
January 28, 2026
Lawmakers, ranchers, and environmentalists debate safety, stress, and non-lethal strategies for managing predators.
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Local News
DIG Press Release
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January 29, 2026
Community nonprofit outlines leadership transition and ongoing projects following founder’s retirement from board.
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California News
January 28, 2026
Lawmakers, ranchers, and environmentalists debate safety, stress, and non-lethal strategies for managing predators.
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California News
By Dana Loomis
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January 27, 2026
Proposal would quantify wildfire smoke health harms and costs to guide future forest management decisions.
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Local News
January 26, 2026
Local sheriffs, ranchers, and wildlife officials weigh next steps as wolf activity resurges.
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California News
January 23, 2026
California joins WHO group aiming to strengthen outbreak detection and emergency health response.
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Sheriff’s Blotter
February 2, 2026
Weekly Sierra County calls including medical aids, school incidents, civil disputes, and welfare checks.
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Sports
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Kings Report
By Tessa Jordan
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January 29, 2026
A look at the Kings’ recent skid, bright spots, and upcoming road trip challenges.
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Sports
By Carl J. Butz
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January 29, 2026
Roundup of recent scores, league standings, and playoff outlooks for area girls basketball teams.
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Here Back East
By Lenny Ackerman
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January 29, 2026
Recalling learning to drive while helping plow downtown snowstorms.
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Sheriff’s Blotter
January 27, 2026
Summary of medical calls, controlled burns, and law enforcement responses across Sierra County.
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Letters to the Editor
January 19, 2026
A local resident urges peaceful civic action to defend democratic norms amid rising national tensions.
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Letters to the Editor
December 18, 2025
On the targeting of Somali communities in Minnesota amidst broader societal issues.
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Letters to the Editor
December 4, 2025
State Senator Mike McGuire challenges Rep. Doug LaMalfa with a focus on rural issues.
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Letters to the Editor
December 4, 2025
Criticism over Trump’s drug boat targeting.
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Letters to the Editor
November 27, 2025
Speculations by the sheriff about wildlife involvement in a man's disappearance cause public concern.
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