October 7, 2025
Young angler’s birthday catch highlights salmon reintroduction efforts in North Yuba River.
October 13, 2025
October 8, 2025
October 8, 2025
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Regional News
October 14, 2025
Controlled burns begin in the Plumas National Forest.
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Local News
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Events
Big Springs Press Release
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October 14, 2025
Big Springs features Celtic and Persian music concerts this fall, offering unique cultural experiences.
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California News
October 14, 2025
Governor Newsom enacts bills to alleviate rising fire protection and insurance costs in California.
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Regional News
October 13, 2025
Moderate snowfall expected in Sierra Nevada, impacting travel and local communities.
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Local News
October 13, 2025
Grass Valley’s extensive roadwork concludes, with new markings scheduled to address safety concerns.
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Sheriff’s Blotter
October 14, 2025
A week of varied incidents, from wildlife encounters to emergency responses, across Sierra County.
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Southwest Sierra
By Rae Bell Arbogast
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October 10, 2025
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From This Crackpot’s Desk
By Don Russell
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October 9, 2025
Critiquing modern political dynamics, contrasting historical ideals with current practices.
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Sports
By Carl J. Butz
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October 9, 2025
Local teams face challenging matches as they aim to improve their standings this week.
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Here Back East
By Lenny Ackerman
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October 8, 2025
An 86-year-old reflects on the impact of choices made in later life.
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Letters to the Editor
October 9, 2025
Proposition 50 addresses mid-decade redistricting to counter partisan changes in other states.
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Letters to the Editor
October 9, 2025
The influence of corporations and wealth disparity on democracy.
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Letters to the Editor
October 9, 2025
Six reasons to vote in favor of Prop 50.
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Op-Ed
By Sean Moncalieri
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October 8, 2025
A reflection on Downieville’s community spirit and challenges in maintaining its small-town charm.
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Letters to the Editor
September 19, 2025
The power of words to harm or heal and their impact on human connection.
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