February 26, 2025
Great Yuba Pass Chili Cook-off returns March 1st, featuring no rules, free entry, and potential for corruption.
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February 26, 2025
Regional News
By Dana Loomis
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February 26, 2025
Plumas County prepares to implement new state fire rules following updated high-risk wildfire maps.
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Local News
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Events
By Don Russell
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February 26, 2025
Great Yuba Pass Chili Cook-off returns March 1st, featuring no rules, free entry, and potential for corruption.
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Local News
Plumas County Sheriff’s Office Press Release
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February 25, 2025
Dirt bikers discover human remains near Clio, possibly missing person Anthony Evans from 2023.
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Regional News
February 24, 2025
Juvenile Chinook salmon return to North Yuba River after 80 years due to a successful pilot reintroduction program.
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Local News
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Events
February 22, 2025
The Great Yuba Pass Chili Cookoff returns March 1st, featuring no-rules competition and five-time champion Andy White.
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At the Firehouse
February 21, 2025
Firehouse activities include medical assists, fire training, and a board meeting.
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Sports
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Kings Report
By Tessa Jordan
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February 21, 2025
Sacramento Kings’ Keon Ellis and Domantas Sabonis shine in back-to-back games against the Pelicans, despite All-Star snub.
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Sports
By Carl J. Butz
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February 21, 2025
Eight local girls basketball teams participate in the 2025 Sac-Joaquin Section Playoffs with varying results.
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Sheriff’s Blotter
By Angela Shannon
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February 20, 2025
A week of incidents in Sierra County, including emergencies, investigations, and community assistance.
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Here Back East
By Lenny Ackerman
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February 19, 2025
Reflecting on the German phrase ‘Schwamm drüber,’ using it to overcome life’s disappointments and setbacks.
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Letters to the Editor
February 21, 2025
Former Tahoe National Forest employee discusses impact of mass layoffs on local community and wildfire prevention.
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Letters to the Editor
February 21, 2025
Reagan’s understanding of government’s role contrasts with Trump and Musk’s, impacting farmers’ financial support.
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Letters to the Editor
February 19, 2025
Kim McKinney urges Sierra County residents to oppose speed limit increases at the March 4th Supervisor’s meeting.
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Letters to the Editor
February 19, 2025
Sierra City resident criticizes CalTrans’ proposed speed limit changes, citing safety concerns for locals and tourists.
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Letters to the Editor
February 14, 2025
Sierra City residents urged to monitor local humidity and wind to prevent predictable fires.
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