Kayla Moeller

Sacramento

Multimedia Journalist at CBS News

Multi-Skilled Journalist. Reporter for CBS13. Your Reporter for Yuba, Sutter and Nevada Counties.

Articles

Key levee project near Yuba City almost complete after more than a decade

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Kayla Moeller

YUBA CITY — It's the final stretch for a years-long project to improve a key levee near Yuba City. The Tudor flood risk reduction project is finally wrapping up after more than a decade. It will protect more than 2,000 people, farmland and Highway 99, but officials say there's still more to be done. "You're not going to have unnecessary floods just because the infrastructure didn't get done," said Congressman Doug LaMalfa.
Sacramento organization fights back against U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Kayla Moeller

Group pushes back on removing trees along American River to upgrade levees SACRAMENTO — The Central Valley Flood Protection Board has a big decision to make when it comes to repairing and upgrading levees in the Sacramento region. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is working on a project to do just that, but in the process, trees and other vegetation will have to be wiped out. One group is pushing back.
Yuba County first graders plant milkweed to help monarch butterflies return

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Kayla Moeller

OREGON HOUSE – First graders in the Yuba County community of Oregon House are planting hope for monarch butterflies, one milkweed at a time. These first-grade students at Yes Charter Academy have created a certified monarch waystation, and now they're installing their official sign. The Yuba Environmental Science Charter Academy is all about hands-on projects. Their latest effort includes helping protect the monarch butterfly.
Small California town of Washington overrun with off-road vehicles from out-of-towners

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Kayla Moeller

WASHINGTON — The small town of Washington, home to roughly 150 people in Northern California's Nevada County, is facing a big dilemma when it comes to fire safety. It's being overrun by off-highway vehicles, like ATVs and dirtbikes, mainly from out-of-towners. The biggest issue is the road where they're being launched, which provides access to a large portion of the Tahoe National Forest.
Yuba-Sutter High Wheelers play their opening game on revamped Bryant Field

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Kayla Moeller

MARYSVILLE — Tuesday brought the long-awaited opening game for the Yuba-Sutter High Wheelers. The team moved to Marysville after playing its inaugural season in Davis. Tuesday night, they played their first game at home on the historic Bryant Field, which received a $500,000 makeover, against the Grand Junction Jackalopes. "A ton of work. It looks amazing and feels great too, plays great. No complaints from the players' side," said High Wheelers player Landon Wallace, who grew up in Roseville.
Northern California's first Red Flag Warning of year set to go into effect Sunday morning

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Kayla Moeller

SACRAMENTO – Northern California is set to see its first Red Flag Warning of the year on Sunday with whipping winds and warm conditions. The red flag conditions will stretch from Modesto to Redding, going into effect at 8 a.m. Sunday until 8 p.m. Monday. Winds in the Central and Sacramento Valleys will increase throughout the day on Sunday, with steady, sustained winds from 10 to 20 mph and gusts up to 35 mph. A Red Flag Warning has been issued for the Valley & Delta below 1000 ft.
25th annual Country in the Park kicks off at Sacramento's Cal Expo

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Kayla Moeller

SACRAMENTO — The 25th annual Country in the Park music festival kicked off Friday at Sacramento's Cal Expo. It's Sacramento's country music festival of the year, especially considering Golden Sky is being held until next year. Thousands of people are expected to attend this weekend. Hosted by KNCI, big-name artists are playing like Billy Currington and Nate Smith. Friday's headliner is Bailey Zimmerman.
Tensions grind between City of Grass Valley, skate community ahead of skatepark demolition

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Kayla Moeller

GRASS VALLEY — Tensions are grinding between the local skate community and the City of Grass Valley. The city wants to demolish the long-standing Condon Skatepark and replace it with a modern, but smaller version. Local skaters are fighting to keep it just as it is. "Being a skateboarder and having been everywhere skating, this is a very large skateboarding community for the size of our population. It's enormous," said Graham Hayes, treasurer of the Grass Valley Skatepark Coalition.
Men's homeless shelter in Marysville helping people get back on track

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Kayla Moeller

Former homeless man helps manage men's shelter in Marysville MARYSVILLE – An adult men's shelter in Marysville is making big waves in the lives of people who want to get back on track. At Twin Cities Rescue Mission, men are getting a second chance and paying it forward. The shelter isn't just rebuilding lives, it's strengthening the community. "All of the things I've taken in my life, I get to give back.
Nevada City widow meets contractors helping to rebuild home she lost in a fire

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Kayla Moeller

Widow meets contractors helping to rebuild Nevada City home lost in a fire NEVADA CITY — A 70-year-old widow in Nevada City lost everything in a house fire. Now, the community is showing up to help her rebuild by donating their time, labor or materials. On Tuesday, she was introduced to the crew. About two dozen people showed up to make a game plan and spread the word. "I don't even know how to describe what's happening here," Lori Wisniewski said.