Carl J. Butz

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Last Year in Review — July, August, and September of 2024

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Last Year in Review — July, August, and September of 2024

By Carl J. Butz

January 16, 2025

Downieville’s 2024 summer featured fireless fireworks, a music festival, extreme heat, and the return of the Gold Rush Days.

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Local Girls Basketball

By Carl J. Butz

January 16, 2025

Regional girls’ basketball teams commence league championships, with varying results and upcoming games.

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Local Girls Basketball

By Carl J. Butz

January 11, 2025

Regional girls’ basketball teams kick off 2025 with varying records and upcoming league games.

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Last Year in Review — April, May, and June of 2024

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Last Year in Review — April, May, and June of 2024

By Carl J. Butz

January 10, 2025

Review of notable events in the Sierra County region from April to June 2024, including community losses, local developments, and environmental concerns.

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2024 – A Year in Review, Part 1

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2024 – A Year in Review, Part 1

By Carl J. Butz

January 3, 2025

Review of 2024’s first quarter in Sierra County, covering local events, elections, and community developments.

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Local Girls Basketball

By Carl J. Butz

January 2, 2025

2025 begins with local girls basketball teams gearing up for league games after varied 2024 performances.

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Local Girls Basketball

By Carl J. Butz

December 19, 2024

Pre-league season updates on local varsity girls basketball teams, detailing their performance and upcoming games.

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Grand Opening of the Sierra Valley Nature Center

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Grand Opening of the Sierra Valley Nature Center

By Carl J. Butz

December 12, 2024

The Feather River Land Trust’s new building opens near Beckwourth. It will be open year-round from Thursday through Sunday.

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Annual Downieville Play: So Bad, Yet So Good

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Annual Downieville Play: So Bad, Yet So Good

By Carl J. Butz

November 27, 2024

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

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Updated Field Guide to Sierra Nevada Birds Released

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Updated Field Guide to Sierra Nevada Birds Released

By Carl J. Butz

November 22, 2024

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

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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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Regional Employment and Unemployment

By Carl J. Butz

November 15, 2024

September 2024 regional employment data shows mixed results, with some counties experiencing job growth while others face higher unemployment rates.

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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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Local Football Update

By Carl J. Butz

November 1, 2024

Truckee Wolverines dominate South Tahoe Vikings, Loyalton Grizzlies win in overtime, and Portola Tigers face Redding Christian Lions.

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Local Football Update

By Carl J. Butz

October 23, 2024

Loyalton Grizzlies, Portola Tigers, and Nevada Union Miners face losses, while Bear River Bruins and Truckee Wolverines celebrate victories.

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