44-486: Banner Mountain (also Banner Hill ) is in Nevada County near Nevada City in the U.S. state of California . Located on a ridge, its summit is at 3,902 feet (1,189 m). The headwaters of Wolf Creek originate on Banner Mountain; the creek's watershed has been heavily mined. Banner Mountain is the headwater source of three main creeks. These are Little Deer Creek, Little Clipper Creek, and Wolf Creek . The terrain
88-668: A shooting spree . Two of the victims were murdered in Nevada City and a third victim was killed in Grass Valley. Thorpe was arrested and declared not guilty by reason of insanity . He currently resides in Napa State Hospital . Since the enactment of the statute in which the California State Legislature defined the common boundary between Nevada and Sierra Counties in 1874, no survey was conducted to determine where
132-421: A household in the county was $ 30,460, and for a family was $ 34,103. Males had a median income of $ 27,845 versus $ 21,301 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 14,124. About 16.3% of families and 20.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 27.6% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over. Higher education is available at Yuba Community College . The county also has
176-706: A household in the county was $ 45,864, and for a family was $ 52,697. Males had a median income of $ 40,742 versus $ 27,173 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 24,007. About 5.5% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 9.5% of those under age 18 and 4.9% of those age 65 or over. According to the California Secretary of State , as of February 10, 2019, Nevada County has 78,736 registered voters. Of those, 24,677 (36%) are registered Democrats , 22,252 (32.3%) are registered Republicans , 9,426 (13.76%) are registered to another party, and 7,845 (11.5%) have declined to state
220-575: A majority in the county was Jimmy Carter in 1976 . In the United States House of Representatives , Yuba County is split between California's 1st congressional district , represented by Republican Doug LaMalfa , and California's 3rd congressional district , represented by Republican Kevin Kiley . In the California State Legislature , the county is in the 4th Senate District , represented by Republican Marie Alvarado-Gil , and
264-452: A political party. In both 2000 and 2004, George W. Bush won a majority of the votes in the county. In 2008, Barack Obama carried the county with a 51.5%–46.2% margin. 2008 marked the first time Nevada County went for a Democrat since Lyndon Johnson in 1964 . In 2012 , Obama lost by a narrow margin to Mitt Romney , turning the county red once again, only for Hillary Clinton to win it back in 2016 over Donald Trump . Joe Biden won
308-426: A population of 72,155. The racial makeup of Yuba County was 49,332 (68.4%) White, 2,361 (3.3%) African American, 1,675 (2.3%) Native American, 4,862 (6.7%) Asian, 293 (0.4%) Pacific Islander, 8,545 (11.8%) from other races, and 5,087 (7.1%) from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 18,051 persons (25.0%). As of the census of 2000, 60,219 people, 20,535 households, and 14,805 families resided in
352-556: A provider of hospitality spanning three centuries. This historical site still features "The stagecoach safe" that is on display outside the present-day restaurant and is the source of many legends of stagecoach robbers and notorious highwaymen in the California gold rush era. The gold industry in Nevada County thrived into the post-WWII days. The county had many firsts and historic technological moments. The first long-distance telephone in
396-508: Is Spanish for "snowy" or "snow-covered". Charles Marsh was one of the first settlers in what became Nevada City, and is perhaps the one who named the town. He went on to build extensive water flumes/ditches/canals in the area, and was influential in the building of the first transcontinental railroad and the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad . Nevada City was the first to use the word "Nevada" in its name. In 1851,
440-465: Is a part of the mother lode area which is of historical importance. The mountain slopes of the Banner Mountain was the historical location once known as "The Republic of North California", which was only a farm land of 10 acres. It was situated between the early gold mining towns of Grass Valley and Nevada City . The purpose of this was to create awareness in the official circles of the rights of
484-425: Is formed of very steep slopes. The watershed formed by the mountain range exhibits a moderate Mediterranean climate with marked variations between the seasons. The winters are wet and cold with temperature in the range of 36–55 °F (2–13 °C). The summers are dry and hot with temperature varying from 75–95 °F (24–35 °C). The annual precipitation reported is about 54 inches (140 cm). During winter
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#1733202406608528-590: Is the paratransit bus company providing door to door service for seniors and persons with disabilities in Grass Valley, Nevada City, and Penn Valley. Nevada County Air Park is a general-aviation airport located just east of Grass Valley. Truckee Tahoe Airport is a general-aviation airport in Truckee , partially in Nevada County and partially in Placer County . Alta Sierra Airport is a private-aviation airport located south of Grass Valley . The population ranking of
572-601: Is the site of one of the oldest, deepest, and richest gold mines in California. The park is in Grass Valley at 10791 East Empire Street. In operation for more than 100 years, the mine extracted 5.8 million ounces of gold before it closed in 1956. In 1988, the 49er Fire was accidentally started near Highway 49 by a homeless local man who was suffering from undiagnosed schizophrenia. The fire went on to burn well over 100 homes and more than 33,000 acres in Nevada County. The 2001 Nevada County shootings occurred on January 10, 2001, in which Scott Harlan Thorpe murdered three people in
616-561: The 3rd Assembly District , represented by Republican James Gallagher . Yuba Sutter Transit operates local bus service, as well as commuter runs to downtown Sacramento. Greyhound buses stop in Marysville. Yuba County Airport is 3 miles (4.8 km) south of Marysville. It is a general-aviation airport. Brownsville Aero Pines Airport is off La Porte Rd in Brownsville. The 2010 United States Census reported that Yuba County had
660-629: The U.S. Forest Service . Deer and coyotes are a common sight at this location. The watershed formed by the Banner Mountain has many geological formations. The rock types recorded are mafic rocks such as gabbro, serpentine rocks, an ultramafic rocks and granitic rocks consisting of quartz monzonite, and metavolcanic rocks. Consequently, the soil formations of the watershed exhibit soil types derived from gabbro and serpentine. These soils do not permit growth of most plants due to their chemical properties. Species that are tolerant to these conditions only have evolved which are sensitive and mostly endangered. It
704-533: The South Fork of the Middle Yuba River to a point ten miles above the mouth of the latter. Since the line had never been surveyed and the legislature never defined where the "point east of the source of the South Fork of the Middle Yuba River" was, the location of the straight air line between the state line and this point was unknown. As such, both counties claimed that the point east of the source, which itself
748-404: The census of 2000, 92,033 people, 36,894 households, and 25,936 families resided in the county. The population density was 96/sq mi (37/km ). The 44,282 housing units had an average density of 46 per square mile (18/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 93.4% White, 0.3% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 2.0% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. About 5.7% of
792-478: The country uses video/broadcasting equipment designed and manufactured by Grass Valley Group , founded in Grass Valley. The Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad, built in 1876, was the only railroad in the West that was never robbed, though its primary freight was gold. (Builder-owner John Flint Kidder 's reputation made it clear that he would personally hunt down and kill anyone who tried.) The rail line closed in 1942 and
836-458: The county has an area of 644 square miles (1,670 km ), of which 12 square miles (31 km ) (1.9%) are covered by water. It is California's fifth-smallest county by area. The county lies along the western slope of the Sierra Nevada , the steep slopes making it prime territory for the siting of hydroelectric power plants. Part of the county, where Marysville (the county seat) and most of
880-514: The county in 2020 with the largest share of votes for a presidential candidate in recent elections, continuing its Democratic shift. Nevada County is located in California's 3rd congressional district represented by Kevin Kiley ( R – Rocklin ) In the state legislature , Nevada County is in the 1st Assembly District , represented by Republican Heather Hadwick and in the State Senate ,
924-496: The county is in the 1st Senate District , represented by Republican Megan Dahle . On November 4, 2008, Nevada County voted for Proposition 8 , which amended the California Constitution to ban same-sex marriages by three votes, the narrowest margin of any county in the state. The following table includes the number of incidents reported and the rate per 1,000 persons for each type of offense. Gold Country Lift
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#1733202406608968-713: The county was created, the founders wanted to include access to the transcontinental railroad , so a rectangular section was added that includes the railroad town of Truckee . Nevada County is one of four counties in the United States to border a state with which it shares the same name (the other three counties are Texas County, Oklahoma ; Delaware County, Pennsylvania ; and Ohio County, West Virginia ). The county has substantial areas of forest, grassland, savanna , riparian area, and other ecosystems . Forests include both coniferous- and oak-dominated woodland types. Also, numerous understory forbs and wildflowers occur, including
1012-436: The county. The population density was 96 inhabitants per square mile (37/km ). The 22,636 housing units had an average density of 36 per square mile (14/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 70.6% White, 3.2% African American, 2.6% Native American, 7.5% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 10.0% from other races, and 5.9% from two or more races. About 17.4% of the population were Hispanics or Latinos of any race. Ancestry distribution
1056-424: The following table is based on the 2010 census of Nevada County. † county seat 39°18′N 120°46′W / 39.30°N 120.77°W / 39.30; -120.77 Yuba County, California Yuba County ( / ˈ j uː b ə / ; Maidu : Yubu ) is a county located in north-central Central Valley, California , United States. As of the 2020 U.S. Census , its population
1100-486: The honor in the Nevada County Fair's Hall of Fame, in 1990. A book title "California Characters, an Array of Amazing People" by Charles Hillinger published in 1994 includes their story. Nevada County, California Nevada County ( / n ɪ ˈ v æ d ə / niv- AD -ə ) is a county located in the U.S. state of California , in the Sierra Nevada . As of the 2020 census , its population
1144-443: The legislature defined the boundary in dispute by referencing Public Land Survey System lines. It also determined that the source of South Fork of the Middle Yuba River was that of several springs in the Sierra Nevada , contrary to the artificial English Lake, which ceased to exist after the failure of its dam in 1883, which is where the source of said waterway was in the eyes of Nevada County. The California Supreme Court affirmed
1188-659: The newly formed Nevada County used the same name as the county seat. The bordering state of Nevada used the same name in 1864. The region came to life in the Gold Rush of 1849 . Many historical sites remain to mark the birth of this important region in California's formative years. Among them are the Nevada Theatre in Nevada City, the oldest theater built in California in 1865. It operates to this day and once hosted Mark Twain, among other historical figures. The Old 5 Mile House stagecoach stop, built in 1890, also operates to this day as
1232-531: The people who lived here. It is the philosophy behind this endeavor that created awareness of the peoples; rights even under Free Democratic Republic of the U.S. and to protest "tyranny". The couple who created this awareness were even put behind bars. When they were released they pursued with their dogma and successfully lived in their farm which they had called a Republic. They lived there for 40 years and developed many agricultural practices which made them self-sufficient to sustain. They, Val and Lilly Belle, even got
1276-463: The population lives, is west of the mountains on the valley floor; a great deal of agricultural business occurs in this part of the county, especially fruit orchards, rice fields, and cattle ranching. Yuba is the most biodiverse county in the contiguous United States, with a documented 1,968 native vascular plant species per 10,000 square kilometres (3,860 sq mi), and 2,772 total species verifiably observed. Flowering plant species include
1320-555: The population were Hispanics or Latinos of any race. Regarding ancestry,16.4% were German , 16.3% English , 11.1% Irish , 6.8% Italian , and 6.6% American , according to Census 2000 ; 94.0% spoke English and 4.2% Spanish as their first language. Of the 36,894 households, 28.7% had children under 18 living with them, 57.6% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% were not families. About 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% had someone living alone who
1364-413: The snow precipitation on the mountains is heavy with several feet of snow. A new steel lookout tower of 60 feet (18 m) height replacing a wooden tower, was built on the Banner Mountain in 1926. A lookout house was added in 1931. Both structures have undergone several improvements over the years. in 1971, California's first " Women's Liberation " fire lookout crew was created here as fire watching crew of
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1408-472: The straight line segment of the common boundary between the two counties ran. In particular, the statute, at the time codified as Section 3921 of the California Political Code, at the time stated: ...thence south on said state line (state of Nevada) to the northeast corner of Nevada County, a point east of the source of the South Fork of the Middle Yuba River; thence west to the source of, and down
1452-411: The trial courts decision on December 28, 1908. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 974 square miles (2,520 km ), of 16 square miles (41 km ) (1.6%) are covered by water. The county is drained by Middle and South Yuba Rivers . The western part of the county is defined by the course of several rivers and the irregular boundaries of adjoining counties. When
1496-623: The world, built in 1877 by the Ridge Telephone Company, connected French Corral with French Lake, 58 miles (93 km) away. It was operated by the Milton Mining Company from a building on this site that had been erected about 1853. The Pelton wheel , designed to power gold mines, still drives hydroelectric generators today. Nevada City and Grass Valley were among the first California towns with electric lights. The Olympics , NASA , and virtually every television station around
1540-702: The yellow mariposa lily ( Calochortus luteus ). National protected areas in Yuba County include parts of the Plumas National Forest and the Tahoe National Forest . The county also has natural areas consisting of forests, grasslands, riparian areas, and meadows. This table includes the number of incidents reported and the rate per 1,000 persons for each type of offense: Yuba is a strongly Republican county in presidential and congressional elections. The last Democratic presidential nominee to win
1584-453: The yellow mariposa lily ( Calochortus luteus ). The 2010 United States Census reported that Nevada County had a population of 98,764. The racial makeup of Nevada County was 90,233 (91.4%) White, 389 (0.4%) African American, 1,044 (1.1%) Native American, 1,187 (1.2%) Asian, 110 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 2,678 (2.7%) from other races, and 3,123 (3.2%) from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 8,439 persons (8.5%). As of
1628-615: Was 102,241. The county seat is Nevada City . Nevada County comprises the Truckee - Grass Valley micropolitan statistical area , which is also included in the Sacramento - Roseville combined statistical area , part of the Mother Lode Country . Created in 1851, from portions of Yuba County , Nevada County was named after the mining town of Nevada City , a name derived from the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The word nevada
1672-471: Was 11.2% German , 10.4% American, 7.6% Irish, and 7.5% English according to Census 2000 ; 78.8% spoke English , 13.2% Spanish , and 4.7% Hmong as their first language. Of the 20,535 households, 38.1% had children under living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% were not families. About 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who
1716-400: Was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.47, and the average family size was 2.88. In the county, the age distribution was 23.1% under 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 29.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 94.7 males. The median income for
1760-402: Was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.87, and the average family size was 3.34. In the county, the age distribution was 31.0% under 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 19.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.6 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 99.4 males. The median income for
1804-684: Was 81,575. Yuba County is included in the Yuba City metropolitan statistical area , which is also included in the Sacramento – Roseville combined statistical area . The county is in the Central Valley region along the Feather River ; the county seat is Marysville . Yuba County was one of California's original counties, formed in 1850 at the time of statehood. Parts of the county's territory were given to Placer County in 1851, to Nevada County in 1851, and to Sierra County in 1852. The county
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1848-450: Was also unknown, was located in different places. This created a situation where a strip of land averaging 1.22 miles in width and around 31.29 square miles were under dispute, with Sierra County claiming that Nevada County was encroaching on their jurisdiction when attempting to levy property taxes . The trial court , that of Plumas County , sided with Sierra County, declaring that the disputed area had always belonged to Sierra County since
1892-654: Was named after the Yuba River by Captain John Sutter for the Maidu village Yubu , Yupu , or Juba near the confluence of the Yuba and Feather Rivers. General Mariano Vallejo said the river was named Uba by an exploring expedition in 1824 because of the quantities of wild grapes ( uvas silvestres in Spanish ) that they found growing on its banks. According to the U.S. Census Bureau ,
1936-666: Was torn up for scrap. In Grass Valley, the historic Holbrooke Hotel opened in 1851 and housed Mark Twain , Bret Harte , and four U.S. Presidents ( Ulysses S. Grant , Grover Cleveland , Benjamin Harrison , and James A. Garfield ). The community of Rough and Ready seceded from the Union for a time and became the Great Republic of Rough and Ready . Nevada County is home to the Empire Mine State Historic Park , which
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