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Most evacuation orders lifted as crews continue battling Northern California wildfire
OROVILLE, Calif. — Thousands of people evacuated during a Northern California wildfire were allowed to return home Thursday afternoon as crews continued battling flames amid scorching heat, officials said. Containment of the Thompson Fire near the city of Oroville in Butte County also increased to 29% from 7%. The...
July Fourth fireworks cancelled in California City due to wildfires
OROVILLE, California: Fourth of July fireworks celebrations in a Northern California community were cancelled as nearly 26,000 residents were displaced by a growing wildfire and hundreds of firefighters battled the flames from entering more homes. In Oroville City of Butte County, nearly 70 miles north of Sacramento, the Thompson Fire...
Thompson Fire rages on, but some residents are returning home
As nearly 2,000 firefighters continued to battle the Thompson Fire near Oroville, in Butte County, on Thursday, there were reports that some of the 28,000 residents forced to evacuate might be returning home. The fire, the cause of which is still under investigation, had consumed an estimated 3,500 acres by...
THOMPSON FIRE: No growth overnight; evacuation orders still in effect
OROVILLE — The Thompson Fire continues to burn, but Cal Fire reported around 6:30 a.m. today that it had not grown overnight. Evacuation orders and warning remain in effect. Visit the Butte County Sheriff’s Office website for a full map of current orders and warnings at www.buttecounty.net/sheriff. Just...
Northern California wildfire does not grow, but winds and hot weather could whip up flames
OROVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Crews made steady progress overnight against a Northern California wildfire that had thousands of people under evacuation orders, but wind gusts and continued hot temperatures Thursday could pose problems on a searing hot July Fourth, officials said. The Thompson Fire near the city of Oroville...
Annual Children’s Parade spotlights kids and Fourth of July garb
Through the haze of the heat, the annual Children’s Parade in Yuba City still shared lots of red, white and blue on the morning of the Fourth of July. Before the start of the parade on Thursday, decorated community members gathered at Plumas Street and Center Street.
Natalie Adona to speak in Lake Wildwood
If you want to know how our elections are kept safe, secure, and accurate, you will have the opportunity to hear from an expert. Natalie Adona, Registrar of Voters in Nevada County, is scheduled to speak at the Lake Room in the Community Center on Saturday, July 13 at 1 p.m. All Lake Wildwood residents are invited and encouraged to attend.
Gold Rush Cookie Company will bring joy to its customers and its founders
Karen and Mark Nathanson are known around the community for their delicious cookies and babkas sold at farmers markets and catered events, but now they are stepping out and ready to open a new storefront for Gold Rush Cookie Company located at 104 East Main Street in Grass Valley. The...
2024 Lake Wildwood Citizen of the Year awards
Each year Lake Wildwood honors a citizen of Lake Wildwood for his or her outstanding volunteer contributions to our community. The CRC sponsors the award and reaches out to all our committees, clubs, and the community in general, to request nominations of residents who deserve to be honored for their valuable contributions to our community. From that group of nominees, CRC has the difficult task of selecting one person or a couple who will be our Citizen of the Year.
Meg’s Meanderings: Turney Training a one-stop shop for four-legged friends
When you go to the Turney Training Facebook page, you’ll find this greeting, “Hi, I’m Kara Turney, a Certified Dog Trainer and Behavior Specialist in Georgetown.” But when you visit the Turney Training & Boutique in the Buffalo Hill Shopping Center, you’ll find there is much more to offer in the brick-and-mortar store.
'We'll stay here": Bonanza Gift Shop owners are in it for the long haul
Eugene and Sintao Heung, owners of the Bonanza Gift Shop in Nevada City have but one message for the community: “We’re still alive.”. The Heungs have owned the building that houses Bonanza Market and the adjacent Gift Shop for over 50 years; in fact, this last Tuesday, July 2, marked the anniversary of the opening of their Broad Street market; ten years later the gift shop would follow.
Onyx Theatre plans continue to move forward: Planning Commission okays a number of site changes
A number of changes have been officially approved for the Onyx Theatre in Nevada City to move forward with its plans to renovate its location at 107 Argall Way including the expansion from one building to two that will allow for two indoor lounges, approval of a 31 foot wide illuminated theatre marquee, an outdoor dining section with planter boxes, and space for a mural.
Mallards find joy at HartSong’s pond
June 12 was a joyous day as more than 50 wild’Mallard ducklings were released on HartSong Ranch Animal Sanctuary’s pond, and on June 23 another 30 ducklings were released. HartSong partners with many wildlife rescue organizations in the Northern California area. Most of these wild ducklings were discovered orphaned or trapped in storm drains and turned into Gold Country Wildlife Rescue located in Auburn. For the last two months they have been receiving excellent care while living together in a barn stall. The week of June 10 all were deemed healthy enough and old enough to be released into the wild.
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