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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
We purchased thousands of pounds of local and organic produce to nourish our students. Strengthened direct relationships with local farms and partnered with Spork Food Hub and Gold Country Food Hub, which source organic produce from local and regional farmers. yubanet.com/regional/com...
Community Roots Celebrates Real Food, Real Progress
As we reach the midway point of the school year, I’ve found myself reflecting on how much has changed. Not just in our operations, but in the everyday experience of students walking into their cafeteri...
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January 27, 2026 at 3:05 PM
We purchased thousands of pounds of local and organic produce to nourish our students. Strengthened direct relationships with local farms and partnered with Spork Food Hub and Gold Country Food Hub, which source organic produce from local and regional farmers. yubanet.com/regional/com...
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Digital surveillance at the national scale, coupled with a spatial model that extends the data to a more granular scale, reveals gaps in MMR vaccination coverage that align with recent measles outbreaks, according to a paper in Nature Health. go.nature.com/49yXc78 #medsky 🧪
January 23, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Digital surveillance at the national scale, coupled with a spatial model that extends the data to a more granular scale, reveals gaps in MMR vaccination coverage that align with recent measles outbreaks, according to a paper in Nature Health. go.nature.com/49yXc78 #medsky 🧪
The State Water Resources Control Board unanimously adopted an order extending its approval of the landmark Lower Yuba River Accord for another 25 years. yubanet.com/regional/yub...
Yuba Water Agency announces 25-year extension of the landmark Lower Yuba River Accord
MARYSVILLE, Calif. (Jan. 22, 2026) – The State Water Resources Control Board unanimously adopted an order extending its approval of the landmark Lower Yuba River Accord for another 25 years. Specifica...
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January 22, 2026 at 3:04 PM
The State Water Resources Control Board unanimously adopted an order extending its approval of the landmark Lower Yuba River Accord for another 25 years. yubanet.com/regional/yub...
The California Housing Finance Agency’s Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan program will start applications for down payment assistance on Feb. 24.
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CalHFA's Dream For All will resume accepting applications in February to help more first-generation homebuyers
SACRAMENTO —The California Housing Finance Agency’s Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan program will begin accepting applications for down payment assistance on February 24. The life-changing down ...
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January 20, 2026 at 4:45 PM
The California Housing Finance Agency’s Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan program will start applications for down payment assistance on Feb. 24.
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Timeline cleanser. #Aurora borealis visible from Nevada City CA right now (7:12pm.) More pics: yubanet.com/featured/now/
January 20, 2026 at 3:12 AM
Timeline cleanser. #Aurora borealis visible from Nevada City CA right now (7:12pm.) More pics: yubanet.com/featured/now/
A group of 5 experienced snowmobilers set off for the day from the Johnson Canyon area and made their way successfully to Castle Peak. On the group’s return, an avalanche was triggered, burying the victim, identified as Chris Scott Thomason, 42, of Bend, OR.
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Avalanche Victim Identified; New Details Emerge
RUCKEE, CA – Search efforts concluded last night on the evening of Jan. 5. All remaining individuals known to be in the area are accounted for and are safe. There are no other victims or outstanding p...
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January 6, 2026 at 5:52 PM
A group of 5 experienced snowmobilers set off for the day from the Johnson Canyon area and made their way successfully to Castle Peak. On the group’s return, an avalanche was triggered, burying the victim, identified as Chris Scott Thomason, 42, of Bend, OR.
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Avalanche in the vicinity of Johnson Peak and Castle Peak near Truckee today. One snowmobiler initially reported missing was found buried under the snow several minutes later. He was recovered by fellow recreationists and despite lifesaving efforts, he did not survive. yubanet.com/regional/nev...
Nevada County Sheriff's Office and Search and Rescue Volunteers Respond to Avalanche; One Fatality Confirmed
TRUCKEE, CA – Approximately 45 emergency responders and counting have responded to an avalanche in the vicinity of Johnson Peak and Castle Peak in Truckee, CA, that occurred earlier today. The origina...
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January 6, 2026 at 3:44 AM
Avalanche in the vicinity of Johnson Peak and Castle Peak near Truckee today. One snowmobiler initially reported missing was found buried under the snow several minutes later. He was recovered by fellow recreationists and despite lifesaving efforts, he did not survive. yubanet.com/regional/nev...
Downieville Public Utilities in Sierra County, Calif. states Boil Water Order remains in effect at this time. Due to current weather patterns and conditions affecting the water quality, the Boil Water Order may remain in effect for at least one additional week. #infrastructurefail
January 4, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Downieville Public Utilities in Sierra County, Calif. states Boil Water Order remains in effect at this time. Due to current weather patterns and conditions affecting the water quality, the Boil Water Order may remain in effect for at least one additional week. #infrastructurefail
Here we go - precipitation making its way inland. Stay safe and, if you can, don’t try to go over the Sierra tonight or tomorrow. Happy to send a photo of the Donner memorial…
January 3, 2026 at 2:16 AM
Here we go - precipitation making its way inland. Stay safe and, if you can, don’t try to go over the Sierra tonight or tomorrow. Happy to send a photo of the Donner memorial…
Thanks for caring! The 2025 Animalia Chronicles and our readers' kindness, the 2025 compilation of wayward pups, animal stroll alerts, reader pet pics and community kindness.
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The 2025 Animalia Chronicles and our readers' kindness
From tiny kittens to full-grown llamas, lost and found animals in Nevada County really have a community ready to look out for them.
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December 31, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Thanks for caring! The 2025 Animalia Chronicles and our readers' kindness, the 2025 compilation of wayward pups, animal stroll alerts, reader pet pics and community kindness.
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DWR’s electronic readings from 130 stations placed throughout the Sierra Nevada indicate that the statewide snowpack’s snow water equivalent is 6.5 inches, or 71 percent of average for this date, compared to 115 percent on this date last year. yubanet.com/california/l...
Late December Storms Deliver Much-Needed Snowpack and Water Supply for California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today conducted the first snow survey of the season at Phillips Station. The manual survey recorded 24 inches of snow depth and a snow wate...
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December 30, 2025 at 8:02 PM
DWR’s electronic readings from 130 stations placed throughout the Sierra Nevada indicate that the statewide snowpack’s snow water equivalent is 6.5 inches, or 71 percent of average for this date, compared to 115 percent on this date last year. yubanet.com/california/l...
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This New Year’s Eve, leave the fireworks to the professionals.
Choose safety this New Year’s Eve by NOT handling fireworks.
#CALFIRE #FireSafety #NewYearsEve #CaliforniaStrong #FirePrevention
Choose safety this New Year’s Eve by NOT handling fireworks.
#CALFIRE #FireSafety #NewYearsEve #CaliforniaStrong #FirePrevention
December 30, 2025 at 4:25 PM
This New Year’s Eve, leave the fireworks to the professionals.
Choose safety this New Year’s Eve by NOT handling fireworks.
#CALFIRE #FireSafety #NewYearsEve #CaliforniaStrong #FirePrevention
Choose safety this New Year’s Eve by NOT handling fireworks.
#CALFIRE #FireSafety #NewYearsEve #CaliforniaStrong #FirePrevention
165,370 customers are out of power in CA. Now's a good time to thank everyone working today i.e. first responders (including dispatchers) hospital staff, public works, utility workers. If you're feeling really generous, include the local news outlets that keep you updated yubanet.com/featured/now/
December 25, 2025 at 2:07 PM
165,370 customers are out of power in CA. Now's a good time to thank everyone working today i.e. first responders (including dispatchers) hospital staff, public works, utility workers. If you're feeling really generous, include the local news outlets that keep you updated yubanet.com/featured/now/
Major holiday travel impacts over the passes from the combination of heavy mountain snow and strong winds. Another round of strong and gusty southerly winds tonight into Thursday.
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Moderate to Heavy Rain and Mountain Snow, Thunderstorms and Strong Winds through the Holiday Week
Widespread moderate to heavy precipitation and isolated strong thunderstorms through Friday. Flooding expected in susceptible urban and low-lying areas, including small streams and creeks. Major holid...
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December 24, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Major holiday travel impacts over the passes from the combination of heavy mountain snow and strong winds. Another round of strong and gusty southerly winds tonight into Thursday.
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Major holiday travel impacts over the passes from the combination of heavy mountain snow and strong winds. Strong southerly winds Wednesday and Thursday. Snow levels have trended lower on Thursday and Friday, down to 4500-5500 ft. #cawx
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Major Holiday Mountain Travel Impacts on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Widespread moderate to heavy precipitation and isolated thunderstorms through the holiday week. Flooding expected in susceptible urban and low-lying areas, including small streams and creeks. Major ho...
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December 22, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Major holiday travel impacts over the passes from the combination of heavy mountain snow and strong winds. Strong southerly winds Wednesday and Thursday. Snow levels have trended lower on Thursday and Friday, down to 4500-5500 ft. #cawx
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Periods of gusty southerly winds through mid-week. Strongest winds today, Wednesday, and Thursday. Major Holiday Mountain Travel Impacts on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
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Prolonged Period of Wet Weather Expected this Weekend through the Holiday Week
December 21, 2025 – A series of atmospheric rivers will bring widespread moderate to heavy precipitation and isolated thunderstorms through the holiday week. Flooding expected in susceptible urban and...
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December 21, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Periods of gusty southerly winds through mid-week. Strongest winds today, Wednesday, and Thursday. Major Holiday Mountain Travel Impacts on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
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Fascinating how CBS and Bank of America want to alienate half the country. I’m sure this will be great for business.
December 19, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Fascinating how CBS and Bank of America want to alienate half the country. I’m sure this will be great for business.
This time of year, USPS Carrier Jesse Mehew walks 11.5 miles a day - roughly 26,000 steps - on his route, one of 32 in Grass Valley. This week, the Grass Valley team delivered 74,167 parcels, compared to 8,000 in the offseason (and it's only Thursday.)
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One Mailbox at a Time, Local Postal Carriers are the Heroes of the Holiday Season
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. December 18, 2025 – This time of year, U.S. Postal Service Carrier Jesse Mehew works 10 to 12 hour shifts and walks 11.5 miles a day – roughly 26,000 steps – delivering mail and h...
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December 19, 2025 at 3:03 AM
This time of year, USPS Carrier Jesse Mehew walks 11.5 miles a day - roughly 26,000 steps - on his route, one of 32 in Grass Valley. This week, the Grass Valley team delivered 74,167 parcels, compared to 8,000 in the offseason (and it's only Thursday.)
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The weather was perfect for the 34th Nevada County Food and Toy Run. The annual event drew thousands of bikers who brought new toys, food and gifts for local families in need. yubanet.com/regional/the...
The 2025 Nevada County Food and Toy Run
The weather was perfect for the 34th Nevada County Food and Toy Run. The annual event drew thousands of bikers who brought new toys, food and gifts for local families in need. Gathering up at the Rood...
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December 14, 2025 at 2:41 AM
The weather was perfect for the 34th Nevada County Food and Toy Run. The annual event drew thousands of bikers who brought new toys, food and gifts for local families in need. yubanet.com/regional/the...
As of December 5th, 63 California residents who became ill with the outbreak strain have been reported to CDPH. There have been 13 hospitalizations and no deaths. CDPH is warning people not to eat, serve, or sell the recalled in-shell eggs distributed by Vega Farms, Inc. yubanet.com/california/c...
CDPH Warns Consumers Not to Eat Recalled Vega Farms, Inc. In-shell Eggs
ACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH is working with local health departments and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to investigate an outbreak of Salmone...
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December 12, 2025 at 5:41 PM
As of December 5th, 63 California residents who became ill with the outbreak strain have been reported to CDPH. There have been 13 hospitalizations and no deaths. CDPH is warning people not to eat, serve, or sell the recalled in-shell eggs distributed by Vega Farms, Inc. yubanet.com/california/c...
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A strong and long-duration #AtmosphericRiver, potentially ranking as an AR 5 in coastal Washington, will produce heavy rainfall and flooding in the Pacific Northwest this week. #WAwx #ORwx
See our latest AR Outlook for more information: cw3e.ucsd.edu/cw3e-ar-upda....
See our latest AR Outlook for more information: cw3e.ucsd.edu/cw3e-ar-upda....
December 8, 2025 at 10:29 PM
A strong and long-duration #AtmosphericRiver, potentially ranking as an AR 5 in coastal Washington, will produce heavy rainfall and flooding in the Pacific Northwest this week. #WAwx #ORwx
See our latest AR Outlook for more information: cw3e.ucsd.edu/cw3e-ar-upda....
See our latest AR Outlook for more information: cw3e.ucsd.edu/cw3e-ar-upda....
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Axolotls are famous for regenerating limbs. Turns out they can also regenerate their thymus—and that may show us how to someday to the same. That story and more of the best from @science.org and science in this edition of #ScienceAdviser: www.science.org/content/arti... 🧪
a close up of a white axolotl with pink ears standing on a rock .
ALT: a close up of a white axolotl with pink ears standing on a rock .
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December 8, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Axolotls are famous for regenerating limbs. Turns out they can also regenerate their thymus—and that may show us how to someday to the same. That story and more of the best from @science.org and science in this edition of #ScienceAdviser: www.science.org/content/arti... 🧪
The National Park Service detected the fungus on a California leaf-nosed bat during routine monitoring efforts in Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Clark County. While Pd was confirmed in the sample, no bats showed clinical signs of the disease, white-nose syndrome. yubanet.com/enviro/fungu...
Fungus Linked to White-Nose Syndrome in Bats Confirmed in Nevada
Clark County, NV: The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) has confirmed the presence of Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd), the fungal pathogen that causes white-nose syndrome in bats, in Nevada for t...
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December 8, 2025 at 7:51 PM
The National Park Service detected the fungus on a California leaf-nosed bat during routine monitoring efforts in Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Clark County. While Pd was confirmed in the sample, no bats showed clinical signs of the disease, white-nose syndrome. yubanet.com/enviro/fungu...