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Nevada County

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accidents-and-incidents1 year ago

Fatal Small Plane Crash Claims Lives Near Truckee, California

A small plane crashed near the Olympic Heights subdivision in Truckee, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. The cause of the crash remains unclear, and both FAA and NTSB officials are set to investigate the scene. Residents in the area have been advised to expect a heavy presence of first responders as the investigation unfolds.

accidents-and-emergencies1 year ago

Fatal Plane Crash Claims Two Lives Near Truckee

A small plane crashed near Glenshire Drive and Olympic Boulevard in Nevada County, killing two people, according to the Truckee Police Department. The crash occurred between the railroad tracks and the Truckee River, prompting a heavy presence of emergency responders in the area. The number of passengers on the plane remains unconfirmed, and there is currently no threat to structures or road closures.

crime2 years ago

Escaped California Inmate Captured After 7-Day Manhunt in Fresno

A 19-year-old inmate who walked off a minimum-security conservation camp in Nevada County, California, was captured in Fresno after being missing for seven days. Malachi D. Thomas was apprehended without incident and taken to North Kern State Prison. He will face escape charges, and his case will be referred to the Nevada County District Attorney. Thomas was serving a seven-year sentence for assault and was admitted to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation from Fresno County.

natural-disaster2 years ago

Multiple Earthquakes Shake Northern California, Including During Live TV Broadcast.

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake hit near Lake Almanor, northeast of Chico, and was felt all over the Sacramento Valley. The quake disrupted a Nevada County Planning Commission meeting and caused bottles to fall at a liquor store near the epicenter. There have been no reports of injuries or structural damage. Experts say there is a small chance of a larger earthquake in the next three days.