(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – It was announced yesterday that the Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency and DWR have signed an agreement to complete “critical repairs” on four sections of the Sutter Bypass east levee, which is owned and maintained by the state. Official say when “official work” is finished “the flood risk for properties south of…
(NorCal, CA) – DWR reports Lake Oroville has risen another 7 feet in a day, to 750 feet, 47% of capacity, up 1% in the last 24 hours.Meanwhile, Lake Shasta is reported up 4 feet in 24 hours, at 44% capacity, up 2% in a day.
(Sacramento, CA) — Nearly 100 California state parks are closed because of all the storms. That includes Big Basin and Henry Cowell Redwoods State Parks in Santa Cruz County, Pescadero State Park in San Mateo County, Cardiff State Beach in San Diego County and Carpinteria State Beach in Santa Barbara County. Most have seen trees…
(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – Sutter County Public Health has issued a “Make Water Safe During an Emergency” advisory, presumably as a result of the Sutter County Administrator Officer proclaiming a local state of emergency, due to storm-related water issues, “enabling the county to receive state & federal resources if necessary.”The Sutter County Public Health notice goes…
(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – An update from the Yuba County Office of Emergency Services on the Woodruff Lane closure that went into effect yesterday morning: Officials report it will remain closed through this morning, as PG&E crews are replacing 3 broken poles.It’s unclear if it’s a hard closure however, as the update also says “expect traffic…
(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The no-cost agreements signed by Yuba City & Marysville officials over the last couple of years to provide expanded fiber-optic internet services will be detailed at a Town Hall meeting, scheduled for 5:30, this evening, at the Sutter Youth Organization building, 7740 Butte House Road in Sutter. It will be hosted by…
(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – HWY 70 remains closed through the Feather River Canyon, from Jarbo Gap to the Greenville Wye.At present, there is no estimated time of reopening and crews now have a third slide to deal with. That occurred yesterday between Belden & Twain.That is in addition to the two other slides that occurred Monday…
(Sacramento, CA) — The death toll from California’s severe weather is climbing. At least 17 people have lost their lives during winter storms. The latest happened yesterday when two people crashed into a tree in Tulare County after it had been struck by lighting and fell.Meantime, the search for a five-year-old boy in San Luis…
(Santa Cruz County, CA) — “Just because it looks clear, doesn’t mean it is clear.” That warning from Governor Gavin Newsom as at least three more atmospheric river storms are on the way over the next week.California has already been slammed by six this winter, leaving a trail of damage. Experts predict repairs could top…
(Woodland, CA) — Parts of Interstate 5 have reopened after a big rig almost fell off the Yolo Bypass near Woodland. California Highway Patrol officials said the crash happened Tuesday morning as strong winds hit the area. Authorities said the trailer part was partially hanging off the bridge while the cab was on the roadway.Officials…
