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Assembly Committee Probes Predator Conflicts in Rural California

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Assembly Committee Probes Predator Conflicts in Rural California

January 28, 2026

Lawmakers, ranchers, and environmentalists debate safety, stress, and non-lethal strategies for managing predators.

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State Senate Bill Would Require Assessing Health Impacts from Wildfire Smoke

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State Senate Bill Would Require Assessing Health Impacts from Wildfire Smoke

By Dana Loomis

January 27, 2026

Proposal would quantify wildfire smoke health harms and costs to guide future forest management decisions.

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Wolf Depredation of Pregnant Ewe Renews Concerns in Sierra Valley

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Wolf Depredation of Pregnant Ewe Renews Concerns in Sierra Valley

January 26, 2026

Local sheriffs, ranchers, and wildlife officials weigh next steps as wolf activity resurges.

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California Joins WHO Global Outbreak Response Network

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California Joins WHO Global Outbreak Response Network

January 23, 2026

California joins WHO group aiming to strengthen outbreak detection and emergency health response.

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Plumas Supes Approve Radio Upgrade, Discuss Sales Tax, Hear Brown Act Updates

By Dana Loomis

January 23, 2026

Supervisors advance emergency communications project while reviewing tax measure language and open-meeting law changes.

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Seventh Poetry Out Loud Finals Set for January 29

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Seventh Poetry Out Loud Finals Set for January 29

By Paul Guffin

January 23, 2026

Sierra County high school students will compete in a live poetry recitation contest in Sierraville.

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New CA Laws Affecting Law Enforcement Presented to Board

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New CA Laws Affecting Law Enforcement Presented to Board

January 23, 2026

County supervisors hear overview of new California laws reshaping policing, accountability, and public access.

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Supervisors Squabble Over 2-1-1 Service; Approve Contract

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Supervisors Squabble Over 2-1-1 Service; Approve Contract

January 21, 2026

County approves basic 2-1-1 hotline after debate over costs, usage, and emergency needs

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Helicopter Hoist Rescues Mountain Biker From Butcher Ranch Trail

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Helicopter Hoist Rescues Mountain Biker From Butcher Ranch Trail

January 19, 2026

Authorities coordinated air and ground efforts after snowbound rider used satellite device to call for help.

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House Passes Bill to Extend ACA Subsidies, Kiley Votes No

By Dana Loomis

January 16, 2026

The house passes an extension to healthcare subsidies, although local representative Kiley voted against.

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Plumas Supes Talk Re-Election, Plow Trucks, and Public Comment

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Plumas Supes Talk Re-Election, Plow Trucks, and Public Comment

By Dana Loomis

January 16, 2026

Supervisors weigh future leadership, equipment upgrades, and how far public comment should reach.

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After Car Break-Ins, Help Needed to ID Person of Interest

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After Car Break-Ins, Help Needed to ID Person of Interest

Sierra County Sheriff’s Office Press Release

January 16, 2026

Deputies seek community help after multiple overnight vehicle break-ins in Downieville neighborhood

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Sierra County Completes Mass Casualty Incident Training

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Sierra County Completes Mass Casualty Incident Training

January 15, 2026

Sierra and Plumas Counties enhance emergency response coordination through specialized MCI training.

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New Plumas County Board Chair Outlines 2026 Priorities

By Dana Loomis

January 9, 2026

Mimi Hall outlines her priorities for Plumas County's financial stability and governance improvements.

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Plumas Supervisors Elect New Chair, Put Sales Tax Increase on June Ballot

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Plumas Supervisors Elect New Chair, Put Sales Tax Increase on June Ballot

By Dana Loomis

January 9, 2026

Plumas County Board elects new chair and proposes sales tax hike to address budget deficit.

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