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Nevada County Public Safety Digest



Improvements Slated for Downtown Grass Valley

01/15/2025

Read on to learn more about upcoming upgrades to downtown Grass Valley to improve traffic and pedestrian safety.

Report on Deer Creek Shaded Fuel Project Open House

01/15/2025

A report on the community town hall hosted by the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County which provided an update on the Deer Creek Canyon Shaded Fuel Break Project.

LA Wildfires Could Clobber California Economy as State Recovers From a Pandemic Recession

01/15/2025

Three days after immensely destructive and deadly wildfires broke out in and around Los Angeles, Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed a $322.3 billion state budget with a positive revenue forecast “based on an assumption of continued but slowing economic growth.”

How the LA Fires Could Exacerbate California’s Homelessness Crisis

01/14/2025

Jennielynn Holmes stood in the middle of a make-shift evacuation center when the scope of the crisis hit her.

‘Literally Off the Charts’: LA’s Critically Dry Conditions Stun Scientists as Fires Rage

01/14/2025

Key moisture measurements are only 2% to 5% of average, leaving dusty soils. And the recent swing from wet to dry is among the most extreme on record. This combination of climatic conditions crossed into a danger zone, priming much of Southern California for wind-whipped fires.

Hardening Your Home Against Wildfires

01/14/2025

Read on to learn about the measures taken to harden and protect the lone remaining house of the neighborhoodfrom the Pacific Palisades fire in Southern California.

Banner Mountain Firewise Community Meeting January 28

01/13/2025

Banner Mountain property owners should plan to attend a community meeting on January 28 for information about improving defensible space against wildfires. Read on for more information.

Presumptive Bird Flu Case Identified in San Francisco Child Who Has Since Recovered

01/13/2025

A presumptive case of H5N1 bird flu has been identified in a child who resides in San Francisco, the city’s Department of Public Health announced.The child had a fever and conjunctivitis but did not need to be hospitalized and has since made a full recovery, public health officials said Friday.

Updated Watch Duty Eaton Fire Information

01/11/2025

Official updated information from WatchDuty about the Eaton Fire in Southern California.

Updated Watch Duty Palisades Fire Information

01/11/2025

Official updated information from WatchDuty about the Palisades Fire in Southern California.

Hundreds of California Prison Firefighters Join Battle Against Los Angeles Wildfires

01/09/2025

State prisoners have long been a part of California’s firefighting force. Hundreds of them now are deployed in Los Angeles County.

Why Newsom Invited Trump to Visit LA Fire Zones Amid Worries He’ll Block Disaster Aid

01/09/2025

After days of sniping back and forth with President-elect Donald Trump over California’s handling of the fires ravaging Los Angeles, Gov. Gavin Newsom today invited the incoming Republican president to visit the state and survey the damage.

Emergency Alert Notification System Test Set For January 23

01/09/2025

Read on to learn more about the Nevada County Office of the Emergency Services test of the CodeRED Emergency Alert System scheduled for January 23.

California Infernos in January? Here’s Why Wildfire Season Keeps Getting Longer and More Devastating

01/08/2025

As climate change warms the planet, wildfires have become so unpredictable and extreme that new words were invented: firenado, gigafire, fire siege — even fire pandemic. California has 78 more annual “fire days” — when conditions are ripe for fires to spark — than 50 years ago. When is California’s wildfire season? It is now almost year-round.

Fact Check: Why Is Trump Blaming the LA Fires on Newsom’s Water Policies?

01/08/2025

President-elect Donald Trump faulted California water policies for the devastating wildfires that are burning in Los Angeles County. The fires started because of fierce winds and extremely dry conditions.

LA Fires Underscore How Much California Has to Lose if Trump Withholds Disaster Aid

01/08/2025

The federal government typically covers 75% of rebuilding costs after a major disaster. President-elect Trump has threatened to withhold firefighting money from California.

Nevada County Fire Deploys Resources to Southern California

01/08/2025

Six engines and crews from Nevada County fire agencies have been sent to southern California to assist in fighting the wind driver wildfires which have already burned several thousand acres and destroyed over a thousand homes. Read on to learn more.

Plan to Attend the Deer Creek Project Community Town Hall

01/02/2025

A presentation by the Fire Safe Council on the Deer Creek shaded fuel project will be held in Nevada City on January 7. Read on to learn more and plan to attend.

Dog Bar Fire Station Reopens

01/02/2025

Fire protection in Southern Nevada County will improve with the reopening of Station 22 off of Dog Bar Road in the Higgins Fire Protection District. Read on to learn how the station was reopened after almost a decade after being closed.

Some Tahoe Bears Still Out And About

12/25/2024

A reminder from the Tahoe Interagency Bear Team that some bears remain active over the winter. Read on to learn more.

How America Lost Control of the Bird Flu, Setting the Stage for Another Pandemic

12/19/2024

Keith Poulsen's jaw dropped when farmers showed him images on their cellphones at the World Dairy Expo in Wisconsin in October. A livestock veterinarian at the University of Wisconsin, Poulsen had seen sick cows before, with their noses dripping and udders slack.

Cal Fire Opens Applications for Free Summer Firefighter Camp for Young Californian Women

12/18/2024

Cal Fire is taking applications for Camp Cinder, a free four-day, three-night immersive firefighter camp for young women ages 15-17. The program, led by women firefighters and offered June 23-26 in Shasta and San Luis Obispo, will teach rope skills, water rescues, hose movement, leadership and more,

California Declares Bird Flu Emergency

12/18/2024

As the first serious case of bird flu in a human is reported and more dairy herds across the state are infected, California Governor Newsom declared a state of emergency. Read on to learn what that entails.

Public Comment Open on Draft Community Wildfire Protection Plan

12/18/2024

Learn more about the Nevada County Draft Community Wildfire Protection Plan and how you can provide your feedback by the end of the January 13 2025 deadline for public comment.

Truckee Fire Says Be Ready for Winter

12/13/2024

The Truckee Fire Protection District is urging residents to be prepared for winter. Read on for their advice on proactive measure you can take to remain safe.

Old Downieville Highway Hazard Tree Removal Begins

12/12/2024

Starting December 16, dozens of designated hazard trees are to be removed along Old Downieville Highway. Read on to learn more about this safety project.

Nevada County Mitigation Plan Update Adopted

12/10/2024

Learn more about the finalized Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update adopted by the Nevada County Board of Supervisors in their December 10 meeting.

What's Behind All Those Food Recalls?

12/09/2024

Are food recalls on the rise? Yes. Read on to learn more.

Update on the State of Local Fire Districts

11/21/2024

Learn how the Rough and Ready, Ophir Hill, Penn Valley Nevada County Consolidated Fire Districts are reorganizing and working to secure funds to continue operations.

A California Child Tested Positive for Bird Flu. Here’s Why This Case Is Different

11/19/2024

Bird flu has been spreading among dairy workers in California’s Central Valley, jumping from cows to people. A new suspected case in the Bay Area came from an unknown source.

Spotlight on Grass Valley Fire Code

11/19/2024

Learn more about Grass Valley land owner obligations to keep the parcel compliant with the local fire code. It's never too early to plan and prepare for fire season.

Grass Valley to Hire Community Risk Reduction Manager

11/18/2024

In their November 19 meeting, the Grass Valley Measure B oversight committee approved funds to hire a Community Risk Reduction Manager. Read on to learn more about this new position.

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