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Boomtown Lounge Awards Trivia Winners

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Boomtown Lounge Awards Trivia Winners

January 24, 2025

Boomtown Lounge awards Carl J. Butz as 2024 trivia champion.

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Board of Supervisors Discusses County Issues in Loyalton

January 24, 2025

Sierra County Board discusses wildlife concerns, new forest leadership, speed limit changes, and utility rate hikes.

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Last Year in Review — October, November, and December of 2024

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Last Year in Review — October, November, and December of 2024

By Carl J. Butz

January 24, 2025

Review of 2024’s last quarter, covering local events, wildlife safety, election results, and community developments.

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California Relaxes Rules for Unlicensed Contractors

By Angela Shannon

January 22, 2025

New California law raises project limit for unlicensed contractors to $1,000, expanding employment opportunities.

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“Excuse Me, Where Is the Magazine Rack Now?”

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“Excuse Me, Where Is the Magazine Rack Now?”

By Scottie Hart

January 22, 2025

SPD Market in Nevada City removes magazines due to declining demand, introduces local authors’ books instead.

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Plumas National Forest Announces Supervisor and Leadership Changes

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Plumas National Forest Announces Supervisor and Leadership Changes

Plumas National Forest Press Release

January 21, 2025

Rick Hopson becomes new Forest Supervisor of Plumas National Forest amid several leadership changes.

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Sierra Nevada Field Campus Releases Workshop Schedule

January 21, 2025

Sierra Nevada Field Campus announces summer workshops, including biology, sound recording, birding, and more.

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Tahoe Forest Seeks Public Input on Forest Projects Near Camptonville

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Tahoe Forest Seeks Public Input on Forest Projects Near Camptonville

Tahoe National Forest Press Release

January 17, 2025

Tahoe National Forest seeks public feedback on proposed wildfire risk reduction treatments near Camptonville.

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Nevada County Sheriff’s Office Detectives Target Child Predators

Nevada County Sheriff’s Office Press Release

January 16, 2025

Nevada County Sheriff’s Office conducts holiday season sex crime sweep, arresting five suspected child predators.

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Last Year in Review — July, August, and September of 2024

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Last Year in Review — July, August, and September of 2024

By Carl J. Butz

January 16, 2025

Downieville’s 2024 summer featured fireless fireworks, a music festival, extreme heat, and the return of the Gold Rush Days.

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Mountain Lion Pet Attack Sparks State Response

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Mountain Lion Pet Attack Sparks State Response

January 16, 2025

A mountain lion’s attack on a pet dog in Downieville sparks state response and ongoing investigation.

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Complete AT&T Outage Hits Downieville on Wednesday

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Complete AT&T Outage Hits Downieville on Wednesday

January 16, 2025

Downieville experiences a total AT&T outage on Wednesday due to unknown equipment damage.

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Yuba County Highlights Growth in Supervisor Meeting

January 15, 2025

Yuba County’s 2024 growth highlighted in Supervisor Meeting, with over 400 new homes and commercial expansion.

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Mountain Lion Group Kills Dog, Officials on Alert

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Mountain Lion Group Kills Dog, Officials on Alert

January 14, 2025

Mountain lion group kills dog in Downieville, prompting official alert and closure of local facilities.

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Last Year in Review — April, May, and June of 2024

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Last Year in Review — April, May, and June of 2024

By Carl J. Butz

January 10, 2025

Review of notable events in the Sierra County region from April to June 2024, including community losses, local developments, and environmental concerns.

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