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Gusty winds and low humidity bring elevated critical fire weather conditions. At 70, he spends his retirement helping people experiencing homelessness in Las Vegas—and listening to what brought them there. Five Gen Z voters from the Tahoe region share what they care about, where they stand, and how they plan to vote in the 2026 midterms. That’s the conclusion of a new report from Environment America Research & Policy Center, U.S. PIRG Education Fund and Frontier Group. The goal of the meeting is to consider how Nevada County can better serve east Nevada County residents. Read up on what local districts are facing and how board and trustee candidates want to approach things. Registering by the deadline helps ensure a more convenient voting experience. Assessor Rolf Kleinhans and Treasurer-Tax Collector Michelle Bodley, along with their teams, are sharing useful information to help property owners understand their property tax bill.

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October 15, 2026 at 7:32 AM NWS Sacramento update:
October 15, 2026 at 6:33 AM An update by PG&E: Approximately 90,000 customers across 29 counties are in scope for this PSPS event. Customers in scope have received multiple notifications about the event.
October 15, 2026 at 5:54 AM The latest PSPS map by PG&E shows no overnight changes in our area.
October 14, 2026 at 8:52 PM North San Juan, the San Juan Ridge, Washington, the Hwy 20 corridor east of Nevada City and the I-80 corridor from Emigrant Gap have been de-energized by PG&E.
October 14, 2026 at 3:57 PM Yuba County Sheriff’s Office: On Wednesday, Oct. 14 at approximately 1:45 p.m., the YCSO received a report of a potential bomb threat at the Walmart Supercenter on North Beale Road in Marysville. Prior to YCSO deputies arriving, Walmart had evacuated the building per its policy. Deputies conducted an extensive sweep of the premises and did not find anything suspicious. The store has been reopened and resumed business as usual
October 14, 2026 at 2:26 PM Red Flag Warning and potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS). PG&E will notify customers again within four hours of their planned power shutoff. 
October 14, 2026 at 1:25 PM Tankers have launched to a fire in Woodleaf, Yuba County, near the Butte county line.
October 14, 2026 at 11:35 AM Red Flag Warning for the Sierra and adjacent foothills, in effect beginning at 12 AM Thursday, October 15th through 10 AM Friday, October 16th, 2026.
October 14, 2026 at 10:33 AM The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Red Flag Warning from midnight tonight to 10:00 am on Friday.
October 14, 2026 at 8:51 AM The shelter has so many kittens available for adoption. The cat distribution system has a bottleneck, can you help?

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YubaNet

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Gusty winds and low humidity bring elevated critical fire weather conditions. That’s the conclusion of a new report from Environment America Research & Policy Center, U.S. PIRG Education Fund and Frontier Group. Registering by the deadline helps ensure a more convenient voting experience.

Sierra Nevada Ally

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At 70, he spends his retirement helping people experiencing homelessness in Las Vegas—and listening to what brought them there.

Nevada County, CA - News Flash

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Gusty winds and low humidity bring elevated critical fire weather conditions. The goal of the meeting is to consider how Nevada County can better serve east Nevada County residents. Assessor Rolf Kleinhans and Treasurer-Tax Collector Michelle Bodley, along with their teams, are sharing useful information to help property owners understand their property tax bill. After more than two hours of discussion, the Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 Tuesday to approve the selection process and scorecard for vetting cannabis dispensary applicants in unincorporated Nevada County. Two eastern Nevada County bridges are nearing completion - the Truckee River Bridge and Hinton Overcrossing Bridge.

Moonshine Ink

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Five Gen Z voters from the Tahoe region share what they care about, where they stand, and how they plan to vote in the 2026 midterms. Read up on what local districts are facing and how board and trustee candidates want to approach things. We asked David Noble, Harry Swenson, and Ryan “RB” Brooks about the lost transit services, utilities versus recreation, and the $1,375 facility fee. Michael Eadington shares five elements he looks for when chasing that elusive, world-class mountain image. Political scientist Owen Fite explores why Aristotle called humans “political animals” and what agency looks like when no one person controls the system. Truckee Fire Board candidates face a pivotal stretch with five candidates and three open seats.