Nevada County Statewide Articles


What Happens When a CA Homeless Camping Case Goes to Trial?

Wickey Two Hands holds a poster made by his supporters after his case was dismissed at the Fresno Superior Court on April 10, 2025. Photo by Adam Perez for CalMatters

What Happens After a Homeless Person Is Arrested for Camping? Often, Not Much

Wickey Two Hands was supposed to be the first person tried for camping in Fresno. Instead, after the city and county poured resources into his case, it was dismissed at the last minute.

California Republicans Want to Get Tougher on Crime. Are Democrats Shifting Their Way?

A California Republican state senator finds his crime bills getting a warmer welcome this year. Democrats say they’re just responding to their voters.

Salmon Fishing Shutdown Marks a Grim Milestone. Why California Shouldn’t Give Up Hope

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Contributor: Small Nuclear Reactors Are No Fix for California's Energy Needs

The state is considering allowing mass-produced reactors, defying economics and logic. The hype is built on magical thinking.

'G' and His 'Lovely Girl': Gene Hackman Penned Poignant Notes to Wife Amid Alzheimer's Battle

The correspondence of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa was humorous, sad, moving and mundane, offering a glimpse into the couple's private life.

More Immigrants Opt to Self-Deport Rather Than Risk Being Marched Out Like Criminals

Even in liberal-leaning California, undocumented immigrants who have worked here for decades are making plans to leave, choosing to depart on their own terms rather than risk being forced out with nothing.

Minnie Mouse Ears Helped a Teacher Connect With Her Kindergartners. The Palisades Fire Incinerated Her Collection

Kindergarten teacher Elizabeth Lam become synonymous with her Minnie Mouse ears. On the day of the Palisades fire, she dropped her ears to grab her students' hands.

LAX Drops Down the List of the World's Busiest Airports by Passenger Count

Los Angeles International Airport dropped from the Airports Council International's annual top 10 list of busiest airports by traveler numbers.

The Lyrid Meteor Shower Creates a Light Show for Earth Day. Here's How to Get the Best View

To best see the Lyrid meteor shower, Griffith Observatory's director suggests heading to the mountains or desert to get away from light pollution that can cloud the view. California will have some of the best viewing conditions in the country.

Watch: Why Insurance Companies Are Denying Coverage for Prosthetic Limbs

PBS News Weekend's Ali Rogin spoke with KFF Health News contributor Michelle Andrews about what some people with missing limbs consider a disparity in health insurance coverage: Though a knee replacement likely would be covered, a prosthetic knee isn't always. …

Covid Worsened Shortages of Doctors and Nurses. Five Years On, Rural Hospitals Still Struggle.

Even by rural hospital standards, Keokuk County Hospital and Clinics in southeastern Iowa is small.

Live Music and Cannabis Culture to Converge at Annual Northern Nights Fest This Summer

Tickets are now on sale for the summer Northern Nights Music Festival in Mendocino County, the lineup for which was announced earlier this month.Zeds Dead, Justin Martin, Jungle, Levity and Walker & Royce will headline the three-day electronic dance music …

Californians Ding Newsom’s, Lawmakers’ Handling of Schools in Survey

Key Takeaways from pPIC Education survey

UCLA International Student Detained at U.S.-Mexico Border Amid Trump Visa Cancellations

UCLA confirmed that an international student was detained at the U.S.-Mexico border. A campus rally was quickly organized in her support.

Two California Marines Who Were Killed During Military Exercise in New Mexico Are Identified

The Camp Pendleton-based Marine Corps. 1st Marine Division identified the two deceased servicemen who died in a convoy accident Tuesday in New Mexico as Riverside native Lance Cpl. Albert A. Aguilera and Fresno resident Lance Cpl. Marcelino M. Gamino.

'Entirely Arbitrary': UC Berkeley Student Sues Over Sudden Visa Termination

The lawsuit alleges that the visa terminations are without "legal justification."

Police Reportedly Shoot, Kill Dog While Responding to Call in Pasadena

Pasadena police reportedly shot and killed a dog while responding to an incident involving a woman Tuesday night.

Empty RV Trailers That Attracted Squatters in L.A. County Now Showing Up in Riverside County

The city of Wildomar ordered the owner to remove the trailers because they violate the city's zoning and fire code.

Officials Warn of 'Urgent Invasive Species Threat' in Northern California

Experts called the invasive species "a serious challenge."

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