<img src="https://cdn.cosmicjs.com/d337c5b0-3a91-11ed-adfd-ddb1795c6ac6-CourtCloseup.jpg" style="width: 584px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">The Downieville Tennis &amp; Education Association (DTEA) is excited to announce the resurfacing of our Mary P. Johnsen Community Tennis Court on Upper Main Street. Additionally, we decided to create an opportunity for greater use by adding lines for two pickleball courts. It&#x2019;s been striped to allow the tennis net to stay in place while both pickleball courts are used with their own rolling portable nets.Pickleball was invented in 1965, yet it grew nearly 40 percent between 2019 and 2021, making it America&#x2019;s fastest-growing sport. According to the 2022 Sports &amp; Fitness Industry Association Single Sport Report (yes, that&#x2019;s a real thing), 52% of Core players (those who play 8+ times per year) are 55 or older. The fastest growing segment of players is under 24. It truly is a sport for every age. You can learn more at usapickleball.org.DTEA will continue to create workshops and classes for tennis, with a renewed effort in 2023 for youth and adults. We are looking forward to educating ourselves...

Downieville Tennis Courts Re-surfaced - Now Lined for Pickleball

For the second consecutive meeting, the Sierra County Board of Supervisors assembled to discuss the contentious issue of the proposed new ordinance governing short term rentals within the county. Prior to tackling this thorny topic, the board addressed a number of other less controversial agenda items, including the usual department managers&#x2019; and committee reports and announcements, followed by a forest service update.Rachel Hutchinson from the Sierraville District disclosed that they have approximately 3,000 personnel assigned to the Mosquito Fire who will not be demobilized until the fire is fully contained.Next, the board addressed public works and transportation agenda points brought forth by Transportation and Planning Director Tim Beals. Resolutions authorizing grant applications were unanimously approved, followed by a vote of approval for the purchase of three new truck-mounted snow plows. Lastly, the board approved a new 15 mile per hour speed limit on Ostrom Way, 49er Drive, ...

Sierra County Board of Supervisors Meeting of 9/20/22

Weatherwise, September has been quite an adventure for California. The month began with an incredibly long and hot late summer heatwave roasting all interior areas of the state, pushing statewide power consumption to an all-time high, and threatening electricity outages to millions. During this period of extreme heat in the midst of a persistent, severe drought, multiple wildfires broke out across California, the largest being the Mosquito Fire in nearby Placer and El Dorado counties. Then Southern California was hit by a Tropical Storm (the remnant of Hurricane Kay) where some of the driest areas of southeastern California received a year&#x2019;s worth of rain (2-4 inches) in two days and an outbreak of flash floods in areas of steep slopes and near recently burned areas.Then the low pressure remnant of Typhoon Merboka, born in the tropical region of the Western Pacific, underwent a dramatic transition and became a powerful extratropical cyclone pushing massive waves and hurricane-force win...

Extreme Heat, Fire, and Rain Whiplash Region

<img src="https://cdn.cosmicjs.com/88015110-3a91-11ed-adfd-ddb1795c6ac6-2022-SVAAT-Poster-11.jpg" style="width: 370px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">SIERRA VALLEY - After a two year hiatus, the intersection of culture, history, farming and artisan crafts collide on Saturday, September 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the 5th annual Sierra Valley Art + Ag Trail (SVAAT), presented by the Sierra County Arts Council with support from the Sierra Nevada Conservancy and Plumas Arts. Event organizers aim to highlight the sustainable ranching practices, local history, nature conservancy and local artisans for a day of exploration, education, and fun for all ages.This free event encompasses the Sierra Valley, the largest alpine valley in California, with over 100 miles of self-guided exploration through pristine vistas and historic ranches. For $25, guests can purchase a commemorative Passport containing images taken by local photographers online or at one of our four trailheads &#x2013; pass includes a place to stamp and track your progress, a map with the location and history of the 11 event sites as well as the locations of ADA restrooms, barn quil...

Ag + Art Trail Returns

PLACER COUNTY &#x2013; Caltrans has sent out a notice alerting motorists motorists to expect operational changes for the traffic signal on CA-267 at the intersection of Schaffer Mill Road and Truckee Airport Road in Placer County.On September 8, Caltrans maintenance crews replaced traffic signal lights at the intersection and recalibrated signal timing to permit dedicated left turns for motorists traveling from Schaffer Mill or Truckee Airport Roads onto CA-267. Previously, motorists attempting to make left turns from these secondary roads had to yield to through traffic, creating long queues and extended travel delays.These improvements were implemented based on feedback from local residents and officials.