YUBANET REGIONAL NEWS

Results of BLM Oil and Gas Sale
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:51:31 PST

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) generated $372,897 during its quarterly oil and gas competitive lease sale held in Reno today, selling 45 parcels that comprised 81,302 acres. More than $244,000 of the sale receipts will be equally paid to the State of Nevada and U.S. Treasury.

Winter Weather Advisory is Canceled
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:21:08 PST

The National Weather Service in Sacramento has canceled the winter weather advisory. Snow showers are diminishing, so the winter weather advisory has been canceled. isolated snow showers are possible in the higher mountains from Interstate 80 southward. Little or no additional accumulation is expected.

Lake Tahoe Boat Inspections Enhanced This Season
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:53:47 PST

Lake Tahoe boat inspections may be upgraded this season to include an annual clean boating certification as the newest element in a broad effort to protect one of the nation's most treasured waterways, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) announced today.

Benefit Concert for John Woolman Semester and the Peace Center of Nevada County Featuring emma's revolution
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:53:48 PST

A benefit concert for John Woolman Semester and the Peace Center of Nevada County featuring emma's revolution will take place on Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 7:00pm at Sierra Friends Center Meeting Hall at John Woolman Semester, 13075 Woolman Lane, Nevada City, CA 95959. Tickets are $10-15 sliding scale or pay what you can. For more information call 530- 274-2931.

Nevada City to Host Public Rally, March and Party on March 14 to Show Community-Wide Support for Googlebits
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:48:33 PST

Within hours of Google's announcement of their Fiber for Communities initiative, Nevada City, California City Manager, Gene Albaugh was on board to make a pitch for gigabit to the home services in this rural town located in the Sierra Nevada foothills between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe.

Don Pelton | Emgold: Time to Pull the Plug?
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:08:45 PST

Emgold announced in a March 4, 2010 press release that it is offering its creditors the "opportunity" to convert debt Emgold owes them into Emgold stocks, which have continued to fall in price (from 35 cents/share Canadian just after consolidation in December to 25 cents today)

Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 2 am to 10 am Wednesday above 2000 Feet
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:52:19 PST

The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a winter weather advisory above 2000 feet for snow which is in effect from 2 am to 10 am Wednesday for the Northern Sierra Nevada and the Foothills.

Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Receives Gold Triangle Award
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:18:18 PST

The American Academy of Dermatology will present the 2010 Gold Triangle Awards during its 68th Annual Meeting in Miami Beach. Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital is one of 49 recipients being recognized for excellence in furthering public understanding of dermatologic issues and encouraging healthy behavior in the care of skin, hair and nails.

Terry Lamphier Announces Candidacy for Nevada County's Third District Supervisor Position
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:59:03 PST

Grass Valley resident Terry Lamphier today announced his candidacy for 3rd district supervisor in Nevada County. Lamphier pulled papers today at the Elections Office, saying he was excited to get in the race.

Forest Service Seeks Comment on Angora Tree Planting
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:42:51 PST

The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is seeking public comment on a proposal that would allow planting of conifer seedlings in the Angora Fire area this spring. An environmental assessment for comprehensive restoration of the Angora Fire area will be released by mid-March, and the agency has previously analyzed reforestation as part of this project. However, the Forest Service is seeking to expedite a decision on reforestation to allow for the planting of 745 acres, of which 450 could occur in April 2010.

SYRCL Snowshoe Trek March 13 on Donner Summit
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:37:11 PST

Gather up your friends and family and Join Miriam Limov, RiverPeople coordinator for the South Yuba River Citizens League, and Susan Snider, volunteer of the year 2008 for SYRCL, on a snowshoe trek to Castle Pass. Susan will share with us about the issues related to water and land management on Donner Summit and learn about SYRCL from Miriam.

Common Enemy Brings Community Together
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:26:02 PST

Once again, the community has come together to answer the Scotch Broom Challenge issued by the Fire Safe Council of Nevada County (FSCNC.) The real challenge is the control of this highly invasive, extremely flammable, non-native plant. The goals of the challenge are to educate the community about this hazardous vegetation in order to control the rapid spread in our county and reduce the fire hazard.

Supervisor Hank Weston to Hold Town Hall Meeting in North San Juan
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:37:02 PST

North San Juan area residents are invited to attend a Town Hall Meeting hosted by Nevada County Supervisor Hank Weston on Thursday evening, March 18, 2010 beginning at 6:30 PM at the Lodge at Oak Tree School.

Yosemite Fund to Raise $1 million for "Youth in Yosemite" Programs
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:22:43 PST

The Yosemite Fund is seeking $1 million for youth programs to cultivate future park stewards through hands-on experience in Yosemite National Park.

Shasta-Trinity National Forest Hosts Annual Scouting for Trees Event
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:13:00 PST

Nearly 600 kids and adults turned out Saturday, March 6, for the Shasta-Trinity National Forest's annual Scouting for Trees event at the Chappie-Shasta Off-Highway Vehicle area near Shasta Dam.

Mono Basin Sage Grouse Is Endangered, But Protection Once Again Delayed
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:00:34 PST

In response to a petition and lawsuit from the Center for Biological Diversity and other environmental and faith-based groups, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today that a population of the greater sage grouse found in the Mono Basin of California and Nevada warrants protection under the Endangered Species Act, but that such protection is precluded due to lack of resources.

Earth Hour heads into record territory
Sat, 06 Mar 2010 06:37:07 PST

A record Earth Hour is looming with more countries now signed up for the event than for last year's globe circling lights out for climate action.

Federal Advisory Committee Seeks Public Comment on Proposals to Restore the Lake Tahoe Ecosystem
Sat, 06 Mar 2010 06:36:00 PST

The Lake Tahoe Federal Advisory Committee (LTFAC) is accepting public comment on capital projects and science themes that have been recommended for funding to help restore the Lake Tahoe Basin ecosystem, using Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA) Round 11 funds.

Camping Areas Open For Fishing Derby
Sat, 06 Mar 2010 06:25:57 PST

For the 2010 Lake Isabella Fishing Derby there is plenty of room for campers and anglers looking for overnight accommodations, according to Forest Service officials.

Brown Announces Heroin Trafficking Ring Shut Down
Sat, 06 Mar 2010 05:45:49 PST

Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that agents from the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement Task Force, Yuba-Sutter Narcotic Enforcement Team (NET-5) arrested three men for heroin trafficking in the Yuba-Sutter area and seized 3.5 pounds of heroin, $32,887 in cash and six weapons.