
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, February 1202:06 - A domestic altercation occurred in Downieville.10:02 - Civil standby requested in Downieville.14:15 - Damage to a vehicle was reported on Highway 89 near Truckee.14:58 - Ambulance requested in Loyalton.21:44 - Someone was cited at the Lassen County line for an out-of-county warrant.Tuesday, February 1310:31 - Dead deer in Downieville.11:13 - Probation search near Goodyears Bar.16:33 - Someone was arrested near Calpine for DUI.16:51 - Accidental 911 call from Loyalton.19:02 - Report of threats being made in Goodyears Bar.Wednesday, February 1408:20 - USFS performed a controlled burn of 177 acres near Independence Lake.09:40 - Report of a dog bite near Reno. The dog was sentenced to quarantine.11:00 - A welfare check was requested in Loyalton, resulting in a patient being transported to the hospital.11:04 - Possible dog neglect was reported. A deputy found the dog to be doing fine.16:51 - Accidental burglar alarm activation in Loyalton.20:11 - Child vs. child h
February 22, 2024
Monday, February 12 02:06 - A domestic altercation occurred in Downieville. 10:02 - Civil standby requested in Downieville. 14:15 - Damage to a vehicle was reported on Highway 89 near Truckee. 14:58 - Ambulance requested in Loyalton. 21:44 - Someone was cited at the Lassen County line for an out-of-county warrant. Tuesday, February 13 10:31 - Dead deer in Downieville. 11:13 - Probation search near Goodyears Bar. 16:33 - Someone was arrested near Calpine for DUI. 16:51 - Accidental 911 call from Loyalton. 19:02 - Report of threats being made in Goodyears Bar. Wednesday, February 14 08:20 - USFS performed a controlled burn of 177 acres near Independence Lake. 09:40 - Report of a dog bite near Reno. The dog was sentenced to quarantine. 11:00 - A welfare check was requested in Loyalton, resulting in a patient being transported to the hospital. 11:04 - Possible dog neglect was reported. A deputy found the dog to be doing fine. 16:51 - Accidental burglar alarm activation in Loyalton. 20:11 - Child vs. child harassment in Loyalton. Thursday, February 15 07:24 - Controlled burn near Pike. 08:56 - Sierra County Probation transported someone released from jail back to Loyalton. 09:01 - Controlled burn in Sierraville. 14:04 - The Sheriff’s Office assisted Plumas County’s Sheriff’s Office when its 911 lines went down. 14:41 - An electrical fire, which may have been inside the walls of a residence in Loyalton, was extinguished. 15:11 - The probation department conducted a welfare check on a juvenile in Downieville. 19:42 - Accidental 911 call. The caller was found to be safe and sound. Friday, February 16 10:33 - Someone reported the possibility of marijuana-infused gummies at the Downieville School. Test results showed the gummies were not under the influence. 11:45 - Ambulance requested for non-emergency patient transport. 16:27 - A probation search was requested to be conducted on someone in Goodyears Bar. Saturday, February 17 02:51 - Possible domestic violence was reported in the Downieville area. A deputy made contact with all parties. 08:36 - Ambulance requested in Loyalton. 13:42 - Report of a chimney fire in Sattley. 16:32 - Possible trail vandalism on the Tahoe Pyramid Trail near Verdi. 18:34 - A rockslide on Highway 89 near Sierraville affected multiple vehicles. No injuries were reported, and the cleanup was handed off to Highway Patrol and Caltrans. 19:04 - Deputies provided a ride to someone stranded on Gold Lake Road. 19:08 - Report of shots fired in Loyalton, but a deputy found nothing suspicious. 22:18 - An overdue party eventually returned to Loyalton. Sunday, February 18 01:46 - Ambulance requested in Calpine. 08:21 - An alarm sounded in Loyalton. 09:16 - Loose dogs were found and returned to their owner in Pike. 18:57 - Overdue parties in the Calpine area were reported. Total reported: 39

February 11, 2026
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