Nevada County Statewide Articles


California’s Aging Population Will Test Whether Its Demography Is Destiny

California is a living laboratory for the observation that demography is destiny, first uttered by the 19th century French philosopher Auguste Comte.

Extreme Wind Event, Possibly a Tornado, Tears Roofs Off Homes at Oxnard Mobile Home Park

The Ocean-Aire Mobile Home Estates in Oxnard was hit by fearsome 60-mph wind gusts. Meteorologists say the event may have been a weak tornado.

San Jose Residents Fear for Safety, Health Amid Surge in Homeless Encampment Fires

Fires emanating from San Jose’s homeless encampments far outnumber those coming from homes and businesses, leaving nearby residents scared for their safety and health.Over the past year thousands of non-structural fires have been sparked by homeless camps, causing toxic fumes …

Heavy Mudslides and Flooding Shut Down PCH, Sweep Vehicle and Firefighter Into Ocean

A massive amount of rainwater and mud was unleashed onto Pacific Coast Highway on Thursday, sweeping an L.A. Fire Department vehicle off the iconic coastal route and prompting an indefinite road closure roughly from Santa Monica to the Malibu Pier.

Trump’s Nominee Says She May Break Apart, Not Shut Down Education Department

Linda McMahon aligns with the president's views on parental choice and DEI, promises to fund what Congress passes.

South SF’s Smelly Mel’s and Sewer Rat Plumbing Face $530K Fine for Trench Collapse

Two plumbing companies in South San Francisco are facing potential fines of over $500,000 by state regulators for safety violations that resulted in a worker injured by a collapsed trench in August 2024. Smelly Mel’s Plumbing and Sewer Rat Plumbing …

SoCal Rainstorm: All the Evacuation Orders and Warnings

With rains pounding Southern California, there are both mandatory evacuations and evacuation warnings.

L.A. County Judge Accused of Prying Into Offices, Papers and Computers of Fellow Judges

A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge was admonished after entering other judges' chambers and going through their papers and computers, according to a state commission.

Strange New Details Emerge About the Bay Area Zizian 'Death Cult'

More than one member appears to have faked their own death.

U.S. Education Department Investigating CIF Over Policy Allowing Transgender Athletes to Play Girls' Sports

A day after a probe was opened into the CIF for allowing transgender athletes to play girls' sports, a federal judge blocked President Trump's executive orders restricting gender-affirming healthcare for transgender youths.

School Closures Delayed: Franklin-McKinley Board Postpones Vote to Shutter Campuses

THE LEADERS OF a local school district are postponing a decision to close a handful of schools.The Franklin-McKinley School District board of trustees voted 3-2 Tuesday to delay deciding which schools will close by two weeks. Board President George Sanchez …

Series of Small Earthquakes Shake Bay Area Near Hayward Fault

The epicenter for all the quakes was about one mile east of Hayward, in San Francisco's East Bay, according to the U.S. Geological Survey

California Ski Resorts See Closures, Lift Delays Amid Massive Snowstorm

Ski resorts in California's Sierra Nevada are closed due to weather conditions.

Preliminary Magnitude 3.7 Earthquake Hits Hayward Fault After 2 Smaller Shakes

The earthquake happened after two smaller ones struck the area earlier Thursday.

Driver in Deadly Bay Area Cybertruck Crash Had BAC of 0.195%, Cocaine in System

The 19-year-old driver's BAC was more than twice the legal limit for adults.

Energy Hike Protesters Send Un-Valentine to PG&E in Response to Corporate ‘Love’ Letter

Berkeley solar energy activists took offense to an online “love” letter last month to customers from PG&E CEO Patricia Poppe and responded with a Valentine of their own. The sentiment of her message sparked a civil protest. Activists from the …

Man Suspected of Starting Four Separate Fires in Santa Monica Is Arrested, Police Say

An arson suspect with prior arrests in California and Texas was arrested after four separate fires occurred across Santa Monica.

'I'm a 59-Year-Old Wreck': Fire-Weary Altadena Residents Now Face Threat of Rain and Mudslides

With the deadly Eaton fire contained, focus is gradually shifting to rebuilding and recovery. But first, residents need to make it through the biggest storm of the season so far.

Environmental Tests Reveal Elevated Levels of Toxic Metals Since Moss Landing Battery Fire

“I HAVE LITHIUM in my blood,” Heather Griffin’s voice quivered as she spoke to supporters at a demonstration across from Vistra’s battery storage facility in Monterey County, just weeks after a multiday fire at the plant. “I got tested because …

Sunken Ship Found Hidden Under San Francisco Bay Waters

According to maritime archaeologists, it's just one of many.

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