Tahoe National Forest seeks public feedback on a project to reduce wildfire risk in Western Nevada County.

Cordi Craig, a State-Certified Burn Boss, educates private landowners on safe prescribed fire practices in California.

Downieville’s annual play turned into a hilarious farce due to a power outage and improvised sound effects.

Two fishermen drowned in the American River, bodies recovered by Placer County Sheriff’s Office.

Sierra County experienced two significant storm systems, causing heavy rain, snowfall, and increased river flow rates.

Downieville paramedic Tegan Harrington is looking for students to take an affordable EMT certification course in town.

Sierra County gains fire insurance moratorium following Bear Fire, affecting six zip codes until November 2025.

Highway 70 is closed at Highway 89 due to rock slides. No estimated time to reopen.

Sierra County faces winter storm and flood warnings, with heavy snowfall and potential flooding expected.

Award-winning author John Muir Laws releases updated guide to Sierra Nevada birds, featuring over 200 species.

Fire personnel completed 75 acres of prescribed pile burning in the Trapper Project, Camptonville, amid weather challenges.

Sierra County Historical Society raises $41,000 to rebuild the unsafe Kentucky Mine trestle bridge.

John 'Jason' LaChance will be sworn in as Superior Court Judge in Sierra County on January 6, 2025.

Downieville Improvement Group donates $10,000 from Brewfest proceeds to local Fire Protection District for new station.

Firefighters continue pile burning in Lakes Basin, aiming for critical fuel reduction with potential minor smoke impacts.