Nevada County Celtic Festival moved to spring to avoid wildfires
With the annual threat of wildfires and billowing smoke in the county, the Celtic festival finally said enough is enough and they're making a big change.
With the annual threat of wildfires and billowing smoke in the county, the Celtic festival finally said enough is enough and they're making a big change.
Hundreds gathered in Grass Valley on Tuesday to honor the life and legacy of Lieutenant Commander Lou Conter, who was the last living survivor of the USS Arizona.
Jim Conter, one of Lou's seven children, says he is proud to know his father was the last survivor of the battleship.
Lou Contor was 102 years old.
The sole living survivor from the sinking of the USS Arizona during the Pearl Harbor attack that brought the US into World War II has now died.
An investigation is underway after a 25-year-old man was found dead behind a building in Grass Valley on Monday.
More than 75 years after graduating from Mount Saint Mary Academy, they reminisce about their teenage years and who's the oldest in the group.
Alcohol is suspected to be a factor in a crash that killed a 61-year-old Grass Valley man Friday evening, the CHP said.
The Nevada County Board of Supervisors spent Wednesday listening to a petition from the company "Rise Grass Valley" who claim they have vested rights to mine at Idaho-Maryland.
A registered sex offender is in jail after an incident from earlier in the week involving two 9-year-olds at a little league baseball field in Grass Valley, authorities said Saturday.
The Idaho-Maryland Mine has sat empty since the 1950s in Grass Valley. At the heart of a Nevada County Planning Commission public hearing: should the mine's gates reopen?
Authorities are warning drivers about a large sinkhole that is opening up on a Grass Valley street.
One person was arrested on suspicion of a DUI after another person was killed in a crash near Grass Valley on Monday, authorities said.
When a Penn Valley viewer found out the local Peet's wouldn't accept a Peet's gift card, she called on Kurtis Ming to investigate.
Communities brace for another strong winter storm while many people remain without power.
Nevada County was buried by heavy snowfall. Another round of snow is expected and people are preparing for it. The sun is helping to melt some snow off a roof, which is a positive sign. However, residents of Sierra Pine Mobile Park wish more snow would melt there.
One person was killed in a mobile home fire in Grass Valley on Friday night.
An 83-year-old Fair Oaks woman was killed in a head-on crash on Highway 49 near Grass Valley on Wednesday, the California Highway Patrol said.
On this 81st year since the attack on Pearl Harbor, there are two living survivors of the USS Arizona that sunk in the bombing that day. One of them lives in Grass Valley and is now 101 years old.
The Sheriff's Office posted a warning on Facebook after getting back-to-back calls from parents.
A Grass Valley woman was killed after the pickup truck she was driving struck a deer on Highway 49, causing her to veer into an oncoming tractor-trailer.
Thursday night, containment was at 75% while acreage burned was at 60, according to Cal Fire.
Most evacuations were lifted Wednesday night, though hot spots remain a concern with the Bennett Fire.
A second person was arrested in connection to a vandalism spree that targeted businesses in downtown Grass Valley on June 30, police said on Thursday.
A Grass Valley homeowner was one of the only neighbors who stayed behind to protect his home—fighting the River Fire on his own with 2,000 gallons of water stored on his property.
A mother was scared for her family after two suspects rang her doorbell with what looked like a semi-automatic gun, and it was all caught on camera.
Shea Langeliers hit a two-run homer on his way to a career-high five RBIs in the first game of a doubleheader and drove in another three runs in Game 2 as the Oakland Athletics split the two games with the Rangers.
Wednesday was day three of the preliminary hearing of the high-profile Tahoe murder case from June 2021. The wife of the accused killer who is also the daughter of the victim took the stand.
Police are searching for a suspect who crashed a stolen car in South Lake Tahoe after they took off from them Wednesday afternoon.
The alleged acts occurred from 2018 to 2019. The children ranged between the ages of 6 and 8.
Wednesday was day three of the preliminary hearing of the high-profile Tahoe murder case from June 2021. The wife of the accused killer who is also the daughter of the victim took the stand.
Nick Hope, at 100 years old, looks back on his long life and chooses not to focus on the atrocities he has endured at the hands of evil men.
A mother was scared for her family after two suspects rang her doorbell with what looked like a semi-automatic gun, and it was all caught on camera.
Shea Langeliers hit a two-run homer on his way to a career-high five RBIs in the first game of a doubleheader and drove in another three runs in Game 2 as the Oakland Athletics split the two games with the Rangers.
Police are searching for a suspect who crashed a stolen car in South Lake Tahoe after they took off from them Wednesday afternoon.
The alleged acts occurred from 2018 to 2019. The children ranged between the ages of 6 and 8.
The deadline for protests at Sacramento State to clear out is looming and is set to expire Wednesday night, according to the university's last update.
From rock concerts to food festivals, tourists attending Sacramento events are providing a big boost to the local economy.
The paper published the anonymous student quote in a back page column. The quote was printed among nine "favorite" responses to a question from newspaper staff about strange things heard in school hallways.
Sacramento city leaders discussed Tuesday the proposed cuts to fix the $66 million budget deficit.
The California Supreme Court is weighing whether to remove a measure from the November ballot that would make it harder for the state and local governments to raise taxes.
The co-owner of a San Francisco marijuana dispensary says it's a challenge to draw in customers lately.
California high school students might need to add another class in order to graduate if lawmakers certify a proposal that would add financial literacy to the list of graduation requirements.
It's a good time to do some spring cleaning around the yard to make sure your home is prepared for the upcoming fire season, and in California, everyone should prepare.
Calls for universities to divest from Israel have become the chorus of protesters on California campuses, but is it even possible?
Shea Langeliers hit a two-run homer on his way to a career-high five RBIs in the first game of a doubleheader and drove in another three runs in Game 2 as the Oakland Athletics split the two games with the Rangers.
Ukraine's national weightlifting coach said Oleksandr Pielieshenko "died a hero defending" his country from Russian forces.
Corey Seager hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning and the Texas Rangers rallied past the Oakland Athletics 4-2.
Tom Brady took his share of barbs from comedians, former teammates and his longtime coach during a made-for-streaming comedy live event on Netflix -- but one joke seemed to anger him.
The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the San Francisco Giants 5-4 on Sunday night for their fifth straight victory.
The California Supreme Court is weighing whether to remove a measure from the November ballot that would make it harder for the state and local governments to raise taxes.
Kennedy campaign spokesperson Stefanie Spear said in a statement that "the issue was resolved more than 10 years ago, and he is in robust physical and mental health."
Stormy Daniels was called to the witness stand to testify at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York on Tuesday.
The start date for former President Trump's classified documents trial was originally scheduled for May 20.
The lawsuit claims that the measure, signed into law by President Biden, is unconstitutional.
Officials with the California Department of Public Health issued a warning Wednesday to consumers seeking Botox injections and to healthcare providers, saying counterfeit Botox has been found in multiple states.
A Stockton small business owner is realizing her dream of helping others achieve their own health and wellness dreams.
Tyler was diagnosed with a rare ganglioglioma, a complex and inoperable brain tumor, six years ago.
A new device is helping people with heart problems avoid open heart surgery and UC Davis is one of the first facilities in the country to use it.
Recall involves shelled walnuts distributed in 19 states and sold in bulk bins at natural food and co-op stores.
From rock concerts to food festivals, tourists attending Sacramento events are providing a big boost to the local economy.
A Stockton small business owner is realizing her dream of helping others achieve their own health and wellness dreams.
Neighbors in Roseville will soon see their energy bills go up after the city council approved a proposal allowing Roseville Electric to raise its prices.
Some California restaurants are bracing for big changes to how they charge customers as a new law takes effect this summer that bans hidden fees from people's bills.
The first numbers are in to show the impact of California's increase in fast-food worker salaries on consumer prices.
They fought for fentanyl legislation, but it was killed before lawmakers even got to vote. Four grieving moms wanted to know why. They're uncovering the truth using a new AI tool designed to help everyday Californians hold lawmakers accountable. They discovered powerful lawmakers killed the popular fentanyl bill by *not* voting.
The California State Capitol Capitol doesn't generally work the way people think it does. We're following bills prompted by our reporting, to show you how things really work inside California's Capitol.
California law says genetic testing companies have to get your permission before they store, use or sell your DNA, but the state itself doesn't have to get your permission and has been storing DNA samples from every baby born there since the '80s. Lawmakers want to change that, but face an uphill battle.
A bill introduced in the wake of our "Handcuffs in Hallways" investigation aims to reduce "unnecessary" calls for police at schools. But one California lawmaker could kill it without a vote.
We tried to work with law enforcement for nearly a year to avoid this lawsuit, but one local agency is simply refusing to release video that the public has a right to see. Its legal argument could impact law-enforcement policies across the state if allowed to stand.
Eric Stevens planned to buy his 90-year-old mom a wheelchair with his tax refund. Instead, he got a lousy piece of paper from the Franchise Tax Board saying they intercepted $1,483 — his entire tax refund.
The victims are smart, they're savvy, and they're still getting tricked.
The state regulates crematoriums for people, but we've learned there is zero oversight for pet crematoriums.
Kurtis Ming has had conversations with people in our community about the impact of inflation on their personal finances. It's forcing some to make some tough choices.
Theresa Ingraham paid for her homeowners insurance each month through her mortgage payment but learned that after her house fire, her AAA bill went unpaid.
It's a good time to do some spring cleaning around the yard to make sure your home is prepared for the upcoming fire season, and in California, everyone should prepare.
Beavers. They've had a bad reputation. Many call them pests, but they're far from it. They play such an important role in our ecosystem that their work can even curtail wildfires.
A former Grizzly Flats resident received a shocking notice this week that her insurance is being invoiced for debris removal related to the Caldor Fire, which decimated the El Dorado County town in 2021.
Firearm-related charges were dismissed this week against one of the two men arrested in connection to the Caldor Fire that tore through El Dorado County in 2021, prosecutors said Thursday.
The Senate Committee on Insurance passed a bill Wednesday that lawmakers said will address the cost and availability of fire insurance in California.
Meet Frannie the dog, Instagram's newest fitness influencer.
A Yuba City mom started a baseball team for kids with physical and intellectual disabilities after finding her 11-year-old son with Down Syndrome didn't have anywhere to play.
A Sacramento nonprofit is teaming up with a local credit union to give back so seniors can safely do basic tasks like bathing or exercising. Those lending a helping hand are also a group of seniors.
The high school players have trained hard all season to make Friday night's finals, and they didn't let their physical and mental challenges get in the way of playing a good game.
NFL Hall of Famer Tim Brown is hosting his 23rd youth football camp at Sacramento State, an annual event that is part of a mentorship program for underserved young people.
The paper published the anonymous student quote in a back page column. The quote was printed among nine "favorite" responses to a question from newspaper staff about strange things heard in school hallways.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Wednesday evening.
A nonprofit developer wants to build two facilities to help Native American Women with disabilities and youth who are pregnant in rural El Dorado County.
Wednesday was day three in the preliminary hearing for a former MLB pitcher accused of killing his father-in-law.
A man died after he was ejected from his vehicle in a crash off Highway 50 in the area of Pollock Pines on Tuesday.