Sandy Sanders

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Two Rivers Staff Walks Out Over Labor Dispute

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Two Rivers Staff Walks Out Over Labor Dispute

By Sandy Sanders

January 9, 2025

Two Rivers Cafe in Downieville closes temporarily due to a labor dispute over wages and work hours.

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Downieville Gas Station Tanks Filled

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Downieville Gas Station Tanks Filled

By Sandy Sanders

January 8, 2025

Downieville Motor Company receives 8,300 gallons of fuel, preparing for 24/7 operation after final inspections.

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How Sierra County Counts the Vote

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How Sierra County Counts the Vote

By Sandy Sanders

November 7, 2024

Sierra County's meticulous voting process ensures high turnout and fair elections.

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Sierra County Chamber of Commerce Hosts Annual Meeting

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Sierra County Chamber of Commerce Hosts Annual Meeting

By Sandy Sanders

October 9, 2024

Sierra County Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting, reporting growth and planning for future tourism initiatives.

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Sierra City Firewise Forum Highlights Insurance Crisis

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Sierra City Firewise Forum Highlights Insurance Crisis

By Sandy Sanders

September 19, 2024

Firewise Sierra City forum discusses wildfire insurance crisis and strategies for community safety.

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Despite Downpour, Downieville Clamper Weekend Successful

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Despite Downpour, Downieville Clamper Weekend Successful

By Sandy Sanders

August 28, 2024

Unusual summer rain didn’t dampen Downieville Clamper Weekend, with attendees enjoying camaraderie despite lower turnout.

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Highway 49 Repaved Through Downieville

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Highway 49 Repaved Through Downieville

By Sandy Sanders

August 20, 2024

Caltrans repaved CA–49 in Downieville, juggling traffic and local needs, resulting in a smooth, shiny highway.

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Gold, Gunfights, & Good Music

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Gold, Gunfights, & Good Music

By Sandy Sanders

August 7, 2024

Gold Rush Days returned to Downieville, featuring mining activities, a gunfight show, and historical music performance.

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Gasoline Returning to Downieville

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Gasoline Returning to Downieville

By Sandy Sanders

July 31, 2024

Downieville gas station prepares to resume service, with new double-walled tank installation underway.

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Downieville Gold Rush Days Returns in August

By Sandy Sanders

May 29, 2024

Downieville Gold Rush Days will return from August 1st through the 4th this summer.

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Rogue Deer Evade Traffic Tickets

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Rogue Deer Evade Traffic Tickets

By Sandy Sanders

May 15, 2024

A gang of rogue deer was spotted running stop signs in Downieville last Sunday.

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JADAA’s Grand Opening

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JADAA’s Grand Opening

By Sandy Sanders

April 17, 2024

After many months of planning, John Perez’s JADAA’s Kitchen officially celebrated its Grand Opening on Saturday to a festive and hungry crowd.

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Community Hall Remodel Ousts Senior Lunch

By Sandy Sanders

February 22, 2024

DOWNIEVILLE — Community members gathered on Tuesday at the Downieville Community Hall to enjoy scrumptious food catered by Sabrina Melendrez and Autumn Barry for what will be the last lunch there for some time. Next Monday, February 26th, the long-awaited renovations on the hall will finally begin. The $775K remodel contract was awarded to McCuen Construction, Inc. at the Sierra County Board of Supervisors’ February 6th meeting. Public Works Director Bryan Davey highlighted the extensive effort in bringing this project to fruition after no bids were received during the initial bidding process.The county is pushing for the project to finish expediently, given its central importance to the Downieville community. Work is estimated to take approximately 140 working days or about seven months. The project’s scope will be scaled back somewhat from the original plans due to increases in material costs.Sabrina at the Forks will be hosting the next Senior Luncheon on February

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Fire Department Spaghetti Feed Returns

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Fire Department Spaghetti Feed Returns

By Sandy Sanders

February 22, 2024

A packed crowd attends Saturday’s Spaghetti Feed at the Downieville Community HallDOWNIEVILLE — Dozens of locals packed the Downieville Community Hall Saturday night for the traditional Cabin Fever Spaghetti Feed, recognizing our firefighters and EMS volunteers. The fantastic dinner was served by a host of community volunteers and the Downieville Volunteer Fire Department (DVFD). After a hiatus since 2019 due to COVID, folks were excited to enjoy Gary Gutowski’s famous spaghetti sauce as plates were piled high with delicious spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, and a vast assortment of tasty homemade desserts.Besides the great food, folks enjoyed catching up with each other after being locked in for the winter. Fire Chief Robert Hall and Paramedic & Emergency Medical Services Operations Manager Tegan Harrington emceed the event. Chief Hall stated in his opening remarks that they are negotiating with the USFS and hoping to have a new fire station here in Downieville som

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RCRC Delegation Visits Washington D.C.

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RCRC Delegation Visits Washington D.C.

By Sandy Sanders

February 14, 2024

RCRC representatives, including Sierra County Supervisor Lee Adams, meet with Congressman John Garamendi in Washington D.C. Photo by RCRC.WASHINGTON D.C. — This week, Supervisor Lee Adams joined a delegation from the Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) traveling to Washington D.C. to meet with Congressional Members and Federal Agency leaders on Capitol Hill to raise awareness of challenges and opportunities in California’s rural communities. The RCRC is a forty-member county service organization that champions policies on behalf of California’s rural counties. It provides legislative and regulatory representation at the State and Federal levels and services for its members to enhance and protect the quality of life in rural California counties. Both RCRC and the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) engaged in the National Association of Counties (NACO) annual Legislative Conference that was held in DC Feb 9-13, which approximately 2,000 counti

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