Are we at risk of crossing planetary tipping points? Are we at risk of pushing the planet toward a trajectory where it could unstoppably drift away from a state that can support life as know it? Climate Extremes: At the …
Nevada City, CA – Forty-eight-year-old Eric Craig Hodges, who is accused of murdering local resident Delbert Wilder, was held to answer at his preliminary hearing on Oct. 24 on one count of murder with a gun enhancement. This means the …
New as of 10/25: More illnesses have been reported and everyone interviewed continues to report eating at McDonald’s before their illness started. The most recent illness started on October 10. Taylor Farms has initiated a voluntary recall of some onions …
NEVADA CITY, Calif. (Oc. 25, 2024) —Tahoe National Forest will begin issuing Christmas tree permits through Recreation.gov beginning Nov. 1, 2024. A limited number of permits are available to purchase in-person at district offices. Call ahead to ensure permit availability. …
AUBURN, Calif. The Placer County Elections Office would like to share a few details to ensure voters are able to confidently and successfully cast their ballots in the November 5, 2024 General Election. Vote-by-mail ballots for all eligible, active Placer …
Grass Valley, CA – Foothills Compassionate Care is pleased to announce the appointment of Emily Turcios as the new Director of Patient Care Services. Emily is a dynamic, forward-thinking registered nurse with a strong background in hospice care and a …
Tempers flared at the NID board meeting after PG&E's Strategic Agreement Consultant Seth Perez gave yet another reason for delays to repairs at Spaulding and characterized the repairs made so far as "a benefit for NID customers." Perez started out …
Please join Bear Yuba Land Trust in honoring the year’s distinguished Conservation Heroes who have led the way in conserving open spaces and enriching our community’s connection with the land at our annual Conservation Awards & Gratitude Breakfast. Share in …
Sacramento, CA – The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC), California’s governmental ethics and campaign disclosure agency, is intensifying its pre-election compliance and enforcement efforts with a focus on transparency and voter access to critical campaign information. As part of these …
A printer’s error on vote-by-mail ballots could delay election results from the Nov. 5, 2024 General Election due to readability issues. Luckily, the problem was immediately identified and is being addressed to ensure accuracy. It is unclear at this time …
Search warrants were executed today at the offices of the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County and several residences of FSC staff. The search warrants were served by the U.S. Department of Justice and the District Attorney's office. No charges …
SACRAMENTO, Calif. October 23, 2024 — U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced today that Assistant U.S. Attorney Kevin C. Khasigian will serve as the District Election Officer (DEO) for the Eastern District of California in connection with the Justice Department’s …
The El Niño event, a huge blob of warm ocean water in the tropical Pacific Ocean that can change rainfall patterns around the globe, isn't just a modern phenomenon. A new modeling study from a pair of Duke University researchers …
Nevada City, Calif. — On Oct. 21, 2024, Lon Peterson, a seasoned local government leader with over two decades of local government experience, was appointed as the new Assistant City Manager for Nevada City. Chosen from a highly competitive pool …
Seasonable temperatures and generally dry weather are expected to persist this week, with just a slight chance of light showers over northern Shasta County today. Gusty winds tonight through Thursday will bring elevated fire weather conditions. A weather system early …
PHILADELPHIA – General-election presidential debates offer high-profile opportunities for citizens to learn about the candidates’ positions and temperaments, since the matchups draw coverage across diverse media, including broadcast and cable television, newspapers, digital news sites, podcasts, and social media. Importantly, …
GENEVA (23 October 2024) – UN human rights experts* are urgently seeking confirmation of reports of the death of Victoria Roshchyna, a Ukrainian journalist and human rights defender, who has been forcibly disappeared since early August 2023 while reporting in …
The Nevada County Historical Landmarks Commission is pleased to invite the public to attend the dedication ceremony of a plaque designating the Nevada City Sanitarium as a historical landmark. Especially welcome are people who were born there and former patients. …
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif., Oct. 23, 2024 – The annual process of closing National Forest recreation facilities around Lake Tahoe is underway. Seasonal closures apply to facilities at many recreation areas and sites including beaches, campgrounds, forest roads, parking lots, …
Nevada City, CA – Nevada County’s very own Story Time for Grown Ups returns to the Miners Foundry Cultural Center on Sunday, Nov. 3 for an intimate afternoon of the imagination with Short Stories of Mystery & Suspense written by …
