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A look back at 2024 on Happening Now - including a critter count
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Looking back at 2024 through the lens of Happening Now log entries. Photos, reports of critters, good news you shared with the community.
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Changes in store for atmospheric rivers
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December 17, 2024 – Communities up and down the West Coast of the United States can expect the potent storms known as atmospheric rivers to evolve as the climate warms. But residents in Southern California will see much different changes than residents in more northerly locations like Seattle....
on Thu, 9PM
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Active weather pattern continues, drier weather expected by early next week
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Active weather will bring rain, mountain snow, and breezy to gusty southerly winds today into the weekend. Drier weather anticipated early next week. Discussion Mostly cloudy skies and gusty winds are being observed across interior Northern California with current temperatures in the 40s-50s in...
on Thu, 5PM
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Public Health Warns Against Feeding Pets Raw Food Following H5 Bird Flu Virus Detection
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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is advising residents to not feed their pets raw food following a voluntary recall of Northwest Naturals Brand 2lb Feline Turkey Recipe Raw & Frozen Pet Food due to detection of H5 bird flu virus in product samples. The Oregon Department of...
on Wed, 1AM
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Moderate holiday travel impacts Tuesday, continued active pattern through the weekend
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Periodic chances for moderate precipitation and breezy to gusty southerly winds are expected to continue through the weekend as a series of weather systems impacts the region. Isolated thunderstorms possible on Tuesday. Discussion Current radar imagery shows a few lingering light showers early...
on Mon, 7PM
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Carnivorous squirrels documented in California
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A ground squirrel with cheeks stuffed with nuts, seeds or grains, is a common sight. But a new study provides the first evidence that California ground squirrels also hunt, kill and eat voles. The study, led by the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and the University of California, Davis, is...
on Dec 18
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Summit Camp designated National Historic Landmark
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NEVADA CITY, Calif. (Dec. 17, 2024) — Summit Camp has been designated a National Historic Landmark in recognition of the property’s national significance in the history of the United States. Located on the Tahoe National Forest at Donner Pass, Summit Camp includes the archeological remains of...
on Dec 17
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Quick-moving system today, quiet weather week and a possible stormy weekend ahead
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A quick moving system brings additional precipitation impacts to interior NorCal today into early Tuesday, followed be drier weather through mid to late week. A shift back toward more active weather may be possible by next weekend, but details remain quite uncertain at this time. Discussion...
on Dec 16
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Periods of rain, mountain snow, and strong winds today through Saturday
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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. Predominantly dry weather on Sunday, followed by a weaker system on Monday that will bring...
on Dec 13
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The Inequity of Wildfire Rescue Resources in California
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AUSTIN, TX, Dec 11, 2024 – Wildfires in California are intensifying due to warmer temperatures and dry vegetation – putting more residents at risk of experiencing costly damages or losing their homes. Marginalized populations (lower income, elderly, and the disabled) often suffer the most and,...
on Dec 11
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NID closes foothill boat launches to address threat of invasive golden mussels
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Grass Valley, Calif. Dec. 10, 2024 – 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...
on Dec 11
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Franklin, Malibu Canyon near South Malibu Canyon Road and Francisco Ranch Road, LA County. Extreme fire behavior, evacuations and road closures in effect. FEMA Fire Management Assistance Grant approved. December 10, 2024 at 7:22 AM Per SMMUSD: Due to the ongoing fire and safety concerns, all...
on Dec 10
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NID Embarks on Watershed Restoration to Protect Water Supply
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The northern Sierra Nevada mountain range is immense; it’s more than 39,000 square miles of forests, creeks, rivers and lakes which supply a vast majority of California’s water. These watersheds are threatened by large, severe wildfires as we have seen in the past decade, which in turn puts the...
on Dec 7
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Take our weekly news quiz. A fun way to recap stories published during the week and tidbits for trivia buffs.
on Dec 7
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Reminder: New 837 area code coming to the 530 region
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The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) reminds Californians that the new 837 area code will be added as an overlay to the 530 area code region starting January 31, 2025. With new telephone numbers in the 530 area code region in high demand, the CPUC in June 2023 approved the...
on Dec 6
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State Secures Broad Voluntary Recall of Raw Milk and Cream to Protect Consumers
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SACRAMENTO – Continuing its action to protect public health, the state has secured a broad, voluntary recall of all raw whole milk and cream products from Raw Farm, LLC that remain on retail shelves following multiple bird flu virus detections in the company’s milk and dairy in the past week....
on Dec 4
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Ryan Gruver: The Spirit of Giving (Tuesday)
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Holidays are upon us and no doubt the festive atmosphere has carried you into the spirit of the giving season. Today is Giving Tuesday.
on Dec 3
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What's Up in the Sky for Dec. 2024: Rise of the Winter Stars
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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. Skywatching Highlights All Month – Planet Visibility: December 3-5 – Venus and the Moon: Look southwest after sunset to see a...
on Dec 2
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Engaged in the community: How to participate in BOS meetings
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One of local media's jobs is to provide you with the tools to take part in local governance and decision-making.
on Dec 2
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CDC warns of a Salmonella outbreak linked to cucumbers
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CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are collecting different types of data to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections. Epidemiologic and traceback data show that cucumbers grown by Agrotato,...
on Nov 30
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Housed for the Holidays: Local Landlords Are Key in Campaign to End Veteran Homelessness by Dec. 31
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Nevada County is close to ending homelessness for local veterans and with help from landlords and property managers could reach this goal by Dec. 31. A campaign called “Housed for the Holidays” launched Nov. 17 with the goal of matching landlords with 10 veterans who need a place to call home....
on Nov 28
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CDPH Warns Against Drinking Second Lot of Raw Milk Following Bird Flu Detection
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SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is issuing a second warning to Californians to not consume raw milk produced and packaged by Raw Farm, LLC of Fresno County due to a detection of bird flu virus in a second retail sample. At the state’s request, the company has...
on Nov 28
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King salmon declines linked to climate, smaller size
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King salmon have sustained people in Alaska for at least 12,000 years, but over the past three decades their populations have begun to dwindle. Researchers at the University of Alaska Fairbanks linked these declines to reduced body size and extreme climate conditions in the ocean and in rivers. ...
on Nov 27
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Trust for Public Land Transfers Sardine Meadow to Tahoe National Forest
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Truckee, CA — The Trust for Public Land (TPL), in partnership with the Truckee River Watershed Council (TRWC), is proud to announce the transfer of Sardine Meadow to the Tahoe National Forest (TNF), marking a significant advancement in preserving the ecological health and natural beauty of this...
on Nov 26
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Lingering showers today, drier weather for the Thanksgiving Weekend
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Precipitation across interior NorCal begins to taper off today. Periods of rain and moderate to heavy mountain snow are expected through this morning, with lingering showers until early Wednesday morning. Dry conditions for Thanksgiving and the holiday weekend. Discussion Light showers continue...
on Nov 26
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Periods of Rain and Moderate to Heavy Mountain Snow Return Tonight Through Early Wednesday
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Brief lull in precipitation for most areas through this afternoon. Periods of rain and moderate to heavy mountain snow return tonight through early Wednesday morning with locally breezy southerly winds. Mostly dry conditions expected on Thanksgiving continuing into the weekend. Locally breezy...
on Nov 24
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Continued Periods of Moderate to Heavy Rain and Mountain Snow
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Next wave of storm pushes south across the entire area today continuing periods of rain, mountain snow, and gusty southerly winds with rising snow levels and isolated thunderstorms through tonight. The second, colder wave of the storm moves onshore Saturday through Tuesday bringing additional...
on Nov 22
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San Francisco, CA – California State Parks Foundation released a new analysis of data that confirms the importance of California state parks for the survival of the western monarch butterfly. A review of 26 years of data collected on the western monarch butterfly population shows that a...
on Nov 22
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Thanksgiving poll results: United for pie!
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Thanksgiving poll results: The all-around winning dish this year is mashed potatoes. For desserts, pumpkin pie is the hands-down favorite.
on Nov 22
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Strong Atmospheric River Storm Continues
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A strong atmospheric river brings periods of moderate to heavy rain and mountain snow, isolated thunderstorms, and gusty southerly winds to interior NorCal through the end of the week, over the weekend and into early next week. Discussion As of early this morning, current RADAR illustrates...
on Nov 22
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State Reports Single, Possible Case of Bird Flu Virus in Child with Mild Symptoms
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SACRAMENTO – California has identified a possible bird flu case in a child in Alameda County who was tested for mild upper respiratory symptoms. The child, who has been treated, is recovering at home. They had no known contact with an infected animal, but public health experts are investigating...
on Nov 19
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Cold temperatures this morning with low elevation frost. Storm system arrives late afternoon/evening, with periods of moderate to heavy rain, mountain snow, and gusty winds then expected through the end of the week and into the weekend. Moderate to strong atmospheric river storm will bring...
on Nov 19
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Active weather pattern this week with periods of moderate to heavy rain and mountain snow
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Cold Valley temperatures tonight into Tuesday morning, with low elevation frost possible. Precipitation impacts rapidly return to the region by midday Tuesday, with periods of moderate to heavy precipitation continuing into this weekend. Freeze Warning from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST...
on Nov 18
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Famed Peregrine Falcon Nox Healed and Flying Free
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Equinox (Nox), a peregrine falcon whose life has been chronicled on a popular web cam feed, was released to the wild Friday, Oct 18, after suffering a broken wing in July. His release within the East Bay Regional Parks occurred roughly three months after his surgery and recovery at the...
on Oct 21
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Dutch, Dutch Flat Forebay Dam on the Bear River. Nevada and Placer counties, evacuations and road closures in effect.
on Oct 6
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Nevada City, CA – Get ready for an action-packed, adrenaline-fueled weekend with two after hours events at the Madelyn Helling Library. On Friday, Oct. 4, and Saturday, Oct. 5, the library is trading in its usual quiet for a raucous, unforgettable weekend of literary mayhem featuring free live...
on Sep 27
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1 in 2 El Niño events could be extreme by mid-century
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September 25, 2024 – With the climate pattern known as El Niño in full force from mid-2023 to mid-2024, global temperatures broke records for 12 months in a row. As one of the strongest El Niño events on record, it was likely the main culprit of unprecedented heat, floods and droughts worldwide....
on Sep 25
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Wildfire statistics for the year so far
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September 22, 2024 – The first day of fall has been a busy one for local firefighters, including three wildland fires within one hour. Peak fire season is upon us, here is a snapshot of what has happened so far. The statewide picture Since January 1, 2024 a total of 11,014 wildland starts were...
on Sep 23
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More delays at Spaulding, Powerhouse #2 requires additional repairs
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Delays in repairs to PG&E's infrastructure at Spaulding Powerhouse #2 push normal throughput beyond mid-September return to service date.
on Aug 12
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Want to know what's on your ballot before Election Day on November 5? Here are the candidates in Nevada County, California.
on Aug 12
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Lists Bay-Delta Longfin Smelt as Endangered
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SACRAMENTO, Calif.— The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is listing the San Francisco Bay-Delta distinct population segment of longfin smelt as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. The best available science indicates longfin smelt populations have significantly decreased throughout the...
on Jul 29
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Park, northeast of Chico, Butte County. Extreme rate of spread. Evacuation Orders and Warnings have been issued.
on Jul 25
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Sacramento, CA – Today, the California Democratic Party (CADEM) proudly announced a historic display of unity of the California Delegation in voting to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the 2024 Democratic nominee for President. This evening’s vote of the California Delegation – the...
on Jul 23
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Gold Complex (Mill and Smith fires) Plumas National Forest
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Mill Fire, 5 miles south of Portola, Plumas National Forest. Structures are threatened with evacuations in progress.
on Jul 23
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Local Artists Transform Forest Service Restrooms in Tahoe
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TAHOE CITY, Calif., July 16, 2024 – Visitors to four popular recreation sites managed by the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) will be greeted with a surprise when they step into the restroom facilities. Instead of blank walls inside the vault toilets, people will find...
on Jul 16
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Saturday lightning info: 4,827 strikes throughout California
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Lightning activity on Saturday resulted in 4,827 strikes recorded within California and 1,826 strikes were detected within the National Forests. On the Tahoe National Forest, 127 strikes were recorded, first strike at 3:19 pm, last strike at 7:27 pm. According to the National Weather Service in...
on Jul 14
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Thompson located at Cherokee Rd. and Thompson Flat Cemetery Rd, Oroville. Rapid rate of spread, evacuations and road closures.
on Jul 3
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Understanding fire lingo: Full wildland dispatch, initial attack, and more. Learn the terms used during fire season.
on Jun 25
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PG&E Repair Delays Worsen Water Delivery Challenges: PCWA and NID Respond
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Auburn and Grass Valley, Calif. (June 13, 2024) — The Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) and Nevada Irrigation District (NID) have issued the following statement in response to the Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) company’s recent announcement regarding further delays in repairing essential water...
on Jun 25
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Spaulding powerhouse repair completion date slips to late July
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PG&E extends repair completion date for Spaulding #1 Powerhouse to late July, impacting water flow and irrigation season.
on Jun 25