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April 30, 2024 at 3:36 PM NWS update: Winds pick up tonight and are expected to last through late morning on Wednesday with gusts of 35-40 mph. The strongest winds are forecast over the western half of the Sacramento Valley along the I-5 corridor and through the Delta. The National Blend of Models (NBM) has a 50 to 70% chance of gusts greater than 40 mph over the area and A Wind Advisory is in effect from now until 5PM Wednesday. Difficult driving conditions are anticipated and unsecured, loose objects may blow around. Winds weaken by Wednesday afternoon, but northerly gusts of 15 to 20 mph return to the Valley on Thursday before returning to a breezy diurnal flow pattern on Friday. Valley high temperatures will be in the upper 70s to mid 80s through Friday, as we follow a gradual warming trend. Looking ahead to this weekend, a weather system will bring returning precipitation chances to interior NorCal along with cooler temperatures. Temperatures cool down quite a bit for the weekend, with Saturday highs about 20 degrees lower than on Friday. Sunday could see a little warming as the clouds begin to break up, but will still remain well below normal for this time of year.
April 30, 2024 at 10:38 AM Continuing the critter theme, bees are swarming the lavender that’s blooming right now. Glad these pollinators like the early-blooming plants.
April 30, 2024 at 9:41 AM A reader found a co*ckatiel flying around their home in Penn Valley. Contact 530-446-4405 if the wayward bird is yours.
April 30, 2024 at 9:31 AM Looking for a lost lamb in the Dog Bar/Rattlesnake area. The lamb escaped last night and Jerzie would love to find her 4H lamb to bring it back to the farm. Contact 530-570-8669 if you see or have the lamb.
April 30, 2024 at 6:35 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 29, 2024 at 2:44 PM One handcrew requested to the fire on Hwy 20 for mop-up.
April 29, 2024 at 2:20 PM Resources at scene of the Marysville incident are canceling the dozer, one additional engine and one dozer will be sufficient. The fire is holding at 3/4 acre.
April 29, 2024 at 2:09 PM Units at scene report the new incident on Hwy 20 is about 2/4 of an acre, burning in brush and grass at a slow rate of spread.
April 29, 2024 at 2:06 PM Motorcycle accident, car vs motorcycle, with vegetation fire on eastbound Hwy 20 reported by water tender, requesting three additional engines and an ambulance.
April 29, 2024 at 1:58 PM Vegetation fire, Hwy 20 and Marysville Road, Browns Valley in Yuba County, units are at scene.
April 29, 2024 at 9:50 AM Accident on East Main Street and Idaho-Maryland Road in Grass Valley, units dispatched. Roadway is blocked.
April 29, 2024 at 6:50 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 28, 2024 at 6:37 PM A report reports seeing this dog at Harmony Ridge Market parking lot mid-afternoon. He was very weak and seemed hungry, but friendly.
April 28, 2024 at 2:56 PM Accident on northbound Hwy 49 at Nishinam Gulch. Vehicle vs the embankment, emergency services dispatched.
April 28, 2024 at 2:26 AM Sacramento IC is releasing all fire units.
April 28, 2024 at 2:10 AM The house has been cleared by law enforcement.
April 28, 2024 at 2:08 AM The person in the house on Sacramento Street has exited.
April 28, 2024 at 12:05 AM Gas has been shut off to the house on Sacramento Street, neighboring homes are evacuated.
April 27, 2024 at 11:52 PM Firefighters are staging on Sacramento Street.
April 27, 2024 at 11:41 PM Possible residential structure fire on Sacramento Street in Nevada City. Law enforcement at scene, firefighters dispatched.
April 27, 2024 at 8:05 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 26, 2024 at 5:50 PM Rue, the wayward pup, is back with her humans. All is well.
April 26, 2024 at 4:58 PM If you want a long read, take a look at our story about the PG&E workshop during the NID Board meeting. . During a recent meeting of the Nevada Irrigation District (NID) Board, concerns were raised regarding the ongoing infrastructure issues impacting Pacific Gas & Electric’s (PG&E) Spaulding powerhouses. These issues have reportedly interrupted water flow to NID and Placer County Water Agency systems. While there’s a commitment by PG&E to resolve these issues as soon as possible, repair timelines keep shifting. Presently, the estimate for the completion of repairs on one of the two failed pipes has been extended to June 18.
April 26, 2024 at 1:51 PM Missing pup alert. Rue is missing in the North Meadow View area in Perdale. She’s a female Rottweiler, approximately 135 lbs and not wearing her collar. Contact 559-760-0086 if you’ve seen/have her.
April 26, 2024 at 1:46 PM Vehicle rollover on northbound Hwy 49 underneath the Empire overpass. Emergency services dispatched. No injuries reported.
April 26, 2024 at 10:43 AM A bedraggled turkey vulture drying its plumage after the latest downpour.
April 26, 2024 at 7:21 AM Placer Resource Conservation District (Placer RCD) is implementing a pile burning project in Weimar near the East Weimar Rd neighborhoodas part of the North Fork Shaded Fuel Break. Burning operations are planned for Friday, April 26 and Saturday, April 27. Placer RCD is working closely with Placer Air Pollution Control District to minimize smoke impacts to the community. Learn more about the project at our website: https://placerrcd.org/projects/northfork/
April 26, 2024 at 6:48 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 25, 2024 at 2:05 PM All units are being released from the Toll incident.
April 25, 2024 at 1:45 PM Toll IC is canceling the handcrew, they’ve talked with the landowner and CAL FIRE. Landowner has been educated.
April 25, 2024 at 1:32 PM Units at scene on Union Jack report burnt food only, all resources can cancel.
April 25, 2024 at 1:29 PM Updated acreage on the Toll incident is about 1.5 acres, spread out over the area. All resources to continue in.
April 25, 2024 at 1:25 PM Report of a structure on fire on Union Jack Street off East Bennett Road in Grass Valley, units dispatched. Reported as smoke coming from an apartment.
April 25, 2024 at 1:23 PM Units at scene report the dozer line around the burn piles are mostly holding. Multiple burn piles, actively burning and smoldering, approximately 1/4 acre outside of the dozer lines. A handcrew is on order.
April 25, 2024 at 1:14 PM Moonshine incident is burning at a slow rate of spread, approximate size up is 3 acres. Best access is off Marysville Road and Old Toll Road, the driveway has been flagged by units at scene. Resources staging at the TNF district office on the way to respond to the incident now. This will be the Toll incident.
April 25, 2024 at 1:08 PM Firefighters have made access to the escaped burnpile on Marysville Road. There is a dozerline around the burnpile.
April 25, 2024 at 12:53 PM No access to the fire on Marysville Road yet. From the cameras, there is no significant build.
April 25, 2024 at 12:37 PM Incoming firefighters are staging at the TNF district office on Marysville Road, units in the area are attempting to locate the fire.
April 25, 2024 at 12:13 PM Reported vegetation fire in the area of Marysville Road and Old Toll Road between North San Juan and Bullards Bar, units dispatched.
April 25, 2024 at 11:14 AM Duck! Two ducks and their ducklings are walking in the lanes on Hwy 49 near the Gold Flat off ramp, trying to cross the freeway. Slow down, watch for the ducks and their rescuers.
April 25, 2024 at 9:53 AM The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit has announced effective at 8:00am, Wednesday, May 1, 2024, all hazard reduction burning will require a permit in Nevada, Yuba, Placer and Sierra Counties.
April 25, 2024 at 8:19 AM Power has been restored to the majority of customers affected by the outage in Grass Valley. Equipment failure is the cause given by PG&E.
April 25, 2024 at 7:49 AM Power outage affecting 3,158 customers in the Grass Valley area. Estimated time of restoration is 11:30 am.
April 25, 2024 at 7:00 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 24, 2024 at 8:12 PM The power outage at Lake Wildwood has been reduced to 96 customers. A total of 16 outages brings the number of affected customers to 115. New estimated time of restoration is 10:30pm.
April 24, 2024 at 6:11 PM Readers on Starduster and Indian Springs report brownouts and intermittent outages, possibly related to the LWW outage.
April 24, 2024 at 5:09 PM Power outage affecting 1,169 customers in Lake Wildwood, estimated restoration time is 8:45 pm.
April 24, 2024 at 7:29 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 23, 2024 at 11:20 PM Check out the video of today’s Fire Crew Readiness drill at Reader Ranch. More photos and full story here.
April 23, 2024 at 1:19 PM Helicopter activity in the Higgins area is the same than earlier in the day on Jones Bar. PG&E helicopters doing line inspection. Also, low-altitude training flights for jets out of Beale AFB and a formation flight honoring the late Lou Conter.
April 23, 2024 at 12:56 PM From a reader: A skinny german shepherd mix looking dog came through my property just now, with a bulky collar, possibly a shock collar. A couple weeks ago it came through with a 2nd similar shepherd mix dog, both with the big collars, chasing a deer. I figured they were just roaming farther than usual from their home. But seeing the 1 come through just now, looking very skinny, has me wondering if they’re maybe lost, so figured I should tell someone. None of the neighbors recognized them either. I’m off Woolman Lane, near what was the Friend’s Center.
April 23, 2024 at 8:37 AM A PSA from Grass Valley Police Department: Lou Conter’s memorial service is this morning with the procession coming down S. Church St. sometime between about 11:30 and noon. The public is welcome to stand on the sidewalk of South Church or W. Main St. if they would like to be able to watch the procession go by and not planning to attend the service.
April 23, 2024 at 8:28 AM An update on the repairs of the South Yuba pipe, the portion of the South Yuba Canal owned by PG&E.
April 23, 2024 at 6:34 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 22, 2024 at 3:10 PM Two-car collision on Arrowhead Lane and Hwy 174, emergency services dispatched.
April 22, 2024 at 3:04 PM Solo vehicle accident on Dog Bar Rd just past Alta Sierra Drive.
April 22, 2024 at 1:13 PM Hiker Missing Over 18 Hours Located Alive. An all-around good news story.
April 22, 2024 at 10:48 AM Reported three-car accident on Indian Springs Road near McCourtney Road, emergency services dispatched.
April 22, 2024 at 8:23 AM The Lyrids meteor shower, which peaks tonight, is one of the oldest known meteor showers. The Lyrids have been observed for 2,700 years. The first recorded sighting of a Lyrid meteor shower goes back to 687 BC by the Chinese. All the details here.
April 22, 2024 at 7:00 AM First Rain – Land Stewardship Services will be conducting a prescribed burn Monday, April 22nd from 10am to 5 pm. The burn location is Lost River Rd. Nevada City – Montezuma Hill on the North San Juan Ridge.
April 22, 2024 at 6:42 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 21, 2024 at 9:24 PM Car into a ditch on Pleasant Valley Rd near Donovan Rd, lanes are partially blocked.
April 21, 2024 at 5:03 PM Forward progress has been stopped at 18 acres on the Pendola Fire.
April 21, 2024 at 4:34 PM Accident on Tyler Foote between Blind Shady and Oak Tree, two cars involved.
April 21, 2024 at 2:48 PM TNF resources are at scene of an approximately 6- acre fire in the Pendola area above Camptonville. The cause is under investigation, additional resources have been requested. There is no threat to structures. This will be the Pendola incident. More info here.
April 21, 2024 at 2:37 PM There’s still time to go explore Earth Fest 2024 in Nevada City. The event goes until 5:00 pm and here are some photos of the various booths and stations.
April 21, 2024 at 9:08 AM Residents are conducting a small (less than 1/2-acre) broadcast burn at a residence in Harmony Estates, off N. Bloomfield Rd., today. You may see smoke. Staff from Nevada County Resource Conservation District (RCD) is supervising and educating residents about how to do burns safely and their benefits.
April 20, 2024 at 8:27 PM Law enforcement operation in Grass Valley between West Main and Pleasant Street. Avoid the area.
April 20, 2024 at 8:20 PM Southbound lane of Hwy 49 at Alta Sierra Drive still blocked after a two-car accident. Emergency services at scene.
April 20, 2024 at 8:19 PM An RV with busted windows is partially blocking the eastbound lane On Tyler Foote at Murphy Road.
April 20, 2024 at 9:46 AM Two-car accident on Hwy 49 at Milhous Drive, units dispatched.
April 20, 2024 at 7:46 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 19, 2024 at 11:00 PM Two cows are out for a nocturnal stroll on Auburn Road and McCourtney Road.
April 19, 2024 at 8:48 PM Hazard in the roadway on Oak Tree Road in front of Mother Truckers. Roadway partially blocked.
April 19, 2024 at 8:21 PM Many thanks to reader Karl for sharing his video of the helicopter working on vegetation removal from the landslide that took out PG&E’s South Yuba pipe.
April 19, 2024 at 4:43 PM A mattress resting in the roadway on northbound Hwy 49 between Idaho-Maryland and Dorsey. Use caution, especially in the slow lane.
April 19, 2024 at 1:46 PM A ladder is blocking both southbound lanes on Hwy 49 at Combie.
April 19, 2024 at 7:29 AM Reader report of power restored on Banner Mountain.
April 19, 2024 at 7:20 AM Power outage affecting 3,266 customers in the Banner Mountain, Cascade Shores, Deer Park and Hwy 20 are around Nevada City. Estimated time of restoration is 10:15 am.
April 19, 2024 at 6:31 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 18, 2024 at 5:36 PM Car vs guardrail on Rough and Ready Hwy at Rex Reservoir. Emergency services dispatched.
April 18, 2024 at 5:35 PM Firefighters are mopping up on the Bloomfield incident.
April 18, 2024 at 5:27 PM Accident on westbound HWy 20 at the South Ponderosa over crossing.
April 18, 2024 at 4:50 PM Units at scene of the reported fire on Lodestar state three legal burn piles, property owner is in attendance. Not a vegetation fire.
April 18, 2024 at 4:43 PM Firefighters in the Higgins area may have located the fire on Mountain Meadow Court, they are making access now.
April 18, 2024 at 4:42 PM Bloomfield IC reports the fire is approximately 1 acre, burning at a slow rate of spread, all resources to continue in.
April 18, 2024 at 4:41 PM Units in the Lodestar area are investigating, nothing showing so far.
April 18, 2024 at 4:23 PM Reported vegetation fire in the Higgins area on Lode Star Drive across of Dog Bar Road, approximately 1 acre. Units dispatched.
April 18, 2024 at 4:19 PM Reported vegetation fire on North Bloomfield/Graniteville Road on the North San Juan side near the intersection of Snow Tent Road. Units dispatched.
April 18, 2024 at 2:55 PM PG&E is proceeding with repairs to the first discharge horn and structural column so that water can begin flowing through the Spaulding 1 powerhouse as “early as June 12,” while NID has declared a water shortage emergency and is asking for voluntary conservation.
April 18, 2024 at 12:39 PM Car vs tree on Jones Bar Road near Woolman Lane. Van went off the roadway, emergency services at scene.
April 18, 2024 at 9:27 AM Upper level ridging will continue dry and mild weather with above average temperatures through the weekend. Valley highs will be in the upper 70s to mid 80s, with 70s to near 80 in the foothills, and 50s to 70s in the mountains. Enjoy!
April 18, 2024 at 6:20 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 17, 2024 at 8:00 PM Long before fire season kicks off, all the Air Tankers, Air Attack and helicopters we are used to seeing on fires throughout the season undergo maintenance and rebuilding in CAL FIRE’s McClellan hangars. Then, it’s training and recertification time for the pilots and crews. New this year, training for Fire Hawk pilots and crew to fly with night vision goggles. We caught up with them as they prepared for one of the training flights. More here.
April 17, 2024 at 6:26 PM Peardale Chicago Park Fire crews are at scene of the accident on Hwy 174 and Dalmatian Drive. Please use caution in the area, both lanes of Hwy 174 are open.
April 17, 2024 at 6:13 PM Two-car accident on Hwy 174 at Dalmatian Drive, emergency services dispatched.
April 17, 2024 at 2:05 PM Hwy 20 at Pleasant Valley is open with no restrictions again.
April 17, 2024 at 1:36 PM Emergency services have arrived at scene on Hwy 20 and Pleasant Valley Drive. One vehicle with major front damage, they are evaluating the patient now.
April 17, 2024 at 1:30 PM Report of an accident on eastbound Hwy 20 near Penn Valley Drive, two cars involved in a possible head on collision. Emergency services dispatched.
April 17, 2024 at 11:59 AM A Painted Lady butterfly on a lilac bloom in Rough and Ready taken by reader Devan.
April 17, 2024 at 9:58 AM Two dogs, one a Great Dane, running in the lanes on American Hill near Old Downieville Hwy in Nevada City. Use caution and check if your pups are safe.
April 17, 2024 at 6:40 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 16, 2024 at 1:31 PM The Nevada County Civil Grand Jury has released a new report on the Fire Safe Council (FSC,) detailing alleged shortcomings in FSC’s handling of money received from Nevada County. The report highlights issues such as an alleged absence of a California contractor’s license, being behind in tax filings, no published annual audit after 2020, and nearly $2,000,000 in gross revenue disappearing without explanation. The report also lists a finding stating the county has not been sufficiently diligent about confirming the validity of contractors’ invoices and has not verified that FSC had required licenses. Story and Grand Jury report here.
April 16, 2024 at 10:16 AM Accident on Hwy 174 at You Bet Road. Car off the roadway, down the embankment and back up again.
April 16, 2024 at 8:30 AM A black pup is running in the roadway on Hwy 49 near Forest Springs, please use caution in the area.
April 16, 2024 at 6:26 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 15, 2024 at 8:32 PM Plastic bottles all over the roadway on Hwy 20 between Pleasant Valley and Rough and Ready Hwy.
April 15, 2024 at 7:13 PM Lost pup alert. Near Purdon Crossing on Friday April 12, 22 lb terrier/spaniel mutt, Squidley, very old but fit, very friendly. Had green collar (tag with name/number may have come off?). Please text 831-535-2997 with any info, thanks!
April 15, 2024 at 6:32 PM Reader Michael is sharing these photos of the Steller’s Jay family and their nest in his woodshed.
April 15, 2024 at 10:10 AM Heads up, the westbound lane of Hwy 174 at Brunswick is partially blocked.
April 15, 2024 at 6:56 AM This National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, 911 dispatchers are celebrated for the work they do 24/7, 365 days a year. Thank you dispatchers!
April 15, 2024 at 6:30 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 14, 2024 at 2:25 PM Today, 15 members of the small Salmon Mine – East Sages Firewise Community gathered to pull scotch broom along their shared, primary evacuation route. Six truckloads of broom were hauled to one neighbors goat pen, where she will burn the broom and make biochar for her pen. We are tiny but we are mighty! Getting more done together. After the work we shared a potluck lunch, spending time building our community so that when a wildfire strikes, we are better prepared to help each other. We ranged in age from 10 to 79.
April 14, 2024 at 11:03 AM Domestic Violence Homicide Investigation in Nevada City.
April 14, 2024 at 8:21 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 13, 2024 at 8:12 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 13, 2024 at 2:35 AM All Fire Safe Council staff furloughed, operations suspended. Via a press release early Friday afternoon, the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County (FSCNC) announced “that they are suspending operations and furloughing staff due to a lack of available funding.
April 12, 2024 at 6:55 PM The pup found on Devonshire has been reunited with his humans. All is well.
April 12, 2024 at 5:10 PM Reader report of extra large cardboard box in both lanes on southbound Hwy 49 at McKnight. Use caution and reduce your speed.
April 12, 2024 at 3:52 PM Sweet older yellow lab found on Devonshire Circle near Spenceville Road. Call 530-263-9358, he misses his human!
April 12, 2024 at 1:29 PM The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County announced, via a press release, that they are suspending operations and furloughing staff due to a lack of available funding. This is a developing story, please check back later for complete details.
April 12, 2024 at 11:29 AM The first photography walk Saturday night, organized by the Nevada County Camera Club, has been cancelled due to expected rain. Rescheduled for April 19 – same time/same place in Nevada City for the night walk starting at 7:00 pm.
April 12, 2024 at 11:10 AM Non-injury accident at the intersection of Hwy 174 and Orchard Springs Road, the roadway is clear.
April 12, 2024 at 8:58 AM The Nevada County RCD will be conducting a prescribed burn workshop today on the San Juan Ridge off of Sages Road. They will be burning a little less than 1 acre in light pine and oak litter. The Fire Safe Council will be helping, along with Yuba Bear Burn Cooperative members.
April 12, 2024 at 8:49 AM Due to the accident, power is out for at a few homes on Banner Quaker Hill Road near Aurora Clos. Estimated time of restoration is 11:45 am.
April 12, 2024 at 8:36 AM Semi vs pole on Banner Quaker Hill between Aurora and Summit Ridge. The roadway is blocked and both the pole and the lines are down.
April 12, 2024 at 7:11 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 11, 2024 at 4:05 PM Semi vs car vs pole on southbound Hwy 49 and Wolf Road. The roadway is blocked, emergency services are at scene.
April 11, 2024 at 3:41 PM The final pieces of the old Nevada Street bridge are being removed.
April 11, 2024 at 10:44 AM Units at scene on Sun Forest report a fully involved SUV on a trailer.
April 11, 2024 at 10:37 AM Reported truck fire on Sun Forest Drive across of Lake Wildwood Drive, units dispatched.
April 11, 2024 at 8:43 AM First Rain Land Stewardship Services will be conducting an 8 acre prescribed burn today on Grunt Hill Rd, off New Rome Road in Nevada City. Ignitions will start at 10 am and continue until 5 pm.
April 11, 2024 at 8:23 AM Mostly dry and warming weather continues today, with highest temperatures of the week expected this afternoon. A weak weather system arrives Friday into the weekend bringing periods of rain, isolated thunderstorms, mountain snow, and gusty southerly winds. Dry weather is expected next week, with potential for gusty northerly winds arriving by Tuesday.
April 11, 2024 at 6:40 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 10, 2024 at 9:00 PM In early February, a rockslide during a severe winter storm took out a portion of the South Yuba Pipe, the PG&E-owned portion of the South Yuba Canal right below Spaulding Reservoir. Today, we ventured on Bowman Lake Road to bring you photos and video of the damage.
April 10, 2024 at 6:03 PM The individuals who lost their lives in the unfortunate airplane crash on March 30, 2024 in Truckee have been positively identified through forensic analysis as husband and wife, Liron Petrushka, 57, and Naomi Petrushka, 58, both of Incline Village, Nevada. The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) worked in partnership with the Placer County Sheriff’s Office and Federal Bureau of Investigation to make these determinations.
April 10, 2024 at 8:59 AM If you are interested in watching the NID meeting live, it’s available via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83781973645
April 10, 2024 at 6:24 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 9, 2024 at 5:58 PM There’s a black dog wearing a collar running in the roadway on westbound Hwy 49 at Newtown Road, use caution in the area.
April 9, 2024 at 1:41 PM Gates IC reports all units released, the roadway is open again.
April 9, 2024 at 1:27 PM Gates IC is releasing the two ambulances. One engine will remain at scene to assist GVPD with traffic control.
April 9, 2024 at 1:11 PM Gates IC reports only minor injuries, they can handle with resources at scene.
April 9, 2024 at 1:06 PM Units at scene on Nevada City Hwy will shut down the roadway for a three-car accident.
April 9, 2024 at 1:03 PM Accident on Nevada City Hwy near Gates Place, units dispatched.
April 9, 2024 at 12:45 PM Units in the area are attempting to locate the reported car fire. So far, nothing visible.
April 9, 2024 at 12:40 PM Reported vehicle fire on near the Elks Lodge in Grass Valley. Units dispatched.
April 9, 2024 at 11:02 AM Weather update: Dry with a warming trend through mid week, then a weak weather system brings cooler temperatures and a chance of showers, isolated thunderstorms, and mountain snow showers mainly Friday through Sunday. This is a weak system with very little pricip forecast.
April 9, 2024 at 6:30 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 8, 2024 at 8:05 PM Two-car collision reported on Pleasant Valley Road at Lake Wildwood Drive. Units in the area attempting to locate.
April 8, 2024 at 4:03 PM Spaulding outages and their preliminary effects. The ongoing twin outages of both PG&E’s Spaulding powerhouse #1 and South Yuba Pipe are forecast to have major impacts on water deliveries and the Bear River/Drum systems. Nevada Irrigation District (NID), Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) and their customers are affected by PG&E’s infrastructure failures. Here is a preliminary summary of the anticipated effects.
April 8, 2024 at 11:04 AM 2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Through the Eyes of NASA (Telescope Feed) Watch a telescope feed of a total solar eclipse moving across North America on April 8, 2024, traveling through Mexico, across the United States from Texas to Maine, and exiting North America along Canada’s coast. Weather permitting, we will provide live views of the eclipse from several locations across the eclipse path, including showing the partially eclipsed Sun in different wavelengths of light.
April 8, 2024 at 10:19 AM Today’s must-have fashion accessory. Eclipse glasses!
April 8, 2024 at 8:15 AM Dry and warming weather through midweek, with highest temperatures expected Thursday afternoon. A weak weather system arrives Friday into next weekend bringing periods of rain, isolated thunderstorms, mountain snow, and gusty winds.
April 8, 2024 at 6:46 AM A reminder: We won’t get to see the total eclipse of the sun today. However, between 10:18 am and 12:19 pm – with peak coverage at 11:17am – we will see a partial (30%) eclipse. So get youreclipse glassesout (never look at the sun directly,) step outside and look up. If you want to see the full eclipse, NASA has plenty of coveragehere.
April 8, 2024 at 6:37 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 7, 2024 at 7:28 PM Engine under a rainbow at sunset – great photo by Peardale Chicago Park Fire PIO Daniel Ramey.
April 7, 2024 at 2:38 PM A black shepherd is running in the lanes on northbound Hwy 49 at Uren Street in Nevada City. Please watch for the pup.
April 7, 2024 at 11:19 AM Non-injury accident on Hwy 174 at Laws Ranch Cross Rd. Lanes are blocked.
April 7, 2024 at 8:11 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 6, 2024 at 9:55 PM All fire units have been released.
April 6, 2024 at 9:50 PM Units at scene of the Margaret incident are making good progress, should be contained shortly.
April 6, 2024 at 9:44 PM Several roadside fires started on Margaret Lane between the hospital and Golden Empire. Units are at scene, no threat to structures.
April 6, 2024 at 2:48 PM Vehicle accident with extrication on Hwy 20 at Libby Lane, units dispatched.
April 6, 2024 at 10:30 AM 50 years ago today. Thank you for the music. IYKYK.
April 6, 2024 at 7:43 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 5, 2024 at 7:28 PM A pretty spectacular sunset as seen from YubaNet HQ.
April 5, 2024 at 4:35 PM Hwy 49 from Dorsey Drive to Nevada City is resembling an ice rink. Caltrans plow is being dispatched.
April 5, 2024 at 4:32 PM Now multiple cars stuck in the snow near the Gold Flat off ramp on northbound Hwy 49, including one vehicle off the embankment.
April 5, 2024 at 4:26 PM Vehicle accident on northbound Hwy 49 at Brunswick, car stuck in the snow, emergency services dispatched.
April 5, 2024 at 4:18 PM Hwy 20 in Nevada City, all truck trailer combinations are being turned around at the chain control camper due to traction problems over Donner Summit. Also, reader report of Hwy 49 between Brunswick and Nevada City being icy. Reduce your speed and use extreme caution.
April 5, 2024 at 1:56 PM In the good news column, cloud coverage will be minimal for the partial solar eclipse (in our area) on Monday.
April 5, 2024 at 1:54 PM NWS has canceled the winter weather advisory. Snow showers are starting to taper off.
April 5, 2024 at 8:27 AM Lingering showers, snow showers with low snow levels through today. Unseasonably cold temperatures today and Saturday, with near to below freezing temperatures across the foothills Saturday morning. Snow showers over the Mountains and Foothills through this evening with minor snow accumulations down to 2000 to 3000 ft. Isolated afternoon and evening thunderstorms today. Drier weather with warm, above normal temperatures expected next week.
April 5, 2024 at 8:11 AM Car stuck in the snow on Hwy 174 near the Bear River bridge, use caution in the area.
April 5, 2024 at 7:40 AM Still snowing – thanks to readers David and Trish for the ‘Snow on Towle Court’ photo.
April 5, 2024 at 6:28 AM Semi truck blocking the northbound lane on Brunswick Road at Loma Rica Drive.
April 5, 2024 at 5:50 AM All Nevada County Schools are open and have regular start times.
April 4, 2024 at 7:59 PM . PG&E’s Spaulding 1 powerhouse repairs in Nevada County face further delays with a new completion date set for August. Partial capacity may resume by June. The South Yuba Pipe repair is also postponed to late summer/fall, impacting water deliveries and local communities.
April 4, 2024 at 7:04 PM A M2.9 aftershock just registered on the USGS sensors.
April 4, 2024 at 6:51 PM Both earthquakes have been slightly downgraded, to M 4.5 and 4.3 respectively. If you felt them, please share it with USGS.
April 4, 2024 at 6:43 PM Right now, two quakes are being reported, seismologists are verifying the magnitude. One is pegged at a Magnitude 4.5, the second one at M 4.8.
Location with respect to nearby cities:
6.5 km (4.0 mi) WNW of Belden, California
33.6 km (20.9 mi) NE of Magalia, California
40.5 km (25.1 mi) NE of Paradise, California
56.3 km (34.9 mi) NE of Chico, California
162.3 km (100.6 mi) N of Sacramento, California
April 4, 2024 at 6:35 PM Earthquake! M4.8 (unverified) near Belden. More details to come.
April 4, 2024 at 5:33 PM Chain control remains in effect on Hwy 20 from Washington Rd to I-80.
April 4, 2024 at 3:19 PM Multiple spinouts reported on I-80 westbound near Blue Canyon. No injuries, but CHP reports it’ll take a while to clear. Westbound I-80 is closed at Blue Canyon.
April 4, 2024 at 2:21 PM Snow is falling and starting to stick on grass and landscaping as low as 1,300 ft, according to reader reports. Roadways are slick, decrease your speed and increase the distance between cars. Be safe out there.
April 4, 2024 at 11:26 AM Late-season system brings showers, thunderstorms and low snow levels through Friday. Unseasonably cold temperatures, with near freezing for the lower foothill elevations through the weekend. Snow showers over the Mountains and Foothills with minor snow accumulations down to 2500 to 3000 ft.
April 4, 2024 at 10:15 AM A large box is creating an obstacle course on southbound Hwy 49 at Gold Flat ramp.
April 4, 2024 at 9:17 AM The power outage on Quarterhorse Drive has been resolved.
April 4, 2024 at 7:38 AM Power outage affecting 80 customers between Quarterhorse Drive and Cole Road. Estimated time of restoration is 10:00 am.
April 4, 2024 at 6:46 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 3, 2024 at 7:47 AM Non-injury accident on Hwy 49 at Pekolee rive, one lane is blocked.
April 3, 2024 at 7:27 AM A horse trailer on northbound Hwy 49 at McKnight, with two horses in it, appears abandoned on the right-hand shoulder. Units dispatched.
April 3, 2024 at 6:22 AM Thanks to reader Michael for this photo of a Golden-crowned sparrow at the seed buffet.
April 3, 2024 at 6:12 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 2, 2024 at 4:51 PM Car vs a polepole on Banner Quaker Hill Rd near Mountain View. Lines are down, emergency services dispatched.
April 2, 2024 at 1:50 PM Air Attack 230, Tanker 88 training over Nevada County. Spring Training, aerial style!
April 2, 2024 at 8:15 AM Car into a tree and a ditch on Gary Way and Francis Drive in Alta Sierra. No injuries reported.
April 2, 2024 at 8:09 AM We won’t get to see the total eclipse of the sun next Monday. However, between 10:18 am and 12:19 pm, we will see a partial (30%) eclipse. So get your eclipse glasses out, step outside and look up. If you want to see the full eclipse, NASA has plenty of coverage here.
April 2, 2024 at 6:42 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 1, 2024 at 4:42 PM One additional water tender requested for the shed fire.
April 1, 2024 at 4:34 PM Firefighters have knockdown on the shed fire on Penn Oak Lane.
April 1, 2024 at 4:24 PM Units arrived at scene of the shed (not barn) fire in Rough and Ready. It’s a 10 by 20 ft structure with a small extension of the fire into the blackberries. All units to continue in.
April 1, 2024 at 4:21 PM Units dispatched for a barn on fire on Penn Oak Lane in Rough and Ready.
April 1, 2024 at 4:12 PM Traffic light for the left turn lane is stuck on red on southbound Hwy 49 at Alta Sierra.
April 1, 2024 at 3:23 PM The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office confirms two individuals lost their lives following this past weekend’s plane crash on March 30, 2024 near Glenshire Drive in Truckee. While there have been reports circulating naming the potential victims of the crash, the Sheriff’s Office is unable to substantiate such claims at this time. Due to the violent impact of the plane crash and subsequent fire of the plane, the identification of the occupants remains pending at this time until forensic analysis can be completed, which will take several days, if not longer. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is the lead agency investigating the crash. The Sheriff’s Office is the coroner responsible for identifying the victims and conducting the death investigation. Names will be released as soon as they are conclusively confirmed.
April 1, 2024 at 12:15 PM Report of a trash truck losing trash all over the roadway on Rough and Ready Hwy near Bitney Springs Rd.
April 1, 2024 at 10:09 AM Late-season cold system bringing light rain, low elevation snow showers, and breezy winds Wednesday PM through Friday. Unseasonably cold temperatures late week, with near freezing for the lower foothill elevations. Snow shower potential on Thursday and Friday in the Mountains and Foothills, with snow potential down to 2000 to 2500 ft. Regardless, some light snowfall accumulations (up to an inch) may be possible as low as 3000′, with potential for flakes flying at 1500′-2500′ on Friday morning. The heaviest snow is expected to occur on Thursday, however, with primarily lingering snow showers throughout the day on Friday.
April 1, 2024 at 6:08 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
April 1, 2024 at 12:00 AM You can find last month’s log here.
