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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 Mosquito and Crozier fires on August 6, 2024.
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Placerville Man Convicted of Arson for Igniting Mosquito and Crozier Fires in August 2024

El Dorado County, CA – 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. The conviction was the result of an extensive and thorough investigation, and the collaborative efforts of CAL FIRE […]

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YubaNet Jan 18

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/

Local Author Liese Greensfelder celebrates publication of her new memoir, “Accidental Shepherd” with book signing at North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Center on Feb. 4

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. Upon arriving, the 20-year-old received unexpected news – the farmer she’d planned to work for had suffered a serious stroke and needed her to […]

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YubaNet Jan 17

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/

Evacuation roads, neighbors and insurance worry residents

Close to 2,000 readers responded to our survey with their ideas and concerns about fire season. 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. Here are some of the responses. How to get […]

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YubaNet Jan 15

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/

How do you feel about getting through the next fire season?

The southern California fires continue to burn and the staggering amount of homes destroyed keeps climbing, as does the number of confirmed fatalities. Our area thankfully is not in fire season yet. However, the devastation has prompted a lot of questions and concerns for the community. We’re asking you to tell us how prepared you […]

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YubaNet Dec 27, 2024

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/

A look back at 2024 on Happening Now – including a critter count

Looking back at 2024 through the lens of Happening Now log entries. Photos, reports of critters, good news you shared with the community.

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YubaNet Dec 26, 2024

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/

Active weather pattern continues, drier weather expected by early next week

Active weather will bring rain, mountain snow, and breezy to gusty southerly winds today into the weekend. Drier weather anticipated early next week. Discussion Mostly cloudy skies and gusty winds are being observed across interior Northern California with current temperatures in the 40s-50s in the Valley/foothills and 20s-30s in the mountains. Scattered showers are bringing […]

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YubaNet Dec 24, 2024

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/

Public Health Warns Against Feeding Pets Raw Food Following H5 Bird Flu Virus Detection

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. The Oregon Department of Agriculture has confirmed a house […]

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YubaNet Dec 23, 2024

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/

Moderate holiday travel impacts Tuesday, continued active pattern through the weekend

Periodic chances for moderate precipitation and breezy to gusty southerly winds are expected to continue through the weekend as a series of weather systems impacts the region. Isolated thunderstorms possible on Tuesday. Discussion Current radar imagery shows a few lingering light showers early this morning, mainly over the Sierra and east side of the Valley. […]

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YubaNet Dec 18, 2024

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/

Carnivorous squirrels documented in California

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YubaNet Dec 17, 2024

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/

Summit Camp designated National Historic Landmark

NEVADA CITY, Calif. (Dec. 17, 2024) — 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 […]

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