Columns


Be Encouraged

Be Encouraged!

By Angela Shannon

March 7, 2025

Discussing faith, personal struggles, and the importance of individual spiritual journeys.

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Sports

Local Girls Basketball

By Carl J. Butz

March 6, 2025

Chester Volcanos, Colfax Falcons, and Modoc Braves progress in the Sac-Joaquin Section Girls Basketball Playoffs.

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Kings Report

Sports

Kings Report

By Tessa Jordan

March 6, 2025

Sacramento Kings climb to 8th in Western Conference, winning four games despite key player Sabonis’ injury.

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Pretend It’s a Forest

Pretend It’s a Forest

By Susana Hernández

March 6, 2025

Reflecting on work-life balance, leisure activities, and the value of time.

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At the Firehouse

At the Firehouse

March 6, 2025

Firehouse activities include medical assists in Loyalton and fire training in Calpine.

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Sheriff’s Blotter

Sheriff’s Blotter, 2/24 – 3/2

By Angela Shannon

March 6, 2025

A week of incidents including suspicious raccoons, mental health crises, and a snow rescue.

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Sports

Local Girls Basketball

By Carl J. Butz

February 27, 2025

Sac-Joaquin Section Girls Basketball Playoffs update: Bear River Bruins, Chester Volcanos, and Colfax Falcons remain in contention.

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Sports

Kings Report

Kings Report

By Tessa Jordan

February 27, 2025

Sacramento Kings struggle with three-point defense, lose to Warriors but rebound with a victory over Hornets.

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Sheriff’s Blotter

Sheriff’s Blotter, 2/17 – 2/23

By Angela Shannon

February 27, 2025

A week of incidents in Sierra County including alarms, traffic stops, and a domestic violence arrest.

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Here Back East

Historical Importance

By Lenny Ackerman

February 27, 2025

Local friends discuss inviting historical figures to their political lunch, highlighting Beethoven’s revolutionary influence.

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At the Firehouse

At the Firehouse

February 21, 2025

Firehouse activities include medical assists, fire training, and a board meeting.

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Sports

Kings Report

Kings Report

By Tessa Jordan

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

Local Girls Basketball

By Carl J. Butz

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

Sheriff’s Blotter, 2/10 – 2/16

By Angela Shannon

February 20, 2025

A week of incidents in Sierra County, including emergencies, investigations, and community assistance.

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Here Back East

Sponge Over It

By Lenny Ackerman

February 19, 2025

Reflecting on the German phrase ‘Schwamm drüber,’ using it to overcome life’s disappointments and setbacks.

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