3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (154+ words) A Reno woman has been arrested in connection with a vegetation fire that broke out Wednesday morning near Crystal Peak Mine in the Dog Valley area of eastern Sierra County. According to the Sierra County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (202+ words) The Yuba Water Agency in California awarded a $13.9 million contract to Hat Creek Construction & Materials for slope and soil stabilization around the New Colgate Powerhouse penstock. The contract follows the penstock rupture on February 13, which caused 400 acre-feet of water to…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (335+ words) California lawmakers approved two bills requiring special electricity rules for large data centers. The bills direct the California Public Utilities Commission to create separate rates and updated connection rules for these facilities. This change prevents regular electricity customers from paying…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (125+ words) Lassen County Sheriff’s Office announced a change affecting concealed carry weapons permits. Permits expired more than 90 days cannot be renewed. California law AB 1078 requires anyone with a permit expired over 90 days to submit a new application. This means applicants must…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (235+ words) California drivers will avoid new costs tied to refinery regulations after Assembly Republicans blocked Senate Bill 1259 this year. The bill would have required refineries to provide estimates and disclosures about decommissioning and cleanup, raising concerns about higher gas prices. Assembly…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (108+ words) SierraDailyNews.com AB 2207 is headed to the Governor’s desk! This bill requires CDFW to establish a regulated program allowing a hunter to transfer their hunting tag to their child For many of our rural families, hunting is more than…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (121+ words) SierraDailyNews.com A Butte County Sheriff Office helicopter spotted a person matching Arturo Gonzales near his home this afternoon. The individual lay motionless in dense brush down a steep embankment. Authorities called in a CAL FIRE hand crew to clear…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (212+ words) SierraDailyNews.com The fast-moving Hawk Fire, which broke out northwest of Reno on August 22, has heavily impacted the regional hub where tens of thousands of "Burners" gather and stock up on supplies before driving to the Black Rock Desert Burning…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (130+ words) Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship announces a locals’ discount for this year’s Mountains to Meadows Endurofest, set for Sept. 10 through 13 in Quincy. Organizers have also released road utilization information for the event. Mountains to Meadows Endurofest, featuring Grinduro and the Mt....

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (298+ words) Californians can visit nine national parks without paying entrance fees from August 22 through August 30. The National Park Service celebrates its 110th birthday on August 25, waiving fees nationwide for U.S. citizens and residents. California has more national parks than any other state. This…...