WALNUT CREEK (May 13, 2024) – The summer travel season is kicking off with one of the busiest Memorial Day weekends since AAA began tracking travel data in 2000. Nationwide, more than 43.8 million Americans are projected to travel over …
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has received increased reports of California brown pelicans, a fully protected species, stranded along the coast from Santa Cruz County south to San Diego County, since late April. Central and Southern California …
Eskaton Village in Grass Valley has graciously offered to put on a fundraiser Lasagna dinner benefiting Sierra Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired. In addition to Lasagna, Eskaton will be serving salad, vegetables, bread and dessert. There will be …
On Friday morning, May 10, 2024, an enthusiastic crowd gathered at Truckee's Old Jail Museum to witness the dedication and unveiling of a plaque commemorating one of Nevada County's newest landmarks. Truckee's Chinatowns were declared a County historical landmark by …
PLACER/NEVADA/SIERRA COUNTIES – Caltrans is reminding motorists of various lane and ramp closures in five locations along Interstate 80 (I-80) as emergency repairs continue in Placer, Nevada and Sierra counties. Here is the breakdown for this week: Westbound I-80 Eastbound …
I am deeply distressed by the fast-deteriorating conditions in Gaza as Israeli forces intensify airstrikes on Jabaliya and Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza and in parts of Central Gaza. At the same time, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are fleeing …
Nevada County Calif. May 11, 2024 – Thank you to all our readers who sent us their photos from last night's celestial spectacle. The G5 geomagnetic storm produced aurora borealis that could be seen throughout much of the country. Here …
Space weather forecasters have issued a Severe (G4) Geomagnetic Storm Watch for the evening of Friday, May 10. Additional solar eruptions could cause geomagnetic storm conditions to persist through the weekend. This severe geomagnetic storm includes the potential for aurora …
Auburn, CA – On Thursday afternoon May 9, 2024, at approximately 2:00 pm, The Nevada County Regional Dispatch Center received a 911 call from a witness reporting they could hear a man yelling outside of a Lake of the Pines …
SAN FRANCISCO, May 10, 2024 – After hearing from consumers across the state and reviewing the evidence in the record, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today issued a proposal rejecting AT&T’s request to withdraw as a carrier of last …
A new paper in Oxford Open Climate Change, published by Oxford University Press, indicates that extensive bleaching and deaths are widespread at several major coral reefs around the world. This suggests that climate change has resulted in shifting patterns in …
RICHLAND, Wash. May 10, 2024—A new study finds that, by mid-century, nearly half the global population could live in areas where groundwater will become so costly as to raise regional food prices and significantly alter the geography of trade and …
NEVADA CITY, CA. (May 10, 2024) – The Wild & Scenic Film Festival (WSFF), produced by the South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL), has announced their call for film submissions for their 23rd annual event, to take place Feb. 13-23, …
Nevada City, CA – Join us for the 56th annual Humbug Day! Music, old-time crafts, demonstrations, kids' activities, living history building tours, Clamper’s barbecue, and of course the root beer floats! Watch the hydraulic monitor spray a stream of water, …
Grass Valley – Athena Giuliani, an 18-year-old violinist, has been selected to represent Nevada County Rotary Clubs at the Rotary’s Annual High School Instrument Music Contest in Reno May 18. She will compete for the chance to win a $1,000 …
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. – Teens face numerous challenges, from hard-to-meet expectations at school to peer pressure, bullying and a ton of stress. But eight young women – each with their own experiences and stories to share – cleared those hurdles …
Tahoe National Forest will begin a prescribed underburn along Forest Service roads near Boca and Stampede Reservoirs in the Truckee, Calif. area. Fire and fuels personnel plan to prescribed burn up to 115 acres starting as early as Friday, May …
NEVADA COUNTY Caltrans is reminding motorists of various lane closures this construction season due to emergency repairs along State Route 20 (SR-20) in Nevada County. Crews are scheduled to return to the White Cloud area for emergency slipout repairs. Various …
SAN FRANCISCO, May 9, 2024 – The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today approved a proposal to reduce the price of residential electricity through a new billing structure mandated by the state Legislature in Assembly Bill 205. This billing adjustment …
Gusty north to east winds continue this morning, diminishing this afternoon. Widespread Valley highs in the 90s Friday into next week. Discussion Troughing will remain over the Great Basin Region through Friday, as high pressure tries to build eastward over …
