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Transfer Stations Closed for Holidays

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Transfer Stations Closed for Holidays

December 19, 2024

Sierra County Transfer stations and post offices close on December 25th and January 1st.

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Board of Supes Closes Out the Year in Loyalton

December 18, 2024

Sierra County Supervisors discuss AT&T’s COLR obligation, million-dollar housing requirements, Planning Commission reappointments, and Sheriff’s radio console replacement.

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Rocky Rest Rotary Screw Trap Reinstalled

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Rocky Rest Rotary Screw Trap Reinstalled

December 18, 2024

Rocky Rest Rotary Screw Trap reinstalled to monitor and aid spring-run Chinook salmon migration in the North Yuba River.

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Downieville Lions Club Christmas Tree Lit

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Downieville Lions Club Christmas Tree Lit

December 11, 2024

Santa and caroling students light Downieville's Christmas tree, highlighting the Lions Club's contributions and need for volunteers.

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Annual School Show and Auction Successful

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Annual School Show and Auction Successful

December 10, 2024

Downieville School’s annual performance and auction featured entertaining plays and raised over $950 for arts programs.

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Supervisors Recognize Sierra City Masonic Lodge

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Supervisors Recognize Sierra City Masonic Lodge

December 5, 2024

Sierra County Supervisors honor Sierra City Masonic Lodge’s 160th anniversary and community contributions.

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Sierra County Arts Council Year in Review

December 4, 2024

Sierra County Arts Council highlights 2024 achievements including arts education, poetry competition, and increased arts funding.

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Sierra County Launches CARE Act Program

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Sierra County Launches CARE Act Program

Sierra County Superior Court Press Release

December 4, 2024

Sierra County launches the CARE Act Court, aiding mental health and substance abuse recovery.

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Board Funds $240,000 Kentucky Mine Bridge Restoration

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Board Funds $240,000 Kentucky Mine Bridge Restoration

December 4, 2024

Sierra County Board approves $240,000 for Kentucky Mine Museum’s unsafe trestle bridge restoration, seeking additional donations.

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Burn Boss: Leading the Charge in Prescribed Fire Safety

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Burn Boss: Leading the Charge in Prescribed Fire Safety

By Scottie Hart

November 29, 2024

Cordi Craig, a State-Certified Burn Boss, educates private landowners on safe prescribed fire practices in California.

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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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Gold Lake Highway Closed After Storms

November 27, 2024

Sierra County experienced two significant storm systems, causing heavy rain, snowfall, and increased river flow rates.

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Students Needed for Downieville EMT Certification Course

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Students Needed for Downieville EMT Certification Course

November 26, 2024

Downieville paramedic Tegan Harrington is looking for students to take an affordable EMT certification course in town.

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California Issues Sierra County Fire Insurance Moratorium

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California Issues Sierra County Fire Insurance Moratorium

November 26, 2024

Sierra County gains fire insurance moratorium following Bear Fire, affecting six zip codes until November 2025.

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Winter Storm Warning Threatens Sierra County

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Winter Storm Warning Threatens Sierra County

November 22, 2024

Sierra County faces winter storm and flood warnings, with heavy snowfall and potential flooding expected.

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