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90 MPH Gusts and Up to 24 Inches of Snow as Winter Storm Warnings Replace Watches

Heavy snow and strong winds could reduce visibility across the Sierra to near zero through Saturday morning. Conditions are expected to ease Saturday afternoon and Sunday before the next round arrives Sunday night.

Lake Tahoe, NV · 1d

The Sacramento Bee

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Virus found in California for first time after 220 fish die at Nevada County lake

A virus linked to the deaths of about 220 fish at a Nevada County lake was detected in California for the first time, the state Department of Fish and Wildlife said. “This is a sobering discovery given how widely distributed largemouth bass are in California, how popular they are as a sport fish and their economic importance to our rural communities,” said Jay Rowan, the agency's fisheries branch chief, in a Thursday news release. About 220 fish, mostly largemouth bass but also some bluegill, died at Lake of the Pines in September, and tests confirmed the presence of largemouth bass virus, officials said. The virus does not pose a health risk to humans or other warm-blooded animals, the agency said. Officials had not determined how the virus reached the lake. The virus can be introduced “from contaminated equipment, infected baitfish, stocking infected largemouth bass and introducing other carrier species that are infected.” The virus poses no health risks to people who eat infected fish or swim in or drink infected water, the agency said. The agency urged residents to help prevent the virus from spreading by avoiding the transfer of fish between bodies of water and cleaning, draining and drying

Nevada County, CA · 23h

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Cal Fire temporarily suspends burn permits

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Lassen-Modoc Unit reports that all burn permits in Lassen, Plumas and Modoc counties will be temporarily suspended starting 6 a.m. tomorrow morning, Thursday, Nov. 12. Due to forecasted high winds ahead of an incoming storm system, the unit chief will suspend permits...

Lassen County, CA · 1d
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Oroville Chick-fil-A opening brings free food and 80 new jobs

Oroville’s first Chick-fil-A is set to open next Thursday, Nov. 19, with the company offering a free entrée or kids’ meal to customers who wear cow print on opening day.

Oroville, CA · 22h
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San Francisco Chronicle

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Sierra snowstorm could bring 2 feet of snow and blizzard conditions

California’s Sierra Nevada will see heavy snow and powerful winds on Friday, making travel to Tahoe and across the crest dangerous — with another round of snow arriving late Sunday.

Truckee, CA · 1d

activenorcal.com

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Northern California’s Worst Wildfires Sent a Million Extra Acre-Feet of Water Into Lake Oroville

The Dixie, North Complex, and Sugar fires burned more than half of the upper Feather River watershed in 2020 and 2021, and a new federal study has put a number on one consequence almost nobody was tracking at the time: the fires sent a lot more water downstream to Lake Oroville.

Oroville, CA · 3d

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Winter Storm Watch haunts California Friday 13

After a dry stretch, winter is finally clearing its throat across California and the broader West. A fresh round of mountain weather is lining up for the weekend, and skiers, drivers and resort crews are all paying close attention. Why is California on alert this weekend?. Forecasters are warning of...

California · 1d

sierradailynews.com

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Plumas County Withdraws Funding for Greenville Public Safety Center Plans

The Plumas County Board of Supervisors pulled $1.5 million in funding for a public safety center planned in Greenville. The center would have housed a fire hall, sheriff’s substation, and emergency medical quarters. The board’s unanimous vote on November 10 ended the county’s partnership with the Indian Valley Community Services District on this project.

Plumas County, CA · 1d

hoodline.com

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PG&E Buries 396 Miles of Power Lines in Butte County, With More To Come

PG&E says it has completed 396 total miles of undergrounded power lines in Butte County through the end of 2025, part of a years-long push to harden the region's grid against wildfire after the devastation of the Camp Fire. The utility has also finished 106 miles of overhead system upgrades in the county over that same stretch, and it says more work is coming in the next two years.

Butte County, CA · 3d

themountainmessenger.org

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Chester Residents Seek Review of Asphalt Plant

QUINCY — During the public comment period at the beginning of the November 10 meeting of the Plumas County Board of Supervisors, four Chester residents representing the Almanor Action Group aired concerns about alleged health and environmental impacts of an industrial asphalt and concrete plant near their neighborhood. The plant, owned by Sierra Cascade Aggregate and Asphalt Products, Inc., is located on First Avenue south of a residential area and between Chester Airport and Lake Almanor.

Chester, CA · 1d

capradio.org

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‘You can’t do it this way’: Sacramento sheriff, Placer DA condemn Newsom’s clemency order

Governor Gavin Newsom has made a sweeping change to California’s death row. Last week Newsom used his executive clemency authority to convert all death sentences in the state — nearly 550 in total — to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Newsom previously instituted a moratorium on capital punishment in California in 2019.

California · 3d

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Oroville mayor front-runner vows bridges, not division

OROVILLE, Calif. — A carpet cleaner who never expected to run for office is now Oroville's presumptive mayor-elect. Shawn Webber holds a substantial lead in a 3-way race, and his journey to City Hall is anything but conventional. Webber sat down with Action News Now reporter Joshua Escandon to...

Oroville, CA · 17h

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Oroville powerlifter places 5th at national competition, wants the same for local kids

OROVILLE, Calif. - An Oroville gym owner recently finished with a top spot at the World Powerlifting Super Pro Finals in Pennsylvania last month. Back on October 18th, Oroville powerlifter Joel Anderson finished 5th overall at the WPO Super Finals in York, Pennsylvania out of 30 men's competitors. But, the...

Oroville, CA · 1d

themountainmessenger.org

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Portola 10U Tigers Win Snow Bowl Championship

PORTOLA – The Portola 10U Tigers beat the Elko Indians 19–0 in the Sagebrush Snow Bowl on Saturday, November 7, at Bishop Manogue High School in Reno, Nevada. The victory gave Portola’s youth football program its first Snow Bowl championship since 2003, said Lynnann Benbow, fundraising coordinator for Portola Youth Football and Cheer.

Portola, CA · 2d

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Oroville's leaf collection program starts Monday

Oroville's leaf collection program kicks off Monday and runs through January 31st — here's what you need to know before you rake. Piles should be kept under 4 feet high, 1 foot from the curb, and free of branches, bags, or trash to qualify for pickup.

Oroville, CA · 1d

actionnewsnow.com

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Oroville gets new council member after unanimous vote

Oroville's City Council has appointed Trevor Smith to fill the vacant District A seat, which has been empty since August. Smith, who won 81% of the vote in the recent election for the same seat, was sworn in immediately following the unanimous vote.

Oroville, CA · 2d

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Progressives hold on to lead in Council race

Progressives continue to hold leads in all three City Council races, a newly-released vote count shows. Election results published Nov. 10 by the Butte County Clerk-Recorder’s office suggest little chance that conservatives will maintain the majority they now hold. If progressives are able to capture two of this year’s...

Butte County, CA · 2d