Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Plumas, northeastern El Dorado, northeastern Placer, northeastern Tehama, north central Butte, Sierra, northeastern Yuba, southeastern Shasta, southern Lassen and northeastern Nevada Counties through 4:00 PM.
May 25, 2023 at 1:06 PM The smoke plume visible from Nevada City is a prescribed burn, not a wildfire.
May 25, 2023 at 11:10 AM The power outage in the Lincoln area has been reduced to 276 customers.
May 25, 2023 at 10:34 AM Power outage affecting 869 customers in the Lincoln area, estimated restoration time is noon today.
May 25, 2023 at 8:53 AM Thanks to reader Dylan for this heads up on a traffic hazard on the Squirrel Creek overpass on Hwy 20 between Grass Valley and Penn Valley.
May 25, 2023 at 6:21 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.
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, wet piles, or piles composed primarily of leaves and pine needles. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 A.M. to 3 .PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 24, 2023 at 10:01 PM False alarm for the reported fire in Pioneer Park. BBQ only.
May 24, 2023 at 9:54 PM Report of individuals trying to start a fire by the creek in Pioneer Park in Nevada City. Units dispatched.
May 24, 2023 at 8:45 PM Placer County’s American River rescue demo highlights the extreme danger of the river. “16-24 year-old males, I’m talking to you. You’re the ones drowning in these rivers at a far higher rate than anyone else.” Auburn State Recreation Area Sector Superintendent Mike Howard stated flatly.
May 24, 2023 at 8:26 PM Firefighters at scene report a small transient camp with a BBQ, canceling all incoming fire resources. Units will remain at scene until law enforcement arrives.
May 24, 2023 at 8:23 PM Units at scene have made contact with the caller. The reported fire is on Ridge Road, right at Rough and Ready Hwy.
May 24, 2023 at 8:13 PM Smoke report in the area of Rough and Ready Highway and Ridge Road, units dispatched for a smoke check, possibly someone burning trash.
May 24, 2023 at 5:53 PM Benny, the little white pup found on Deer Park Drive has been reunited with his humans. All is well.
May 24, 2023 at 5:39 PM Tachi is an all-black cat who was last seen on the morning of May 23rd near Alderwood Way in Nevada City. His owner is asking for the community’s help in locating his beloved pet. He is large, has a round face, and is friendly, but may be timid around strangers. Tachi was not wearing a collar at the time of his disappearance. If you have seen Tachi or have any information about his whereabouts, please contact his owner at 530-913-9760. Any information, no matter how small, could help bring Tachi home.
May 24, 2023 at 5:30 PM Check out the first episode in a new series about the Nevada County Fairgrounds. We’ll provide updates on what’s happening at the Fairgrounds every two weeks and keep Marigold Watch!
May 24, 2023 at 5:13 PM Overturned truck and wood chipper on East Empire Street and Hwy 174, take an alternate route if possible, roadway is blocked.
May 24, 2023 at 3:18 PM Reader Eric found this dog at Deer Park Drive and Echo Ridge Drive in Nevada City. Please contact 530-615-1548 if this is your pup.
May 24, 2023 at 2:33 PM For those wondering why they are hearing Air Taners in the area – it’s training only. Final proficiency flights before fire season really gets going.
May 24, 2023 at 7:54 AM
May 24, 2023 at 6:57 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.
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, wet piles, or piles composed primarily of leaves and pine needles. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 A.M. to 3 .PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 23, 2023 at 10:21 PM Marshall IC reports the forward progress of the fire has been stopped. Resources at scene are mopping up the approximately 50by 50 ft spot and will committed for 30 minutes.
May 23, 2023 at 10:11 PM Units at scene report slow rate of spread, burning in blackberries and brush. Best access is from Marshall Street.
May 23, 2023 at 10:03 PM Roadside spot on fire at Hwy 49 and Marshall Street near East Empire Street in Grass Valley. Units dispatched.
May 23, 2023 at 4:37 PM Reports of a car into the Post Office in Grass Valley, no injuries reported.
May 23, 2023 at 4:26 PM Nevada Union held their second River Safety Day today. Check out the video and the photos.
May 23, 2023 at 3:54 PM Accident on Ridge Road between NU and Zion Street, Ridge Road is being shut down until the roadway can be cleared up.
May 23, 2023 at 2:00 PM Reader Joshua reports hundreds of deck screws all over the roadway on Hwy 174 at Somerset Drive.
May 23, 2023 at 11:17 AM Firefighters have knockdown on the garage fire on Dog Bar Road, releasing some resources.
May 23, 2023 at 11:12 AM Garage on fire on Dog Bar Road near Magnolia Road in the Higgins area. Firefighters have mitigated the exposure to other structures. Should have knockdown shortly.
May 23, 2023 at 10:17 AM Planning on a camping trip to the Tahoe National Forest this weekend? Check the conditions before going, or watch the video in this story.
May 23, 2023 at 6:25 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.
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, wet piles, or piles composed primarily of leaves and pine needles. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 A.M. to 3 .PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 22, 2023 at 8:45 PM Piles on Willow Glen are well attended, canceling all incoming resources.
May 22, 2023 at 8:44 PM Units are at scene of multiple piles on Willow Glen Road in the Brownsville area. They will investigate.
May 22, 2023 at 6:40 PM The Columbia fire is now fully contained at 0.24 acres.
May 22, 2023 at 5:58 PM Columbia IC reports the forward progress has been stopped at 1/4 acre, requests the crew and the water tender to continue in, all others can cancel.
May 22, 2023 at 5:50 PM Firefighters are making good progress on the Columbia incident, canceling some of the incoming resources.
May 22, 2023 at 5:36 PM First unit has arrived at the fire on Columbia Road, reporting a third of an acre, burning at a slow rate of spread.
May 22, 2023 at 5:22 PM Reported vegetation fire, escaped burn pile on Columbia Road off Tyler Foote Crossing on the San Juan Ridge. Units dispatched.
May 22, 2023 at 4:38 PM Firefighters are mopping up the Taylor incident, forward progress stopped and a line is around the fire.
May 22, 2023 at 4:04 PM Taylor IC reports the fire is about 1/2 acre with an irrigation ditch at the top. Still burning at a slow rate of spread, no threat to structures. IC is requesting a handcrew with a faller.
May 22, 2023 at 3:55 PM Units at scene on Ben Taylor Road report approximately 1/4 acre, burning at a slow rate of spread in a residential backyard. No threat to structures at this time.
May 22, 2023 at 3:47 PM Reported vegetation fire on Ben Taylor Road across of Alpine Way in Colfax, possible threat to a residence. Neighbor reports an escaped burn pile (30 by 30 ft) and trees on fire. Units dispatched.
May 22, 2023 at 3:31 PM Sheriff’s boat is towing the damaged boat to Orchard Springs, firefighters are onboard the damaged vessel and have extinguished the fire.
May 22, 2023 at 3:26 PM Occupants of the boat are being transported to Orchard Springs.
May 22, 2023 at 3:00 PM Units in the area are attempting to locate the reported boat on fire, so far nothing visible.
May 22, 2023 at 2:51 PM Report of a boat on fire on Rollins Lake near the Greenhorn Road area. Units dispatched.
May 22, 2023 at 10:34 AM From Placer County Sheriff’s Office: On April 29th, two days after our first PSA warning the public about the danger of swimming in a river, we received a call of a young adult male who was swept away into the American River at the confluence. This past Friday, our coroner’s unit responded to Rattlesnake Bar at Folsom Lake for a body found in the water. Upon further investigation, the decedent was identified as 22-year-old Victor Nguyen of Antelope, the young man who was swept away in the river on April 29th. We continue to search for the second victim who was swept away at Yankee Jims on Mother’s Day. Please let these horrific incidents serve as an example of why we continue to warn the public to stay out of the river. Our condolences go out to Victor’s family and friends during this difficult time.
May 22, 2023 at 10:11 AM A smoking car is stalled on the right-hand side of northbound Hwy 49 at the Dorsey Drive on ramp, emergency services dispatched.
May 22, 2023 at 9:24 AM The Marigolds are in at the Fairgrounds, with help from Weiss Brothers and NU’s Horticulture class. Now, the Marigold Watch is on!
May 22, 2023 at 6:00 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.
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, wet piles, or piles composed primarily of leaves and pine needles. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 A.M. to 3 .PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 21, 2023 at 8:51 PM Power outage after a car vs pole accident on Lazy Valley Road in Penn Valley. No injuries reported, pole is not damaged but lines are down – power is reportedly out in the area. Emergency services and PG&E dispatched.
May 21, 2023 at 3:54 PM Units at scene on Southbridge report a wood pile on fire, no real extension to the vegetation. Resources at scene and one CAL FIRE engine will be sufficient, canceling all other incoming units.
May 21, 2023 at 3:45 PM Possible escaped burn pile on Southridge Drive off Spenceville Road in the Penn Valley area. Single report from a person on the property, units dispatched.
May 21, 2023 at 8:04 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.
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, wet piles, or piles composed primarily of leaves and pine needles. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 A.M. to 3 .PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 20, 2023 at 9:33 PM This very friendly pup showed up in the area of North Bloomfield and Hardy Way. Light tan and white, appears to be part pit, just has a collar on with no tags. If she’s your pup please contact 818-554-4173.
May 20, 2023 at 7:50 AM Today, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm the Community Shred, is taking place at Owens Plaza on 426 Sutton Way. The event benefits the Interfaith Food Ministry and you get to securely dispose of old documents.
May 20, 2023 at 7:04 AM NID’s Annual Mulch Magic Giveaway is underway at the Fairgrounds.
May 19, 2023 at 3:36 PM The town hitch of a pickup is embedded in the bumper of a sedan on Englebright Dam Road in the parking lot. No human injuries reported, but the cars are now stuck together.
May 19, 2023 at 2:58 PM Reader Ed had a really Big Bird wipe out the feeder this morning.
May 19, 2023 at 2:40 PM Non-injury accident on Hwy 49 near East Lime Kiln Road. Vehicles are off the roadway.
May 19, 2023 at 2:17 PM Power has been restored to all customers.
May 19, 2023 at 1:59 PM The Cascade Shores power outage has been reduced to 648 customers.
May 19, 2023 at 1:13 PM Power has been restored to portions of the 2,004 customers affected by the second large outage of the day.
May 19, 2023 at 1:09 PM Power is back out again for all 2,004 customers around Cascade Shores, Hwy 20 and North Bloomfield. New restoration time is 4:00 pm.
May 19, 2023 at 11:59 AM Between Hwy 20 and Cascade Shores 206 customers are still out of power. Restoration time is 1:20 pm.
May 19, 2023 at 10:00 AM Heads up: Nevada County Fire and LE agencies will be doing a funeral procession from Hooper and Weaver to Rough and Ready for Rough and Ready Board Member Sheridan Loungway. They will be leaving Hooper and Weaver at 10:30 am and travel on Ridge Road to Rough and Ready Highway.
May 19, 2023 at 8:53 AM Prescribed burn on Rector Road outside of Nevada City today. Planned for 4 acres.
May 19, 2023 at 8:27 AM More on the power outage near Nevada City: Power lines in the area have enhanced safety settings (EPSS) turned on.
May 19, 2023 at 8:05 AM The power outage affecting 2,004 customers from Gold Flat to Hwy 20 has an estimated time of restoration set for 11:30 am.
May 19, 2023 at 6:30 AM Yesterday, we went to Dutch Flat where residents are gearing up for the Memorial Day weekend. They got a helping hand from CAL FIRE to deal with winter storm damage in the historic cemetery. Take a look and read the full story here.
May 18, 2023 at 5:18 PM A large red, white and blue dog bed is creating a traffic hazard on Hwy 49 Frontage Road near Allison Ranch Road. Patriotic pup not included.
May 18, 2023 at 4:21 PM NID shared some photos taken just below Bowman Lake (5,558 ft elevation)
May 18, 2023 at 4:04 PM Units at scene on Cape Horn can handle, mopping up now.
May 18, 2023 at 3:56 PM Forward progress has been stopped on the Cape incident. The fire has not left the property boundaries.
May 18, 2023 at 3:52 PM Cape IC reports the fire is less than half an acre, one trailer is involved. The fire is burning at a slow rate of spread and surface fuels only, no trees involved.
May 18, 2023 at 3:36 PM Reported vegetation fire on Cape Horn Road in the Colfax are, numerous units dispatched. Homeowner reports approximately one acre in size, a trailer on the property is potentially threatened.
May 18, 2023 at 3:04 PM All medical units, EMS and fire engines staged on Bitney Springs Road are being released. Lock down has been lifted. Law enforcement will help facilitate release of students and will continue to investigate the source of the incident. Be aware of traffic jams in the area. Again, all students and staff are safe.
May 18, 2023 at 2:56 PM NCSOS Superintendent Scott W. Lay and Director of School Safety, Chris Espedal: Law Enforcement is onsite at Nevada City School of the Arts. Shots were heard nearby. In an abundance of caution students and staff at NCSA are on Lock Down and are being held. Multiple law enforcement agencies are on site. All students and staff are safe but are not being released at this time.
May 18, 2023 at 2:50 PM Reports of gunshots heard across from the Nevada City School of the Arts. Multiple law enforcement and first responders are investigating. All students and staff are in lockdown and safe. Please do not drive to the school, the road is temporarily blocked by first responders. We will post updates as we receive them from school safety officials.
May 18, 2023 at 2:26 PM It was a BBQ 😉
Good afternoon Miners and Miner families. This is Kelly Rhoden, Principal of Nevada Union High School. This afternoon, all students, staff, and the community were evacuated from the school buildings due to a fire alarm. This was not a drill but was due to a BBQ that is occurring in the Ag Department in preparation for the Annual Ag Banquet tonight. The alarm was triggered by the amount of smoke. Everyone is safe and all classes have resumed. Thank you for the swift response from Nevada County Fire Department and all students and staff for their patience.
May 18, 2023 at 6:21 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.
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, wet piles, or piles composed primarily of leaves and pine needles. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 A.M. to 3 .PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 17, 2023 at 7:05 PM South Yuba River: Stay Out, Stay Alive. Please, watch the video and heed the warnings. The river is not safe, anywhere.
May 17, 2023 at 1:33 PM A metal rake in the slow lane on northbound Hwy 49 between the Hwy 174 off ramp and Brunswick. Don’t step on it and do not drive over it either!
May 17, 2023 at 12:30 PM Don’t be that dummy. The Yuba River, like all Foothill rivers, is running very high, cold and fast. More soon.
May 17, 2023 at 6:15 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.
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, wet piles, or piles composed primarily of leaves and pine needles. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 A.M. to 3 .PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 16, 2023 at 6:23 PM Leyval IC reports the final size is 4.48 acres. Heavy amount of timber mop-up required, one additional engine and one water tender requested. All resources will be committed until 11:00 pm.
May 16, 2023 at 6:14 PM Wells IC in North Auburn reports the final fire size is 6.3 acres, resources will be committed for another hour.
May 16, 2023 at 5:36 PM
May 16, 2023 at 5:15 PM Leyval IC reports they still have some access issues, the fire is holding at 2-3 acres in the Forbestown area.
May 16, 2023 at 5:12 PM Well IC reports forward progress has been stopped at approximately 2 acres. All resources will be committed for a couple hours.
May 16, 2023 at 5:10 PM Well IC is request a prevention officer and a handcrew to the fire.
May 16, 2023 at 4:58 PM Units at scene on China Well Road report 1/2 acre in grass and oak woodland, no threat to structures.
May 16, 2023 at 4:47 PM Escaped burn pile on China Well Road in North Auburn. Reported as a slow rate of spread, units dispatched.
May 16, 2023 at 4:05 PM Firefighters are making progress on the Leyval Fire which is burning in heavy brush and timber. Additional resources have arrived at the incident.
May 16, 2023 at 3:58 PM IR mapping lane has lifted from McClellan and will be over the Leyval fire shortly.
May 16, 2023 at 3:56 PM Firefighters are at scene of a vegetation fire on New York Flat Road near Leyval Way in the Forbestown area.
May 16, 2023 at 12:24 PM The pup has been reunited with his human family, all is well.
May 16, 2023 at 11:34 AM This dog was found this morning around 10am wandering on Brewer road without a collar or any information. French bull dog pup. He is currently at Real Graphics in Grass Valley, please contact anyone at 530-271-1731.
May 16, 2023 at 9:38 AM Prescribed burn on Rector Road outside of Nevada City at First Rain Farm continues today.
May 16, 2023 at 6:54 AM
May 16, 2023 at 6:24 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.
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, wet piles, or piles composed primarily of leaves and pine needles. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 A.M. to 3 .PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 15, 2023 at 9:55 AM Fire has been extinguished, mop-up is in progress. Some resources are being released. The cause of the fire is under investigation and Grass Valley police is at scene.
May 15, 2023 at 9:48 AM Units are at scene of the fire off Railroad Ave report a 50 by 50 ft spot, burning at a slow rate of spread. Some resources are staging in the De Martini parking lot.
May 15, 2023 at 9:45 AM Units are making access via the back side of Railroad Ave.
May 15, 2023 at 9:41 AM Reported small fire behind on Railroad Ave near Idaho-Maryland Road behind Hills Flat Lumber, close to their fuel tanks, units dispatched.
May 15, 2023 at 9:35 AM Above normal temperatures will bring areas of moderate heat risk to the Valley this week. Mountain shower and thunderstorm chances may return over the weekend. Rivers and creeks will continue to flow high, cold, and fast as a result of mountain snowmelt.
May 15, 2023 at 9:10 AM Prescribed burn today on Rector Road outside of Nevada City at First Rain Farm, smoke might be visible. Control lines around each burn unit, water resources on hand, adequate staffing, regular post-burn monitoring, CalFire permit in hand – no need to report the smoke.
May 15, 2023 at 7:16 AM Today is a Free Green Waste Disposal day at the Brunswick site from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm organized by the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County.
May 15, 2023 at 6:37 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.
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, wet piles, or piles composed primarily of leaves and pine needles. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 A.M. to 3 .PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 14, 2023 at 9:29 PM
May 14, 2023 at 5:58 PM Two rescue boats in the water conducting a search, H24 has completed a search and will return to the Auburn Airport. State Parks also has a vessel of the river, rescue personnel is conducting a shoreline search. So far, all are unable to locate a patient/victim.
May 14, 2023 at 5:35 PM Yankee IC reports they have locate one of two fall victims. The patient is being treated by medics.
May 14, 2023 at 5:27 PM Piper IC reports the fire is fully contained, final size 2 tenths of an acre. Resources at scene will be committed for another 30 minutes.
May 14, 2023 at 5:15 PM PCSO has their drone in the air to locate the victim in the river rescue. CHP helicopter H24 is lifting off and will fly the canyon as well. This will be the Yankee incident.
May 14, 2023 at 4:58 PM Incoming units to the water rescue should head towards Ponderosa and meet up there. The Yankee Jims bridge is not passable for heavy engines.
May 14, 2023 at 4:49 PM Water rescue, single patient in the water, on the Foresthill side near Yankee Jims, North Fork of the American River, units being dispatched. Placer Hills and Placer County also responding.
May 14, 2023 at 4:44 PM Incoming resources are reducing their response to Code 2 (no lights or sirens.)
May 14, 2023 at 4:39 PM Piper IC reports forward progress stopped, they will have a hoseline around the fire in less than 5 minutes.
May 14, 2023 at 4:33 PM Piper IC is canceling the dozer, the hand crew is to continue in. Firefighters are making progress.
May 14, 2023 at 4:31 PM Additional engines and a water tender requested to the incident on Piper.
May 14, 2023 at 4:22 PM Firefighters have made access to the fire on Piper Lane. Piper IC reports about 1/4 to 1/2 acre burning in heavy brush. All units dispatched to continue, two additional engines requested. Washington Ridge hand crew is on order.
May 14, 2023 at 4:16 PM Reported possible vegetation fire on Piper Lane, off Pleasant Valley Road in Penn Valley. Units are attempting to make access, there is a locked gate on the property.
May 14, 2023 at 1:44 PM First unit at scene on Sutton Way reports small fire only, no spread and no threat to structures. Canceling incoming units.
May 14, 2023 at 1:40 PM Reported small vegetation fire on Sutton Way near Dorsey Drive at Olympia Garden Apartments, reported as a bush on fire. Units dispatched.
May 14, 2023 at 9:41 AM The Yuba (and other rivers) is running high and fast:
2,717 cubic feet per second (cfs) at Lang Crossing, 1 mile below Spaulding
4,417 cfs at the 49 Bridge between Nevada City and North San Juan
8,665 cfs below Englebright Dam
Be safe!
May 14, 2023 at 9:08 AM From a reader: We live on Lost Lake Road in the Greenhorn area. Last night this very sweet cat appeared, meowing, at our back door. When we opened the door, she came dashing inside. We left the door ajar overnight, and yet she settled in and was still here when we woke up this morning. Who’s missing this sweet cat? Please call 909.896.2004 if she is yours.
May 14, 2023 at 7:12 AM Happy Mother’s Day!
May 13, 2023 at 8:52 PM Units in the Dog Bar area have located one property with a legal warming fire, property owner in attendance. No transformer or other fire, all units returning to their stations.
May 13, 2023 at 8:40 PM Units in the area report nothing visible at this time, they will continue to check.
May 13, 2023 at 8:34 PM Report of a loud boom heard on the 18000 block of Dog Bar Road in Alta Sierra. Unknown if a transformer has blown, or what, if anything, is on fire. Units are in the area, attempting to locate.
May 13, 2023 at 2:05 PM
May 13, 2023 at 10:27 AM Reader Amy reports power has been restored on Red Dog. 74 customers remain out of power.
May 13, 2023 at 9:36 AM Thanks to the Nevada City Farmers Market for inviting us to ring the opening bell! It’s a gorgeous day to be outside and support our local farmers and makers.
May 13, 2023 at 9:24 AM Power outage affecting 670 customers along Greenhorn and Red Dog, estimated time of restoration is 12:15 pm.
May 13, 2023 at 7:55 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.
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, wet piles, or piles composed primarily of leaves and pine needles. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 A.M. to 3 .PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 12, 2023 at 11:39 PM Vehicle into a ditch on Lower Colfax Road near Laws Ranch Cross Road.
May 12, 2023 at 9:08 PM Single vehicle into a tree on Quaker Hill Cross Road, the roadway is clear.
May 12, 2023 at 4:14 PM Vehicle accident, one overturned, on Bitney Springs Road near Mystic Mine Road, units dispatched.
May 12, 2023 at 4:00 PM That Friday feeling!
May 12, 2023 at 3:18 PM
May 12, 2023 at 2:37 PM Accident off Hwy 20 on Zeibright Road, units dispatched.
May 12, 2023 at 9:36 AM Units are in the area of Pleasant Valley Road, attempting to locate the burn pile(s.) No luck so far.
May 12, 2023 at 9:26 AM Firefighters dispatched to check a possibly oversized burn pile in the vicinity of Pleasant Valley Road and Apache Court in Penn Valley.
May 12, 2023 at 8:51 AM Significant warming trend will bring widespread moderate heat risk over the weekend into next week. Rivers and creeks will continue to flow high, cold, and fast as a result of mountain snowmelt. Locally breezy north to east winds Saturday, with little to no impacts. Afternoon thunderstorms over the mountains Sunday and Thursday. No debris flow impacts expected to burn scars.
May 12, 2023 at 8:48 AM Units at scene on Rough and Ready Hwy report two patients with minor injuries only.
May 12, 2023 at 8:41 AM Vehicle accident on Rough and Ready Hwy across from Valley Drive, reported as a head on collision. Units dispatched.
May 12, 2023 at 8:10 AM Accident on Hwy 49 near Shoshoni Trail Court, the roadway is clear.
May 12, 2023 at 6:12 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.
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, wet piles, or piles composed primarily of leaves and pine needles. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 A.M. to 3 .PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 12, 2023 at 3:20 AM A preliminary M 5.2 earthquake in Lake Almanor, widely felt in the Foothills. If you felt it, tell USGS.
Location with respect to nearby cities:
3.4 km (2.1 mi) SSW of East Shore, California
44.0 km (27.3 mi) WSW of Susanville, California
60.4 km (37.5 mi) NE of Magalia, California
67.2 km (41.7 mi) NE of Paradise, California
162.5 km (100.7 mi) NW of Carson City, Nevada
May 11, 2023 at 5:57 PM We checked with NID Assistant General Manager Greg Jones regarding the safety of dams in the area after the earthquake. “We are not on high alert, or even alarmed.” The dams are anchored on bedrock, Jones said.
The irrigation district owns and operates 15 dams under the jurisdiction of the California Department of Water Resources Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD). All of these dams, with the exception of Loma Rica Airport and Deer Creek, are also under the jurisdiction of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). NID performs weekly visual dam safety inspections, detailed dam safety inspections, and monthly dam instrumentation readings. During the winter months, when some of the higher elevation dams are not accessible, aerial inspections are performed by helicopter about once a month. Horizontal and vertical displacements of the dams are surveyed by NID according to survey intervals set for each dam, with the exception of Loma Rica Airport, Jackson Lake, and Milton Diversion dams. [source: NID dam safety]
May 11, 2023 at 5:01 PM Updates on the quake will be posted here: https://yubanet.com/regional/magnitude-5-5-earthquake-rattles-area/
May 11, 2023 at 4:34 PM USGS has revised to magnitude of the earthquake to 5.4
May 11, 2023 at 4:33 PM The Planning Commission unanimously voted to deny the certification of the EIR and Rise Gold’s application to reopen to Idaho-Maryland mine.
May 11, 2023 at 4:30 PM USGS update:
Location with respect to nearby cities:
3.5 km (2.2 mi) SW of East Shore, California
44.7 km (27.7 mi) WSW of Susanville, California
60.1 km (37.3 mi) NE of Magalia, California
67.0 km (41.5 mi) NE of Paradise, California
164.0 km (101.7 mi) NW of Carson City, Nevada
May 11, 2023 at 4:20 PM Magnitude 5.7 earthquake at Lake Almanor. This is a preliminary magnitude by USGS. If you felt it, report to USGS
May 11, 2023 at 11:01 AM The reported smoke is off Chalk Bluff Road, units are arriving at scene. The burn pile is monitored and heavy equipment is at scene.
May 11, 2023 at 10:24 AM Possible escaped burn pile in the Chicago Park area, report of smoke seen, also visible on the camera.
May 11, 2023 at 9:13 AM Significant warming trend will bring widespread moderate heat risk. 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. Rivers and creeks will continue to flow high, cold, and fast as a result of mountain snowmelt.
May 11, 2023 at 9:05 AM The Planning Commission public hearing about the proposed reopening of the Idaho-Maryland mine. The Chair has called for a hard stop on comments at 2:00 pm to allow time for deliberation and a vote. You can watch the proceedings on Nevada County’s YouTube channel.
May 11, 2023 at 8:42 AM Units have located the vehicle accident on Hwy 20, no fire. Canceling incoming resources.
May 11, 2023 at 8:39 AM Units are on Hwy 20 near Pleasant Valley Rioad, attempting to locate the reported accident.
May 11, 2023 at 8:34 AM Solo vehicle accident on eastbound Hwy 20 near Pleasant Valley Road. The car is catching fire, units dispatched.
May 11, 2023 at 8:32 AM First unit at scene at NU reports nothing showing, they will investigate.
May 11, 2023 at 8:29 AM Fire alarm sounding at NU, firefighters will check.
May 11, 2023 at 8:03 AM Accident on Idaho-Maryland Road near Centennial Road, units dispatched. Reports of airbags deployed.
May 11, 2023 at 7:32 AM Vehicle vs gate on West Ridge Drive in Penn Valley, units dispatched.
May 10, 2023 at 5:01 PM The Planning Commission will reconvene at 9:00 am tomorrow morning to continue hearing public testimony on the proposed Idaho-Maryland Mine project.
May 10, 2023 at 6:23 AM A reminder:
What: Planning Commission Public Hearing on the proposed Idaho-Maryland Mine project.
When: Wednesday, May 10, 2023, from 9 am-5 pm. The Public Hearing may be continued to May 11, 2023, beginning at 9 am. Members of the public who wish to address the Planning Commission should attend the May 10th meeting as there may not be a second day of hearings on May 11th.
The Public Hearing may be continued to May 11, 2023, beginning at 9 am. Members of the public who wish to address the Planning Commission should attend the May 10th meeting as there may not be a second day of hearings on May 11th.
Where: Eric Rood Administration Center Board of Supervisor Chambers, located at 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City. View online on Nevada County’s YouTube Channel.
- Carpooling is encouraged as parking is limited.
- Nevada County Connects transit system is offering free fares on May 10th and May 11th. Plan your transit ride at www.NevadaCountyConnects.com.
May 10, 2023 at 6:04 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.
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, wet piles, or piles composed primarily of leaves and pine needles. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 A.M. to 3 .PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 9, 2023 at 9:19 PM Two-car collision on northbound Hwy 49 at the Idaha-Maryland off ramp, no injuries reported.
May 9, 2023 at 6:51 PM Timber! Large piece of wood in the lanes on Hwy 49 near School Street in North San Juan.
May 9, 2023 at 5:35 PM Motorcycle off the roadway on the 10600 block of Lime Kiln Road. Emergency services dispatched.
May 9, 2023 at 2:25 PM A big bag of clothes is flapping around in the northbound lanes of Hwy 49 between McKnight Way and La Barr Meadows.
May 9, 2023 at 10:09 AM BOS: Hate speech and hate incidents have no place in Nevada County. “Over the weekend, someone defaced a Pride sign in the window of one of our Nevada City restaurants placed there to welcome all people. As Board Chair, I want to be clear that hate speech and hate incidents have no place in Nevada County.” Read more here.
May 9, 2023 at 9:28 AM Isolated thunderstorms today, significant warming late week. Dry in the Valley today; isolated afternoon/evening showers & thunderstorms in the mountains. Significant warming trend will bring widespread moderate heat risk late week and weekend. Rivers and creeks will continue to flow high, cold, and fast as a result of mountain snowmelt.
May 9, 2023 at 6:08 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.
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, wet piles, or piles composed primarily of leaves and pine needles. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 A.M. to 3 .PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 8, 2023 at 9:11 PM Half a dozen burn piles reported on Clydesdale Road in the Chicago Park area. Units are at scene, making contact now.
May 8, 2023 at 3:18 PM Vehicle accident May 8, 2023 at 3:16 PM Vehicle off the roadway on Tyler Foote Road, tow truck and CHP dispatched.
May 8, 2023 at 2:01 PM Nevada County Transit Services will offer free fares on all services on Wednesday and Thursday, May 10th & 11th, in support of public participation in the Planning Commission meetings scheduled for those dates. The Commission meetings will be held at the Rood Center in the Board Chambers.
May 8, 2023 at 12:39 PM It is with deep sadness that the Board of Directors of the Rough and Ready Fire Protection District announce the unexpected passing of long-time Board Member Sheridan Loungway on Sunday, May 7. Loungway served on the Board for over 20 years, most recently as Board Chairman. Prior to that he had served as a Volunteer Firefighter. The Board joins the entire Rough and Ready community in expressing our condolences to his family.
May 8, 2023 at 11:53 AM Nap time? A mattress in the fast lane on northbound Hwy 49 near the Idaho-Maryland off ramp.
May 8, 2023 at 10:36 AM Caltrans has a sweeping crew on northbound Hwy 174 on the Nevada County side. Watch for signs and reduce your speed.
May 8, 2023 at 9:23 AM Showers through Tuesday, dry and significant warming follows. Rivers and creeks will continue to flow high, cold, and fast. Significant warming trend back to above normal late-week into next weekend will bring widespread moderate heat risk
May 8, 2023 at 6:31 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.
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, wet piles, or piles composed primarily of leaves and pine needles. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 A.M. to 3 .PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 7, 2023 at 9:10 PM Possible container fire on South Auburn Street in Grass Valley near Clipper Lane, units dispatched.
May 6, 2023 at 7:00 PM A photo gallery and a short video of today’s Safety Carnival at the Rood Center can be found here.
May 6, 2023 at 2:45 PM Shiro has been missing since Thursday morning, she was last seen between Mayflower Drive and Butterfly Drive on Banner Mountain. She is 9 months old, no chip, no tag, blue eyes and all white. If you have seen or rescued her, please call 530-301-9881.
May 6, 2023 at 10:40 AM Ember is back home, the humans are glad and the feline has that smug look only a cat can pull off.
May 6, 2023 at 9:24 AM From noon to 4:00 pm today, it’s also Season Opening Day for the North Star Mining Museum, located at 933 Alison Ranch Road in Grass Valley.
May 6, 2023 at 9:00 AM The Gold Country Kiwanis, Nevada County Office of Emergency Services, and Fire Safe Council of Nevada County are once again partnering to produce the Children’s Health, Safety, and Fire Preparedness Carnival. This free educational event planned for Saturday, May 6th, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm will host nearly 2 acres of activity at the Rood Center in Nevada
May 5, 2023 at 8:23 PM Ember has been out since Sunday and has always come back at night, his human servants are very worried. He lives on Pasquale Road in Nevada City (midway between Red Dog & Cascade.) He has a very loud MEOW and he’s a big boy! He does have a microchip but wouldn’t wear the breakaway collar. Please TEXT or call 530-232-8274.
May 5, 2023 at 11:42 AM It’s an avian hazard kinda day. Two goslings are trapped on the center median on Hwy 49 between Brunswick and Gold Flat. Animal Control has been dispatched to help the juveniles cross safely and be reunited with their parents – reduce your speed in the area!
May 5, 2023 at 10:26 AM Reader David reports a family of geese, including goslings, walking in the roadway on Willow Valley Road at Deer Creek Crossing. Watch out for them please.
May 5, 2023 at 10:10 AM Update from Grass Valley Police: Vehicle pursuit and crash ends in arrest. Last night just before 10:00pm, one of our Officers spotted a wanted subject driving in the area of Joerschke Drive. As soon as a traffic stop was initiated the driver attempted to flee from the Officer, and throw a firearm and other contraband from his vehicle. Apparently doing too many things at once, the driver quickly collided with various guard rails and vegetation rendering the vehicle disabled. Officers located the suspect hiding in bushes near by and took him into custody. A loaded Ruger handgun and suspected methamphetamine were recovered from the roadway in the area. Gregory Woodward of Nevada County was positively identified as the driver of this vehicle. He had an outstanding felony warrant for his arrest and is currently on California State Parole. He’s now back in custody facing a list of fresh charges. Thankfully no one was hurt by the suspects recklessness.
May 5, 2023 at 8:09 AM Showers, high elevation snow and thunderstorms into early next week. Cool unsettled weather continues through the weekend with showers, mountain snow showers, isolated afternoon thunderstorms, and areas of gusty wind. Warming trend back to above normal possible late next week – next weekend
May 4, 2023 at 11:04 AM NCSO update: Regarding the vehicle accident on 49 near Cameo Dr from midday 5/2/2023, the decedents were identified as: 28-yr-old Secret Williams and 2-year-old Jake Williams Jr, of Brownsville.
May 4, 2023 at 10:31 AM
May 4, 2023 at 10:02 AM NID May snow survey: snowpack is 230 percent of average. District hydrographers measured an average of 61.8 inches of snow water content during their May survey, even though a major warm-up drove temperatures in the Sierra Nevada late last month. The historical May 1 average water content is 26.9 inches.
May 4, 2023 at 6:59 AM Overturned pickup on Hwy 49 at East Lime Kiln Road. Units dispatched.
May 4, 2023 at 6:16 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.
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, wet piles, or piles composed primarily of leaves and pine needles. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 A.M. to 3 .PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 3, 2023 at 2:50 PM Passenger vehicle fire, with a small extension to the vegetation, on Angie Court in the Penn Valley area. Units are at scene.
May 3, 2023 at 2:00 PM Precious little, black and white 6y/o Chihuahua named Beanie went missing from the Lake Vera/Purdon Road area. Please contact 530-913-7480 or 530-263-2803 if you have seen her, or rescued her.
May 3, 2023 at 11:49 AM Two Huskies on the loose in Weimar, heading up Indian Drive. Friendly, but determined to enjoy their journey. Watch for the pups and check if your dogs are safely at home.
May 3, 2023 at 11:31 AM Truck into a tree on Hwy 174 near Meadow Drive, units dispatched.
May 3, 2023 at 9:36 AM Ongoing tree work on Hwy 20 from Conservation Vista Point to Bear River. Expect delays in both directions of travel until 6:00 pm.
May 3, 2023 at 7:05 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.
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, wet piles, or piles composed primarily of leaves and pine needles. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 A.M. to 3 .PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 2, 2023 at 6:48 PM A vehicle ran through a fence on Colfax Hwy at Brunswick Road. The car took off, leaving a license plate behind. No comment.
May 2, 2023 at 5:25 PM Power has been restored in the Rough and ready and Penn Valley area.
May 2, 2023 at 4:53 PM power outage in Rough and Ready/Penn Valley area, affecting 1,001 customers. Estimated time of restoration is 8:00 pm.
May 2, 2023 at 4:42 PM
May 2, 2023 at 3:25 PM Two-car accident on Hwy 49 at the junction with Hwy 20 in Nevada City.
May 2, 2023 at 3:10 PM Car vs mailboxes and trashcans, no injuries to humans, on Greenhorn Road near Franciscan Way.
May 2, 2023 at 12:17 PM Solo vehicle accident, car over the embankment, on Hwy 49 just north of Wolf Road. Units dispatched.
May 2, 2023 at 9:38 AM Showers, high elevation snow and isolated thunderstorms. Unsettled weather this week with cooler temperatures, showers, isolated thunderstorms and high-elevation snow. Showers will be more numerous today; isolated/scattered on Wednesday-Thursday. Rivers and creeks will continue to flow high, cold, and fast.
May 2, 2023 at 8:50 AM Traffic on Hwy 20 near the McCourtney off ramp is still backing up due to a stuck big rig and some hydraulic fluid in the roadway.
May 2, 2023 at 8:34 AM Accident on Hwy 174 at North Meadow View Drive in Peardale. No injuries reported and the roadway is clear.
May 2, 2023 at 7:30 AM Vehicle into a tree on Hwy 49 at the junction with Hwy 20 in Nevada City, units dispatched.
May 1, 2023 at 9:10 PM No residential structure fire in Colfax, false alarm. Canceling all incoming units with the exception of those checking the burn piles.
May 1, 2023 at 9:02 PM Units in the area report they have found 5-10 burn piles, no strucure fire visible yet. They will investigate. All incoming resources to stage out of the area for now.
May 1, 2023 at 8:53 PM Reported residential structure fire with threat to the vegetation on Grand View Ave in Colfax. Numerous units dispatched.
May 1, 2023 at 8:28 PM Catching up from this morning. A groundbreaking ceremony that will lead to shorter lines at the Transfer Station, finally! Highlight reel below, full story here.
May 1, 2023 at 6:10 PM Here’s a little life hack for you: Starting today, burn permits are required. You can get them online at https://burnpermit.fire.ca.gov/ 24/7. If you prefer to interact with a live person, or have an aversion to online forms – go to a fire station. They will help you with the permit requirements and even print out your completed permit.
May 1, 2023 at 4:50 PM Joy IC reports forward progress stopped on the fire, approximately 20 by 30 ft spot.
May 1, 2023 at 4:45 PM Reported vegetation fire, escaped burn pile, approx. 20 by 20 ft on Joy Circle off Laporte Road in Challenge. Units arriving at scene.
May 1, 2023 at 8:50 AM Unsettled weather pattern brings showers, high elevation snow. Mountain travel delays and chain controls possible through the week.
May 1, 2023 at 6:37 AM Car off the roadway on Rock Creek Road near Rector Road. No occupants located, possibly just abandoned. Tow truck dispatched.
May 1, 2023 at 6:31 AM A moment of Zen to start the day.
May 1, 2023 at 6:30 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.
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, wet piles, or piles composed primarily of leaves and pine needles. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 A.M. to 3 .PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 1, 2023 at 6:29 AM You can find last month’s log here.