NEVADA CITY, Calif. July 5, 2024 – Nevada County Consolidated Fire shared the sad news of two drownings yesterday, one at the 49 bridge and one near Bridgeport. Today, at approximately 1:27 pm, Nevada County Consolidated Fire responded along with …
Shelly, Klamath NF, USFS. CIMT (CA Team 12) mobilizing. Eight miles west of Etna, CA. Timber and brush. Active fire behavior with spotting, running and long-range spotting. Area and trail closures in effect. July 4, 2024 at 6:28 AM The …
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev., July 03, 2024 – Headed to the Lake Tahoe Basin for a summer camping trip? Black bear biologists who work in the Tahoe Basin every day have some advice and thoughts to share to help keep Tahoe …
NEVADA CITY, Calif. July 3, 2024 – The new Nevada County Grand Jury was sworn in today by Judge Scott Thomsen in the Board of Supervisors Chamber. Many of the jury members are returning for a second year of service …
Grass Valley, CA – July 3, 2024: Due to the forecast of extreme heat expected on Saturday, July 6, InConcert Sierra is canceling the Sierra Master Chorale fundraising event "Sip ‘n Song," which was scheduled to take place at Pioneer …
OROVILLE, Calif.— California State Parks today announced the cancellation of the City of Oroville’s Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration show tomorrow for public safety. Due to the large evacuations and damages caused by the Thompson Fire, State Parks and partner …
The emergency water shortage continues. Extreme hot temperatures and struggling conservation efforts are quickly depleting the limited local water delivery capacity. In response, the Nevada Irrigation District (NID) has announced the need to implement short-term water outages for a limited …
Widespread Major to Extreme HeatRisk into the middle of next week. Critical fire weather conditions in the Sacramento Valley and adjacent foothills through this evening. Key Points Discussion Northerly wind gusts of 15-30 mph are being observed across portions of …
AUBURN, Calif. In response to the National Weather Service’s excessive heat warning, Placer County libraries are extending their hours at the Auburn, Colfax and Foresthill locations to provide residents with a cool and comfortable space to escape the heat. “Placer …
The United States Supreme Court has run amok. Impartial jurisprudence and the U.S. Constitution have been abandoned in favor of political expediency and corruption. I can’t get into all the egregious and disgraceful decisions perpetrated by the majority of justices, …
SACRAMENTO – Moving swiftly to support the state’s response to the Thompson Fire, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability …
Nevada County, CA – The Nevada County Office of Emergency Services reminds the community that wildfires can be ignited by fireworks. Possessing, transporting, or using fireworks is illegal in Nevada County. For more details on California Firework laws and safety, …
Thompson, Cherokee Road in Oroville, Butte County. Moderate to rapid rate of spread, evacuation and road closures. July 2, 2024 at 12:51 PM Short range spotting has been reported. There is an immediate threat to structures with evacuations in progress. …
Widespread Major to Extreme HeatRisk into next week. Critical fire weather conditions in the Sacramento Valley and adjacent foothills through Wednesday. Key Points Discussion North to east surface pressure gradient has tightened overnight behind the short-wave trough now well east …
Nevada City, CA – National Weather Service Sacramento has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for western Nevada County this week. In response, Nevada County will open cooling centers at the Grass Valley and Penn Valley libraries from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. …
NEVADA CITY, Calif. (July 1, 2024) — Stage 1 fire restrictions will be implemented on the Tahoe National Forest starting today, July 1 at 5 p.m. due to high fire danger conditions. Under these restrictions, the public can still maintain …
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – In preparation for the Independence Day holiday, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is launching a statewide enforcement effort aimed at keeping the public safe on our roads. With unsafe speed being the main contributor to crashes in …
WASHINGTON, D.C. July 1, 2024— Former President Donald Trump is immune from criminal prosecution for official acts he allegedly committed during his tenure, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday in a landmark decision that could shield Trump from the indictments …
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 1, 2024 – Today the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Trump v. U.S., concluding that President Trump — and any other president or former president — cannot be held criminally accountable for actions taken in the …
Widespread major to extreme HeatRisk from Tuesday into next weekend. Critical fire weather conditions are also anticipated in the Sacramento Valley and adjacent foothills tonight through Wednesday. Key Points Discussion Clear skies cover the region as very strong ridging over …
