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Mule Spring Historical Landmark Dedicated
An enthusiastic group—including local author Gage McKinney, a descendant of lead rescuer Aquilla Glover, who took part in the 1847 Donner Relief Parties—gathered on Friday, October 30, to dedicate the Mule Spring historic site and unveil its commemorative plaque. The site was…
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Nevada County Elections Welcomes 15 Student Poll Workers for November Election
Fifteen Nevada County high school students will get a firsthand look at democracy in action on Election Day, Nov. 3, when they serve as paid poll workers at vote centers throughout the county. The students, ages 16 and older, will join experienced election workers in helping…
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Projects Underway Along State Routes 20 and 49 for Nov. 1-6
NEVADA COUNTY – Caltrans is reminding motorists of various lane closures in multiple locations along State Route 20 (SR 20) and State Route 49 (SR 49) as several projects continue in Nevada County. Here is the breakdown for the week: SR 49 Projects: SR 20 Projects: The extended…
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Mt. Howell Vegetation Management Project Nov. 2-3
CAL FIRE/Placer County Fire is implementing a live fire operation on the Mt. Howell Fire Lookout State property in Placer County near Colfax. Weather conditions permitting, the burn will begin Monday November 2nd, 2026, at 8:30 am and be completed by 5:00 pm on Tuesday November…
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I-80 Construction Update for Sierra Corridor Nov. 1-5
PLACER/NEVADA COUNTIES – Caltrans is reminding motorists of various lane and ramp closures in multiple locations along Interstate 80 (I-80) as several projects continue in Placer and Nevada counties. Motorists will experience delays with each project. If traveling across the…
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Happening Now – November 2026
Happening Now brings you community news, updates and announcements throughout the day.Send your photos and updates to 530-478-9600. November 2, 2026 at 7:14 AM CAL FIRE’s prescribed burn near Colfax is getting underway soon. November 2, 2026 at 6:50 AM Reader Kandice at Scott’s…
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Don’t Ghost Your Vote: California Office of the Secretary of State Reminds Voters it’s Time to Vote
Sacramento, Calif. – The California Office of the Secretary of State has announced that voting locations are open across all of California’s 58 counties and encourage individuals to vote as soon as possible. Voters in every California county now have the option to vote in…
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Halloween Spooktacular 2026 at the Rood Center
NEVADA CITY, Calif., October 30, 2026 – Ghosts, witches, ghoulies, superheroes and fantastical creatures converged on the Nevada County Government Center on Friday afternoon for the now traditional Halloween Spooktacular and Spoooky Booky event. An estimated 1,500 visitors…
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Free sand available Nov. 1 to help protect your home and property
Nevada County, California — Starting Nov. 1, self-serve sand is available to Nevada County residents at no cost to help prepare your home and property for flooding. Bring your own shovel and sandbags to one of five locations in Nevada County: Sandbags are available for purchase…
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Time to Prepare for Wet Weather and Winter Driving
MARYSVILLE – Caltrans is reminding motorists that now is the time to prepare for wet weather and winter driving, as an early season storm begins to impact the valley, foothills and Sierra Nevada. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) winter…
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American Red Cross Recognizes Three Sheriff’s Deputies for Rescuing Red Cross Volunteer
NEVADA CITY, CA – Three Nevada County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) deputies were hailed heroes earlier this week by representatives of the California Gold Country Region of the American Red Cross, who stopped by the Sheriff’s Office to meet and thank the deputies for their actions in…
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Tahoe National Forest Christmas tree permits available through Recreation.gov starting Nov. 1
NEVADA CITY, Calif. (Oct. 29, 2026) —Christmas tree permits for Tahoe National Forest will be available to purchase online through Recreation.gov beginning Nov. 1, 2026. Details about designated cutting areas, dates, and types of trees that may be cut may be found here:…
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Nature is making a comeback, but the world must move faster to meet restoration targets – UN Report
Yerevan, 29 October 2026 – A UN report published today finds that 252 million hectares (ha) across 149 countries are being restored, creating more than one million green jobs – the largest documented global restoration effort to date. To reach 2030 commitments, action must…
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Watchdog Sues DOJ for Records on Federal Use of Error-Prone Voter Purge Tool ELLY
Washington, D.C. – Today, American Oversight filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) seeking records that could shed light on whether federal officials have communicated with, evaluated, or entered into agreements involving ELLY or EagleAI — voter purge…
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Scientists Sequence Genome of Spider Named for Stephen Colbert
Many spiders reach their maximum size about this time of year, having spent the summer eating, which helps explain their starring role in Halloween decorations. Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have found one particular trapdoor spider, Aptostichus…
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Lawsuit Launched to Protect West Coast Fishers
PORTLAND, Ore.— A coalition of conservation organizations today notified the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service of their intent to sue over the agency’s denial of Endangered Species Act protections for fishers in northern California and southwestern Oregon. Fishers are relatives of…
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Simulated Cal Fire Plane Crash Tests Interagency Emergency Response
GRASS VALLEY, Calif., October 28, 2026 – Firefighters from Grass Valley, Nevada County Consolidated Fire and CAL FIRE NEU joined CAL FIRE Air Base and Airport staff on Oct. 28, 2026, for a simulated aircraft crash at the Nevada County Airport. The drill trained crews to…
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Arrests Made by Grass Valley Police in November Condon Park Homicide
GRASS VALLEY, Calif., October 28, 2026 – This afternoon the Grass Valley Police Department announces the arrest of four (4) individuals in connection with the homicide which occurred in Condon Park on November 7th, 2025. The individuals facing charges were all juveniles at the…
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Routine Probation Check Results in Man Rearrested for Several Alleged Firearm and Drug-Related Offenses
AUBURN, CA – On the morning of Oct. 28, personnel from the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) and Nevada County Probation Department conducted a probation search at a private residence in the 10000 block of Rincon Way in Auburn. The search was conducted pursuant to the…
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Passing of Chief Tony Clarabut
The Grass Valley Fire Department is saddened to share the news of the passing of Past Fire Chief Tony Clarabut. Chief Clarabut joined the Grass Valley Fire Department in 2008, serving as Fire Chief until 2013. During his years of leadership, Chief Clarabut helped guide the…