
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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Monday, January 2907:58 - A burn pile was lit at the Sattley Transfer Station.11:05 - Report of elder abuse in Loyalton.12:02 - Assistance was requested in settling a neighbor dispute in Loyalton.Tuesday, January 3001:28 - A deputy assisted someone in getting a tow on Highway 89.09:09 - Prescribed burn near Camptonville.11:40 - Possible domestic violence in Sierraville.13:34 - Fraud reported in Loyalton.15:30 - The Sheriff’s Office assisted another agency with a vegetation fire.18:40 - Someone needed assistance in Downieville.18:44 - Reckless driving in Loyalton.Wednesday, January 3108:09 - Controlled burn at Independence Lake.17:28 - Workplace harassment in Downieville.Thursday, February 107:56 - Controlled burn near Camptonville.09:35 - A Toyota car key was found in Downieville and given to the Sheriff’s Office.10:20 - A public hearing in the Downieville Board of Supervisors room got too rowdy and may have needed a deputy present to keep the peace.12:15 - Report of drunk
February 8, 2024
Monday, January 29 07:58 - A burn pile was lit at the Sattley Transfer Station. 11:05 - Report of elder abuse in Loyalton. 12:02 - Assistance was requested in settling a neighbor dispute in Loyalton. Tuesday, January 30 01:28 - A deputy assisted someone in getting a tow on Highway 89. 09:09 - Prescribed burn near Camptonville. 11:40 - Possible domestic violence in Sierraville. 13:34 - Fraud reported in Loyalton. 15:30 - The Sheriff’s Office assisted another agency with a vegetation fire. 18:40 - Someone needed assistance in Downieville. 18:44 - Reckless driving in Loyalton. Wednesday, January 31 08:09 - Controlled burn at Independence Lake. 17:28 - Workplace harassment in Downieville. Thursday, February 1 07:56 - Controlled burn near Camptonville. 09:35 - A Toyota car key was found in Downieville and given to the Sheriff’s Office. 10:20 - A public hearing in the Downieville Board of Supervisors room got too rowdy and may have needed a deputy present to keep the peace. 12:15 - Report of drunk people driving out of Downieville. 20:33 - Possible vehicle infraction in Loyalton. Friday, February 2 12:17 - Something happened. The Sheriff’s Office redacted the rest. Saturday, February 3 08:29 - Controlled burn in Pike. 09:44 - A property check was requested in Downieville. The property was secure. 11:09 - Ambulance requested in Loyalton. 11:30 - Another ambulance was requested in Loyalton. 18:13 - A deputy and the fire department handled a chimney fire in Sierraville. 18:15 - Someone was arrested for DUI near Reno. 18:33 - An accident 911 call was made near Downieville. 19:49 - Someone’s property was returned to its owner in Sierraville via a deputy. 20:36 - Property check in Downieville. Sunday, February 4 16:08 - A stranded snowmobiler was able to make it back to the car near Loyalton. 16:45 - A crash occurred near Sage Hen Summit. 20:40 - Traffic hazard near Camptonville. Total Reported: 53

February 11, 2026
State conservation funds and partners helped the Washoe Tribe reclaim ancestral homelands for restoration.
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