December 4, 2024
Sierra County Board approves $240,000 for Kentucky Mine Museum’s unsafe trestle bridge restoration, seeking additional donations.
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Local News
December 4, 2024
Sierra County Board approves $240,000 for Kentucky Mine Museum’s unsafe trestle bridge restoration, seeking additional donations.
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Regional News
Tahoe National Forest Press Release
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December 3, 2024
Tahoe National Forest seeks public feedback on a project to reduce wildfire risk in Western Nevada County.
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Local News
By Scottie Hart
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November 29, 2024
Cordi Craig, a State-Certified Burn Boss, educates private landowners on safe prescribed fire practices in California.
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Local News
By Carl J. Butz
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November 27, 2024
Downieville’s annual play turned into a hilarious farce due to a power outage and improvised sound effects.
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Regional News
November 27, 2024
Two fishermen drowned in the American River, bodies recovered by Placer County Sheriff’s Office.
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Katie's Sightings
By Katie O'Hara Kelly
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December 2, 2024
Downieville received 12.49” of rain in 10 days, significantly increasing the year’s water total and affecting local wildlife.
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Pretend It’s a Forest
By Susana Hernández
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November 28, 2024
The local theater company performs a murder mystery play during a blackout, improvising sound and light effects.
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At the Firehouse
November 27, 2024
Sierra County Fire & Ambulance respond to medical emergencies and accidents and conduct training.
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Sheriff’s Blotter
By Angela Shannon
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November 27, 2024
A week of incidents including welfare checks, ambulance requests, and various local disturbances.
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Here Back East
By Lenny Ackerman
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November 26, 2024
Increased migrant crossings over the northern border and a personal connection to immigration.
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Op-Ed
By Scott Kellermann
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November 27, 2024
A Congolese refugee girl is inspired amidst hardship to pursue medicine.
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Letters to the Editor
November 27, 2024
Clarification on Brewfest Proceeds Presentation: Mike & Karen Galan were supporters, not Fire Department representatives.
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Letters to the Editor
By Linda Guffin
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November 22, 2024
Linda Guffin expresses her distress over a convicted criminal becoming the next POTUS.
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Letters to the Editor
November 13, 2024
A letter criticizing Michael Welbourn’s post-election commentary and defending Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Letters to the Editor
November 13, 2024
A letter criticizing liberals and celebrating a conservative victory in 2024.
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