YubaNet

05/12/2023

Mark your calendars. The Geminid Meteor shower peaks overnight on December 13 and the morning of the 14th. Viewers in the Northern Hemisphere can look for meteors as early as 9 or 10 p.m. on the 13th. The hourly number of meteors should increase after that, with the greatest number flashing through the sky between midnight and morning twilight.

The Geminid meteors peak overnight tonight on Dec. 13. Northern Hemisphere observers can look for meteors as early as 9 or 10 p.m.

05/12/2023

Not quite done yet. Occasional one-way traffic controls between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. are possible during the week at both the White Cloud and Lowell Hill segments through the end of the year. Crews are working on finishing touches of the project and installing the animal crossing fence.

NEVADA COUNTY – Caltrans is alerting motorists about lane restrictions along State Route 20 (SR-20) in Nevada County as part of the ongoing $54.6 million Omega Curves Safety Project. Occasional one-way traffic controls between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. are possible during the week at both the White Cloud ...

04/12/2023

Residents of the Peardale Chicago Park Fire district passed a benefit assessment in November of 2023. This assessment allowed the Fire District to hire two full-time Fire Engineers and two seasonal Firefighters. With this additional staffing, the Chicago Park station (Station 57) is now staffed 24 hours a day.

A new assessment allowed the Fire District to hire two full-time Fire Engineers and two seasonal Firefighters. Station 57 is now staffed 24/7.

03/12/2023

If you love spectacle for spectacle’s sake, Ridley Scott’s Napoleon will provide Nevada County residents with another excuse to turn off the TV and go to a movie, says local film critic Thomas Burchfield. Napoleon is now playing at The Onyx Theatre, Nevada City and Sierra Theaters Sutton Cinema in Grass Valley.

Ridley Scott’s Napoleon will provide Nevada County residents with another excuse to turn off the TV and go to a movie.

01/12/2023

🌧️❄️ Winter weather can bring storms, snow, and floods. Do you know the difference between a winter storm watch and warning? Stay prepared with these tips from the National Weather Service. Check it out! #

NWS Sacramento Warning Meteorologist Courtney Carpenter explains the different types of winter weather watches and warnings.

30/11/2023

Nisenan leaders and Nevada City representatives met yesterday at 'Uba Seo Gallery for a check presentation to California Heritage: Indigenous Research Project or CHIRP. With the $5,000 donation, the The City of Nevada City is the first government entity to participate in the Ancestral Homelands Reciprocity Program.

The City of Nevada City is the first government entity to participate in the Nisenan's Ancestral Homelands Reciprocity Program.

29/11/2023

A performance by Eddie T Elf produced by Nevada County Media on Dec. 7th. This magical “unseen” performance by Eddie the Elf takes place Thursday, December 7 at 6 pm. There will be dessert, drinks, and stories. The event is produced by Nevada County Media.

NEVADA COUNTY, Calif. November 29, 2023 – Eddie the Elf’s secret identity remains safe after nearly 40 years. “My elf escapade just kind of happened,” says Eddie. “I had worked on a Rose Bowl Parade float with a little Victorian dollhouse on it. My parents bought the house, shipped it here...

28/11/2023

Weak system swings by tonight bringing minimal precipitation chances through Wednesday morning. Unsettled weather continues late-week and over the weekend with better rain and mountain snow chances starting Thursday afternoon. Heaviest expected Thursday night into Friday AM, and Friday night into Saturday AM. Snow levels will be lower with the late-week system compared to previous storms this water year, lowering to around 3000-4000 ft Friday and Saturday mornings (lowest in Shasta County.)

Dry weather continues today. A few showers will be possible Wednesday with better shower chances at the end of the week.

27/11/2023

🌬️❄️ Winter is coming! ❄️🌬️ Don't let freezing temperatures damage your water pipes. Check out our winter preparedness series for expert tips on protecting your pipes and risers. Plus, learn how to prevent flooding in case of a pipe break! Thanks to Andrew at ABT Plumbing, Electric, Heat & Air for the tips!

Learn how to winterize your water pipes and protect them from freezing temperatures in the Sierra Nevada. Get tips from a plumbing expert.

22/11/2023

Gusty north to east winds Thursday into Friday. Cold morning low temperatures with areas of frost over the weekend and into next week.

Gusty north to east winds Thursday into Friday. Cold morning low temperatures with areas of frost over the weekend and into next week.

21/11/2023

Holidays at the Empire Mine State Historic Park, which is usually held the day after Thanksgiving, is being held the following weekend this year on Saturday, December 2nd, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit the warmly decorated clubhouse, tour the Bourn cottage, and listen to the world renowned Grass Valley Cornish Carol Choir.

Grass Valley, Calif.— Holidays at the Park, which is usually held the day after Thanksgiving, is being held the following weekend this year on Saturday, December 2nd, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit the warmly decorated clubhouse, tour the Bourn cottage, and listen to the world renowned Grass Valley ...

20/11/2023

Northern California’s only touring Beatles Rock Orchestra, The Beatles Guitar Project, will be performing the 55th Anniversary of “The White Album” at Grass Valley’s The Center for the Arts on Sunday, November 26 at 7 PM.

November 20, 2023 – Northern California’s only touring Beatles Rock Orchestra, The Beatles Guitar Project, will be performing the 55TH Anniversary of “The White Album” at Grass Valley’s Center for the Arts on Sunday, November 26 at 7 PM. The tour will directly support local music scholarsh...

17/11/2023

This is such a great idea from the Clear Creek School student council. Let's help them make their project a reality! 🐔🌱 Clear Creek's Student Council has big plans to fundraise for a chicken coop at their school! With expert help from Kindergarten Aide Rylie Jeffers and 7th Grade Teacher Andrea Guild, the students will involve all classes in caring for the flock. Read more about their plans and benefits in the article below.

Clear Creek's Student Council is raising funds for a chicken coop. All classes will learn about responsibility, science, and sustainable food

17/11/2023

36 top spellers from local schools competed in the Nevada County Superintendent of Schools Spelling Tournament, with Mt. St. Mary School and Lyman Gilmore School winning the 5th/6th and 7th/8th grade team competitions respectively. Congratulations to all participants! Who do you think will win at the California State Spelling Bee Championship?

36 top 5th/6th grade spellers and 34 top 7th/8th grade spellers from local schools competed in the Nevada County Spelling Tournament.

17/11/2023

Precipitation expected to begin this afternoon into Saturday. Gusty northerly winds return on Sunday. Drier weather expected through much of next week.

Unsettled weather pattern with periods of showers, high elevation mountain snow showers, and thunderstorms possible through Saturday.

17/11/2023

🎶 Get ready for Hospitality House-Community Shelter's 18th annual Night of Giving concert event! 🎉 Featuring 17 bands and artists, Nevada County's poet laureate, and special video stories. All ticket sales will help local men, women, and children end their housing insecurity. Don't miss out on this beloved community tradition!

Grass Valley, Calif. (Nov. 17, 2023) – Hospitality House’s 18th annual Night of Giving returns this year in-person on Saturday, Dec. 16 at The Center for the Arts! Tickets go on sale today at https://NightofGiving2023.rsvpify.com This longstanding holiday concert event, which benefits Nevada Cou...

17/11/2023

The "Signs of our Time" exhibition is currently on display at the Madelyn Helling Library during the library’s open hours Monday through Saturday. Library patrons are encouraged to explore the installation and reflect on the thought-provoking sculptures and poems. Visitors to the exhibit can also pick up a copy of Richard’s “Signs of our Time” poems in zine format.

https://yubanet.com/regional/madelyn-helling-library-displays-work-signs-of-our-time-by-local-artist-richard-gill/

15/11/2023

Today marks the 12th anniversary of when Grass Valley resident Delbert Wilder, 63, was found murdered on his property in 2011. Over the last 12 years, the case has remained under investigation by the Nevada County Sheriff's Office, changing detective hands throughout the years. Detective Rory Sonnier is the current lead detective on the case, determined to bring closure to the surviving family.

Today marks the 12th anniversary of when Grass Valley resident Delbert Wilder, 63, was found murdered on his property in 2011.

15/11/2023

🦃 Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Is your kitchen ready or are you feeling overwhelmed? 🍽️ Share what's new this year and what delicious dishes you're planning.

Is Thanksgiving sneaking up on you or is your kitchen already busier than a restaurant during dinner rush?

14/11/2023

The concert features the music of Maurice Ravel, Claude Debussy, Jean-Philippe Rameau, Eric Satie, and German composer Georg Philipp Telemann. OLLI, Nevada County’s Community Orchestra, rehearses and performs at Sierra College in Grass Valley. The group formed in 1978. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) adopted it in 2005. Maestro and violist Wayland Whitney came aboard in 2022.

“OLLI ooh la la” delightfully mixes fairy tales, scandalous songs, a sleepy satyr, and a dance of faraway lands with a conductor who also performs. OLLI Orchestra’s free concert of imaginative and charming (mostly) French music takes place Sunday, November 19, at 2 p.m. The concert features th...

14/11/2023

InConcert Sierra announces the much-anticipated return of a live Sierra Student Showcase. This is an opportunity for students of all ages and levels to share their musical talents with the community, while practicing their performance skills.

InConcert Sierra announces the much-anticipated return of a live Sierra Student Showcase. The Showcase will take place on Sunday, Dec 3rd.

14/11/2023

Nevada County! We've only received TWO gingerbread house entries! We know you can do better than that!

We'd love to showcase your entry at the Country Christmas Faire next weekend. Entry forms can be completed online (www.NevadaCountyFair.com) or by coming into our office. It is free to enter!

Entry forms are due by Friday, November 17, but the actual gingerbread house doesn't need to be delivered until Monday, November 20.

If gingerbread houses aren't your thing, we have several other creative classes including ornaments, legos, stockings, wreaths and cards!

14/11/2023

Go to the movies! Thomas Burchfield tells you all about a movie playing at Sierra Theaters on Sutton.

November 14, 2023 – If you’re looking for another evening away from the TV, The Marsh King’s Daughter, now playing at the Sutton Theatre in Grass Valley, will provide you with a decent evening of suspenseful entertainment. The film takes place mostly in the remote forests of Upper Michigan (he...

14/11/2023

Volunteers from Team Rubicon, a veteran-led humanitarian organization, spent the weekend fastening tarps over Nevada County homes damaged in the February-March winter storms. The group hopes to cover 10 homes with tarps before leaving Tuesday.

Volunteers from Team Rubicon spent the weekend fastening tarps over Nevada County homes damaged in the February-March winter storms.

13/11/2023

Candidate filing for the March 5 Presidential Primary Election officially begins at the Nevada County Elections Office today.

Candidate filing for the March 5 Presidential Primary Election officially begins at the Nevada County Elections Office today.

13/11/2023

🎨 Celebrate the holiday season with local artists at ASiF's 16th Annual Smallworks in the Foothills Holiday Show! 🌟 Join ASiF on November 17th from 5-8pm for a night of art, jazz, and festive cheer. 🎉 Don't miss out on this incredible showcase of unique artworks perfect for holiday gifting!

ASiF is thrilled to announce its 16th Annual Smallworks in the Foothills Holiday Show featuring over forty local and regional artists!

13/11/2023

Unsettled weather brings showers and light snow accumulations to the area. Precipitation totals are trending down as the system slows on approach. Stay tuned for updates! ❄️☔️

Last day of quiet weather today before unsettled pattern brings widespread showers for the area and light snow accumulations over the Sierra.

12/11/2023

The Center for the Arts show on December 13, 2023. The Blind Boys of Alabama are recognized worldwide as living legends of gospel music. Celebrated by The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the Recording Academy with Lifetime Achievement Awards, inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and winners of five Grammy® Awards, they have attained the highest levels of achievement in a career that spans over 70 years.

The Center for the Arts is pleased to present The Blind Boys of Alabama in the Marisa Funk Theater on December 13, 2023.

09/11/2023

County of Nevada Public Works and consultants from Dokken Engineering are asking the community to weigh in on two alternatives for replacing the Edwards Crossing bridge, plus a third no-build option. The goal is to keep people safe while preserving the history and natural aesthetic of this popular scenic stretch of the South Yuba River. A Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) provided by Dokken on the pros and cons of the options is available for review with public comment due by Nov. 14.

The rickety single-lane historic bridge at Edwards Crossing can only hold 8,000 pounds. A fire engine typically falls weighs 20-40,000 pounds.

09/11/2023

If you are in Grass Valley this afternoon, stop by the Grass Valley branch of the Nevada County Library for the first of two (free) concerts!

Music enthusiasts are in for a treat! Nevada County Library proudly presents two extraordinary performances by local artists at the GV Library

09/11/2023

Mark your calendars! Changes coming to your garbage canin 2024 - but what does it mean? Where do all the various trash components really go? Join the Nevada County Community Forum's Brian Hamilton as he quizzes WM - Nevada County and County of Nevada, CA on the topic.

Big changes are coming to your trash cans in 2024. What's in a garbage can may change in 2024. Find out where it all ends up.

09/11/2023

The South Yuba Canal is Nevada Irrigation District’s primary water conveyance that moves water from the mountain headwaters – from the Jackson Meadows, Bowman and Spaulding area – all the way down to just-above Scotts Flat Reservoir.

NID has acquired the vital infrastructure that brings its water from the mountains to customers in lower elevations.

08/11/2023

Update from NCSO: Esther Ellington has been found alive and well. The search has concluded. https://yubanet.com/featured/now/

08/11/2023

AAUW California announces its second annual virtual statewide program, Gov Trek. The goal is to address the shortage of women in political leadership roles by galvanizing a new generation to pursue careers in public service and elected office.

“We look forward to creating a more diverse government by building capacity and a pipeline of talent from female populations in California.”

07/11/2023

This year Nevada County Superintendent of Schools and individual school staff and students will be wearing green on Thursday November 16th. We invite you to wear green with us to bring awareness to this important issue.

On November 9, 2022, the Nevada County Board of Education passed a Resolution to recognize November as Homeless Youth Awareness Month in our county, aligning with national efforts to bring awareness to this critical issue.  The Homeless Education Team at Nevada County Superintendent of Schools (NCS...

07/11/2023

Here’s another reason for you to get out of the house and go to a movie: writer-director Sofia Coppola’s latest film, Priscilla (now showing at TThe Onyx Theatre, Nevada Citythis week), an exquisitely made, absorbing, and bittersweet variation on the durable ancient folktale that we now know as “Cinderella.” A review by TThomas Burchfield

A reason for you to get out of the house and go to a movie: writer-director Sofia Coppola’s latest film, Priscilla, now showing at The Onyx.

07/11/2023

Join Nevada County Library staff on Tuesday, November 7th from 4 to 6 pm to celebrate the Truckee Library’s grand re-opening. The library has been undergoing a facility refresh since the end of July and now features new flooring, paint, and furniture. The festivities will kick off with a ribbon cutting in conjunction with the Truckee Chamber of Commerce. With light refreshments provided by the Friends of the Truckee Library, the public is invited to see the new space and discover how inviting each room has become.

oin Nevada County Library staff on Tuesday, November 7th from 4 to 6 pm to celebrate the Truckee Library’s grand re-opening.

06/11/2023

Stefanie Geckler was raised in Nevada County and is the current Supervising Animal Control Officer of the Nevada County Sheriff's Office (NCSO) and founder of nonprofit, Nevada County Sheriff's HEART, but if you asked a youthful Geckler if her dreams involved law enforcement and animals, you’d be barking up the wrong tree.

Stefanie Geckler was raised in Nevada County and is the current Supervising Animal Control Officer of the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office (NCSO) and founder of nonprofit, Humane Emergency Animal Rescue Team (HEART), but if you asked a youthful Geckler if her dreams involved law enforcement and anim...

05/11/2023

🎄🎁 Get ready for the 2023 Country Christmas Faire at the Nevada County Fairgrounds! Shop thousands of handcrafted gifts from over 100 artisans, enjoy musical entertainment, and enter your favorite holiday arts and crafts item in the competition. Volunteer opportunities available too!

The Fairgrounds will host the 2023 Country Christmas Faire on Thanksgiving weekend, complete with wagon rides, food, music and more.

05/11/2023

Cooler temperatures, shower chances, and high elevation snow are expected across the region through Tuesday, with a few thunderstorms possible Monday. Dry weather returns Wednesday and Thursday, with shower chances returning at the end of the week.

Cooler temperatures with shower chances and high elevation snow through Tuesday. A few thunderstorms will be possible Monday.