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Frosty Fun & Snowball Runs – Snowplay Areas in Truckee
From Truckee Connections Magazine, Winter 2024/25 Winter in Truckee is more than just skiing and riding! It’s also a magical place to build snowmen, race down packed snow in a sled or tube, and cr...
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EV Charging Stations in the Works for Downtown Grass Valley
The Grass Valley City Council and staff discussed efforts to procure electric vehicle charging stations. According to Tim Kiser, Grass Valley city manager, EV chargers would bring business to shopping districts of Grass Valley.
From YubaNet...
California State Parks and Partners Launch ‘Arts in California Parks’ Program
Through this new program, artists, culture bearers, and California Native American tribes will be eligible to receive funding to create artwork throughout state and local parks.
Scientists Find Two Ways That Hurricanes Intensify
Forecasters have struggled to understand why tropical storms sometimes blow up into major hurricanes. Scientists have shed some light on this forecasting challenge.
From CalMatters...
If State Lacks Cash to Expand Cal Grant Program, Cuts to Middle-Class Aid May be Inevitable
Some advocates believe the state should expand the Cal Grant program for low-income students next year, even if that means pulling money from a financial aid program that benefits middle class students.
10,000 Meals Prepared at Food Bank Event
The Food Bank of Nevada County reached the goal with the help of local groups, businesses and volunteers, with one of its warehouses transformed into an assembly line to package the dry ingredients for rice & beans and mac & cheese meals.
Effects of COVID Isolation Surfacing for California’s Young Professionals
After years of isolation and virtual classes, young professionals in California’s workforce are reportedly struggling with greater mental health challenges and burnout. If colleges and companies don’t pay more attention, there could be economic consequences.
Western States’ Water Cuts Should Hold Off Colorado River Crisis—For Now
Wet weather and planned cuts by California, Arizona and Nevada averted declines that could have threatened water deliveries and power production—but long-term threats to the Colorado River remain.
Report Warns About Risk Tipping Points With Irreversible Impacts on People and Planet
The Interconnected Disaster Risks Report 2023, published by the United Nations University Institute for Environment and Human Security, warns of six risk tipping points that will bring drastic changes to our socioecological systems if they are not addressed.
From Capital & Main...
Californians of Color Less Likely to Get Early Dementia Diagnoses
Early detection of dementia can help a person live independently for longer. In California, though, people of color are diagnosed disproportionately later for dementia.
From Grist...
In Harm’s Way
In partnership with the Marshall Project, Grist publishes an illustrated story about how decades-old decisions to build two California prisons in a dry lakebed left 8,000 incarcerated people at risk when Tulare Lake flooded.
Project Warmth Collection Drive Begins
Starting Nov. 1, the annual drive for warm coats, hats, gloves, and socks is being held by United Way of Nevada County.
World Scientists’ Climate Report Highlights Perils as Earth Enters ‘Uncharted Territory’
In a year marked by wildfire, catastrophic flooding, and deadly weather events, an international team of scientists has updated a report that has been cosigned by over 15,000 scientists representing 163 countries. According to the team, “life on planet Earth is under siege.”
From CapPublicRadio...
California Joins States Suing Meta
More than 40 states are suing the social media giant. The legal actions allege that Meta has deceived the public about the harms of Facebook and Instagram, which the attorneys general say “exploit and manipulate” children.
California Colleges Miss Deadline for Student Parents’ Priority Registration
Signed by the governor in September 2022, AB 2881 aims to help student parents in California by offering them priority registration. Advocates are optimistic the law will formalize data collection, allowing them to better serve this student population that represents 1 in 5 students nationally.
From ...
Comprehensive Study of West Antarctic Ice Sheet Finds Collapse May be Unavoidable
The report, published in the journal Nature Climate Communications, is a warning that one of the worst sea-level rise scenarios scientists have cautioned about since the 1970s is most likely in progress and that little can be done to stop it.
Program Focuses on Depolarizing Political Conversations
Learning to speak with respect and civility with people we disagree with is the goal of a special program, “De-Polarizing Political Conversations,” scheduled for Nov. 16th at Sierra College and presented by the Nevada County League of Women Voters with other local groups.
Nevada City Approves Plans for Wildfire Prevention. Funded by Sales Tax
Councilmembers in Nevada City took steps to place a 0.5% special sales tax measure on the ballot of the General Municipal Election scheduled for March 5, 2024.
Sierra College NCC and Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribe Come Together
The Nevada City Rancheria, in partnership with Sierra College NCC, will celebrate Nisenan Heritage Day on Nov. 4.
Bright Futures for Youth Celebrates Opening of NEO Youth Center
The NEO Youth Center on Litton Hill in Grass Valley will open Oct. 26, providing a safe and supervised space for young people.
Graphic Novel Illustrates Plight of Mountain Lions
Written by Center for Biological Diversity scientist Tiffany Yap and illustrated by artist Meital Smith, “Tales of the Urban Wild: A Puma’s Journey” takes the reader through diverse habitats, across busy freeways and inside science labs to learn about one mountain lion’s survival story.
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