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Most evacuation orders lifted as crews continue battling Northern California wildfire
OROVILLE, Calif. (AP) — 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%.
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 has 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...
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.
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...
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.
8:30 a.m. UPDATE: Thompson Fire 46% contained; five zones still under evacuation order
OROVILLE — Firefighters are getting a handle on the Thompson Fire that has burned 3,789 acres north of Oroville. As of Friday morning, the blaze has reached 46% containment any many who were evacuated have been able to return home as orders have reverted back to warnings. However, there are still five zones under an evacuation order.
'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.
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...
Stories touch the hearts of audiences during annual Sierra Storytelling Festival
Folks young and old came from near and far to hear storytellers spin their tales at the Sierra Storytelling Festival 2024 last weekend. The historic North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Center, set among the tall pines, located about 20 miles from Nevada City, has hosted the Festival for 37 years.
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