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Late last week, Jason Robinette, 48, of Placerville was convicted in El Dorado County Superior Court on two counts of arson for starting the...

Late last week, Jason Robinette, 48, of Placerville was convicted in El Dorado County Superior Court on two counts of arson for starting the Mosquito and Crozier fires on August 6, 2024.
https://yubanet.com/regional/placerville-man-convicted-of-arson-for-igniting-mosquito-and-crozier-fires-in-august-2024/

Five decades ago, Liese (pronounced Lisa) Greensfelder was a young Californian who had traveled to a remote fjord in Norway to spend the...

Five decades ago, Liese (pronounced Lisa) Greensfelder was a young Californian who had traveled to a remote fjord in Norway to spend the summer of 1972 working on a rural farm. “If my book inspires somebody to go out into the world to work on a conservation project or on a sustainable farm, or to just find a way to make the world a better place, that would be awesome,” she said.

https://yubanet.com/regional/local-author-liese-greensfelder-celebrates-publication-of-her-new-memoir-accidental-shepherd-with-book-signing-at-north-columbia-schoolhouse-cultural-center-on-feb-4/

Close to 2,000 readers in Nevada County responded to our survey. The majority cited the state of evacuation routes as a major concern,...

Close to 2,000 readers in Nevada County responded to our survey. The majority cited the state of evacuation routes as a major concern, followed by a lack of maintenance on neighboring parcels and the difficulties and cost associated with insurance coverage. https://yubanet.com/regional/evacuation-roads-neighbors-and-insurance-worry-residents/

Nevada County residents: How do you feel about getting through the next fire season? We're asking you to tell us how prepared you are...

Nevada County residents: How do you feel about getting through the next fire season? We're asking you to tell us how prepared you are feeling and what your needs are. Please take the survey and join us for a community town hall tomorrow, January 16th, at noon. https://yubanet.com/regional/how-do-you-feel-about-getting-through-the-next-fire-season/

We focus on your photos, reports of lost and found critters, good news you wanted to share with the community. From early storms to parades,...

We focus on your photos, reports of lost and found critters, good news you wanted to share with the community. From early storms to parades, low water levels, high spirits during events, rainbows, auroras, comets and wildlife - this is part of the fabric of this community. We did the math and came up with some impressive totals for the critter count! #local
https://yubanet.com/regional/a-look-back-at-2024-on-happening-now-including-a-critter-count/

The next storm system brings periods of moderate precipitation and gusty southerly winds Today-Friday. Heaviest precipitation expected...

The next storm system brings periods of moderate precipitation and gusty southerly winds Today-Friday. Heaviest precipitation expected overnight tonight into Friday morning. The last in this series of storms is expected to bring additional precipitation chances and gusty southerly winds over the weekend with snow levels remaining mainly above passes.

https://yubanet.com/regional/active-weather-pattern-continues-drier-weather-expected-by-early-next-week/

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is advising residents to not feed their pets raw food following a voluntary recall of...

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is advising residents to not feed their pets raw food following a voluntary recall of Northwest Naturals Brand 2lb Feline Turkey Recipe Raw & Frozen Pet Food due to detection of H5 bird flu virus in product samples. https://yubanet.com/california/public-health-warns-against-feeding-pets-raw-food-following-h5-bird-flu-virus-detection/

A wetter weather system will bring holiday travel impacts late tonight - Christmas Eve with widespread Valley rain, moderate mountain snow,...

A wetter weather system will bring holiday travel impacts late tonight - Christmas Eve with widespread Valley rain, moderate mountain snow, gusty southerly winds, and isolated thunderstorms. Dry weather on Christmas Day with chances for light evening showers. Another storm system will bring periods of moderate precipitation and breezy southerly winds Thursday-Friday. The last in this series of storms is expected to bring additional precipitation chances over the weekend. https://yubanet.com/regional/moderate-holiday-travel-impacts-tuesday-continued-active-pattern-through-the-weekend/

A ground squirrel with cheeks stuffed with nuts, seeds or grains, is a common sight. But a new study provides the first evidence that...

A ground squirrel with cheeks stuffed with nuts, seeds or grains, is a common sight. But a new study provides the first evidence that California ground squirrels also hunt, kill and eat voles. The study, led by the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and the University of California, Davis, is the first to chronicle widespread carnivorous behavior among squirrels. https://yubanet.com/scitech/carnivorous-squirrels-documented-in-california/

Summit Camp has been designated a National Historic Landmark in recognition of the property’s national significance in the history of the...

Summit Camp has been designated a National Historic Landmark in recognition of the property’s national significance in the history of the United States. Located on the Tahoe National Forest at Donner Pass, Summit Camp includes the archeological remains of the largest and longest occupied Chinese railroad construction camp on the transcontinental railroad (1865-1869). https://yubanet.com/regional/summit-camp-designated-national-historic-landmark/

Precipitation will continue through today, with mountain snow and Valley rain. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect through 4 am Tuesday....

Precipitation will continue through today, with mountain snow and Valley rain. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect through 4 am Tuesday. Dry conditions will return Tuesday and continue until Friday, then our next potential weather system enters the area Saturday. #cawx https://yubanet.com/regional/quick-moving-system-today-quiet-weather-week-and-a-possible-stormy-weekend-ahead/

A strong weather system will bring precipitation impacts, strong southerly winds, and thunderstorm potential through Saturday. The heaviest...

A strong weather system will bring precipitation impacts, strong southerly winds, and thunderstorm potential through Saturday. The heaviest precipitation is expected tonight into Saturday morning. Probability of wind gusts > 40 mph: 60-100%
- Strongest winds expected over the northeastern Sierra foothills #cawx https://yubanet.com/regional/periods-of-rain-mountain-snow-and-strong-winds-today-through-saturday/

#FranklinFire 4,037 acres and 30% contained. Cooler weather, higher humidities, as well as the absence of strong winds have assisted...

#FranklinFire 4,037 acres and 30% contained. Cooler weather, higher humidities, as well as the absence of strong winds have assisted firefighting efforts. Damage inspections are ongoing. Priority remains to repopulate evacuated areas as quickly as it is safe to do so.

https://yubanet.com/california-fires/franklin-malibu/

#FranklinFIre in Malibu 4,037 acres, grass and brush, 7% contained. Moderate fire behavior with uphill runs, flanking and backing overnight....

#FranklinFIre in Malibu 4,037 acres, grass and brush, 7% contained. Moderate fire behavior with uphill runs, flanking and backing overnight. Power restored to Malibu and all signals functioning. Damage inspection ongoing. https://yubanet.com/california-fires/franklin-malibu/

#FranklinFire 4,035 acres and 7% contained. Fire activity was diminished compared to previous period. Minor fire growth was observed to the...

#FranklinFire 4,035 acres and 7% contained. Fire activity was diminished compared to previous period. Minor fire growth was observed to the north, east, and west. Limited uphill runs were observed. 1,978 firefighters assigned. https://yubanet.com/california-fires/franklin-malibu/

A detailed analysis of more than 500 California wildfire incidents from 2015 to 2022 by University at Buffalo scientists shows that disaster...

A detailed analysis of more than 500 California wildfire incidents from 2015 to 2022 by University at Buffalo scientists shows that disaster recovery resources in California favor people living in wealthy communities over disadvantaged residents who lack the resources to plan for and recover from a wildfire.

https://yubanet.com/california/the-inequity-of-wildfire-rescue-resources-in-california/

#FranklinFire 3,983 and 7% contained. Fire activity increased significantly last night as the fire crossed Puerco Canyon Ridge and began...

#FranklinFire 3,983 and 7% contained. Fire activity increased significantly last night as the fire crossed Puerco Canyon Ridge and began backing down into Corral Canyon, threatening the Malibu RV Park community. It also spotted across Pacific Coast Highway toward Malibu Road. https://yubanet.com/california-fires/franklin-malibu/

#FranklinFire in Malibu 2,862 acres, grass and brush, 0% contained. Active fire behavior with spotting and wind driven runs. 7,559...

#FranklinFire in Malibu 2,862 acres, grass and brush, 0% contained. Active fire behavior with spotting and wind driven runs. 7,559 structures remain threatened. Active fire behavior with spotting and wind-driven runs. CAL Fire IMT 4 will transition tomorrow morning. https://yubanet.com/california-fires/franklin-malibu/

The Nevada Irrigation District (NID) is taking immediate proactive action to keep out highly destructive invasive golden mussels from the...

The Nevada Irrigation District (NID) is taking immediate proactive action to keep out highly destructive invasive golden mussels from the District’s waterways. To address the immediate threat, the District will close all boat launches to motorized watercraft at Scotts Flat and Rollins reservoirs until more information and direction from State officials is known.

https://yubanet.com/regional/nid-closes-foothill-boat-launches-to-address-threat-of-invasive-golden-mussels/

Franklin, Malibu Canyon Rd & Station Boundary, LA County. 2,200 acres and 0% contained. Extreme fire behavior, evacuations and road...

Franklin, Malibu Canyon Rd & Station Boundary, LA County. 2,200 acres and 0% contained. Extreme fire behavior, evacuations and road closures in effect. FEMA Fire Management Assistance Grant approved. #FranklinFire https://yubanet.com/california-fires/franklin-malibu/