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It POURED!!!

Katie's Sightings

It POURED!!!

By Katie O'Hara Kelly

December 2, 2024

Downieville received 12.49” of rain in 10 days, significantly increasing the year’s water total and affecting local wildlife.

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Pretend It’s a Forest

Pretend It’s a Forest

By Susana Hernández

November 28, 2024

The local theater company performs a murder mystery play during a blackout, improvising sound and light effects.

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At the Firehouse

At the Firehouse

November 27, 2024

Sierra County Fire & Ambulance respond to medical emergencies and accidents and conduct training.

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Sheriff’s Blotter

Sheriff’s Blotter, 11/18 – 11/24

By Angela Shannon

November 27, 2024

A week of incidents including welfare checks, ambulance requests, and various local disturbances.

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Crossing the Border

Here Back East

Crossing the Border

By Lenny Ackerman

November 26, 2024

Increased migrant crossings over the northern border and a personal connection to immigration.

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The Last Beautiful Days of Autumn!

Katie's Sightings

The Last Beautiful Days of Autumn!

By Katie O'Hara Kelly

November 26, 2024

Experience the last autumn days in the Sierra Buttes, featuring first snows, vibrant fall colors, and rare wildlife sightings.

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On the Shelf

On the Shelf

By Paul Guffin

November 26, 2024

Downieville Library introduces Spanish lessons, and award-winning authors and illustrators for 2024.

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Roommates

Here Back East

Roommates

By Lenny Ackerman

November 22, 2024

A reflection on past and present roommate experiences, highlighting the impact of social media on selection process.

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Sheriff’s Blotter

Sheriff’s Blotter

By Angela Shannon

November 21, 2024

A week of incidents including medical alarms, vehicle mishaps, and a non-credible bomb threat.

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Be Encouraged

Be Encouraged! (Thanksgiving Edition)

By Angela Shannon

November 21, 2024

A Thanksgiving reflection on the importance of humor, truth, and gratitude in life and parenting.

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Sports

Local Football Update

By Carl J. Butz

November 20, 2024

Truckee Wolverines win NIAA Football Playoff game, Loyalton Grizzlies lose in semi-finals, Feather River Eagles end season with 1-9 record.

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On the Shelf

What’s in the “Middle”?

By Paul Guffin

November 20, 2024

Exploration of the versatile word 'middle' in various contexts, from geography to history and idioms.

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At the Firehouse

At the Firehouse

November 20, 2024

Emergency services in Sierra County respond to various incidents and conduct training.

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Sports

Kings Report

Kings Report

By Tessa Jordan

November 20, 2024

The Kings continue their win-loss pattern, with De’Aaron Fox scoring a historic 60 points in one game.

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Sports

Local Football Update

By Carl J. Butz

November 15, 2024

Gus Petterson leads Grizzlies to victory, Wolverines dominate Spartans, and Bruins knocked out of playoffs.

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