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Today, following reports of yesterday’s penstock failure at the Colgate Powerhouse, SYRCL’s Watershed Science team conducted field sampling in the impacted stretch of the Yuba River.
February 15, 2026 at 1:48 AM
Today, following reports of yesterday’s penstock failure at the Colgate Powerhouse, SYRCL’s Watershed Science team conducted field sampling in the impacted stretch of the Yuba River.
Thanks to @yubariverpeople.bsky.social for the drone footage of the Yuba River below Colgate Powerhouse and to Yuba Water Agency for the video footage of the area. Please, stay away from the incident site and out of the Yuba between Colgate Powerhouse and Englebright. yubanet.com/regional/col...
Colgate Powerhouse penstock failure
The Colgate Powerhouse, operated by Yuba Water Agency, has experienced a failure of the penstock pipe carrying water from Bullards Bar Reservoir to the main stem of the Yuba River. This is a developin...
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February 15, 2026 at 2:09 AM
Thanks to @yubariverpeople.bsky.social for the drone footage of the Yuba River below Colgate Powerhouse and to Yuba Water Agency for the video footage of the area. Please, stay away from the incident site and out of the Yuba between Colgate Powerhouse and Englebright. yubanet.com/regional/col...
Sierra Roots Activates Emergency Weather Shelter Feb. 16 through 18. The Emergency Weather Shelter is located at the Veterans Hall (lower level), 415 North Pine Street in Nevada City.
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Sierra Roots Activates Emergency Weather Shelter Feb. 16 through 18
Nevada City, CA February 14, 2026 – Sierra Roots will open the Sierra Roots Emergency Weather Shelter on Monday, February 16, Tuesday, February 17, and Wednesday, February 18, 2026, in response to for...
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February 14, 2026 at 11:52 PM
Sierra Roots Activates Emergency Weather Shelter Feb. 16 through 18. The Emergency Weather Shelter is located at the Veterans Hall (lower level), 415 North Pine Street in Nevada City.
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Yuba Water is currently conducting helicopter surveys of the North and Middle Yuba rivers between New Colgate Powerhouse and Lake Englebright to map debris in the water and identify locations to place debris booms to capture large debris. yubanet.com/regional/yub...
Yuba Water Agency assessing damage following penstock pipe failure, focusing on environmental response, site safety
OREGON HOUSE, Calif. (Feb. 14, 2026) – In the aftermath of a penstock rupture above the New Colgate Powerhouse in Dobbins yesterday, Yuba Water Agency is focused today on investigating the cause, secu...
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February 14, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Yuba Water is currently conducting helicopter surveys of the North and Middle Yuba rivers between New Colgate Powerhouse and Lake Englebright to map debris in the water and identify locations to place debris booms to capture large debris. yubanet.com/regional/yub...
We obtained some video footage of the downstream conditions on the Yuba River shortly after the penstock failure at the Colgate Powerhouse in Yuba County. yubanet.com/regional/col...
February 14, 2026 at 1:59 AM
We obtained some video footage of the downstream conditions on the Yuba River shortly after the penstock failure at the Colgate Powerhouse in Yuba County. yubanet.com/regional/col...
The Colgate Powerhouse, operated by Yuba Water Agency, has experienced a failure of the penstock pipe carrying water from Bullards Bar Reservoir to the main stem of the Yuba River. This is a developing story, check back for updates. yubanet.com/regional/col...
Colgate Powerhouse penstock failure
The Colgate Powerhouse, operated by Yuba Water Agency, has experienced a failure of the penstock pipe carrying water from Bullards Bar Reservoir to the main stem of the Yuba River. This is a developin...
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February 14, 2026 at 1:11 AM
The Colgate Powerhouse, operated by Yuba Water Agency, has experienced a failure of the penstock pipe carrying water from Bullards Bar Reservoir to the main stem of the Yuba River. This is a developing story, check back for updates. yubanet.com/regional/col...
Colgate Powerhouse update: At about 3 p.m. over 15,000 PG&E customers lost power after the failure of a non-PG&E penstock – a steeply angled water pipe that provides water to a powerhouse. The failure caused flooding of PG&E’s Colgate switching station south of Dobbins. yubanet.com/featured/now/
February 14, 2026 at 12:59 AM
Colgate Powerhouse update: At about 3 p.m. over 15,000 PG&E customers lost power after the failure of a non-PG&E penstock – a steeply angled water pipe that provides water to a powerhouse. The failure caused flooding of PG&E’s Colgate switching station south of Dobbins. yubanet.com/featured/now/
Initial reports of a large pipe burst inside the Colgate Powerhouse below Bullards Bar Reservoir in Yuba COunty. Now numerous resources dispatched for water rescue and possible structure fire. Large power outages in the area. This is a developing story. yubanet.com/featured/now/
February 13, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Initial reports of a large pipe burst inside the Colgate Powerhouse below Bullards Bar Reservoir in Yuba COunty. Now numerous resources dispatched for water rescue and possible structure fire. Large power outages in the area. This is a developing story. yubanet.com/featured/now/
After years of advocacy to shield veterans from illegal and excessive fees charged by unaccredited claims companies, Nevada County’s Veterans Service Officer helped secure passage of landmark state legislation strengthening protections for those who served. yubanet.com/regional/nev...
Nevada County Veterans Service Officer David West Helps Lead Statewide Effort to Protect Veterans from Benefits Scams
Nevada City, CA – After years of advocacy to shield veterans from illegal and excessive fees charged by unaccredited claims companies, Nevada County’s Veterans Service Officer helped secure passage of...
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February 13, 2026 at 12:04 AM
After years of advocacy to shield veterans from illegal and excessive fees charged by unaccredited claims companies, Nevada County’s Veterans Service Officer helped secure passage of landmark state legislation strengthening protections for those who served. yubanet.com/regional/nev...
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🌟 Celebrating Women in Science at CDPH! 🌟
Today, we honor the incredible women scientists who protect public health and create a healthier future for all Californians. Their dedication and knowledge inspire us every day.
Today, we honor the incredible women scientists who protect public health and create a healthier future for all Californians. Their dedication and knowledge inspire us every day.
February 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM
🌟 Celebrating Women in Science at CDPH! 🌟
Today, we honor the incredible women scientists who protect public health and create a healthier future for all Californians. Their dedication and knowledge inspire us every day.
Today, we honor the incredible women scientists who protect public health and create a healthier future for all Californians. Their dedication and knowledge inspire us every day.
Today's Board of Supervisors meeting brought well-deserved recognition to 112 employees who have been with Nevada County for 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and, in the case of Sheriff Shannan Moon, 35 years. Together, they represent 1,130 years of service to residents. Thanks all!
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Supervisors honor 112 employees for their 1,130 years of collective service to Nevada County
NEVADA CITY, Calif. February 10, 2026 – This afternoon’s Board of Supervisors meeting brought well-deserved recognition to 112 employees who have been with Nevada County for five, ten, fifteen, twenty...
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February 11, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Today's Board of Supervisors meeting brought well-deserved recognition to 112 employees who have been with Nevada County for 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and, in the case of Sheriff Shannan Moon, 35 years. Together, they represent 1,130 years of service to residents. Thanks all!
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Robb Tucker, elected in 2024 to the Nevada County Board of Supervisors, took office in January of 2025. After a little more than a year as District 2 Supervisor, the website Robb Tucker for Congress, announces his candidacy for Congress. yubanet.com/regional/web...
Website announces Robb Tucker campaign for Congress
NEVADA CITY, Calif. February 10, 2026 – Robb Tucker, elected in 2024 to the Nevada County Board of Supervisors, took office in January of 2025. After a little more than a year as District 2 Supervisor...
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February 10, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Robb Tucker, elected in 2024 to the Nevada County Board of Supervisors, took office in January of 2025. After a little more than a year as District 2 Supervisor, the website Robb Tucker for Congress, announces his candidacy for Congress. yubanet.com/regional/web...
CDFW Announces First Capture and GPS Collar of Sierra Nevada Red Fox in the Southern Sierra Nevada. yubanet.com/california/c...
February 10, 2026 at 12:13 AM
CDFW Announces First Capture and GPS Collar of Sierra Nevada Red Fox in the Southern Sierra Nevada. yubanet.com/california/c...
Kickoff event for Nevada County Reads, a countywide reading and community engagement program that brings residents together through shared literature and events. Librarian Ian Boalt introduced this year's book pick, North Woods by Daniel Mason. #LibrariesRock
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Kickoff for Nevada County Reads 2026
Today was the kickoff event for Nevada County Reads, a countywide reading and community engagement program that brings residents together through shared literature and events. Residents were treated t...
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February 7, 2026 at 4:16 AM
Kickoff event for Nevada County Reads, a countywide reading and community engagement program that brings residents together through shared literature and events. Librarian Ian Boalt introduced this year's book pick, North Woods by Daniel Mason. #LibrariesRock
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No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology
She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.
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February 6, 2026 at 9:09 AM
No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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journalists are workers who deserve to be paid fairly for our labor and I think that far too few consumers of media recognize or even care about this fact
February 4, 2026 at 5:20 PM
journalists are workers who deserve to be paid fairly for our labor and I think that far too few consumers of media recognize or even care about this fact
Surveyors measured only 47 percent of the historical snowpack across NID’s five snow courses. The average snow water content was 9.5 inches. By comparison, the historical average water content is 20.2 inches. yubanet.com/regional/nid...
NID snow survey shows snowpack at 47% of average, reservoir storage remains strong
Grass Valley, Feb. 3, 2026) – Nevada Irrigation District’s (NID) first snow survey of the year found the mountain snowpack well below average, even as District reservoirs remain near full following st...
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February 3, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Surveyors measured only 47 percent of the historical snowpack across NID’s five snow courses. The average snow water content was 9.5 inches. By comparison, the historical average water content is 20.2 inches. yubanet.com/regional/nid...
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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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