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EB I-80 traffic in the Sierra diverted after fiery big rig crash
NEVADA COUNTY – Traffic is being diverted along eastbound Interstate 80 in the Sierra due to a significant crash Tuesday morning. The crash happened just after 7:30 a.m. near the Soda Springs offramp. Exactly what led up to the crash is unclear, but a big rig was involved. In...
Explore history up close with Sierra Speaker Series: John C. Frémont – “The Great Pathfinder”
TRUCKEE, Calif – Step into history with a compelling live portrayal by Steve Hale of Comstock Characters, who brings John C. Frémont’s (also known as “The Great Pathfinder”) adventures to life on Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Donner Memorial State Park. Discover how Frémont’s expeditions shaped the American West and learn about his pivotal role in American politics and military affairs.
Men who drowned in Northern California river on Fourth of July identified
(FOX40.COM) — The men who drowned in a Northern California river on the Fourth of July have been identified by the Nevada County Coroner’s Office. One of the men was identified as 26-year-old Enrique Nieto-Hernandez of Yuba City. The other man was identified as a 24-year-old man from Nicaragua whose identity is being withheld pending […]
PG&E outage map: Over 7,000 without power in Nevada, Calaveras counties
(FOX40.COM) — Power outages in Nevada County have affected over 4,000 PG&E customers, while a power outage in Calaveras County has affected over 3,000 according to the utility’s outage map. The outage in Nevada County. which was reported around 5:30 p.m., is affecting customers both in the Alta Sierra area, about 10 miles south of […]
More road, ramp, and lane closures coming to Northern California
(FOX40.COM) — About one week after Northern California drivers had to deal with various closures along Interstate 5 and Interstate 80, more closures are coming to the region. Various projects by Caltrans are expected to disrupt the daily commute of drivers in Placer, Nevada, Sierra, and Sacramento counties. Those projects include an effort to bring […]
Third Drowning in Nevada County Amidst Summer Heatwave Stokes Water Safety Concerns
In a span of slightly more than a day, Nevada County has become the scene of three separate drowning tragedies, with the latest incident at Scotts Flat Lake taking the life of an individual on Friday afternoon, as fire officials reported; as the summer heat urges populations toward the reprieve of cool waters, it brings with it a grim reminder of the inherent dangers of California's alluring, yet sometimes treacherous waterways.
3 who died in recent Nevada County drownings are identified
NEVADA COUNTY, Calif. — Three people who drowned in Nevada County this week have been identified. According to the Nevada County Coroner's Office, 26-year-old Enrique Nieto-Hernandez drowned in the Yuba River on July 4 and 29-year-old Juan Carlos Rangel-Avila drowned near the Scotts Flat Reservoir dam on July 5.
3rd person drowns in Nevada County in 26 hours
NEVADA COUNTY, Calif. — For the third time 26 hours, Nevada County first responders were called to the scene of a drowning Friday afternoon. According to the Nevada County Consolidated Fire District, around 4:30 p.m. Friday, firefighters responded to Scott's Flat Lake after someone went missing underwater. Rescuers found...
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