
December 22, 2025
Sierra County faces power outages and water issues amid heavy rainfall and storm warnings.
December 22, 2025
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Local News
December 22, 2025
Authorities rescue over 200 neglected animals from a Grass Valley property.
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Local News
December 22, 2025
Sierra County faces power outages and water issues amid heavy rainfall and storm warnings.
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US News
By Dana Loomis
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December 19, 2025
The Secure Rural Schools Act reauthorization ensures funding for local counties’ essential services.
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Local News
By Dana Loomis
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December 18, 2025
Plumas County Board discusses tourism renewal, recycling expansion, and critical staff shortages.
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Local News
December 17, 2025
Nevada County updates building codes, impacting future construction requirements.
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Here Back East
By Lenny Ackerman
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December 17, 2025
Local papers face economic challenges; support independent journalism with subscriptions this holiday season.
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Here Back East
By Lenny Ackerman
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December 11, 2025
A reflective journey through New York’s festive streets highlights holiday cheer and social issues.
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Here Back East
By Lenny Ackerman
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December 3, 2025
A first-generation American student faces challenges due to her parents’ immigration status.
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Sheriff’s Blotter
December 1, 2025
A week of varied incidents from traffic violations to wildlife reports in Sierra County.
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On the Shelf
By Paul Guffin
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December 1, 2025
Exploring Thanksgiving celebrations around the world beyond the United States’ traditional holiday.
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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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Letters to the Editor
November 6, 2025
Criticizing Representative Kiley’s silence on Trump administration actions.
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Letters to the Editor
November 4, 2025
Voting Yes on Proposition 50 is crucial to counteract political power grabs and protect democracy.
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