December 11, 2024 at 9:31 AM Reader report of a fairly large pup wandering around Nimrod and Clay Streets in Nevada City. Looks like a German Shepherd mix, wearing a blue collar, and a tad shy. Maybe looking for their human? Is your pup safe?

Location with respect to nearby cities:22.7 km (14.1 mi) NNE of Yerington, Nevada52.8 km (32.8 mi) SSE of Fernley, Nevada63.5 km (39.4 mi) E of Carson City, Nevada68.6 km (42.5 mi) ENE of Gardnerville Ranchos, Nevada74.5 km (46.2 mi) SE of Sparks, Nevada

Smoke will be visible from the South Yuba River Canyon and adjacent rural roads. Smoke impacts are anticipated to be minimal and will be carefully monitored and efforts will be taken to reduce impacts to communities. Smoke impacts are anticipated to fluctuate over the course of the day, with smoke lifting during the warm daytime and settling during the colder nighttime. Thus, we predict smoke impacts to be greatest during evening, nighttime and mornings. We anticipate smoke impacts for ~3-7 days.

December 6, 2024 at 10:57 AM Car sideswiped a parked vehicle on Valley Vista Way near Hidden Ridge Court in Lake Wildwood.

December 16, 2024 at 11:43 AM The outage caused by a tree down on Newton Road has been reduced to 84 customers. Thanks Tom for the photo.

December 19, 2024 at 6:59 PM Car vs phone pole on Rough and Ready Hwy at Valley Drive. Pole sheared off and has been removed from the roadway by emergency services.

December 14, 2024 at 10:36 AM Two Huskies are running in the roadway on Hwy 174 near Laws Rach Cross Road. Also, light roadway flooding in the area. Reduce your speed.

December 3, 2024 at 3:51 PM First units at scene report multiple roadside spots, all resources to continue in. This will be the Rough incident.

December 1, 2024 at 8:26 AM High clouds today, dry and mainly sunny through the week. A gradual warming trend is expected throughout the week.

December 21, 2024 at 4:11 PM Residential structure fire on Ocelot Drive of Wolf Creek Road near Dog Bar. The structure is clear of occupants.

December 11, 2024 at 9:45 AM Reader Syd reports a stray pup, shy, no apparent collar trotting up Sugarloaf off Coyote just now.

December 10, 2024 at 2:15 PM Reported vegetation fire Hillcrest Drive in Placer Hills. Units dispatched for an escaped debris burn.

December 16, 2024 at 10:24 AM The Hwy 174 outage has been reduced to 207 customers near the Bear River. Still 1,441 customers out along Rollins and the I-80 corridor.

December 17, 2024 at 7:44 AM A dog running in the roadway on Wolf Road near Hwy 49, please watch for the pup darting into traffic.

December 12, 2024 at 7:18 PM 33rd Annual Nevada County Food and Toy Run – accepting much-needed donations Friday and Saturday morning. This year the need for families has increased beyond what we have ever seen before. At this time we have 660 families signed up, with over 1900 kids. We have 80 families on a waitlist and have other local organizations that need our help. For this reason, we are holding a Toy and Gift Card drive this Friday. Toys and Gift Cards can be dropped off at Gate 1 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds on Friday the 13th from 9 am to 6 pm. We will also take donations up to noon on Saturday at Gate 1.

December 10, 2024 at 2:22 PM Units at scene on Hillcrest Drive report they can handle with one additional engine, canceling all others.

December 22, 2024 at 7:14 PM Units at scene on Rough and Ready Hwy report the vehicle is unoccupied, they’ll be looking for the driver.

December 3, 2024 at 10:33 AM Possible residential structure fire on Curry Trail across of Valencia Way in Loma Rica. Units dispatched.

December 24, 2024 at 8:29 AM Just a friendly reminder that all Nevada County Connects and Nevada County Now transit services are closed on December 25th, and on January 1st. Today, they are running on normal schedules.

December 24, 2024 at 8:54 PM Heads up, due to the heavy rain today, the South Yuba River has risen from 300 cfs this morning to 1,000 cfs at the 49 bridge.

December 20, 2024 at 7:47 AM Active weather pattern returns this weekend into next week with multiple waves of precipitation. A wetter weather system may bring holiday travel impacts Monday PM – Christmas Eve with widespread Valley rain, moderate mountain snow, and gusty southerly winds. Widespread flood impacts not expected. Area will remain on southern edge of storm track for Thursday into next weekend with additional weak to moderate storms.

December 14, 2024 at 7:03 AM A flood advisory is in effect until noon today, rainfall will continue this morning, with the heaviest now until early afternoon. An additional 0.50 to 2″ inches of rainfall is in the forecast.

December 13, 2024 at 12:22 PM Reader Althea reports a Springer dog with a blue collar and no tags, running in traffic on Packard Drive and King Court in Grass Valley. Is your pup safe and dry?

December 12, 2024 at 7:10 AM Chain control on I-80 from Baxter to Truckee and on Hwy 20 from Lone Grave to the I-80 junction.

December 2, 2024 at 11:31 AM Smell of electrical burn and a light switch popping at the reported commercial structure fire on Searls Ave.

December 3, 2024 at 4:25 PM Driver went over the roundabout on East Main in Grass Valley and crashed into mailboxes. Units dispatched.

December 16, 2024 at 7:21 AM Accident on eastbound Hwy 20 at West Empire Street. ANother accident on westbound Hwy 20 near the South Ponderosa overcrossing. Reduce your speed and leave additional distance between the car in front of you in these weather conditions.

December 3, 2024 at 3:46 PM Units dispatched to the Rough and Ready Hwy area for a reported roadside fire with 4, 5 spot fires and moving towards a residence.

December 3, 2024 at 8:48 PM Found dog 11/27 on Wolf Creek Road/Leopard Ct in the Alta Sierra Ranchos neighborhood. Sweet 4-5 yo large Rottweiler misses his family. No tags, no chip. Contact (530) 277-3869 if this is your pup.

December 20, 2024 at 6:52 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. 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.

December 23, 2024 at 9:47 AM Moderate holiday travel impacts Tuesday, continued active pattern through the weekend. A wetter weather system will bring holiday travel impacts late tonight – Christmas Eve with widespread Valley rain, moderate mountain snow, gusty southerly winds, and isolated thunderstorms. Widespread flooding impacts are not expected. Dry weather on Christmas Day with chances for light evening showers. Another storm system will bring periods of moderate precipitation and breezy southerly winds Thursday-Friday. The last in this series of storms is expected to bring additional precipitation chances over the weekend with snow levels remaining mainly above passes.

December 4, 2024 at 10:08 AM Firefighters have located the oversized burn pile (on a no-burn day) on Arrowrock Trail, they are making access to the fire now.

December 7, 2024 at 2:52 PM Firefighters responding to a reported vegetation fire/burn pile on a No Burn Day in the Banner Quaker Hill near Headwaters Road.

December 13, 2024 at 9:47 AM Periods of rain, mountain snow, and strong winds today through Saturday. A strong weather system will bring precipitation impacts, strong southerly winds, and thunderstorm potential through Saturday. The heaviest precipitation is expected tonight into Saturday morning.

December 11, 2024 at 12:14 PM Update from NCSO: A two-year-old boy is stable and recovering in an area hospital, following a suspected fentanyl overdose at a private residence in Grass Valley.

December 19, 2024 at 1:50 PM An update by our reader who found last night’s wandering pup in Nevada City: “Good news about the old wandering Pit Bull from last night. Phoned up 4Paws and was able to connect the owner with the poor confused pup. He’s back home after escaping. Hopefully his owners will put an ID tag on him. Thank goodness for a happy ending.”

December 20, 2024 at 3:35 PM The Bear River Library will be OPEN on Saturday, 12/21 with normal operating hours. The library has been closed since Tuesday due to a plumbing leak that affected the public space. Find more information about the library’s open hours and after-hours access with Open+ at nevadacountyca.gov/library

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December 14, 2024 at 11:26 AM Red Dog Road is closed at Murchie Mine Road, PG&E crews on scene repairing lines and replacing power poles. Take Banner Lava Cap if you have to come in town.

December 8, 2024 at 1:18 PM Adult male dog missing from Bitney Springs between Starduster and Pleasant Valley. Please DM or call or text 530-237-4427. His name is Auggie.

December 2, 2024 at 7:21 AM Have you ever spoken at a Board of Supervisors meeting? The answer to that question is often No, for varying reasons. Meetings take place during the workday. Who knows what is on their agenda? Does a comment even matter? Our “Engaged in the community” series is an invitation to everyone to participate and grow the fabric of this community.

December 19, 2024 at 11:35 AM Accident on McCourtney Road at Wolf Road, no injuries reported. Pickup vs garbage truck, traffic snarl ensues at the transfer station.

December 3, 2024 at 11:45 AM Reader John reports: Sweet dog, no collar or tags, seems to be a recently-nursing female. Wandering the end of Mystic Mine Road in Bitney Springs area. Is your pup safe?

December 16, 2024 at 6:52 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. 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.

December 12, 2024 at 12:57 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. 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.

December 11, 2024 at 8:11 AM Two Great Pyrenees out for a morning stroll on Wolf Road near Hwy 49. Watch for the two pups in the roadway, they’re as oblivious as someone driving and texting.

December 20, 2024 at 7:21 AM First Rain Land Stewardship Services will be conducting approximately 10 acres of pile burning activities on Banner Mountain Trail Nevada City, CA.  Burning piles will be visible from portions of the Cascade Canal along the Woodpecker Preserve sections. Ignitions will begin at 8:30am and continue until 3pm. Active patrol of piles will continue throughout the day and into Saturday as needed.

December 25, 2024 at 8:10 AM Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah. Whatever and however you and yours are celebrating today, even if it’s just a day off, enjoy!

December 14, 2024 at 5:16 PM Accident on southbound Hwy 49 at Broad Street. Rock reportedly dropped from the overpass onto a passing car. Emergency services are at scene, no injuries reported.

December 16, 2024 at 10:00 AM Large cedar tree into the power lines off the roadway on Bitney Springs in Rough and Ready is the likely cause of the power outage.

December 9, 2024 at 6:15 PM An overturned shopping cart is blocking traffic near the Wendy’s on Sutton Way. Brunswick Basin in a nutshell.

The prescribed burn is part of the 517-acre Hoyt-Purdon Fuel Reduction and Prescribed Fire Project, which includes hand and mechanical thinning and prescribed fire between Nevada City and the South Yuba River, funded by the Sierra Nevada Conservancy. The project includes prescribed fire to bolster the resiliency and defensibility of adjacent communities and the South Yuba River to wildfires.

December 4, 2024 at 5:52 PM Units at scene on New School are making progress, no threat to other structures. Incoming units to stage at the first residence due to a very narrow driveway.

December 6, 2024 at 2:24 PM Gusty northerly winds Sunday into Monday. Dry weather with above normal temperatures through mid-week with areas of frost and fog in the mornings. Gusty northerly winds develop Sunday into Monday, strongest in the Valley along and west of I-5 and in the mountain and foothill gaps and canyons. Potential for unsettled weather to return late next week and over next weekend, exact details still uncertain at this time.

December 19, 2024 at 11:56 AM Non-injury solo vehicle accident on Brewer Road at Nancy Way, car vs rocks. The rocks won.

December 24, 2024 at 7:40 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. 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.

December 9, 2024 at 6:24 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. 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.

December 5, 2024 at 4:31 PM Power outage at YubaNet HQ, generator is doing its job. No extent of the outage available yet.

December 18, 2024 at 11:12 AM Power outage affecting 117 customers, including the Forest Springs Mobile Home Park (with several hundred homes under that single account)

December 11, 2024 at 10:38 AM Units at scene on Blind Shady report a small spot near the road, one water tender to continue in, all others can cancel.

December 22, 2024 at 7:09 PM Accident on Rough and Ready Hwy, just past Matas Wreck Drive. Vehicle vs tree, emergency services dispatched.

December 14, 2024 at 9:55 PM Not our neck of the woods, but a very rare occurrence in California worth noting: A team from the National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area conducted a storm survey in Scotts Valley. The team identified a swath of tornadic damage that began near the intersection of Mount Hermon Rd and Lockewood Ln and continued southeast along Mount Hermon Rd until just short of Kings Village Rd. A wide range of damage was observed including: downed trees, downed power poles, trees stripped of branches, numerous overturned vehicles, and damaged street signs. Based on these damage indicators the survey team assessed a maximum wind speed of 90 mph, which is a weak EF1 tornado.

December 9, 2024 at 9:41 AM Report of smoke in the East Bennett area, units dispatched. Likely the prescribed burn at Empire Mine.

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December 15, 2024 at 9:33 AM A quick-moving system arrives on Monday bringing light Valley rain and moderate mountain snow. Dry weather then prevails through Friday.

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December 25, 2024 at 8:51 AM Bovine stroll alert. Cows in the roadway on Pleasant Valley Road near Birchville Road, maybe they’re on their way to a manger?

December 14, 2024 at 6:51 AM Seven power outages are affecting 675 customers in Nevada County. There is no time of restoration for any of them, but trouble crews are assigned and working to restore power. Throughout California, 58,974 customers are without power.

December 22, 2024 at 9:32 AM Cascade Shores area, wearing a brown collar but no tags: Has anyone seen my little dog, Koda? He ran off last night and I can’t find him. I have been driving around looking for him and asking people in the neighborhood if they have seen him. If anyone finds him, please text me at 530-264-6047. My family is devastated and misses him very much. We live in Cascade Shores. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

December 14, 2024 at 8:02 AM Powerline in the roadway on Alpine Lane is the cause of the power outage along Walker Drive.

December 16, 2024 at 10:50 AM Bovine stroll alert on Birchville Road near Pleasant Valley Road. Out for greener pasture?

December 6, 2024 at 1:50 PM Here is the on-demand version of our webinar: “Engaged in the community: Decoding the BOS” Thanks to Hardy and Taylor for their time and expertise. If you want to get involved in local government, this is a great starter pack.

December 11, 2024 at 4:02 PM Reader Karen just reported the pup seen earlier on Sugar Loaf is now hiding in backyards on East Broad Street – with Victorian Christmas about to start. Animal Control has been notified.

December 21, 2024 at 12:59 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. 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.

December 14, 2024 at 2:44 PM 905 customers in Meadow Vista and Applegate now without power. Thanks to reader Ted for the heads up.

December 5, 2024 at 9:30 AM A reminder, you can still sign up for our Friday 12:30 webinar Engaged in the community: How to participate in BOS meetings

December 15, 2024 at 11:31 AM Vehicle into an NID ditch on Champion Mine Road, emergency services dispatched. Occupant still in the vehicle, extrication required.

December 2, 2024 at 6:49 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. 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.

December 7, 2024 at 8:32 PM Tomorrow, Sunday December 8, will be a No Burn Day in Nevada and Sierra counties due to poor smoke dispersion.

December 22, 2024 at 8:50 AM Solo vehicle accident, car down the embankment on the 20000 block of Perimeter Road. No injuries reported.

December 11, 2024 at 9:17 AM Tahoe National Forest will begin a prescribed pile burn northeast of the Independence Lake area. Fire and fuels personnel plan to begin ignitions on up to 335 acres Dec. 11 through Dec. 12, conditions permitting. Smoke may be visible from the Highway 89 corridor between Little Truckee Summit and Sagehen Summit. Smoke may settle overnight but is projected to lift during the day.

December 23, 2024 at 6:52 PM From a reader: We found this dog on Marysville Rd just before the turn to 49. He ran up to our car as we were driving and when we stopped and opened the back he jumped straight in. He is now at Sammie’s Friends. He has a green collar, no chip.

December 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM Thanks to Felton for sharing this photo of Victorian Christmas in downtown Nevada City today.

December 23, 2024 at 8:30 AM Thanks to reader George for the photos of the famed Cedar Ridge Deer and the decorated Ophir Hill Fire engine.

December 9, 2024 at 9:08 AM First Rain will be burning approximately 3.5 acres on Indian Trail Rd. adjacent to HW 49 and the Hirschman’s Trail. Ignitions will begin at 10am and should be more or less wrapped up by 3pm. There will be some lingering smoke as the larger material within the unit continues to cook down.

December 2, 2024 at 12:53 PM Non-injury three-car accident on southbound Hwy 49 at Alta Sierra Drive. The roadway is clear.

December 4, 2024 at 5:40 PM Reported residential structure fire on New Scholl Road on the San Juan Ridge, units dispatched.

December 14, 2024 at 1:14 PM Large tree branch blocking the entire roadway on Old Downieville Hwy near Cedro Road in Nevada City.

December 5, 2024 at 6:05 PM Power has been restored to 84 customers in the Purdon Road area. Trouble crews have repaired the power lines taken down by a tree.

December 23, 2024 at 7:07 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. 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.

December 7, 2024 at 1:30 PM A white plastic chair is sprawling in the slow lane on southbound Hwy 49 at the Dorsey on ramp. Not a good spot to take a seat.

December 20, 2024 at 5:04 PM Found sweet dog at Alta Sierra Dr and Ball Rd. Limping on back leg. Black husky mix. Please call 916-990-7375.

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December 4, 2024 at 7:03 AM Tree work leads to one-way traffic on Hwy 49 in Sierra County from Downieville towards Sierra City. Expect delays.

December 3, 2024 at 10:13 AM Car partially blocking the roadway on Iron Horse Drive at Brewer Rd. Seems to be a recurring problem, or a neighborhood dispute.

December 14, 2024 at 5:05 PM Good progress in power restoration made. Still 17 outages affecting 723 customers in Nevada County, but the trouble crews are out there working. Most of the remaining outages are broken poles.

December 6, 2024 at 7:02 AM Reminder: New 837 area code coming to the 530 region. Telephone numbers, including the current area code, will not change. Starting on January 31, 2025, customers in the 530 area code region may be assigned a number in the new 837 area code when they request new service or an additional line.

December 11, 2024 at 6:47 PM Given the increasing number of errant dogs, here are 12 tips to keep your pets safe during the holiday season.

December 17, 2024 at 6:37 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. 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.

December 9, 2024 at 6:51 AM Firefighters at scene at the gas station on Pleasant Valley Road, checking the integrity of one of the tanks.

December 2, 2024 at 11:28 AM Rise of the Winter Stars! This month, Venus dazzles as the “Evening Star,” Jupiter reaches its brightest for the year, and the Geminid meteor shower peaks under challenging moonlit skies.

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December 1, 2024 at 10:14 AM Thanks to the Emergency Command Center, we were able to confirm that today is a permissible burn day in Nevada and Sierra counties. 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.

December 3, 2024 at 3:52 PM Rough IC reports two separate roadside spots, approximately 10 by 10. One spot is extinguished, working on the second one. They can handle with resources at scene. IC is requesting a prevention officer.

December 4, 2024 at 10:00 AM Firefighters looking for a burn pile on a non-burn day in the area of Wild Turkey Lane and Big Oak Valley.

December 14, 2024 at 12:09 PM Eastbound Hwy 20 is closed from Nevada City to the junction with I-80 due to heavy snow. Hwy 49 is closed from Downieville to the junction with Hwy 89.

December 24, 2024 at 5:13 PM Accident on Rough and Ready Hwy at Bitney Springs, head on collision. Emergency services at scene, the roadway is blocked.

December 3, 2024 at 12:45 PM The final update has been released and the November 5 election has been certified. 63,240 out of 76847 registered voters cast a ballot. Voter turnout was 82.29%. Final results here.

December 14, 2024 at 8:25 AM Now 1,906 customers without power in Nevada County. Statewide, 122,108 customers are without power.

December 11, 2024 at 5:40 PM Reader Paul reports: For the last couple of days there has been a collared black Great Dane running around his neighborhood across from Clear Creek school.

December 16, 2024 at 7:55 AM Quick-moving system today, quiet weather week and a possible stormy weekend ahead. Current weather system and precipitation will continue through today, with mountain snow and Valley rain. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect through 4 am Tuesday morning. Dry conditions will return Tuesday and continue until Friday, then our next potential weather system enters the area Saturday.

December 11, 2024 at 8:02 AM First Rain will be doing pile burning over the next three days on Banner Mountain Trail Rd. and adjacent to the Cascade Canal Trail.  In total there are about 30 acres of piles.  This is a project in conjunction with Yuba Watershed Institute and their Little Deer Creek Forest Resiliency Project.  Some of these lands are managed or owned by BYLT.

December 14, 2024 at 1:37 PM Reader report of rocks and debris in the roadway on Hwy 49 on the North San Juan side of the river.

December 15, 2024 at 12:05 PM Pro Tip: Ride the FREE E-Bus Shuttle to Victorian Christmas from Tinloy Transit Center in downtown Grass Valley to Broad St in Nevada City. Save time and ditch the hassle of parking by riding the shuttle.

December 23, 2024 at 12:53 PM From reader Michael: Two dogs roaming around on Ranch Road in Rough and Ready. None of neighbors know who they are or who the owners are. This was captured this morning at around 9 am.

December 10, 2024 at 6:37 PM The Nevada Irrigation District (NID) is taking immediate proactive action to keep out highly destructive invasive golden mussels from the District’s waterways. To address the immediate threat, the District will close all boat launches to motorized watercraft at Scotts Flat and Rollins reservoirs until more information and direction from State officials is known.

December 13, 2024 at 6:50 PM Westbound I-80 is being reopened at Whitmore after numerous spun-out cars have been towed and the plows had a chance to get through.

December 14, 2024 at 8:19 PM A PG&E update: The adverse weather resulted in trees, limbs and other debris falling into powerlines, damaging equipment, and interrupting electric service. Widespread weather impacts have also impeded access to some areas. PG&E crews and resources are responding safely and as quickly as possible to storm-related outages; there are approximately 5,700 personnel involved in our storm response. This response includes staging power poles, powerlines, transformers and other electric equipment in key locations throughout our service area to restore power to affected areas safely and as quickly as possible. Around 11:00 a.m. on December 14, a peak of approximately 216,000 customers were without power. Over the course of the storm system and as of 4 p.m. Saturday, PG&E restored more than 271,770 customers across the service area — about 88% within six hours.

December 18, 2024 at 6:26 PM Joey ran off around 3pm today from Willow Valley Rd in Nevada City. He is medium size, around 30 lbs, very friendly and does not have his collar. Please call (no texts) 530-265-9575 if he is spotted.

December 25, 2024 at 10:56 AM Thanks to reader Jane for finding this perfect video to go with the bovine stroll on Christmas.

December 10, 2024 at 8:59 PM A ceremony dedicating the children’s room for retiring Supervisor Ed Scofield happened this afternoon at the Bear River library located in the old Holiday Market Shopping Center near Lake of the Pines.

December 15, 2024 at 9:00 AM Power outage update: 241 customers remain without power, restoration times vary between 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm tonight for the 10 outages.

December 24, 2024 at 3:46 PM Reported structure fire on Cedar Ridge, numerous resources dispatched. Strong smell of electrical wiring burning and smoke seen.

December 11, 2024 at 7:03 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. 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.

December 24, 2024 at 5:37 PM At 533 PM PST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Delevan National Wildlife Refuge, or 7 miles north of Grass Valley, moving southeast at 15 mph. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Water covered roadways possible from small hail melt. Locations impacted include Grass Valley, Bald Mountain Summit, Cherokee, Delevan National Wildlife Refuge, and Nevada City.

December 14, 2024 at 8:34 AM Tree into the roadway on the 12000 block of Pleasant Valley Road, the roadway is completely blocked.

Event type: EarthquakeRegion: NevadaGeographic coordinates: 39.163N, 119.033WMagnitude: 5.7Depth: 0 kmUniversal Time (UTC): 9 Dec 2024 23:08:30Time near the Epicenter (1): 9 Dec 2024 15:08:30Time in your area (1): 9 Dec 2024 23:08:30

December 8, 2024 at 1:17 PM Lost dog in Forest Knolls neighborhood off of lower Banner Lava Cap Road. Black and white husky, shepherd, border collie mix. His name is Loki. He is friendly but skittish. Wearing a collar with contact information.

December 4, 2024 at 5:45 PM First unit at scene reports a yurt structure, fully engulfed. Unknown if occupied at this time.

December 18, 2024 at 9:12 PM Lost, now safe, dog on East Broad St in Nevada City. Nearly run over several times by the onslaught of cars and traffic at Victorian Christmas. Elderly spotted white Pitbull with a rabies tag, but no ID tag. Kind, but very much looking for his people. Caring reader handed the pup to NC Police who took this very confused and lost older pup to the dog shelter.

December 10, 2024 at 1:38 PM A car is blocking the northbound lane on Hwy 49 at Nishinam Gulch. Use caution in the area.

December 5, 2024 at 8:24 AM A slight pattern shift to cooler temperatures and periodically breezy to gusty north to east winds this weekend into early next week as overall dry weather prevails.

December 14, 2024 at 9:33 AM New large outage along Idaho-Maryland Road, 1,239 customers out of power. McCourtney Road outage now affecting 853 customers.

December 11, 2024 at 6:10 PM Power outage affecting the Town of Washington, 156 customers without power. No estimated time of restoration yet. Also 65 customers along Forest View Drive off Banner Lava Cap.

December 8, 2024 at 3:37 PM Heavy traffic and very difficult parking in and around Nevada City due to Victorian Christmas.

December 11, 2024 at 2:59 PM Traffic is backing up on McCourtney Road near Wolf Mountain, the Transfer Station is too popular and has road work going on.

December 8, 2024 at 10:46 AM It is a relatively quiet day out there with the exception of people ignoring the No Burn Day.

December 9, 2024 at 2:04 PM Multiple reports of a small roadside spot on Hwy 49 at Gold Flat Rd. Units arriving at scene.

December 13, 2024 at 7:55 AM Power outage affecting 35 customers on Capitol Drive off You Bet Road, estimated time of restoration is 11:15 am.

December 2, 2024 at 4:24 PM From a reader: I have been trying to find out who the owner of this dog is. He’s a nice boy, red collar but no tags. He jumps into my yard or digs a hole under the fence to visit my dog. I have asked all my neighbors on Red Dog Rd – near Crystal Wells – if they know this dog. None do. I don’t mind him visiting and don’t want to call animal control BUT I don’t want him to teach my dog “new” tricks, nor do I want him to crush my fence or dig holes. I just want to know who his owner is and get him home safely or have a proper playdate. Contact 707-731-7120 if he’s your pup.

December 24, 2024 at 11:30 AM Here’s a shout out to the all the retail workers and especially grocery store workers. Cheers to SPD and California Organics staff for being unfailingly festive and upbeat.

December 10, 2024 at 6:27 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. 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.

December 14, 2024 at 8:28 AM The Lakewood neighborhood off McCourtney at Woodlake is out of power according to a reader report.

December 10, 2024 at 10:09 AM The Hoyt-Purdon rx burn continues today. Prescribed pile burning and broadcast burning will occur on ~80 acres 3 miles northwest of Nevada City off of Augustine Rd. Prescribed fire activities are anticipated to occur over approximately 5 days (~Dec. 13th) or until precipitation occurs, followed by a period of post-burn mop-up and monitoring to ensure fuels are extinguished. Operational periods are 9am to 8pm daily.

December 14, 2024 at 8:39 AM Report of a residential structure fire caused by a wood stove on Stonehedge Drive across from Loma Rica Road in Yuba County. House is being evacuated, units dispatched.

December 9, 2024 at 3:12 PM NEVADA SEISMOLOGICAL LABORATORY, UNRPRELIMINARY AUTOMATIC EARTHQUAKE REPORTLocation and Magnitude subject to change following Review

December 19, 2024 at 6:55 PM It’s been at least a week: Semi truck stuck on the Placer side of the Bear River bridge on Dog Bar and Emery Lane. That new bridge planned for 2025 can’t come soon enough – obviously the warning signs on both sides are being ignored.

December 4, 2024 at 8:15 AM Dignity Health’s Urgent Care is closed today, according to a Dignity staff person. They hope to reopen tomorrow during their normal business hours (8am to 6pm.) All other services are open.

December 2, 2024 at 4:10 PM 208 customers remain without power in the Banner Lava Cap area. Estimated time of restoration is 6:15 pm.

December 13, 2024 at 10:23 AM The Sierra Avalanche Center has issued a Backcountry Avalanche Watch. This is in effect for the Greater Lake Tahoe area until 5:15am Saturday, December 14th. Heavy snowfall and strong winds has increased the potential for avalanches.

December 17, 2024 at 4:55 PM Accident on northbound Hwy 49 at the Gold Flat off ramp, emergency services are at scene and the off ramp is temporarily closed.

December 10, 2024 at 9:55 AM Unsettled Weather Returns Mid to Late Week and into the Weekend. Dry weather with above normal temperatures through mid-week with areas of frost and fog in the mornings. A fast moving weather system will bring rain showers and mountain snowfall Wednesday PM through Thursday. Wetter weather system arrives late this week and into the weekend with gusty southerly winds and renewed rain and mountain snow chances. Additional precipitation impacts possible with another system early next week, but details remain uncertain.

December 25, 2024 at 8:20 AM Dry weather on Christmas Day with chances for light evening showers. Another storm system will bring periods of moderate precipitation and breezy southerly winds Thursday-Friday. The last in this series of storms is expected to bring additional precipitation chances over the weekend with snow levels remaining mainly above passes.

December 11, 2024 at 8:03 AM Terra Fuego will continue the broadcast burn today, 3 miles northwest of Nevada City off of Augustine Rd prior to the precipitation that’s anticipated tonight. They’ll continue mop up and patrol following the precip.

December 6, 2024 at 11:47 AM A large box is creating a traffic hazard on southbound Hwy 49 in the slow lane near the Sacramento Street on ramp. It’s really a box, not a cybertruck or a recycling container.

December 9, 2024 at 10:07 AM Tahoe National Forest will begin a prescribed pile burn near Boca Reservoir. Ignitions are likely to last up to 5 days with 15 acres expected to be completed this week, conditions permitting. Ignitions to complete the 58.5-acre project will begin again at a later date.

Magnitude: 5.73Event Time: 03:08 PM (PST) Monday December 09, 2024Location: 39.1852 N -119.0127 W Depth: 0.05 (km) #Phs: 21UTC – Event Time: 23:08 (344) Monday December 09, 2024 (UTC)

December 4, 2024 at 6:25 PM Firefighters have knockdown on the School incident, the extension to the vegetation is being contained.

December 22, 2024 at 7:59 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. 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.

December 7, 2024 at 8:54 AM The best animal log entries are the ones we don’t need to publish. A reader saw a dog darting into traffic, took a picture and texted the location and photo. By the time we grabbed the text and photo, he texted again reporting the owner had secured the pup. Thanks for caring Mark.

December 18, 2024 at 2:58 PM Heads up if you are traveling for Christmas. Dry through Friday, active weather returns this weekend into next week. Precipitation totals remain much the same for this weekend. We’ve split up the event into three periods: Saturday, Sun-Mon, and Tue-Wed. The Sat & Sun-Mon periods will both be warm with minimal to light snow (none on Sun-Mon.) The Tue-Wed period will be slightly colder, with snow levels coming down to around 5000-6000 ft.

December 5, 2024 at 5:18 PM Heads up for Placer County residents: CAL FIRE conducts day and night training flights in Placer County. Thursday and Friday, December 5 and 6, 2024, crews will fly both day and night. Day flights will be held at Folsom Lake, night flights will be held near Mammoth Bar in Placer County.

December 14, 2024 at 10:03 AM Active weather continues today with periods of rain, mountain snow, and strong winds. A strong weather system will bring precipitation impacts, strong southerly winds, and thunderstorm potential Today. The heaviest precipitation is expected this morning. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will lead to sharp rises on creeks, streams, and rivers with nuisance roadway flooding. Predominantly dry weather on Sunday with areas of dense morning fog in the Valley. A weaker system arrives on Monday bringing additional precipitation impacts mainly to Shasta County with lingering showers into Tuesday AM. Dry weather then prevails through Friday.

December 24, 2024 at 3:14 PM Report of a tree down on southbound Hwy 49 at the intersection with Hwy 20 in Grass Valley, units dispatched.

December 4, 2024 at 7:05 PM School IC reports they are finishing mop-up operations. Releasing some resources back to their stations.

December 18, 2024 at 11:54 AM Two-car collision on the 200 block of East Main Street in Grass Valley blocking traffic, units dispatched.

December 9, 2024 at 8:42 AM Starting December 9, 2024, Terra Fuego Resources Foundation, in partnership with American Rivers, will begin implementing prescribed fire activities as part of the Hoyt-Purdon Fuel Reduction and Prescribed Fire Project. Prescribed pile burning and broadcast burning will occur on ~80 acres 3 miles northwest of Nevada City off of Augustine Rd. Prescribed fire activities are anticipated to occur over approximately 5 days (~Dec. 13th) or until precipitation occurs, followed by a period of post-burn mop-up and monitoring to ensure fuels are extinguished. Operational periods are 9am to 8pm daily.

December 13, 2024 at 7:12 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County. 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.

December 16, 2024 at 10:49 AM Due to the power outage along Bitney Springs, parents are asked to pick up their kids from Nevada City School of the Arts now.

December 15, 2024 at 8:03 PM Tree into power lines on Cottontail across from Lake Wildwood Drive. Units dispatched. Ten homes are out of power.

December 14, 2024 at 8:45 PM Thanks to reader Michael for this photo of the soggy Santa – and thanks to all the Toy Run participants.

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December 3, 2024 at 8:00 PM California Secures Broad Voluntary Recall of Raw Milk and Cream. Recall includes all Raw Farm, LLC raw milk and cream remaining on retail shelves. CDPH also advises consumers to avoid raw milk “pet food topper” and “pet food kefir” products marketed to pet owners.

December 5, 2024 at 8:49 PM A semi has lost a trailer on Hwy 20 near Lake Spaulding Road. Eastbound Hwy 20 is closed at Omega, no estimated time of reopening yet.

December 23, 2024 at 12:56 PM Beautiful, large white and cream colored dog found wandering on Smartsville/ Hamilton road next to the Dollar Store. Faded red Kong collar. No tags. She has been fed and watered. She is a calm. Sweetheart of a dog. Call 530-639-2438 if this is your dog.

December 24, 2024 at 5:11 PM Reduce your speed in the hail and rain storm. Roadway flooding reported on practically all roads between Rough and Ready and Nevada City.

December 9, 2024 at 10:04 AM A medium-sized dog is running in the roadway on Hwy 20 at Last Chance Mine Road. Watch for the pup darting in the roadway.