
Washoe Tribe Completes Acquisition of Loyalton Ranch
February 11, 2026
State conservation funds and partners helped the Washoe Tribe reclaim ancestral homelands for restoration.
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La Cocina de Oro, Feather Ortiz’s beloved Mexican restaurant, has returned for the 2024 season.
April 5, 2024

Feather Ortiz at the counter of La Cocina de Oro
DOWNIEVILLE — La Cocina de Oro, Feather Ortiz’s beloved Mexican restaurant, has returned for the 2024 season. The Main Street establishment will be open Thursday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

The open restaurant on Main Street, Downieville

February 11, 2026
State conservation funds and partners helped the Washoe Tribe reclaim ancestral homelands for restoration.
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Local skiers and snowboarders from Truckee-Tahoe compete across multiple events in Italy’s Winter Games.
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Residents now face limited connectivity options as T-Mobile ends roaming-based service in the area.
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Heuer cites health and family priorities as she plans to complete her current term only.
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Lawmakers, ranchers, and environmentalists debate safety, stress, and non-lethal strategies for managing predators.
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