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Winter Storm Warning Issued for Northern Sierra
Rain and strong winds arrive Friday, with heavy snow at higher elevations.
By The Mountain Messenger Staff November 12, 2026 4 min read
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CHP Seeks Minivan After Fatal Brunswick Road Hit-and-Run
White or silver vehicle should have major front-end and windshield damage.
By The Mountain Messenger Staff November 12, 2026 1 min read
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Downieville Marks Veterans Day With Bell Ceremony
Residents remembered departed veterans before a procession and lunch.
By The Mountain Messenger Staff November 11, 2026 1 min read
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Chester Residents Seek Review of Asphalt Plant
Supervisors also withdraw a $1.5 million pledge to Greenville’s planned public safety center.
By Dana Loomis November 11, 2026 4 min read
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Portola 10U Tigers Win Snow Bowl Championship
Marquette scores twice as Tigers shut out Elko 19–0.
By The Mountain Messenger Staff November 10, 2026 2 min read
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Two Arrested in Burglary of Deceased Truckee Man’s Home
Deputies say property was taken after the 77-year-old owner’s death.
By The Mountain Messenger Staff November 10, 2026 2 min read
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California Revises Zone Zero Rules for Homeowners
Plant spacing changes; compliance dates depend on final state filing.
By The Mountain Messenger Staff November 10, 2026 6 min read
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Local Prescribed Burns Bring Smoke and Unhealthy Air
Smoke settles over eastern Plumas County and Sierra Valley.
By Dana Loomis November 10, 2026 3 min read
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Sierraville Airport Remains Open After Runway Inspection
Runway retains “poor” rating as county faces limited repair funding.
By The Mountain Messenger Staff November 9, 2026 2 min read
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Plumas Forest Burns 95 Acres Over the Weekend
Willow Creek burning could continue through Wednesday; two Quincy trails remain closed.
By The Mountain Messenger Staff November 9, 2026 3 min read
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Highway 49 Reopens After Excavator Falls From Trailer
Traffic restored east of Downieville as of 4 PM.
By The Mountain Messenger Staff November 5, 2026 1 min read
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Portola 10U Tigers Advance to Snow Bowl
Three playoff victories set up November 7 championship against Elko.
By The Mountain Messenger Staff November 5, 2026 1 min read
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Highway 49 Traffic Shift Scheduled Near Grass Valley
Local driveway detours begin Monday as crews move traffic east.
By The Mountain Messenger Staff November 5, 2026 2 min read
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Supervisors Back Ambulance Driver Exemptions for Downieville
Volunteers could qualify to drive without emergency medical technician certification.
By The Mountain Messenger Staff November 5, 2026 3 min read
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Sierra County Appoints New Behavioral Health Director
Tiffany Armstrong brings 28 years of experience from Lassen County.
By The Mountain Messenger Staff November 5, 2026 2 min read
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Portola Q&A Session with Liberty Utilities Set for November 12
Liberty staff will explain electric rates and help customers sign up for assistance.
By Dana Loomis November 5, 2026 1 min read
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Sierra County Backs More Insurance for Its Gold
Sprinkler work renews calls to display the nuggets closer to home.
By The Mountain Messenger Staff November 4, 2026 3 min read
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Highway 70 Drivers Report Long Delays Between Portola and Blairsden
Crews aim to finish paving before colder weather sets in.
By Dana Loomis November 3, 2026 2 min read
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Residential and Agricultural Burn Bans Lifted for Plumas, Lassen, and Modoc
Permits are still required, and local air districts set burn days.
By Dana Loomis November 3, 2026 1 min read
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Sierra County Suspends Sixteen to One Mine’s Permit
Supervisors can lift the suspension once planners have a complete application.
By The Mountain Messenger Staff November 3, 2026 5 min read
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