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May 31, 2025 at 8:24 PM False alarm, it’s a burn pile being extinguished. Canceling all incoming units.
May 31, 2025 at 8:23 PM Units at scene on Allison Ranch Road confirm light smoke showing, they will investigate.
May 31, 2025 at 8:18 PM Reported residential structure fire on Allison Ranch Road, units dispatched. White smoke coming from the residence.
May 31, 2025 at 7:01 PM Debris in the roadway on Hwy 49 at the Hwy 20 off ramp in Grass Valley.
May 31, 2025 at 12:02 PM CHP Helicopter is over the river near the 49 bridge for a search.
May 31, 2025 at 10:52 AM The prescribed burn in the Round Mountain area is underway.
May 31, 2025 at 7:28 AM First Rain Land Stewardship Services will conduct a prescribed burn on Saturday, May 31st on Round Mountain near the junction of Merrimas Way x Rock Creek Rd. Smoke will be visible widely throughout the area. Despite the “No Burn Day” for Saturday, the burn will proceed as long as prescriptive parameters are met, thanks to a variance to burn issued by CalFire for this LE7 broadcast burn permit.
Acres: 17
Personnel: 16
Ignition Time: 9am-4pm
Mop up: To begin once ignitions are complete, securing the perimeter of the burn unit
Patrol: Daily, until all heat is extinguished from within the unit.
May 31, 2025 at 5:54 AM Today is a No Burn Day.
May 30, 2025 at 5:03 PM Units at scene on Yuba Gap Dr. are making progress.
May 30, 2025 at 4:44 PM Additional resources dispatched for the reported vegetation fire at Yuba Gap Dr off I-80.
May 30, 2025 at 4:05 PM Smoke check on Dog Bar Road.
May 30, 2025 at 3:41 PM Two car accident on Willow Valley Rd near Genasci Rd. Units are at scene the roadway is blocked.
May 30, 2025 at 3:36 PM Horizon IC reports they have knockdown on the fire, requesting PG&E and Red Cross to respond to the incident.
May 30, 2025 at 3:23 PM First unit at scene reports four occupants out of the home and light smoke showing from the attic. All units to continue in for now.
May 30, 2025 at 3:19 PM Reported residential structure fire on Horizon Circle in Grass Valley, units dispatched.
May 30, 2025 at 11:10 AM A medium-sized dog was running on Hwy 49 near Cherry Creek, latest reports say the pup is now on Davidson and Holcomb. Is your pup safe?
May 30, 2025 at 9:02 AM Debris check, possible burn pile on a No Burn day on Frenchtown Road. Units dispatched.
May 30, 2025 at 8:36 AM Accident on Hwy 20 and Pleasant Valley Road, two cars involved. Units dispatched.
May 30, 2025 at 8:34 AM Reader Amy reports: There are Emergency vehicles (police and fire) blocking Idaho Maryland at the Brunswick intersection. We didn’t see what happened but traffic is unable to turn onto southbound Idaho Maryland.
May 30, 2025 at 7:31 AM Units arriving at scene report one car engine on fire, off the roadway.
May 30, 2025 at 7:30 AM Report of a car on fire on Hwy 20 near the South Ponderosa bridge. Units dispatched.
May 30, 2025 at 1:44 AM Today is a No Burn Day.
May 30, 2025 at 12:06 AM Outage affecting 101 customers in Alta Sierra. Estimated time of restoration is between 2:30 and 4:00 am.
May 29, 2025 at 4:59 PM Final update on the Ridge Road incident: At 12:41 p.m. on May 29, 2025, the Nevada County Regional Dispatch Center received a 911 call indicating an unknown subject had a reported firearm near Nevada Union High School (NUHS). Nevada County Sheriff’s Office (NSCO) deputies and police officers of the Grass Valley Police Department (GVPD) immediately responded to the potential threat and detained four persons of interest for questioning. One person was determined not to be related to the incident and was released.
May 29, 2025 at 4:36 PM Units are at scene on Reward Street, PG&E to respond.
May 29, 2025 at 4:34 PM Reported gas hazard on Reward Street in Nevada City, leak at the meter. Homeowner can smell gas, units dispatched.
May 29, 2025 at 3:08 PM Skyview IC request one crew and one water tender to continue in, all others can cancel.
May 29, 2025 at 2:56 PM Head-on collision on Hwy 20 at the McCourtney Road off ramp, medic passing by stopped and reports no injuries. However, the roadway is blocked.
May 29, 2025 at 2:55 PM First unit at scene on Skyview reports a 100 by 100 spot.
May 29, 2025 at 2:53 PM Reported vegetation fire on Skyview Drive in North Auburn, units dispatched.
May 29, 2025 at 1:51 PM NCSO UPDATE: Nevada Union High School is no longer under lockdown and has resumed normal activities. Echo Ridge Christian School, also located in the vicinity of this incident, was also placed on lockdown. Echo Ridge is also no longer under lockdown and has resumed normal activities. This remains an active investigation.
May 29, 2025 at 1:20 PM Brief preliminary update from NCSO re the law enforcement activity on Ridge Road: PUBLIC SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT: At 12:41 p.m. today, the Nevada County Regional Dispatch Center received a 911 call indicating an unknown subject had a reported firearm near Nevada Union High School. Nevada County Sheriff’s Office deputies immediately responded to the potential threat and detained four persons of interest for questioning. The school is under lockdown due to the proximity of the occurrence. There have been no injuries or gunshots reported. This remains an active investigation. Please avoid the area. Updates will be made when available.
May 29, 2025 at 1:07 PM Lockdowns will be lifted shortly, the all clear has been given.
May 29, 2025 at 1:03 PM Law enforcement has detained three subjects in the vicinity of Ridge Road.
May 29, 2025 at 12:51 PM Precautionary lockdown at Echo Ridge School and NU.
May 29, 2025 at 12:30 PM The smoke from the RX burn in the Newtown Road area is widely seen in the Nevada City and Grass Valley areas.
May 29, 2025 at 11:10 AM High IC report they have a good knockdown on the fire.
May 29, 2025 at 11:08 AM Per a PG&E spokesperson, this morning’s massive outage was related to the transmission infrastructure. They are still investigating the root cause.
May 29, 2025 at 10:58 AM High IC requesting additional ambulances to respond to the fire.
May 29, 2025 at 10:50 AM Reported structure fire on High Street in Auburn, units arriving at scene.
May 29, 2025 at 10:11 AM First Rain Land Stewardship Services will conduct a prescribed burn on Thursday, May 29th near Newtown Rd. and Personeni Lane. Smoke will be visible from the junction of Newtown Rd. and Jones Bar Rd. This burn is being conducted to reduce fuel loading and to improve the fire-resilience of the forest and neighborhood. This work is part of the Sierra Foothill Forest Climate Resilience project planned by Sierra Streams Institute within the Jones Bar Firewise Community. This work is grant-funded by the Wildlife Conservation Board. CalFire has approved the permit for this burn.
Acres: 13.1
Personnel: 15
Ignition Time: 10am-4pm
Mop up: To begin once ignitions are complete, securing the perimeter of the burn unit
Patrol: Daily, until all heat is extinguished from within the unit.
May 29, 2025 at 9:21 AM Reported chicken coop on fire on Pioneer Way off Salt Creek in south county. Units dispatched.
May 29, 2025 at 8:50 AM Back at it: Outage in Grass Valley, Cypress Hill, with an estimated restoration time of 4:00 pm.
May 29, 2025 at 8:27 AM Latest update: 792 customers, now on 16 separate outages, are still out of power.
May 29, 2025 at 8:07 AM Three large outage areas remain between Idaho-Maryland and Greenhorn, Cascade Shores and Hwy 20, Newtown Road area.
May 29, 2025 at 8:00 AM Update from NID: Power outage happening in the Greenhorn Road area is affecting emergency pump station supplying water to customers on the Chicago Park and Rattlesnake canal systems. Areas affected are Cedar Ridge, Chicago Park area, Alta Sierra and portions of Lime Kiln Road.
May 29, 2025 at 7:52 AM Down to 9,837 customers still affected by the power outage that started at 3:28 am.
May 29, 2025 at 7:31 AM Power has been restored to Nevada City and at YubaNet HQ. There are still 13,386 customers without power in western Nevada County.
May 29, 2025 at 7:18 AM Nevada Union High School: Due to the power outage impacting our campus, Nevada Union will start school at 11:10 today, Thursday, May 29th.
May 29, 2025 at 7:11 AM Areas south of Grass Valley and along Hwy 174 have been restored.
May 29, 2025 at 6:52 AM Nevada City School District Schools Late Start This Morning. Nevada City and the surrounding areas are without electricity, with an estimated restoration time of 8:30 a.m. At this time, we will plan on a late start at 10:00 for Seven Hills School and Deer Creek School. Buses will pick up at your usual stops 1 hour and 45 minutes later than their normal time.
May 29, 2025 at 6:28 AM The outage has been reduced to 17,895 customers. According to reader reports portions of Grass Valley along East Main and Hwy 49 from GV to La Barr Meadows have been restored.
May 29, 2025 at 6:17 AM Heads up: Traffic lights are out throughout the outage area, use extreme caution at the offramps of Hwy 49/20 and 174.
May 29, 2025 at 6:06 AM PG&E progress update: Estimated time of restoration is now 8:30 am.
May 29, 2025 at 5:43 AM Power outage affecting 21,308 customers in Nevada City and Grass Valley areas. The outage began around 3:30 am and the time of restoration is estimated at 6:00 am. The preliminary cause is “transmission or substation.”
May 28, 2025 at 9:30 PM Today was the opening reception of “Youth Visions of Tomorrow” in Nevada City’s CHAMP gallery in City Hall. The exhibit will run through September 30, 2025. Stop by City Hall to see the artwork!
May 28, 2025 at 9:04 PM Units at scene on Dorsey have isolated the electrical problem, interior air conditioning is the culprit. Canceling all incoming units and those at scene with the exception of two engines.
May 28, 2025 at 8:58 PM First unit at scene on Dorsey Drive reports nothing showing, they’ll investigate. All units to continue in. Some units to stage on Margaret Lane.
May 28, 2025 at 8:54 PM Report of a possible structure fire on Dorsey Drive at Golden Empire, units dispatched. Smell of electrical burning.
May 28, 2025 at 3:31 PM First Heat Event of the season with Major HeatRisk in the Valley and Foothills by Friday. Hot temperatures along with very low daytime humidity and periodically breezy winds will lead to elevated fire weather conditions. Hottest days will be Friday – Saturday with limited overnight relief.
May 28, 2025 at 3:11 PM Units in the area of Yellow Pine Lane are unable to locate a fire.
May 28, 2025 at 2:16 PM Better location for the reported smoke is Yellow Pine Lane off Ophir Silver Road.
May 28, 2025 at 2:11 PM Smoke check on North Bloomfield/Graniteville Road near Spanish Mine Road/Ophir Silver Road. Units dispatched.
May 28, 2025 at 12:50 PM Debris check on Horton Street in Penn Valley, possible oversized burn pile, units dispatched.
May 28, 2025 at 11:04 AM PG&E contract helicopter is flying over the Lake Vera/Round Mountain area for line inspections.
May 28, 2025 at 10:32 AM This sweet female dog was found in Smartsville near Shepherd Road, no collar no chip. Call Sammie’s Friends at 530-471-5041 if she’s your pup.
May 28, 2025 at 6:26 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. CAL FIRE burn permits are required. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 27, 2025 at 8:50 PM Thanks to reader Jake for the video update on the down tree on McCourtney. “I came up on the tree in the road, people were just going around it, and two good samaritans jumped out of their trucks. One had a saw and they chopped it up and got it out of the road. They shook hands after getting the tree out of the road and went back to their trucks.” Jake said, adding major props to the two gents and they sure deserve it.
May 27, 2025 at 5:55 PM Tree down in the roadway on the 14000 block of McCourtney Road just past the Animal Shelter. Public Works has been notified.
May 27, 2025 at 4:12 PM Starduster IC reports forward progress stopped, hoselay around the fire. One water tender to continue in.
May 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM Units area at scene on Starduster, taking action now. Approximately 1/8 to 1/4 of an acre in grass, burning at a slow rate of spread.
May 27, 2025 at 3:53 PM Reported vegetation fire on Starduster Drive, units dispatched. Homeowner reports 1/4 acre with vehicles threatened.
May 27, 2025 at 3:39 PM Reported accident on Hwy 20 near Wild Turkey Lane.
May 27, 2025 at 2:27 PM This just in: Today is the second of several traditional fires being hosted by 3 Suns Farm before the end of permitting season. Burning off Jones Bar Rd, at the end of the first driveway on McKitrick Ranch. One acre, slow and low single front back burning a previously burned section. Should continue until late afternoon. 1500 gallons of gravity-fed water for hoses, with three personnel walking the perimeter until all smolders within 20’ of the control line are extinguished. All are welcome to witness and join in. Ignition should be around noon. Same for every permissible burn day until permit suspension.
May 27, 2025 at 12:14 PM Power has been restored on Banner Mountain and Quaker Hill Cross Road.
May 27, 2025 at 11:21 AM Power outage affecting 3,276 customers from Idaho-Maryland Road up to Red Dog, Hwy 20 and Cascade Shores again.
May 27, 2025 at 11:16 AM Here’s a commentary on Supervisor’s Robb Tucker’s “stand” on symbolic resolutions.
May 27, 2025 at 11:12 AM One engine to continue in to the shooting range, per the first engine at scene.
May 27, 2025 at 11:03 AM Debris check at the Spenceville shooting range, report of a smoldering burn pile. Units dispatched.
May 27, 2025 at 10:36 AM An update from NCSO about the search for the missing swimmer last seen near the South Yuba bridge. The missing woman has been identified as 50-year-old Rebecca Heinowitz, of Barrytown, New York.
May 27, 2025 at 8:32 AM Electrician contacted for the Malakoff maintenance shed, canceling all incoming units.
May 27, 2025 at 8:18 AM First unit has arrived at Malakoff, they’re investigating.
May 27, 2025 at 8:07 AM Reported possible commercial structure fire, smell of electrical burning in the maintenance building at Malakoff State Park. No flames seen. Units dispatched.
May 27, 2025 at 6:24 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. CAL FIRE burn permits are required. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 26, 2025 at 11:37 PM The outage on Oak Tree Road has been reduced to 5 customers, estimated restoration time for them is 6:15 am.
May 26, 2025 at 9:19 PM Oak Tree Road is open again, PG&E is at scene to deal with the power lines.
May 26, 2025 at 9:02 PM The tree into the power lines has caused an outage for 244 customers in North San Juan.
May 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM Tree into a power pole on Oak Tree Road, lines are down, power is out, roadway is blocked by tree, units are at scene.
May 26, 2025 at 6:24 PM Illegal burn pile on Cruzon Grade, units are at scene.
May 26, 2025 at 2:06 PM NSJ Fire and others are corralling horses on Tyler Foote Crossing. The equines are running in the roadway, use caution.
May 26, 2025 at 1:26 PM Extreme Heat Watch in effect from Friday morning through Saturday evening. Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures 99 to 109 possible and widespread Major HeatRisk. Limited overnight relief with low temperatures in the mid 60s to mid 70s.
May 26, 2025 at 12:06 PM Smoke check on Hwy 49 in the Oak Valley area past Camptonville. Units dispatched.
May 26, 2025 at 8:22 AM The reported smoke on Tyler Foote has dissipated.
May 26, 2025 at 8:05 AM Another smoke report from a lookout, this time in the Tyler Foote area on the San Juan Ridge. Units dispatched.
May 26, 2025 at 7:53 AM Smoke check on Marysville Road, smoke is visible on the cameras. Forest Service units dispatched.
May 26, 2025 at 6:29 AM Today is a No Burn Day.
May 25, 2025 at 4:12 PM Accident on Hwy 49 at Oak Valley Road, units dispatched.
May 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM As a reminder, tomorrow will be a No Burn Day throughout the state. Also, a significant warm-up is still on track for the week. Elevated fire weather conditions are likely to return later this week as a result of the heat, low daytime relative humidities, and breezy winds.
May 25, 2025 at 12:32 PM Erin IC reports forward progress stopped. One crew to respond, all others can cancel.
May 25, 2025 at 12:30 PM Woman Reported Missing After Falling into South Yuba River. Despite extensive efforts, the individual was not located. Search operations continued for several hours before being suspended due to safety concerns and fading daylight. The Nevada County Sheriff’s Department and their Search and Rescue Team have since taken over the operation, and search efforts are actively ongoing.
May 25, 2025 at 12:27 PM Units at scene report approximately 1/2 acre in the grass, slow rate of spread. Responding units to continue in for now.
May 25, 2025 at 12:19 PM Grass fire on Erin Place off Cottage Hill Drive in South County, units dispatched.
May 25, 2025 at 11:27 AM Helicopter and firefighters are visiting the river crossings on the South Yuba. The river is running at approximately 1,800 cubic feet per second (cfs). For context, at that volume it takes less than 45 seconds to fill an Olympic-size swimming pool. Please stay safe!
May 25, 2025 at 11:07 AM The outcome of yesterday’s call about a person trapped in a well: Successful Rescue of Teen and Two Dogs from Abandoned Well Shaft in Grass Valley. Rescuers secured the area and established a confined space rescue operation. After approximately 1 hour of careful maneuvering, the teen and both dogs were successfully brought to the surface without serious injury. Paramedics on scene evaluated the individuals, and the teen was released at scene with no injuries. The dogs were treated for minor dehydration and are expected to make a full recovery.
May 25, 2025 at 9:39 AM Vehicle off the roadway on Hwy 20 at the McCourtney Rd off ramp, car has overturned. Units arriving at scene.
May 25, 2025 at 9:13 AM Prescribed burn scheduled today (10am-2pm) within the Bear River Pines subdivision off Hwy 174. 0.9 ac, private, 7 personnel with hand tools, hose lay and water backpack
May 24, 2025 at 8:47 PM Units have arrived at the bridge.
May 24, 2025 at 8:34 PM River rescue at the 49 bridge on the South Yuba.
May 24, 2025 at 8:17 PM The person stuck in a well and the dog have been safely extricated.
May 24, 2025 at 6:57 PM A person stuck in a well on La Barr Meadows is requiring a medical rescue, units dispatched.
May 24, 2025 at 6:56 PM Race IC reports the fire is fully contained.
May 24, 2025 at 5:23 PM PG&E is at scene on Race St. and has confirmed power is off to the house. Firefighters are overhauling the structure, the cause is under investigation.
May 24, 2025 at 4:39 PM Race IC reports they have knockdown on the fire.
May 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM Precautionary evacuations of surrounding homes are complete. Upslope winds are a concern for the IC.
May 24, 2025 at 4:27 PM Firefighters are making good progress, additional units for support only.
May 24, 2025 at 4:23 PM Avoid the area around Race Street and Colfax Hwy, emergency vehicles need access.
May 24, 2025 at 4:21 PM Units at scene one Race Street report the house has been evacuated, no threat to vegetation or adjacent structures. One person is on the roof of the house, trying to extinguish the fire and refusing to come down.
May 24, 2025 at 4:15 PM Reported structure fire on Race Street in Grass Valley, units dispatched.
May 24, 2025 at 10:49 AM Here’s the burn at McKitrick.
May 24, 2025 at 10:13 AM From an unknown texter: Today is the first of several traditional fires before the end of permitting season. Burning on McKitrick Ranch Rd, at the corner of the first driveway on McKitrick Ranch rd. One acre, slow and low, back burning an SSI-masticated property. Should continue until early afternoon. Two tanks of water with two pumps, three personnel walking perimeter until all smolders within 20’ of the control line are extinguished. All are welcome to witness and join in. [Editor’s note: This is in the Jones Bar area]
May 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM A good reminder from Wildlife Rehab&Release. Our local fawn season for Mule Deer has just begun. If you see a fawn alone in the forest please leave it alone. Fawns are hidden by their moms for up to 8 hours between feedings and they are typically very safe in those situations. Fawns only need help if they are obviously injured, following you, continuously crying loudly, have a dirty behind, or if their mom is nearby and is deceased or badly injured. Here’s who to call in that case.
May 24, 2025 at 12:20 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. CAL FIRE burn permits are required. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 23, 2025 at 8:32 PM Broad IC has confirmed this is a false alarm at City Hall. All units are being released.
May 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM This super sweet female, no microchip, collar but no tags, was found off Hwy 20 near Scotts Flat and Casci Road NC. She was brought in to Sammie’s Friends this afternoon, please call 530-471-5041 if this is your pup.
May 23, 2025 at 3:20 PM To dispel unfounded rumors and mis/disinformation: NCSO, in conjunction with the State Water Board and California Fish & Wildlife, have been serving warrants on illegal marijuana grows throughout Nevada County today. There was no federal agency of any kind involved.
May 23, 2025 at 2:50 PM Air Attack is releasing both tankers and an incoming helicopter. Neptune IC reports the fire is contained at approximately 2 acres.
May 23, 2025 at 2:47 PM Good progress being made on the Neptune incident.
May 23, 2025 at 2:42 PM Neptune IC reports 1-2 acres, moderate rate of spread. Tanker 91 has lifted from McClellan and is arriving over the fire as well.
May 23, 2025 at 2:38 PM Air Attack reports the Neptune fire is burning at a moderate rate of spread in grass and oak woodlands understory, engines are making access to the fire now.
May 23, 2025 at 2:35 PM Tanker 94 is arriving over the Neptune incident.
May 23, 2025 at 2:34 PM Units at scene on Skyview report approximately 1 acre in brush, burning towards grass. No threat to structures at this time. Air Attack 230 has lifted and will arrive shortly over the fire.
May 23, 2025 at 2:27 PM Units in the area of Neptune report the fire is off Skyview, off Marysville Road.
May 23, 2025 at 2:21 PM Reported vegetation fire on Neptune Lane off Willow Glen Rd above Collins Lake, units dispatched.
May 23, 2025 at 1:54 PM Firefighters are making good progress on the fire along the Grass Valley gate at Beale.
May 23, 2025 at 1:39 PM Fire near Beale AFB, about 10 acres in grass near the Grass Valley gate. Units are at scene.
May 23, 2025 at 12:30 PM Pig sighting by reader Ryan on Fay Ridge Ct in Alta Sierra. Anyone missing a member of the Suidae family ?
May 23, 2025 at 11:03 AM As a reminder, the prescribed burn at Beale AFB has started.
May 23, 2025 at 10:46 AM Final size for the Bear incident is 0.66 acres.
May 23, 2025 at 10:42 AM Earlier reported power outage has been reduced to 208 customers, mostly along Scotts Flat Road.
May 23, 2025 at 10:16 AM Bear River IC reports forward progress has been stopped.
May 23, 2025 at 10:13 AM Bear IC is requesting an additional water tender to respond to the incident. Washington Ridge crew has arrived at scene.
May 23, 2025 at 9:58 AM Reported vegetation fire on Bear River Lane just south of the Nevada/Placer county line, approximately 1/4 acre in grass, possibly involving a tractor on fire. Units dispatched.
May 23, 2025 at 9:07 AM Estimated restoration time (automatically generated) for the outage along the Hwy 20 corridor is now 1:15 pm.
May 23, 2025 at 9:06 AM Hwy 49 at East McKnight is clear again.
May 23, 2025 at 8:36 AM Firefighters are making good progress on the Flat incident, forward progress has been stopped.
May 23, 2025 at 8:28 AM Units at scene on Poker Flat report a 50 by 50 spot in the brish, no immediate structure threat.
May 23, 2025 at 8:26 AM Reported brush fire on Poker Flat Road in Penn Valley, this will be the Flat incident.
May 23, 2025 at 8:21 AM Power outage affecting 956 customers along Hwy 20 and in the Cascade Shores area.
May 23, 2025 at 8:19 AM The roadway is partially blocked on northbound Hwy 49 at East McKnight after the accident. Emergency services are at scene.
May 23, 2025 at 8:17 AM Approximately 25 acres of prescribed burning is scheduled for today on Beale Air Force Base at the flight line. The intention of this prescribed burn is to reduce hazardous and flammable fuels around the Flightline in preparation for the Air and Space Expo, Airshow on June 7-8th as well as improve rangeland by reducing invasive and noxious grass species. Smoke will be visible in surrounding communities on May 23rd 2025 from 1100-1230.
May 23, 2025 at 8:10 AM Accident on northbound Hwy 49 at East McKnight, units dispatched.
May 23, 2025 at 7:49 AM Strike team from Nevada County has formed up and is being assigned to the Inn Fire in Mono County.
May 23, 2025 at 6:57 AM Non-injury accident on southbound Hwy 49 near Brewer Road, the roadway is clear.
May 23, 2025 at 6:05 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. CAL FIRE burn permits are required. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 22, 2025 at 3:56 PM Reported traffic hazard on Hwy 20 at Penn Valley Dr. No matter what it is, use caution.
May 22, 2025 at 10:57 AM From a Grass Valley reader: They are working on on the water on S Auburn St (near 150 S Auburn) and the water coming out of the faucets downtown is brown.
May 22, 2025 at 10:07 AM The broadcast burn on Jones Bar is underway.
May 22, 2025 at 10:05 AM Report of traffic lights on Hwy 49 at Lime Kiln not working. Use caution in the area.
May 22, 2025 at 8:47 AM Prescribed burn alert, smoke will be widely visible:
Acres: 29
Personnel: 25
Ignition Time: 9am-5pm
Burn Down Time: 72 hours
Mop up: To begin once ignitions are finished, securing the perimeter of the burn unit
Patrol: Daily, until all heat is extinguished from within the unit.
This burn is intended to reduce the heavy fuel loading along the South Yuba River canyon’s edge and to protect the Jones Bar Firewise Community Neighborhood. The ecological outcomes from this burn will include the nutrient cycling of dead and down material, induced mortality on over-stocked trees, and the stimulation of herbaceous plant diversity.
May 22, 2025 at 6:51 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. CAL FIRE burn permits are required. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 21, 2025 at 10:09 PM All units are being released from the Brunswick area.
May 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM Units in the area of Brunswick report nothing visible.
May 21, 2025 at 9:54 PM Report of a small fire behind CVS or possibly the Good Will side in the Brunswick Basin, units dispatched.
May 21, 2025 at 6:35 PM North IC reports they are making good progress with a hoselay and handline construction around the 1/2-acre fire.
May 21, 2025 at 6:34 PM North Air Attack is releasing the tanker back to McClellan, loaded.
May 21, 2025 at 6:24 PM Helicopter 610 is joining Air Attack 230 and Tanker 91 over the fire.
May 21, 2025 at 6:15 PM Firefighters have searched Purdon Road and Murphy, unable to locate any accident.
May 21, 2025 at 6:03 PM North IC reports 1/2 acre burning at a slow rate of spread, isolated tree torching. One additional crew and three additional engines requested.
May 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM Motorcycle accident on Purdon Road just past Murphy Road, units dispatched.
May 21, 2025 at 5:58 PM Tanker 91 is over the North incident and has started retardant lines to slow the progression of the fire.
May 21, 2025 at 5:50 PM North Air Attack reports a helicopter is being dispatched from Vina. Access for ground resources will be off Laing Road.
May 21, 2025 at 5:48 PM First unit at scene on Deer Creek Road on Mooney Flat reports a 50 by 50 spot, they can handle with units at scene, canceling all incoming units.
May 21, 2025 at 5:42 PM Air Attack 230 is over the North incident.
May 21, 2025 at 5:19 PM Reported vegetation fire off I-80 near Laing Rd off Emigrant Gap. Units dispatched.
May 21, 2025 at 3:37 PM Air Attack 230 is leaving the River incident, engines are at scene.
May 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM Oak IC reports the forward progress of the fire has been stopped.
May 21, 2025 at 3:28 PM Air Attack 230 reports there are no spots outside the lines, the burn is surrounded by paved roads. They’ll remain overhead for a few minutes. First engines have arrived at scene.
May 21, 2025 at 3:25 PM Reported vegetation fire on River Ranch Road, Air Attack 230 is overhead and reports it looks like a 1-1.5 acre broadcast burn. Numerous units dispatched. No threat to structures, burning in mowed grass.
May 21, 2025 at 3:17 PM Units at scene on Oak Meadow report a 20 by 30 spot, they are taking action.
May 21, 2025 at 3:06 PM Escaped burn pile, reported as a 20 by 20 fire, on Oak Meadow Road south of Indian Springs and Spenceville roads. Slow rate of spread, burning in grass and no structures threatened. Units dispatched.
May 21, 2025 at 1:15 PM The Yuba River Ranger District of the Tahoe National Forest is conducting a preparedness drill at the Camptonville ranger station and I got to play the obnoxious reporter, asking way too many questions. The PIO team did great. They are ready for peak fire season, are you?
May 21, 2025 at 8:21 AM Power outage affecting 52 customers on Louis Road above Bear River Pines. Estimated time of restoration is 11:15 am.
May 21, 2025 at 8:08 AM Mosquito fish giveaway from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the parking lot of the Rood Center today.
May 21, 2025 at 6:23 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. CAL FIRE burn permits are required. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 20, 2025 at 5:59 PM An emergency alert for Wadsworth in Washoe County, Nevada has been received here in Nevada County. There is no vegetation fire in Nevada County at this time.
May 20, 2025 at 2:23 PM We are getting emails from people asking why we’re not reporting on multiple incidents they’re hearing on the scanners over the past two days. Most of these transmissions are training only, our first responders are finalizing preparations for peak fire season.
May 20, 2025 at 5:55 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. CAL FIRE burn permits are required. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 19, 2025 at 5:56 PM The National Weather Service in Sacramento has cancelled the Red Flag Warning. Red Flag conditions have subsided, elevated fire weather conditions are expected to continue throughout the rest of the week.
May 19, 2025 at 4:36 PM Greenhorn IC reports units at scene and the handcrew will be committed for mop-up operations for approximately 90 minutes.
May 19, 2025 at 4:34 PM Greenhorn IC is requesting one handcrew to the incident and canceling incoming engines. They have stopped the forward progress of the fire and can handle with units at scene.
May 19, 2025 at 4:27 PM First unit has arrived at scene on Greenhorn Road, reports a 20 by 100 ft fire.
May 19, 2025 at 4:16 PM Report of a vegetation fire, reported as a 100 by 100 ft spot in brush on Greenhorn Road near Little Greenhorn Road. Units dispatched.
May 19, 2025 at 3:10 PM Units have checked the area, no additional spots. One engine to continue in, all others can cancel.
May 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM Units at scene report a 2 by 3 spot in the bark border, medical facility staff is extinguishing. Possible some additional small spots along the roadside, engines will check.
May 19, 2025 at 3:06 PM Possible roadside spot on fire on East Main Street near Sierra College, units dispatched.
May 19, 2025 at 2:34 PM Vegetation fire, 1/8th of an acre with a slow to no rate of spread, on Spring Garden Road in the Foresthill area. Units area at scene.
May 19, 2025 at 1:58 PM Reported accident on Day Road in the Peardale area off Hwy 174.
May 19, 2025 at 12:31 PM Yes, a news helicopter is circling above the soon-to-be former Grass Valley Skatepark.
May 19, 2025 at 11:38 AM Accident on Brunswick Road at Idaho-Maryland, units dispatched.
May 19, 2025 at 10:23 AM Power outage happening in the Greenhorn Road area is affecting emergency pump station supplying water to customers on the Chicago Park and Rattlesnake canal systems. Areas affected are Cedar Ridge, Chicago Park area, Alta Sierra and portions of Lime Kiln Road. Power should be restored this afternoon but could cause fluctuations of canal system through tomorrow, depending on where customers are located. Additional information at nidwater.com.
May 19, 2025 at 10:02 AM From reader Crystal: Found a goat on the way to school this morning on the corner of Newtown and Monte Vista at 8:00am. Called Animal Control and they took him to Sammie’s. He had a puncture wound on his behind, but otherwise seems to be unharmed. He was playing in traffic, so we had to stop to make sure he was OK.
May 19, 2025 at 7:00 AM As a reminder, the second-to-last free green waste drop off event for western Nevada County is happening today from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the McCourtney Transfer Station.
May 19, 2025 at 6:40 AM The Red Flag Warning remains in effect until 8:00 pm tonight. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
May 18, 2025 at 8:07 PM Monday will be a No Burn Day in western Nevada County due to the Red Flag Warning. Given the number of calls for burn piles today, this message will be repeated.
May 18, 2025 at 7:31 PM The pup has been reunited with his owner. All is well.
May 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM Brindle intact male, camouflage collar, no tags, very friendly and good with other dogs. Been wandering around Summit ridge loop since this morning in Cascade Shores. Call 530-217-9197 if he’s yours.
May 18, 2025 at 4:44 PM Mowing-caused vegetation fire on Hidden Valley Road, units at scene can handle.
May 18, 2025 at 8:11 AM Reader Eric shared this: A pair of White-headed Woodpeckers have nested in the ponderosa pine supporting my kid’s tree-fort on Robbins Ranch Road. They take turns at the nest; when one arrives, they appear to greet each other at the entrance and then the other takes off for a while.
May 18, 2025 at 8:10 AM A tree is blocked one lane on Brooks Rd off Rattlesnake Rd.
May 18, 2025 at 7:37 AM Today is a No Burn Day in western Nevada County.
May 17, 2025 at 2:36 PM The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from 8 AM Sunday to 8 PM PDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
May 17, 2025 at 10:32 AM Grizz is a sweet guy, he was found a few days ago at Grizzly Flat School. Please call Sammie’s Friends at 530-471-5041 so we can reunite him with his owner.
May 17, 2025 at 10:03 AM Smartsville residents, this is starting now.
May 17, 2025 at 7:09 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. CAL FIRE burn permits are required. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 16, 2025 at 4:59 PM Gusty northerly winds with critical fire weather conditions Sunday-Monday. Isolated showers and thunderstorm chances (10-25% probability) will be possible over the foothills and mountains on Saturday. Best thunderstorm chances are now expected primarily north of I-80.
May 16, 2025 at 1:48 PM Upward IC reports forward stopped and fire is contained, mop-up operations starting.
May 16, 2025 at 1:43 PM Good progress at the Upward incident, fire activity has moderated.
May 16, 2025 at 1:40 PM Reported small roadside fire on northbound Hwy 49 at McKnight Way.
May 16, 2025 at 1:31 PM Upward IC reports good progress with the fire holding at approximately 2-2.5 acres. All resources will be committed for heavy mop-up operations for another 3-4 hours.
May 16, 2025 at 1:18 PM All resources dispatched have arrived at the Upward incident, CHP is on Hwy 49 for traffic safety.
May 16, 2025 at 1:13 PM Upward IC is requesting three additional engines. The fire is about 1.5-2 acres now due to sustained winds.
May 16, 2025 at 1:10 PM Upward IC is requesting a handcrew to the incident. A Washington Ridge crew is being dispatched.
May 16, 2025 at 1:06 PM Unit at scene on Upward reports approximately 1/2 acre, in heavy brush.
May 16, 2025 at 12:59 PM Small vegetation fire along Hwy 49 and Upward Way across from Bethel Church, unit at scene is requesting a full dispatch due to wind. Hwy 49 will be slightly impacted in the area.
May 16, 2025 at 12:44 PM Roving IC reports forward progress has been stopped and the fire is contained. They will be committed for about 1-2 ours for mop-up.
May 16, 2025 at 12:34 PM Units at scene on Rovng Way are making good progress.
May 16, 2025 at 12:17 PM Units at scene report 1/4 acre in the grass, burning at a slow rate of spread.
May 16, 2025 at 12:03 PM Grass fire caused by a lawn mower on Roving Way off Perimeter Road. Units dispatched.
May 16, 2025 at 11:54 AM Canceling all resources dispatched to Grove Street, it’s a small burn pile with a permit.
May 16, 2025 at 11:51 AM Reported vegetation fire on Grove Street in Nevada City, numerous resources dispatched. Slow rate of spread in grass and brush.
May 16, 2025 at 11:34 AM Accident on Hwy 174 at Bar Ela Ranch at Bear River Pines.
May 16, 2025 at 6:41 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. CAL FIRE burn permits are required. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 15, 2025 at 9:14 PM The Rough and Ready Fire Association’s Spaghetti Feed is every third Thursday of the month at the Rough and Ready fire house, located at 14506 Rough and Ready Highway. Dinner is 5 – 7 p.m. and is donation supported. Also, great shirt. 😉 Thanks to Gail for the photos.
May 15, 2025 at 3:40 PM Confirmed control burn on Poker Flat.
May 15, 2025 at 3:34 PM Reported vegetation fire on Hwy 20 at Poker Flat, approximately three acres. Person at scene claims to have a burn permit.
May 15, 2025 at 3:32 PM Units at scene on Wolf Road report well involved two-story structure.
May 15, 2025 at 3:28 PM Residential structure fire on Wolf Road near Duggans. Units dispatched.
May 15, 2025 at 3:12 PM Watch this video by Nevada County about the Biomass Pilot Project.
May 15, 2025 at 3:05 PM Units at Brewer are making good progress.
May 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM First unit at scene on Brewer Road near Lodestar reports 1/2 acre in brush with one structure threatened.
May 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM Reported vegetation fire, escaped burn pile, 50 yards from a structure on Brewer Road. Units dispatched.
May 15, 2025 at 12:54 PM Fire Weather Watch for the Valley and Delta below 1000 feet from 8 AM Sunday to 8 PM Monday.
May 15, 2025 at 10:06 AM Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon held the annual Peace Officers Memorial Day ceremony at the Rood Center today.
May 15, 2025 at 9:22 AM Be advised that, due to road construction on Broad St @ Bennett St and repaving at the intersection of Broad St & Sacramento St., numerous stops along route 1 are closed. Full details here.
May 15, 2025 at 6:11 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. CAL FIRE burn permits are required. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 14, 2025 at 1:55 PM Accident on Ridge Road and Rough&Ready Hwy, units dispatched.
May 14, 2025 at 1:50 PM Reported small vegetation fire on Gilham Ct off Wolf Mountain Rd. Units are at scene.
May 14, 2025 at 7:35 AM Warmer and drier weather expected through the remainder of the week ahead. Confidence continues to increase in the next system arriving by the weekend, with impacts expected to linger into next week.
May 14, 2025 at 6:54 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. CAL FIRE burn permits are required. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 13, 2025 at 7:05 PM From a reader: Dog showed up. Fancy thick leather tooled collar. No tags. Black and white medium male, super friendly. Front foot hurt bad. Took off but came back crying, fed but couldn’t catch then took off again. Hyatt Road, Tyler Foote and Rose Hill Court.
May 13, 2025 at 11:55 AM Smoldering pile reported in the middle of the Cascade Canal Trail, units dispatched.
May 13, 2025 at 10:51 AM Reported structure/equipment fire at the Parks Bar quarry. Units dispatched.
May 13, 2025 at 9:40 AM A pup is darting in and out of the roadway on Hwy 20 at Scotts Flat Road.
May 13, 2025 at 6:37 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. CAL FIRE burn permits are required. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 13, 2025 at 12:56 AM Pleasant IC reports the rooftop AC has been secured. The apartment has been ventilated. All units are being released.
May 13, 2025 at 12:36 AM Pleasant IC is releasing two additional engines.
May 13, 2025 at 12:23 AM Pleasant IC is releasing most of the resources. They are still attempting to locate the cause of the smoke.
May 13, 2025 at 12:154 AM Pleasant IC reports light smoke in ne unit only, next closest engine to continue in, all others to stage at their present location.
May 13, 2025 at 12:12 AM Caller who reported the structure fire stated the apartment was filling with smoke. First unit at scene reports nothing showing from the outside. They will investigate.
May 13, 2025 at 12:08 AM Reported residential multi-family structure fire on Pleasant Street in Grass Valley.
May 12, 2025 at 9:37 PM Found, male German Shorthair Pointer on the corner of C street and Squirrel Creek Rd. Call 530-575-9587 if this could be your pup.
May 12, 2025 at 8:55 PM Non-injury solo vehicle accident on Newtown Road near Monte Vista. The roadway is clear.
May 12, 2025 at 4:05 PM A dark brown dog is running in the roadway on Greenhorn Road near Hollydale. Caller advises they see the pup often in the area. Is your pup safe?
May 12, 2025 at 2:19 PM Traffic hazard on McCourtney Road at Strubels Lane, large board in the roadway.
May 12, 2025 at 12:00 PM This little cutie was found on Oak Drive and 49 on Saturday. If you are missing this pup or know who is please call Sammie’s Friends at 530-471-5041. The dog does have a microchip but the number is disconnected.
May 12, 2025 at 8:37 AM Two-car accident on Brunswick Road near the Autozone parking lot, no injuries. Fire and law enforcement dispatched.
May 12, 2025 at 8:33 AM Accident on Newtown Road near Jones Bar, units dispatched. One vehicle possibly in a ditch.
May 12, 2025 at 7:58 AM Big rig blocking the roadway on Hwy 20 at Sky Pines Ridge Road.
May 12, 2025 at 6:12 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. CAL FIRE burn permits are required. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 11, 2025 at 4:23 PM Units at scene on Laurentian are extinguishing the pile.
May 11, 2025 at 4:06 PM Debris check on Laurentian Way off Hwy 20, reported burn pile on a No Burn Day.
May 11, 2025 at 3:58 PM Medical rescue about 3/4 of a mile down the Buttermilk Trail, units dispatched.
May 11, 2025 at 12:36 PM Debris check, burning on a No Burn Day, on Indian Trail off Indian Flat Road in Nevada City. Units dispatched.
May 11, 2025 at 11:45 AM Looks like PG&E’s outage reporting system is undergoing maintenance and people are unable to report outages.
May 11, 2025 at 10:54 AM Reader reported power outage in Rough & Ready.
May 11, 2025 at 8:14 AM Today is a No Burn Day in western Nevada County.
May 10, 2025 at 9:16 PM Wind Advisory for the northern/central Sacramento Valley and northeast foothills from 2 PM Sunday through 1 AM Monday for gusty southerly winds that will develop ahead of an approaching weather system.
May 10, 2025 at 1:10 PM Hwy 20 at Sun Ridge Ct is clear again.
May 10, 2025 at 1:03 PM First engine arrived at Wood Rose, reporting a small burn pile and they can handle. Canceling all incoming units.
May 10, 2025 at 12:55 PM Reported vegetation fire, escaped burn pile caught trunk of a tree, on Wood Rose Way off Brunswick Road. Units dispatched.
May 10, 2025 at 12:38 PM Air ambulance requested for the accident on Hwy 20 at Sun Ridge Court outside of Nevada City. Hwy 20 is blocked in both directions of travel.
May 10, 2025 at 10:42 AM Pine cone explosion by reader AP.
May 10, 2025 at 8:33 AM Non-injury accident on southbound Hwy 49 at Combie Road.
May 10, 2025 at 7:18 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. CAL FIRE burn permits are required. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 9, 2025 at 10:22 PM Units at scene report an oversized slash pile, located on Bitney Springs Road. They can handle, canceling all incoming units.
May 9, 2025 at 10:07 PM Units on Empress have located the burn pile and are making access now.
May 9, 2025 at 9:56 PM Units dispatched for a reported large debris fire on Empress Road across from Bitney Springs Road.
May 9, 2025 at 4:14 PM Caltrans: Yuba Gap off- and on-ramps and eastbound I-80 off-ramp to SR 20 are closed until further notice. Motorists will detour eastbound to Eagle Lakes Road and head back westbound on I-80 to SR 20 or Yuba Gap.
May 9, 2025 at 12:48 PM Grizzly IC reports forward progress has been stopped. All resources to continue in, mop-up operations will take about 1-2 hours.
May 9, 2025 at 12:33 PM Grizzly IC reports the fire is continuing to burn at a slow rate of spread, in grass. One dozer and two engines to respond in addition to the initial dispatch.
May 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM Units at scene on Grizzly Bear Dr. report approximately 1-2 acres, burning at a slow rate of spread.
May 9, 2025 at 12:28 PM Additional water tender from Higgins Fire responding to the Grizzly incident.
May 9, 2025 at 12:16 PM Reported fire started by mowing on Grizzly Bear Drive off Perimeter Road in the Higgins area. Units dispatched.
May 9, 2025 at 10:46 AM RT 1 & 7 Stops Closed: Be advised that the following stops in Nevada City will be closed indefinitely: Chief Kelly, Bennett St and City Hall. Routes 1 & 7 to Grass Valley will detour down Coyote St with a temporary stop at Calanan Park at Coyote & Broad Streets.
May 9, 2025 at 6:54 AM Late yesterday afternoon this very sweet puppy was brought into Sammie’s Friends. Found on Highway 20 in Penn Valley. Please help them find the owner. Call Sammie’s Friends at 530- 471-5041.
May 9, 2025 at 6:27 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. CAL FIRE burn permits are required. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 8, 2025 at 8:24 PM Car vs pole, lines in the roadway, on the 18000 block of Penn Valley Drive. First unit at scene reports it’s phone lines, not power lines.
May 8, 2025 at 7:04 PM Pleasant IC reports they can handle with one additional engine.
May 8, 2025 at 7:02 PM Units at scene report a pickup truck on the right-hand side, no flames visible at this time.
May 8, 2025 at 6:57 PM Car fire on John Born Road near Pleasant Valley Road in Penn Valley, multiple units dispatched.
May 8, 2025 at 2:34 PM Non-injury accident on northbound Hwy 49 at the Idaho-Maryland off ramp. The roadway is clear.
May 8, 2025 at 11:45 AM An abandoned car is partially blocking one lane on Indian Springs Road near McCourtney. Use caution in the area. Actually, use caution any time, anywhere.
May 8, 2025 at 11:26 AM A heads-up for those who planned to go to the Miners Foundry on Mother’s Day and listen to Lolo and the Brobros. The event has been canceled by the Miners Foundry, no reason given.
May 8, 2025 at 9:18 AM A reminder for anyone 62 years old or older, or those who qualify for PG&E’s California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) program. Trash Service Discounts Available for Seniors or Low-Income Residents.
May 8, 2025 at 7:21 AM NWS update: Temperatures trend seasonably warm through Saturday (areas of Moderate HeatRisk Fri & Sat) while dry weather persists, with a more unsettled weather pattern looking to set up moving into early next week. This unsettled weather pattern still looks to include chances for showers, isolated thunderstorms, and light mountain snow (generally above 6000′) Monday into Tuesday, alongside periods of gusty winds and cooler temperatures.
May 8, 2025 at 6:14 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. CAL FIRE burn permits are required. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 7, 2025 at 2:46 PM This sweet boy was found near Gilham Court in Grass Valley and was brought into Sammies Friend’s today, please help us find his owner please call 530-471-5041.
May 7, 2025 at 10:08 AM The helicopter you see in the Idaho-Maryland and Hwy 174 area is a PG&E contract helicopter.
May 7, 2025 at 9:55 AM A reminder, today from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. is the Environmental Health Department’s first mosquito fish giveaway in the parking lot of the Rood Center.
May 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM BriarPatch’s Grass Valley EV chargers are getting upgraded. The project is now at the point where the back portion of the parking lot will be closed for several days due to asphalt work on the new ADA-compliant crosswalk connecting the charger parking area to the main walkway under the solar array. One of the existing chargers will go out of service today. This work is scheduled for Weds., May 7th through the morning of Fri., May 9th. For those days, traffic flow will be closed on either side of the work area and signage will advise drivers to turn around and exit in the direction they came in.
May 7, 2025 at 6:54 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. CAL FIRE burn permits are required. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 6, 2025 at 5:01 PM City of Nevada City promises: Water services will be returning soon (at the Broad Street Y project.)
May 6, 2025 at 4:58 PM ATV vs shed on Flying T off Long Valley Road in Penn Valley.
May 6, 2025 at 1:21 PM The Matthews incident is fully contained, crews will be committed another 3-4 hours for mop-up operations.
May 6, 2025 at 12:33 PM Firefighters are at scene of a 2-acre vegetation fire above Camp Far West. This is the Matthews incident.
May 6, 2025 at 11:12 AM Accident on Lime Kiln Road at Bald Hill Road, car off the roadway. Units dispatched.
May 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM First Rain Land Stewardship Services will conduct a prescribed burn today on Monte Vista Drive in Nevada City, CA. This burn is being conducted to reduce fuel loading and to improve the fire-resilience of the forest and neighborhood. This work is part of the Sierra Foothill Forest Climate Resilience project planned by Sierra Streams Institute within the Jones Bar Firewise Community. This work is funded by the Wildlife Conservation Board.
Acres: 3.5
Personnel: 5
Ignition Time: 12pm – 5pm
Mop up: To begin once ignitions are finished, securing the perimeter of the burn unit
Patrol: Daily, until all heat is extinguished from within the unit.
May 6, 2025 at 8:11 AM Non-injury accident on Hwy 20 at the Five Mile House. One lane of the roadway is blocked.
May 6, 2025 at 8:03 AM A school bus needs traffic control at the north end of Broad Street and Hwy 49 – Nevada City has closed Broad Street to traffic. More details in the 6:13 pm post below.
May 6, 2025 at 6:42 AM Bovine stroll alert with a side of equine prancing: Five cows and one horse in the roadway on Mooney Flat Road near Englebright Dam Road.
May 6, 2025 at 6:13 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. CAL FIRE burn permits are required. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 5, 2025 at 6:13 PM Heads up, we found a notice on Nevada City’s website and thought you might want to know: Due to construction on the Broad St Y Improvement Project, portions of the following streets will be affected by a road closure tomorrow fro 7:00 am to 7:00 pm
Broad Street
West Broad Street
East Broad Street
Commercial Street
Cottage Street
Bennet Street
Department of Public Works will be working on the water main, replacing a water line on the Broad St Y Project. Water Services will be temporarily shut off from 7:00AM – 7:00PM on Tuesday May 6th, 2025. Pro tip: Flush your water line after service is restored.
May 5, 2025 at 2:51 PM Units in the area of East Bennett report minor injuries only, reducing incoming units.
May 5, 2025 at 2:43 PM Vehicle rollover on East Bennett and Lava Rock Ave, units dispatched.
May 5, 2025 at 2:41 PM From a reader: Sometime between 10 AM and noon today, a large snag broke off and fell across the Independence Trail between the original entrance and the secondary entrance from the lower parking area, completely blocking the trail. BYLT has been notified.
May 5, 2025 at 11:27 AM Just checked the camera at the McCourtney Transfer Station. No lines, get your green waste out of your yard 🙂
May 5, 2025 at 8:54 AM Debris check on Banner Lava Cap Road, today is a no burn day due to windy conditions.
May 5, 2025 at 8:02 AM A reminder, today is a free green waste drop off day at the McCourtney Transfer Station from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
May 5, 2025 at 6:26 AM Today is a No Burn Day in western Nevada County.
May 4, 2025 at 4:22 PM Visitor to YubaNet HQ.
May 4, 2025 at 2:46 PM Bridgeport IC reports all units are clear and available.
May 4, 2025 at 2:31 PM Units are at Bridgeport, evaluating the patient.
May 4, 2025 at 2:22 PM State Parks is reporting the patient is out of the water, they’re right at the covered bridge.
May 4, 2025 at 2:19 PM Water rescue at Bridgeport across from the south parking lot, units dispatched.
May 4, 2025 at 1:56 PM Zion IC reports light smoke in the structure, they’re attempting to locate the source and can handle with units at scene.
May 4, 2025 at 1:53 PM First unit at scene reports a 4-unit complex, nothing showing from the outside. They will investigate.
May 4, 2025 at 1:51 PM Reported structure fire on Zion Street near Argall Way in Nevada City, building is being evacuated. Report of burnt rubber smell.
May 4, 2025 at 10:07 AM From a reader: Two days ago these dogs showed up at my place, they both have collars but no tags or information on it. Rough and Ready area, close to Pioneer Rd. Female pitbull and not sure of the male’s breed. Super friendly dogs, looking for the owners. Text 530-263-6525
May 4, 2025 at 9:32 AM Accident on Rough and Ready Hwy, passenger car vs unoccupied NCSO patrol vehicle, units dispatched.
May 4, 2025 at 8:14 AM Nevada City’s Bio Char Kiln Workshop at Hirschman’s Trail has been canceled.
May 4, 2025 at 8:08 AM Light showers and isolated afternoon/evening thunderstorms are possible over the Sierra and foothills today, mainly south of Interstate 80. Gusty north to east winds are expected through Monday evening. Dry and warm weather expected next week with above normal temperatures.
May 4, 2025 at 12:47 AM Today is a No Burn Day in western Nevada County.
May 3, 2025 at 3:29 PM Accident on northbound Hwy 49 at East McKnight, extrications required, units at scene.
May 3, 2025 at 2:47 PM Firefighters have stopped forward progress on the West incident, mopping up.
May 3, 2025 at 2:38 PM Units are at scene of the West incident, reporting 1/2 to 3/4 acre and making good progress.
May 3, 2025 at 2:26 PM Units dispatched to the West incident are requesting a dozer due to the reported conditions.
May 3, 2025 at 2:19 PM Reported vegetation fire, estimated at 4 acres, on Camp Far West Road. Units dispatched. This will be the West incident.
May 3, 2025 at 9:53 AM The first Nevada County Recreation Fair is getting underway. The free event, organized by the new Nevada County Recreation Coalition, runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bodhi Hive, 400 Providence Mine Road, Nevada City. With hands-on activities, demos, food, and entertainment, there’s something for everyone in the family. Don’t miss out on discovering new ways to get active, improve your well-being, and connect with local resources that make life in Nevada County even better. PS: Want a picture with a pony? Yes, you can!
May 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM A reminder : Free Waste Drop-Off (including E-waste) for Nevada City residents within city limits 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at the Rood Center.
May 3, 2025 at 6:26 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. CAL FIRE burn permits are required. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 2, 2025 at 7:25 PM Spanish IC reports forward progress stopped and they are mopping up.
May 2, 2025 at 7:11 PM Washington Chief is at scene of a fully involved side-by-side, small extension to the wildland. One CAL FIRE engine to continue in, all others can cancel.
May 2, 2025 at 7:05 PM Units dispatched for a possible escaped burn in the Gaston area. Firefighters are attempting to locate. This will be the Spanish incident.
May 2, 2025 at 5:27 PM The little Lab found in Alta Sierra has been reunited with his family. All is well.
May 2, 2025 at 2:24 PM Via Sammie’s Friends: Please help us find the owner of these three young female pups found today on Hwy 20 near McCourtney. They are at Sammie’s Friends, call 530- 471-5041 if these are your pups.
May 2, 2025 at 9:30 AM Units at scene on Butler report an external woodburning stove only, returning to their stations.
May 2, 2025 at 9:21 AM Debris check, report of burning garbage on Butler Road near Walker Drive in Grass Valley.
May 2, 2025 at 9:12 AM From a reader: We are holding a lost dog on Annie Drive in Alta Sierra. White lab, male, very friendly, maybe on the older side, maybe can’t hear well, but definitely cared. No tags but has a collar. Contact 707-849-6473 if this is your pup.
May 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM Rx Notice
First Rain Land Stewardship Services will conduct a prescribed burn on Friday, May 2nd near the intersection of Marigold Way x New Rome Road within the Lake Vera / Purdon Road neighborhood. This burn is being conducted to reduce fuel loading and to improve the fire-resilience of the forest. This is a collaboration between 5 different landowners who are working together to protect their homes and take care of their land.
Acres: 9.5
Personnel: 14
Ignition Time: 10am – 5pm
Mop up: To begin once ignitions are finished, securing the perimeter of the burn unit
Patrol: Daily, until all heat is extinguished from within the unit.
May 2, 2025 at 6:23 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. CAL FIRE burn permits are required. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 1, 2025 at 9:05 AM Please be advised that Route 3 Loma Rica Loop is canceled until further notice due to an emergency in the area.
May 1, 2025 at 8:32 AM FAA and NTSB have been notified of the plane crash. Idaho-Maryland Road and Whispering Pines are shut down to traffic. Additional details will be published after notifications are made. Please avoid the area.
May 1, 2025 at 8:29 AM The aircraft is off the roadway, no fire or other damage reported at this time.
May 1, 2025 at 8:25 AM Units on Whispering Pines are requesting the road to be shut down. Adjacent roads to be shut down as well.
May 1, 2025 at 8:21 AM Reported small plane down near the end of the runway or in the Whispering Pines area. Numerous units dispatched.
May 1, 2025 at 7:56 AM Reported accident on Hwy 49 near Dry Creek Road, units dispatched.
May 1, 2025 at 7:15 AM All Nevada County libraries will be closed on Thursday, May 1st for Staff In-Service Day.
May 1, 2025 at 6:16 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. CAL FIRE burn permits are required. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
May 1, 2025 at 6:15 AM You can find last month’s log here.